The Latest Breaking News on War in Ukraine

Ukraine launches surprise operation in Russia’s Kursk region

Footage purports to show Ukrainian armoured columns advancing towards village of Bolshoe Soldatskoe

The Guardian - UK · Jan 5, 2025

Syria’s foreign minister urges US to lift sanctions during visit to Qatar

Asaad al-Shaibani’s visit to Qatar comes as the post al-Assad administration seeks support from Arab states.

Al Jazeera · Jan 5, 2025

Ukraine will ask allies to boost its air defenses at a meeting in Germany, Zelenskyy says

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he will again call on allies to boost its air defenses at this week’s meeting in Germany as U.S. President-elect Donald Trump takes over later this month with a vow to end the war quickly

The Independent UK · Jan 5, 2025

‘Now all the rules are different’: Ukraine braces for dealmaker Trump to enter negotiations

The US president-elect’s policy on the conflict may prove decisive, but appeasing both sides will be a challenge, writes Shaun Walker

The Guardian - UK · Jan 4, 2025

Egypt Apprehensive Over Islamist Win In Syria

The Islamist takeover of Syria has left Egypt apprehensive and cautiously calibrating future ties, years after President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi came to power by toppling the Muslim Brotherhood.

International Business Times · Jan 4, 2025

Gaza Rescuers Says 26 Killed In Israeli Strikes

Rescuers in Gaza said on Saturday that Israeli strikes across the Palestinian territory killed at least 26 people, the day after Hamas militants said peace talks were to resume.

International Business Times · Jan 4, 2025

Russia-appointed officials in Crimea declare emergency as oil spill reaches Sevastopol

Russia-appointed officials in Moscow-occupied Crimea have announced a regional emergency after oil was detected on the coast of Sevastopol

The Independent UK · Jan 4, 2025

Israeli Forces Destroy Secret Syrian Missile Factory

Israeli forces destroy Syrian missile factory funded by Iran for Hezbollah, uncovering chemical weapons intel in a daring mission.

Top News · Jan 4, 2025

New Orleans attack came as officials warned of an escalating threat of international terrorism

The truck attack in New Orleans by an Army veteran inspired by the Islamic State group unfolded amid months of warnings by officials about a resurgent terrorism threat

The Independent UK · Jan 4, 2025

‘It is impossible to outrun them’: how drones transformed war in Ukraine

Small FPV drones, which travel at 37mph, have become ubiquitous, evolving from ‘a novelty to a weapon of choice’

The Guardian - UK · Jan 4, 2025