The Latest Breaking News from Crimea

In a special investigation, Tom Watling tells the story of five teenagers who were taken into Russia or Russian-occupied territory before eventually being rescued. Many others are still believed to be trapped

But observers say Ukraine needs a completely free hand to strike Russian soil if it is to win the war.

Ukrainians claim hits on air defences in occupied Crimea; US, Poland and allies launch taskforce to counter Russian disinformation. What we know on day 839

Two attacks in the past week suggest the lifting of restrictions has allowed Ukraine a more effective defence.

From a dynasty of Ukrainian climbers, Jenya Kazbekova was displaced by Putin’s invasion with her family but now she is determined to reach Paris 2024

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jElbMaWkB80 In Flanders Fields is of course well known to many English speakers: In Flanders fields the poppies blow Between the crosses, row on row, That mark our place; and in the sky The larks, still bravely singing, fly Scarce heard amid the guns below…. I was reminded of this…

Ukrainian defenders hold the line and strike back at Russian ports, airfields and refineries.

Ukraine says last Russian cruise missile ship in Crimea destroyed; give us Russia’s frozen assets, not just the interest, says Kuleba. What we know on day 819

A massive Ukrainian drone attack on Crimea caused power outages in Sevastopol and ignited a refinery in southern Russia, according to Russian authorities.

Recent Ukrainian drone attacks on Crimea and Russia escalate tensions, causing power outages and casualties. Stay updated with AP News.

The country’s foreign ministry said the supply of long range weapons to Ukraine by the UK and US had led to an escalation in the conflict