The Latest Breaking News from Kyiv

Germany investigates drone carrying ‘explosive device’ near Ukrainian plane at busy cargo airport – as it happened

German state prosecutors including units working on extremism and terrorism prevention take over investigation into Leipzig incident

The Guardian - UK · Aug 5

Russian ballistic missile strike on Kyiv kills at least 17 with dozens injured

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The Independent UK · Aug 5

Russian missile and drone barrage in Ukrainian capital region kills 17

Russian missile and drone attacks killed fifteen people and wounded forty-two others overnight in Ukraine. Large warehouse fires burned in several districts around the capital city.

The Economic Times · Aug 5

Russian overnight barrage on Ukraine kills at least 17 in Kyiv and surrounding region

Kyiv has in recent months urged allies to supply more US-made Patriot interceptors as Russia steps up its use of ballistic missiles more than four years into its full-scale invasion.

Euronews · Aug 5

North Korean missile unit deploys in Russia for Ukraine war, Kyiv says

A North Korean missile unit is deploying to western Russia. This unit could be equipped with 120 ballistic missiles and six launchers. Ukraine faces a significant threat due to its air defense shortages. Russia has already fired North Korean missiles at Ukraine since late 2023. This deployment expands existing military…

The Economic Times · Aug 5

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Drone armed with explosives at German airport represents ‘new threat’, minister warns

Drone found in close proximity to a Ukrainian cargo plane at Leipzig/Halle airport

The Independent UK · Aug 5

Russian barrage on Kyiv region kills at least 17

Russian missile and drone strikes killed at least 17 people and wounded dozens more in Kyiv and the surrounding region overnight, authorities said Wednesday. Kyiv was unable to shoot down any of the Russian missiles amid intensifying attacks that have prompted Kyiv to plead for more US-made Patriot interceptors.

France 24 · Aug 5

Ukraine war briefing: Russian soldier in Crimea shoots comrades and civilians

Soldier arrested after shooting; Kyiv comes under ballistic missile attack; more Wildberries hit. What we know on day 1,624

The Guardian - AU · Aug 5

Funeral honors Ukrainian student killed as she helped the victims of a Russian strike

Hundreds of mourners dressed in white gathered in central Kyiv to honor 20-year-old Vitalina Yarovenko, a psychology student and volunteer medic killed by a Russian strike while helping people wounded in an attack

The Independent UK · Aug 4

Putin Wants Ukraine to 'Break From Exhaustion' This Winter, Energy Chief Shmyhal Warns— And He's Coming After the Water Systems: 'It is Difficult to Survive...'

Ukraine’s energy chief warned that Russian President Vladimir Putin wants winter attacks to exhaust Ukrainians and force Kyiv into capitulation as both sides escalate energy strikes.

Benzinga · Aug 4