Moscow reopens airports, shoots down nearly 60 drones Moscow thwarted a massive drone assault overnight, with nearly 60 unmanned aerial vehicles intercepted en route to the capital, leading to temporary airport closures. This follows a recent Ukrainian strike on Russia's sole oil refinery. Meanwhile, Russian attacks in Ukraine claimed two lives and injured six, with a Turkish cargo… The Economic Times · Jun 22
Ukraine war briefing: Dispute over second world war army unit threatens to divide Poland and Ukraine Poland prime minister Donald Tusk hopes to defuse a ‘mistake’ from spiralling further; gasoline sales suspended in Crimea. What we know on day 1,580 The Guardian - AU · Jun 22
Ukraine sends Moscow oil refinery up in flames with largest drone attack on city in two years President Volodymyr Zelensky calls strike a ‘fully justified response to Russian strikes on our cities and communities’ The Independent UK · Jun 18
Ukraine hits Moscow refinery in major attack on capital Ukraine has hit a Moscow oil refinery for a second time in days and disrupted flights in one of its biggest drone attacks on Russia's capital in 2026. AAP · Jun 18
Major Ukrainian drone strike sets Moscow refinery ablaze MOSCOW - Ukraine on Thursday launched its largest drone attack on Moscow in years, sparking fires in and around the capital, hitting a major oil refinery and forcing evacuations at the country’s largest airport, officials said. Bangkok Post · Jun 18
Ukraine hits Moscow oil refinery in one of the largest drone attacks since the start of the war Smoke rose over Moscow Thursday morning after Ukraine launched its largest drone attack in years, hitting the Moscow oil refinery and sparking fires in and around the capital. The attack on the refinery was a "justified response" to Russian strikes in Ukraine, said President Volodymyr Zelensky. France 24 · Jun 18
Ukraine hits Moscow in 'large-scale' attack, sparking fires and evacuations Ukraine launched a massive drone assault on Moscow, causing fires and evacuations. The attack targeted the capital and its surrounding regions. Russian air defenses reported intercepting hundreds of drones. This significant strike occurred as President Putin prepared to host Southeast Asian leaders in Kazan. The conflict in Ukraine continues with… The Economic Times · Jun 18
'Dragging out of war': Ukraine hits Moscow region's largest refinery in deep-strike attack - video Ukraine has struck an oil refinery in Moscow's region with a drone, causing damage. President Zelenskyy highlighted Ukraine's extended strike capabilities, emphasizing this as a response to Russian attacks and a means to pressure Moscow to end the war. This incident marks a significant escalation in Ukrainian strikes targeting Russian… The Times of India · Jun 16
Russia Conducts Three Days Of Nuclear Drills Involving Tens Of Thousands Of Troops Russia has begun conducting three days of nuclear drills involving tens of thousands of troops and the launching of missiles. International Business Times · May 19
Moscow Signals Return To Ukraine Peace Talks After Massive Drone Barrage The Kremlin said Monday that the Ukraine peace process is currently on pause but insisted negotiations are expected to resume. International Business Times · May 18
Russians realise they aren’t safe as Ukrainian drone attacks on Moscow bring war close to home The war no longer seems a distant conflict for many The Independent UK · May 18
The Guardian - UK · May 17 At least four people killed in Russia as Ukraine launches retaliatory strikes Wave of almost 600 drones launched across 14 regions, after Moscow’s deadly three-day attack on Ukraine last week
The Economic Times · May 17 Ukrainian drone strikes on Russia kill 4, wound 12 others, while debris lands on Moscow airport Ukraine conducted a major drone attack on Russia, resulting in casualties and damage near Moscow. Russian air defenses intercepted many drones. This action is seen as retaliation for recent Russian strikes on Kyiv. The attacks highlight Ukraine's capability to strike deep into Russian territory, impacting ordinary citizens and potentially increasing…
The Independent UK · May 17 Ukrainian drone strikes on Russia kill 4 and wound 12 others, while debris lands on a Moscow airport Russian officials say overnight Ukrainian drone strikes killed at least four people including three near Moscow
The Times of India · May 17 Over 500 drones downed: 4 killed in Russia as Ukraine launches biggest attack in over a year Ukraine launched one of its largest drone offensives of the war overnight, targeting multiple Russian regions including Moscow in a sweeping aerial assault that Russian authorities said involved more than 500 drones.
The Independent UK · Mar 17 Ukraine-Russia war latest: Starmer says ‘focus must remain’ on European conflict after meeting Zelensky Zelensky says he has sent anti-drone experts to help US and its allies in Gulf region
The Guardian - AU · Mar 17 Ukraine war briefing: Russia agrees to stop recruiting Kenyans in fight against Kyiv No more Kenyans to be enlisted by Moscow; Starmer warns against fossil fuel ‘windfall for Putin’ during war on Iran. What we know on day 1,483
The Times of India · Mar 16 Russia-Ukraine clashes: Explosions rock Kyiv in rare daytime attack as drone war intensifies Kyiv faced a rare daytime Russian assault Monday as air defenses intercepted projectiles, with debris falling in the city center. This escalation follows Moscow's claim of repelling a major Ukrainian drone attack over the weekend. Meanwhile, US peace efforts are reportedly stalled amid the widening Middle East conflict, highlighting the…
The Guardian - AU · Mar 15 Ukraine war briefing: six people killed as Russia unleashes missile and drone attacks, officials say Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Russia targeted energy infrastructure near Kyiv but residential buildings and schools also hit. What we know on day 1,481
The Independent UK · Dec 25, 2025 Ukraine-Russia war latest: Kyiv claims successful Storm Shadow strike on major Russian oil refinery Britain gave Ukraine permission last year to use its Storm Shadow missiles against targets inside Russia
The Independent UK · Dec 15, 2025 Ukraine-Russia war latest: Trump claims peace deal ‘closer than ever’ but differences on territory remain US officials said that Kyiv would be offered ‘Article Five-type’ security guarantees in a peace deal
The Independent UK · Dec 13, 2025 Ukraine-Russia war latest: Peace talks between Zelensky and Trump envoy in Berlin end after five hours The Ukrainian president has indicated that he would be willing to abandon his ambition for Kyiv to join Nato