The Latest Breaking News from Ukraine

Russia says drone attacks on energy infrastructure are key threat

Possible drone attacks against key energy infrastructure are a serious threat to Russia's energy security, Energy Minister Nikolai Shulginov said on Tuesday.

Reuters · Mar 28, 2023

Ukraine needs more prosthetics clinicians as war toll mounts

The steady stream of wounded soldiers into a clinic for artificial limbs in Kyiv is a stark reminder of the human cost of Russia's war on Ukraine, where military casualties are a secret closely guarded by both sides.

Reuters · Mar 28, 2023

UK, Poland to build new temporary villages in Ukraine

Britain and Poland will build two temporary villages in western and central Ukraine to provide housing for those forced from their homes by Russia's invasion, London said on Tuesday, pledging 10 million pounds ($12.3 million) in funding.

Reuters · Mar 28, 2023

Russia 'could be banned' from team sports at Paris 2024 as Olympic chiefs 'toughen stance'

A firm decision has yet to be made by the IOC on the participation of Russian athletes at the 2024 Paris Olympics, amid Vladimir Putin's ongoing invasion of Ukraine

Daily Mirror · Mar 28, 2023

Ukraine receives Leopard, Challenger battle tanks

New additions to Ukraine’s military include tanks as well as infantry fighting vehicles and armoured personnel carriers.

Al Jazeera · Mar 28, 2023

Zelenskiy Says Russia Is Holding Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant ‘Hostage’

Ukraine's president said Russian troops were holding the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant "hostage" and its safety could not be guaranteed until they left it, while his forces shut the frontline town of Avdiivka as they planned their next move. Russian troops have occupied the nuclear power plant, Europe's largest, since the…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 28, 2023

Ukraine’s defence minister takes Challenger II for ‘a spin’ as he thanks UK for sending tanks

Analysts expect a Ukrainian counter-attack to get under way in earnest as the weather improves and more military aid arrives

Evening Standard · Mar 28, 2023

Ukrainian refugee relaunches her bespoke soft toy business in Northumberland

Alyona, who's Ukrainian name is Olena Holdovych, moved to the UK in May 2022 with her teenage daughter Angelina

Chronicle Live · Mar 28, 2023

Russia-Ukraine war exposed human rights ‘double standards’

Amnesty International publishes annual report highlighting the state of human rights in more than 150 countries.

Al Jazeera · Mar 28, 2023

Ukraine Says it Downs Drones Over Kyiv, Debris Sets Shop Ablaze

Ukrainian authorities said air defenses shot down Russian drones near Kyiv on Monday and falling debris set a non-residential site ablaze, but no casualties were found. Serhiy Popko, head of the Kyiv city military administration, said Russia had launched 12 drones towards Kyiv but Ukraine's air defense forces had identified…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 28, 2023