The Latest Breaking News from Ukraine

OFM Awards 2022: Editor’s Award – #CookForUkraine

Olia Hercules and Alissa Timoshkina explain why the £1.8m they have raised since the invasion is just the beginning

The Guardian - UK · Oct 17, 2022

New UN rights chief urges halt to drone attacks on civilians in Ukraine

The new United Nations human rights chief, who took office on Monday as Russian drones struck the Ukrainian capital, said attacks on civilians in Ukraine had to stop.

Reuters · Oct 17, 2022

Teens Tackle 21st-century Challenges at Robotics Contest

For their first trip to a celebrated robotics contest for high school students from scores of countries, a team of Ukrainian teens had a problem. With shipments of goods to Ukraine uncertain, and Ukrainian customs officers careful about incoming merchandise, the group only received a base kit of gadgetry on…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 17, 2022

Russian drones hit sunflower oil terminal in Ukraine's Mykolaiv - officials

Russian kamikaze drones hit tanks with sunflower oil at one of the terminals in the Ukrainian port city of Mykolaiv late on Sunday, the city mayor said on Monday.

Reuters · Oct 17, 2022

Iran's participation in Ukraine war would draw tough EU sanctions - Luxembourg

Additional European Union sanctions on Iran will not be limited to blacklisting some individuals should Tehran's involvement in Russia's war on Ukraine be proven, Luxembourg's Foreign Minister Jean Asselborn said on Monday.

Reuters · Oct 17, 2022

Putin’s troops scrambling for supplies after Kerch Bridge strike hits Russian logistical operation

Vladimir Putin’s army has been left scrambling for supplies following Ukraine’s strike on the Kerch Bridge, British defence chiefs have said.

Evening Standard · Oct 17, 2022

Ukraine Nuclear Plant Disconnected from Power Grid after Russian Shelling

Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant was disconnected from the national power grid on Monday following Russian shelling, prompting backup diesel generators to kick in, state nuclear energy firm Energoatom said. "Russian terrorists once again shelled critical infrastructure substations in Ukraine-controlled territory, resulting in the shutdown of the last 750 kV…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 17, 2022

EU slaps human rights sanctions on Iran, warns of more over Ukraine

Several European Union foreign ministers on Monday called for sanctions against Iran over the transfer of Iranian drones to Russia, as the bloc agreed a separate set of asset freezes and travel bans over Tehran's crackdown on protests.

Reuters · Oct 17, 2022

Senator raises alarm Saudis could share US defense technology with Russia

Richard Blumenthal to seek reassurances from Pentagon that ‘they are on top of’ risk of sharing information with Gulf state

The Guardian - UK · Oct 17, 2022

Ukrainians' resilience persists despite new Russian barrage

The resilience by Ukrainians in Russia’s nearly 8-month-old war continues to be unwavering, despite a rise in the past week in attacks that have been seen as President Vladimir Putin’s vengeful response to an explosion that damaged a Moscow-built bridge in Crimea on Oct. 8

The Independent UK · Oct 17, 2022