The Latest Breaking News from Ukraine

Putin in crunch Security Council meeting amid fears he'll 'go nuclear' over Crimea bridge

The vital bridge connecting Crimea to mainland Russia was partially destroyed in a blast. Putin had previously said any attack on the Kerch Strait would spark "judgment day"

Daily Mirror · Oct 9, 2022

Pentagon spokesperson tamps down concerns over nuclear ‘Armageddon’

John Kirby says Biden’s warning about threat of a nuclear attack from Russia were not based on specific new information

The Guardian - US · Oct 9, 2022

Russian attack on Ukrainian apartment buildings leaves 12 dead

A RUSSIAN barrage has pounded apartment buildings and other targets in the Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia, killing at least 12 people and wounding…

The National (Scotland) · Oct 9, 2022

U.S. says it will continue offering security assistance to Ukraine

The White House said on Sunday it would continue to arm Ukraine but declined direct comment on an explosion that damaged Russia's road-and-rail bridge to Crimea.

Reuters · Oct 9, 2022

Who is Surovikin, Russia’s new commander for the war in Ukraine?

Known for his ‘total ruthlessness,’ the Russian general has served in Tajikistan and Chechnya, as well as in Syria.

Al Jazeera · Oct 9, 2022

Euro 2024 qualifiers: England given Italy rematch, Ireland face daunting group

Ukraine, North Macedonia and Malta are also in with England, while Ireland are up against three former winners and Scotland will play Spain

The Guardian - UK · Oct 9, 2022

US government orders £260m of radiation sickness drugs as Russian nuclear threat grows

The investment in nuclear resilience comes amid what President Biden has described as the highest nuclear risk since 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis

Daily Mirror · Oct 9, 2022

Will Vladimir Putin use nuclear weapons? Experts reveal possible Russian targets

Vladimir Putin has suffered serious blows following his invasion in February from the loss of troops and high-ranking military officials to losing gains they made in Ukraine

Daily Mirror · Oct 9, 2022

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 228

As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 228th day, we take a look at the main developments.

Al Jazeera · Oct 9, 2022

Thousands of Russians continue to arrive in Turkey, fleeing conscription

Antalya is a longtime Russian tourist destination that's become a refuge for those who don't want to fight in the war. But things are getting more complicated for Russians in Turkey.

WEKU · Oct 9, 2022