The Latest Breaking News from Ukraine

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Putin could attack Nato member to test alliance’s resolve, report on US intel warns

Lithuania also fears Putin may be planning a ‘false flag’ strike on the Baltics

The Independent UK · Aug 6

Nato to ‘urgently’ get air defences for Ukraine, as Zelenskyy warns of surge in Russian missile production

After Ukraine failed to shoot down a single ballistic missile fired by Russia on Wednesday, the president urged allies to increase supplies of Patriot interceptors

The Guardian - AU · Aug 6

Ukraine war briefing: Cut-price Patriot among options in desperate search for missile defence

Talks on Ukraine building Patriots continue despite Trump casting doubt, Reuters reports; forced evacuations in Kramatorsk. What we know on day 1,625

The Guardian - AU · Aug 6

Why has Ukraine's former military chief given up on NATO membership?

The former chief of Ukraine's armed forces, Valery Zaluzhny, says his country, fighting Russian invasion since 2022, will "never" join NATO – despite Kyiv's intention to become a member of the military alliance. While some analysts suggest Zaluzhny is primarily seeking to highlight the alliance’s weaknesses, others say he is…

Radio France Internationale · Aug 5

Why Russia's ballistic missiles are increasingly getting through Ukrainian defenses

Ukraine is grappling with the difficulty of intercepting rapid Russian ballistic missiles. While the Patriot system provides a measure of defense, its effectiveness is hindered by the limited number of available batteries. The increasing global demand and production constraints have led to interceptor shortages. To enhance its security, Ukraine is…

The Economic Times · Aug 5

Why Russia’s ballistic missiles are increasingly getting through Ukrainian defenses

When Russia fires a ballistic missile at Ukraine, air-defense systems have only minutes — sometimes seconds — to detect and intercept the deadly threat

The Independent UK · Aug 5

German Airport on High Alert After Explosive Drone Is Found Near Ukrainian Aircraft at Major Cargo Hub

A drone carrying an explosive device was found near Ukrainian cargo planes at Leipzig/Halle Airport, triggering a security lockdown. Investigations are ongoing to determine the responsible parties.

International Business Times UK · Aug 5

Zelensky asks allies for more missile defences after 17 killed in Russian strikes on Kyiv

Kyiv says that Ukraine has been supplied with a third of the air defence missiles it was given in 2025

The Independent UK · Aug 5

North Korea Is Reportedly Sending a Ballistic Missile Unit To Russia. Ukraine Worries More Troops Could Come Next

North Korea has deployed a ballistic missile unit to western Russia, according to a report.

International Business Times · Aug 5

Game of drones: inside the 7 August Guardian Weekly

Behind the scenes with Ukraine’s sky commanders. Plus: Chaos on the streets of Ceuta

The Guardian - UK · Aug 5