The Latest Breaking News from Ukraine

Ukraine shares video of Russian drone ‘hunting down’ market vendor

Ukraine’s National Police has shared a video of a Russian drone appearing to “hunt down” and wound a market vendor in Kherson.

The Independent UK · Aug 4

Crude Oil Prices Slump on Hopes of a Deal to Reopen Strait of Hormuz

September WTI crude oil (CLU26 ) today is down -3.77 (-4.72%), and September RBOB gasoline (RBU26 ) is down -0.1201 (-4.05%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are sharply lower today for a second day, with crude falling to a 3-week low and gasoline dropping to a 4.75-month nearest-futures low. Growing...

Barchart · Aug 4

An e-commerce blitz pounds Russia's Amazon as war comes to carts

Ukraine has commenced drone attacks on Wildberries, the largest online retailer in Russia. These actions are designed to disrupt the routine life and economic balance in Russia, as officials allege Wildberries has ties to military operations by supplying dual-purpose items. However, experts view these assaults as a calculated effort to…

The Economic Times · Aug 4

Oil shortages escalate from wars in Iran and Ukraine, with few signs of relief

The global energy crisis triggered by two wars is set to worsen, as Ukraine pummels Russia’s refining industry and Iranian attacks continue on Middle Eastern oil production and refining. Further, the nature of the destruction and the growing number of fronts and warring parties involved may herald a new era…

The Conversation · Aug 4

Russia accused of war crime after video shows ‘sadist’ drone pilot hunting market vendor

Ukraine’s foreign minister branded the drone’s pilot as a ‘sadist’ and accused them of knowingly targeting a civilian

The Independent UK · Aug 4

Will Ukraine get the Patriot licence? Washington sends mixed signals

Russia's barrages of ballistic missiles have left Kyiv desperate to start producing its own Patriot interceptors, but despite Trump’s initial green light for a production licence, the US has yet to offer any certainty.

Euronews · Aug 4

Japan issues ominous warning as China, Russia and North Korea deepen ties

Annual report with anime-style cover warns of Ukraine-like crisis in Indo-Pacific

The Independent UK · Aug 4

Russian soldier opens fire killing three civilians and one colleague in Crimea

Soldier killed four people and injured three in apparent random rampage in Russian-occupied Crimea

The Independent UK · Aug 4

Iran won't escalate tensions but will defend itself, says Pezeshkian as Donald Trump claims Tehran has 'last chance'

Iran states it will defend its security while the US president claims a last chance for a deal. Conflicting reports emerge regarding ongoing negotiations between Iran and the United States. Shipping activity through the Strait of Hormuz remains subdued amid these diplomatic claims. Iran's IRGC reportedly launched a drone attack…

The Times of India · Aug 4

Expert Explains Why the Moscow Bombing Raises New Questions About the Security of Putin's Inner Circle

A bombing in Moscow on 1 August exposed security vulnerabilities among Russia's military elite, raising questions about protection protocols amid ongoing conflict with Ukraine.

International Business Times UK · Aug 4