Ukraine attacks Russia's Samara industrial site as Kyiv ramps up long-range strikes Ukraine launched a large-scale missile attack on Samara's industrial infrastructure. Kyiv's forces used Flamingo missiles to strike the Progress Center facility. Russia reported shooting down hundreds of Ukrainian drones across its regions. Meanwhile, a Russian strike killed a baby in Marhanets, Ukraine. The Economic Times · Aug 15
Ukraine attacks Russian air base and rocket plant in Samara region Ukraine struck industrial infrastructure in Russia's Samara region on Saturday, local authorities said. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed the attack, saying a rocket plant and air base were hit. France 24 · Aug 15
Ukraine strikes rocket and space centre in Russia's Samara Additional strikes were carried out on Savasleyka air base - which Ukraine said housed aircraft used for missile attacks - and an oil facility in Ust-Luga, per Zelenskyy. Euronews · Aug 15
Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy warns Egypt of food supply threat caused by Russian strikes in Black Sea Ukraine president says exports to Egypt under threat from Russian attacks; Russia dismisses idea of Black Sea ceasefire. What we know on day 1,634 The Guardian - AU · Aug 15
Russian drones kill woman, 9-year-old son at home as Ukrainian civilian casualties surge Russian drones killed a mother and son in northern Ukraine on Friday. July saw the deadliest month for Ukrainian civilians since the invasion began. Russia plans harsher methods against Western military aid to Ukraine. Russian forces demolished an apartment block in Donetsk, killing one person. Ukraine continued long-range strikes against… The Economic Times · Aug 14
CNN reporter makes Zelensky burst out laughing with final question Volodymyr Zelensky burst out laughing at a CNN reporter’s final question to him. The Independent UK · Aug 14
Volhynia massacres: Russia using WWII to plant discord between Ukraine and Poland? The historical dispute centres on the Volhynia massacres between 1943 and 1945. Poland says Ukrainian nationalists killed around 100,000 Poles during the violence, while thousands of Ukrainians were also killed in retaliatory attacks. Tensions over the issue increased after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy named an army unit after insurgents linked… The Times of India · Aug 14
Russia's Starlink Rival Could Erode Ukraine's Communications Edge as Moscow Ramps Up Satellite Deployment 'Much Faster Than Originally Planned' Ukraine’s military intelligence service is warning that Russia is accelerating deployment of its planned Rassvet low-Earth-orbit satellite constellation, which could eventually provide Moscow with Starlink-like battlefield connectivity. Benzinga · Aug 14
Russian drones kill a woman and 9-year-old son at home as Ukrainian civilian casualties rise Russian jet-powered drones have struck a home in northern Ukraine, killing a 29-year-old woman and her 9-year-old son The Independent UK · Aug 14
Ukraine and Iran: why military strength doesn’t mean winning wars What do Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin, Benjamin Netanyahu, Volodymyr Zelensky and Mojtaba Khamenei have in common? The military power that they can all command is far easier to use than to convert into political success. The Conversation · Aug 14
North Korea’s latest missile tests are unusual. Ukraine should be wary ANALYSIS: Kim Jong Un’s silence over missile tests earlier this month raises possibility that Pyongyang is refining weapons for use by its ally Russia. Shweta Sharma reports The Independent UK · Aug 14
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Seven dead as Kyiv blows up ‘Russian Amazon’ hub in largest drone attack of 2026 Russian authorities said Kyiv fired around 600 drones to the capital of Moscow The Independent UK · Aug 14
Ukraine ‘offering Russia deal to halt attacks on civilian ships in Black Sea’ Kyiv reportedly suggested mutual agreement in attempt to reopen crucial grain corridor The Guardian - UK · Aug 13
Euronews · Aug 13 Ukraine needs 5% of US Patriot stocks just to get through winter, Zelenskyy says Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Kyiv currently receives only 1% of the interceptor missiles it needs from Washington, as Russian strikes continue to outpace the country's air defences.
The Times of India · Aug 13 Engulfed in flames, smoke: 2 killed as Russia hits passenger train with 340 onboard, says Zelenskyy A Ukrainian passenger train in the Odesa region fell victim to a Russian drone strike, leading to the unfortunate demise of the driver and assistant. Simultaneously, Ukrainian military forces conducted a successful operation against a large oil refinery in Bashkortostan, causing extensive fire damage. This series of events serves as…
Euronews · Aug 13 Russian forces strike second passenger train in Ukraine's Odesa region The latest attack comes as the United Nations recorded a record-number of civilian deaths in Ukraine in July, the highest monthly toll since May 2022.
The Economic Times · Aug 13 Ukraine's drones hit a major Russian refinery 800 miles from the border, sparking a fire Ukrainian drones struck a major Russian oil refinery and a naval base. Russia retaliated with missile and drone attacks across Ukraine. These strikes have impacted Russia's refining capacity and caused civilian casualties. Ukraine seeks more Patriot missiles to counter Russian aerial assaults. Military aid to Ukraine remains significant but financial…
The Times of India · Aug 13 Zelenskyy seeks 10% of US stockpile to 'destroy all Russians’ missiles’: Report Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has urged the United States to sell Ukraine more Patriot interceptor missiles, saying even 5% of the US stockpile would help Kyiv survive the winter, while 10% could allow it to counter Russian ballistic missile attacks.
The Independent UK · Aug 13 Ukraine-Russia war latest: Nato jets scrambled to shoot down foreign drone after it enters Latvian airspace Finland, another Nato member, also temporarily restricts airspace
The Guardian - AU · Aug 13 Ukraine war briefing: ‘With precision, as planned’ – Kyiv outlines battlefield gains Zelenskyy announces recapture of 745 sq km in Oleksandrivskyi sector; plea from stranded Ukrainian frontline troops. What we know on day 1,632
The Economic Times · Aug 12 Ukraine’s ‘unique’ nighttime strike rattles Russia’s Black Sea base Ukrainian forces conducted a significant nighttime operation targeting a major Russian naval base. Drones and missiles struck air defenses, piers, and port infrastructure in Novorossiysk. Russian air defenses reported downing hundreds of Ukrainian drones overnight. Meanwhile, Russia launched numerous drones and missiles at Ukraine. These attacks caused damage and casualties…
Euronews · Aug 12 Ukraine strikes Novorossiysk, putting Russia's last Black Sea sanctuary within reach Ukraine’s strike on Novorossiysk demonstrates Kyiv’s ability to threaten Russian military infrastructure far beyond the frontline and challenges the assumption that shifting vessels from Crimea can keep them safe.
The Independent UK · Aug 12 Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky says Kyiv has made significant battlefield gains ‘exactly as planned’ Earlier, Zelensky says his forces struck Russia’s Novorossiysk naval base with drones, missiles and unmanned boats
The Economic Times · Aug 12 Trump told Ukraine it had no cards. Then Kyiv took the war to Russia Ukraine has intensified long-range drone and missile strikes deep inside Russia, targeting oil infrastructure, defence facilities and air defences as Kyiv seeks to shift the war’s dynamics. The campaign has strengthened Zelenskyy’s standing with Trump but faces limits, including Russian counterattacks, air-defence shortages, costly operations and uncertainty over Putin’s willingness…