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After a stop in Cuba, 2 Russian ships dock in Venezuelan port as part of 'show the flag' exercises
Two Russian naval ships, the frigate Admiral Gorshkov and the oil tanker Akademik Pashin, have docked in Venezuela's La Guaira port after conducting exercises in the Atlantic Ocean and a previous stop in Cuba. The visit, part of Russia's efforts to assert its naval presence in remote oceanic regions, underscores the strong ties between Moscow and Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's government. This move follows a pattern of close relations established by Maduro's predecessor, Hugo Chavez, and comes ahead of upcoming elections in Venezuela. The presence of Russian vessels has drawn attention amidst ongoing global geopolitical tensions.
Ukrainian air base under frequent fire as Russia aims at F-16 arrivals
In the early hours, explosions shattered the calm over Starokostiantyniv as Ukrainian air defenses repelled a Russian attack on this strategic city in western Ukraine. Despite the assault, life quickly returned to normal on the orderly streets. The recent attack underscores Ukraine's challenges in rebuilding its air force and preparing for the arrival of U.S.-supplied F-16s, which Russia aims to neutralize. Residents, accustomed to the constant threat, maintain resilience in this historic military outpost, dubbed Starkon, echoing its legacy as a longstanding bastion of resistance.
Russia says it destroys five Ukraine's SU-27 jet fighters at Myrhorod airfield
Russia's defence ministry announced on Tuesday that it had destroyed five Ukrainian SU-27 fighter jets and damaged two more at the Myrhorod airfield in Ukraine's Poltava region using Iskander-M missiles.
Russia Ukraine war: Russia says it downed 36 Ukraine-launched drones over several Russian regions
Russia Ukraine war: Russia's air defence systems successfully intercepted and destroyed 36 drones launched by Ukraine overnight, targeting various regions in Russia's southwest, as announced by the Russian defense ministry on Sunday via the Telegram messaging app. Drones were destroyed over Kursk, Lipetsk, Voronezh, Bryansk, Oryol, and Belgorod regions. The incident caused no injuries or significant damage according to local governors. Ukrainian attacks continue in response to Russia's invasion.
Three dead in Kharkiv attack, Russia launches new barrage of missiles on Ukrainian energy facilities
Ukraine is struggling with a new wave of rolling blackouts after relentless Russian attacks on energy infrastructure that started three months ago took out half the country's power generation capacity. In its eighth major attack on energy facilities overnight, Russia fired 16 missiles and 13 Shahed drones, the Ukrainian air force said.
Russia launches 'massive' attack on Ukraine power infrastructure
Ukraine reported a "massive" overnight attack by Russia on energy infrastructure in the west and south. The attacks damaged Ukrenergo facilities, injured two employees, and marked the eighth such attack in three months. The ongoing Russian invasion has severely impacted Ukraine's electricity generation, leading to blackouts and the need to import energy. President Zelensky called for urgent measures to equip hospitals and schools with solar panels to counter Russian attempts at blackmail.
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Western army trainers in Ukraine not immune from strikes, Kremlin says
Western army instructors who train Ukrainian soldiers in the country would have no "immunity" from Russian strikes, the Kremlin said Tuesday, amid reports that France could despatch military trainers to Ukraine. France does not officially have military personnel assisting or training Ukrainian forces in Ukraine at the moment.
Russian missiles and drones target Ukrainian energy sites
Russia launched 100 missiles and drones at Ukraine, damaging energy facilities. President Zelensky called for international support to counter destabilization and chaos.
Russia says exchanged 75 captured servicemen with Ukraine
Russia said that it had conducted a prisoner exchange with Ukraine. The two countries exchanging 75 captured servicemen in one of the only areas of dialogue between the warring countries. As a result of negotiations, 75 Russian servicemen who were in mortal danger in captivity have been returned from territory controlled by the Kyiv regime.
Kyiv says first French military instructors to travel to Ukraine 'soon'
Kyiv's army chief, Oleksandr Syrsky, announced that French military instructors will soon arrive in Ukraine to train servicemen. The announcement was made after a video call with French Defence Minister Sebastien Lecornu. France's defence ministry said the issue is being studied but did not confirm the deployment of instructors.
Russia starts exercise with tactical nuclear weapons
Russia's Foreign Ministry has cited comments by French President Emmanuel Macron, who floated the possibility of sending European troops to fight Russia in Ukraine, and British Foreign Secretary David Cameron, who said Ukraine had the right to use weapons provided by London to strike targets inside Russia.
Germany's military aid for Ukraine to rise by 3.8 billion euros, source says
Germany plans to boost military aid for Ukraine by 3.8 billion euros this year, with 7.1 billion euros already allocated. Defence Minister Boris Pistorius seeks additional funds for weapons and ammunition support, backed by Finance Minister Christian Lindner.
Russian forces take control of three settlements in Ukraine, says defence ministry
Russian forces have seized control of additional settlements in Ukraine's Kharkiv and Zaporizhzhia regions, according to the Russian defense ministry. These gains come amid ongoing fighting in the Kharkiv region, where Russia aims to establish a buffer zone to protect its neighboring Belgorod region. The Ukrainian military has acknowledged pulling back from some areas to more strategic positions to minimize casualties. Both sides claim to have repelled attacks and inflicted losses on the other, but these reports have not been independently verified.
Russia says it downed 10 US-supplied missiles over Crimea as Blinken visits Kyiv
Russia's Defence Ministry intercepted 10 US-supplied Ukrainian missiles over the Black Sea near the Belbek air base. Sevastopol Gov. Mikhail Razvozhayev confirmed the downing of missiles. Russian air defences also stopped nine Ukrainian drones, two Vilha rockets, anti-radar HARM missiles, and Hammer guided bombs over the Belgorod region. Belgorod Gov.
Ukrainian strike on apartment block kills 15, Russia says
In one of the deadliest attacks to date on the region of Belgorod, Ukraine launched what Russian officials said was a massive missile attack, involving Tochka ballistic missiles and Adler and RM-70 Vampire (MLRS) multiple launch rocket systems.
Russia claims gains in ground offensive in Ukraine's Kharkiv region
Russia captures villages in Ukraine's Kharkiv region, prompting mass evacuations. Zelensky urges military aid amid ongoing conflict. Evacuees flee border areas as fighting intensifies. International support crucial for Ukraine's defense.
Russia takes five villages in Ukraine's Kharkiv region, defence ministry says
In its briefing on Saturday, the Defence Ministry said that Russian forces had taken the villages of Pletenivka, Ohirtseve, Borysivka, Pylna and Strilechna, all of which are directly on the Russian border.
Ukraine says Russia has launched an assault to breach defences in northeastern Kharkiv
Russia pounded a town in Ukraine's northeast with artillery, rockets and guided aerial bombs Friday before attempting an infantry breach of local defences, authorities said, in a tactical switch that Kyiv officials have been expecting for weeks as the war stretches into its third year.
Ukraine examines North Korean missile debris amid fears of Moscow-Pyongyang axis
In previously unreported details of an investigation under way into the missiles, the office of Ukraine's top prosecutor, Andriy Kostin, also told Reuters that the failure rate of the North Korean weaponry appeared to be high.
Vladimir Putin begins his fifth term as president, more in control of Russia than ever
Vladimir Putin commenced his fifth term as Russian leader in a lavish Kremlin ceremony, extending his quarter-century rule marked by political suppression, the Ukrainian conflict, and amassing power. Amid escalating tensions with the West and domestic crackdowns, Putin's new term prompts speculation about his agenda and the nation's trajectory.
Russia ramps up Ukraine offensive ahead of arms boost
Russia has intensified its offensive in Donbas, making significant gains over the past month. The recent capture of Ocheretyne follows the fall of Avdiivka in February, with Russian forces advancing westwards. Ukraine's defence ministry reported 125 Russian attacks along the front line in 24 hours, with a focus on Ocheretyne and Chasiv Yar. While there have been no major breakthroughs, the advance has surprised Ukraine and led to criticism within the country. Ukraine has warned of ammunition shortages, despite Western aid approval, which could take two months to materialize.
Vladimir Putin orders tactical nuclear weapons drills amid Western 'threats'
Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered Russian forces to conduct exercises involving tactical nuclear weapons in response to perceived "threats" from the West, according to CNN. This marks the first public announcement of such drills by Russia, following its invasion of Ukraine in 2022. The exercises will focus on preparations and deployment scenarios for non-strategic nuclear weapons, which are designed for battlefield use with lower destructive capabilities than strategic nuclear weapons.
Russia boosts weapons production for Ukraine war amid US military aid approval: Report
In a meeting with Russia's top military officials on Wednesday, Shoigu emphasised the imperative to enhance the volume, quality, and speed of arms production. He also instructed for the repair of units stationed on the front lines in Ukraine's eastern and southern regions to enhance their operational effectiveness, the Ministry of Defence said on the Telegram messaging app.
Russia's defence minister orders more weapons for Ukraine operation
At a meeting with the top military command for Moscow's fight in Ukraine, the chief of the general staff, Valery Gerasimov, who is in charge of the operation, delivered a report to Shoigu, the ministry said on the Telegram messaging app.
Spain to send Patriot missiles to Ukraine, El Pais reports
Spain will send a small number of Patriot missiles to Ukraine, El Pais newspaper reported on Friday, in response to pressure from EU and NATO allies to send more military aid to Kyiv. With Russia having stepped up air attacks on Ukraine, EU governments have been urged to supply more protective systems to Kyiv, especially countries like Greece and Spain that have such arms in their arsenal.
Russian armoured assaults ramp up pressure on Ukraine's east, army chief says
Syrskyi said he travelled to the embattled area to stabilise the front as Russian assault groups using tanks and armoured personnel carriers took advantage of a period of dry, warm weather that was making it easier for them to manoeuvre.
Ukraine targets Russian military region in drone barrage
Ukraine reportedly launched dozens of drones at Russia's Rostov region, targeting its army headquarters for the military offensive. Russian officials claim to have downed 53 Ukrainian drones, with 44 of them over Rostov. The attack allegedly damaged a power station. Ukraine's air force stated that Russia launched five missiles and 13 drones at its territory, with Ukraine downing the drones but not confirming the status of the missiles. Russian-installed authorities in occupied Ukrainian areas reported strikes, with injuries reported in Kherson and Donetsk regions.
Ukraine says destroyed another Russian warship in Black Sea
Ukraine said on Tuesday its forces destroyed a Russian military patrol ship in the Black Sea near annexed Crimea, the latest naval attack on Moscow's fleet in the key waterway. Ukraine's GUR military intelligence unit on Tuesday released a black and white video of what it said was the overnight attack on the Sergei Kotov, a 94-metre (308-foot) Russian military patrol ship.
Russia says increasing air defence missile production
Russia's Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu announced an increase in the production of air defence missiles in response to "key issues" that need addressing, according to video footage released by the defence ministry. This move comes amid drone attacks launched from Ukraine on Russian cities and energy infrastructure during Moscow's military campaign against Kyiv. Shoigu highlighted a significant production increase but mentioned challenges related to engines and launcher production that need to be addressed vigorously. Russian officials have emphasized improvements in military industrial capacity to enhance the country's military capabilities in the conflict with Ukraine.
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