UKRAINIAN ATTACK

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.

Ukrainian air base under fire as Russia aims at F-16 arrivals

In Starokostiantyniv, Ukraine, the resilience of its 30,000 residents is tested daily as Russian attacks target its strategic air base. Recent strikes, including from drones and hypersonic missiles, underscore the city's strategic importance. Despite the danger, locals like Vasyl Muliar and Iryna Sapchuk remain steadfast. They endure constant threats, power outages, and the occasional missile debris in cherry trees. The arrival of U.S.-designed F-16s offers hope against Russian aggression, symbolizing Ukraine's historical spirit of resistance from centuries past to the present day.

Oil prices steady as markets weigh supply tensions, China economic recovery

Oil prices remained steady on Tuesday, balancing concerns over China's economic recovery, tensions in the Middle East, and Ukrainian attacks on Russian refineries.

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.

Ukrainian military says it downed 7 of 14 missiles, all drones in Russian attack

The Ukrainian military reported downing seven of 14 missiles and all 17 drones launched by Russia in overnight attacks in western Ukraine. Russian forces targeted critical infrastructure and military objects, according to air force spokesperson Illia Yevlash. Ukrainian forces destroyed 11 aerial targets in Khmelnytskyi, causing a fire but no casualties. They also shot down seven cruise missiles and intercepted three ballistic missiles, including one Kinzhal missile that did not reach its target. Five drones were destroyed over Dnipropetrovsk with no damage or casualties reported.

Attacks in Russian-occupied Ukrainian regions leave 27 dead, Moscow-backed officials say

In the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, attacks and drone strikes continue to escalate in the partially occupied regions of Kherson and Luhansk. Ukrainian assaults have resulted in at least 27 deaths, with casualties caused by guided bombs and missiles. Both sides have engaged in drone attacks, with multiple drones being shot down over various regions. The situation remains tense and volatile as the violence persists.

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 damages Ukrainian energy infrastructure in 5 regions

Russian missile and drone attack has damaged energy facilities in five regions in Ukraine. The Ukrainian air defence shot down 46 out of the 47 Russian drones.

Berlin lets Ukraine use German weapons against targets in Russia after the US also eases its stance

Germany and the United States have authorized Ukraine to target some Russian positions on Russian soil with long-range weapons supplied by the West, marking a significant policy shift amid the ongoing conflict. This decision, aimed at defending the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv, comes as Ukrainian forces face challenges from Russian attacks in the region. The move has drawn strong reactions from Moscow, with warnings of potential NATO involvement in the conflict. Western leaders have been cautious about easing restrictions on weapons due to fears of provoking Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Russian missiles kill 4 people in Kharkiv after Biden OKs a Ukrainian response using US weapons

Ukrainian officials have previously accused Russia of targeting rescue workers by hitting residential buildings with two consecutive missiles - the first one to draw emergency crews to the scene and the second one to wound or kill them. The tactic is called a "double tap" in military jargon. Russia used the same method in Syria's civil war.

Putin says Russia wants a buffer zone in Ukraine's Kharkiv but has no plans to capture the city

Russian President Vladimir Putin stated during a visit to China that Russia's offensive in Ukraine's Kharkiv region aims to create a buffer zone without capturing the city. The offensive began on May 10 and led to intense fighting, displacing thousands. Ukrainian drone attacks on Crimea damaged infrastructure, including an airbase and power plant. Ukraine signed laws to increase troop numbers, allowing prisoners to join the army and imposing higher fines for draft dodgers. The conflict has resulted in casualties and damage on both sides, with Russia pushing for territorial gains.

Massive Ukrainian drone attack on Crimea leaves Sevastopol without power

In a retaliatory move, Ukraine launched a massive drone attack on Crimea, causing a power outage in Sevastopol and setting a refinery ablaze in southern Russia. Russian authorities reported downing 101 drones and repelling Ukrainian advances in northeastern Ukraine. The conflict continues with both sides strategizing and testing defenses along the front line.

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-Ukraine war: Artillery unit stem Russian attacks on the frontline without rest, watch!

Ukrainian drones strike Russian fuel depot, officials say

A Ukrainian drone attack caused a fire and damaged storage tanks at a fuel depot in Russia's Krasnodar region. The attack destroyed about six drones, with debris falling on a nearby refinery. The region's crisis administration reported that several tanks were damaged, but no injuries were reported. Drone attacks on Russian energy facilities have increased recently, with Kyiv officials stating they aim to undermine Russia's war effort in response to Moscow's strikes on Ukrainian energy infrastructure. The depot was last attacked on May 2, according to Russian state media.

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.

Ukrainian drones kill six, wound 35 in Russian border region

A drone attack in Russia's Belgorod region targeted vehicles carrying workers, resulting in six deaths and 35 injuries, according to the governor. This incident marks the deadliest attack in weeks in the region, which has seen a rise in Ukrainian drone and missile attacks. The attack hit two vans transporting employees of a nearby factory and a passenger vehicle. Two children were among the wounded, with one man in serious condition undergoing surgery. The vehicles targeted belonged to a meat production facility. The attack underscores the ongoing tensions in the region.

Russian missile attack claims 5 lives in Odesa, 'Harry Potter castle' engulfed

A video footage, released by Ukraine's Prosecutor General, captures the harrowing moment when numerous bomblets erupted in quick succession near the seafront, unleashing chaos and devastation.

British man charged with acting on behalf of Russia in plot to torch Ukrainian-linked business

Dylan Earl, 20, is connected to Russia's Wagner mercenary group, which the U.K. government has declared a banned terrorist organization, prosecutors said. Earl is accused of fraudulent activity, research and reconnaissance of targets, and attempting to recruit others to assist a foreign intelligence service carrying out activities in the U.K.

Moscow says 50 Ukrainian drones shot down as attacks spark fires at Russian power stations

Fifty drones were shot down by air defences over eight Russian regions, including 26 over the country's western Belgorod region close to the Ukrainian border. Two people - a woman with a broken leg and the man caring for her - died during the overnight barrage, after explosions sparked a blaze that set their home alight, Belgorod Gov. Vyacheslav Gladkov wrote on social media.

Ukrainian drone hits Russia's third biggest refinery, damage not critical

A Ukrainian drone struck Russia's third largest oil refinery, Tatneft's Taneco refinery, causing damage to the primary refining unit, CDU-7. The refinery processes about 155,000 barrels of crude per day and accounts for about 6.2% of Russia's refining capacity. Russian officials claim that their jamming devices locked onto the drone near Tatneft's Taneco refinery.

Kremlin reveals Putin's inner turmoil post-Moscow terror attack

On the fateful evening of March 22, terrorists struck the music venue in Krasnogorsk, Moscow Region, just beyond the city's borders. The latest figures report 144 fatalities.