Ukrainian air defense systems neutralized 146 of 166 drones in a coordinated attack by Russian forces on the night of June 8-9, 2026, according to the Ukrainian Air Forces. The assault involved Shahed, Herbera, and Parodia drones, as well as barrage munitions, launched from multiple directions including Kursk, Bryansk, and occupied territories in Crimea, Ukrainian … Read more
On June 7, 2026, a Russian drone struck a facility storing spent nuclear fuel near the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant, according to Ukrainian authorities. The attack damaged a container reception building but did not release radioactive materials, with radiation levels remaining stable, officials reported. No casualties were documented, though the incident has heightened concerns about … Read more
Crimea faces a deepening crisis as Ukrainian forces intensify efforts to isolate the region, with fuel shortages, infrastructure strikes, and official warnings highlighting the shifting dynamics of the war. The latest developments, reported by multiple outlets, reveal a strategic push to sever Russian supply lines and destabilize occupied territories. Fuel Crisis and Rationing The fuel … Read more
Édouard Philippe, leader of the Horizons party and candidate for the 2027 presidential election, arrived in Kyiv on May 26, 2026. The visit, occurring days after intense missile and drone strikes on the capital, aims to establish the ongoing conflict as a central pillar of his upcoming national campaign platform. A Campaign Visit Amidst Escalating … Read more
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On July 17, 2025, Ukraine suspended operation of the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention (Oslo-Ottawa Convention) and notified other State Parties through the UN Secretary General, the treaty’s designated depositary. The reason for the suspension can be understood through the lens of reciprocity. Russia, which is not a party to the Convention and not bound by … Read more
HELSINKI, March 31 (Xinhua) — Finland is moving to speed up plans to strengthen its counter-drone capabilities after two drones entered Finnish airspace and crashed near the southeastern town of Kouvola over the weekend, Prime Minister Petteri Orpo said on Tuesday. Speaking at a press conference in Helsinki, Orpo said decisions will be taken no … Read more
Despite his outstanding club form, the full-back’s history with the senior national team remains remarkably brief. To date, he has played only two friendly matches for Sweden, featuring against Estonia in January 2024 and Luxembourg in March last year. More recently, towards the end of the World Cup qualification phase, he found himself either on … Read more
Kyiv [Ukraine], March 23 (ANI): Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Monday said Ukraine was working with the Gulf countries and was in contact with these countries at the team level. Zelenskyy called for other countries to contribute to the stabilisation of the region. In a post on X, he said, “We are already working with … Read more
ANI | Updated: Mar 23, 2026 06:16 IST Kyiv [Ukraine], March 23 (ANI): Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Monday said Ukraine was working with the Gulf countries and was in contact with these countries at the team level.Zelenskyy called for other countries to contribute to the stabilisation of the region.In a post on X, he … Read more