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Troops and families demand answers after deadly drone strike at Kuwait port
military4 days ago

Troops and families demand answers after deadly drone strike at Kuwait port

US soldiers and families are publicly challenging Army leadership over a March 2026 Iranian drone strike in Kuwait that killed six troops. The attack, which killed six and wounded dozens, occurred at Port Shuaiba, a site commanders chose despite warnings about its vulnerability to drones. While the Army has completed an investigation, it has not released findings, citing the need to brief next of kin first. The incident has sparked debate over whether military planners underestimated drone threats and failed to provide adequate air defense.

Zelenskyy brands Russian drone strike an atrocity, hints at energy-truce talks
world23 days ago

Zelenskyy brands Russian drone strike an atrocity, hints at energy-truce talks

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned the Russian drone strike as an 'atrocity' and said a possible energy-truce discussed in Kyiv with Trump aides would require Moscow to halt attacks on energy facilities; the report also notes Russia decorating a ship captain for firing flares at a Danish helicopter, the claimed death of Maj. Gen. Anton Grunis in Donetsk, and ongoing Ukraine fighting with strikes across multiple regions, drone activity, and Russia's claim of downing 71 Ukrainian drones overnight.

Russian drone hits Kyiv high-rise, injuring residents amid broader attacks
war-in-ukraine29 days ago

Russian drone hits Kyiv high-rise, injuring residents amid broader attacks

A Shahed drone struck a Kyiv high-rise in the Darnytskyi district, causing a fire and injuries; officials reported multiple injuries with varying tallies (including a pregnant woman) as emergency crews respond. The strike came during a broader overnight barrage on Kyiv and surrounding areas. Germany meanwhile pledged PAC-2 missiles for Ukraine's Patriot system to bolster defenses before winter.

Arctic gas heartland struck as Ukrainian drones reach Russia’s far north
world1 month ago

Arctic gas heartland struck as Ukrainian drones reach Russia’s far north

Ukrainian drones penetrated Russia’s Arctic gas heartland, hitting an industrial facility in Novy Urengoy and sparking a fire; Russian officials said air defenses repelled the attack and there were no reported casualties at the site, marking the deepest drone strike inside Russia since the invasion began. The episode unfolds as U.S. diplomacy seeks to revive talks with Moscow amid ongoing long-range strikes on Kyiv and other targets, while civilian tolls in Ukraine continue to mount per UN figures.

Kyiv newsroom hit by Russian drone as toll rises
world1 month ago

Kyiv newsroom hit by Russian drone as toll rises

A Russian drone struck the Kyiv newsroom of the TV channel We Are Ukraine, killing at least five people and injuring several others as journalists were live on air; a separate attack on a passenger train killed a female employee. Zelensky condemned the strike as a new degradation by Russia and urged international action, while air raid alerts and ongoing strikes continued around Kyiv.

Ukraine Deep-Strikes Novatek-Ust-Luga Oil Complex Near Saint Petersburg
war-in-ukraine1 month ago

Ukraine Deep-Strikes Novatek-Ust-Luga Oil Complex Near Saint Petersburg

Ukrainian military intelligence confirmed a joint deep-strike operation hit the Novatek-Ust-Luga oil-processing complex in Russia’s Leningrad region near Saint Petersburg, damaging key refining equipment and triggering a large fire; the attack involved Ukraine’s GUR units and the Armed Forces, amid a broader wave of Ukrainian strikes against Russian refineries that have disrupted crude processing and raised fuel shortages.

37 dead as Kyiv-area weapons depot strike triggers mass evacuations
world1 month ago

37 dead as Kyiv-area weapons depot strike triggers mass evacuations

A Russian drone strike hit a depot storing ammunition near Kyiv in the village of Myla, triggering a massive blast that damaged about 130 homes, left 37 people dead and nearly 400 evacuated, with dozens injured including children. Zelensky said storing explosives so close to residential areas was unacceptable and ordered investigations into negligence. The incident is the second such depot attack near Kyiv in months, highlighting concerns over ammunition storage amid ongoing heavy fighting.

Drone strike in southern Syria sparks tension as US hints at Turkey bait motive
world1 month ago

Drone strike in southern Syria sparks tension as US hints at Turkey bait motive

Israel conducted a drone strike targeting a vehicle near Beit Jinn in Syria’s Damascus countryside, injuring a civilian; Damascus condemned the attack as a sovereignty violation. Israel said it hit a terrorist in southern Syria. US envoy Tom Barrack suggested the earlier Abu al-Duhur airbase strike could have been intended to bait Turkey before Israel’s elections and said Washington was not warned. The strikes reflect ongoing Israeli operations in Syria and broader tensions over Turkish military presence, drawing regional condemnation.

Rescue teams race to save survivors after Kryvyi Rih mall strike
world1 month ago

Rescue teams race to save survivors after Kryvyi Rih mall strike

Rescuers from eight regions are sifting through the rubble of Kryvyi Rih’s busy shopping mall after two drones hit in quick succession, leaving 16 dead and about 130 injured with four people still missing; the operation could take up to two more days amid ongoing threats, as Zelensky condemned the “cynical and despicable” strike that also targeted emergency workers.

EU brands Kryvyi Rih attack 'terror by design' as Ukraine mourns 16 dead
world1 month ago

EU brands Kryvyi Rih attack 'terror by design' as Ukraine mourns 16 dead

A Russian drone strike on Kryvyi Rih’s shopping centre killed 16 people and wounded many, with a second strike on the roof during emergency response. EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas condemned the attack as 'terror by design' and signaled broad sanctions on Russia. Separately, four people, including three children, were killed in strikes in the Mykolaiv region. Zelenskyy urged a stronger international response and accountability, as Kyiv prepares for a coalition meeting with its allies to reaffirm support.

Ukraine strikes Baltic port hub, raising fire at Russia’s Ust-Luga terminal
world1 month ago

Ukraine strikes Baltic port hub, raising fire at Russia’s Ust-Luga terminal

Ukraine reportedly launched a drone attack on Russia’s Leningrad Oblast, damaging port infrastructure at Ust-Luga and sparking a fire; regional governor says 51 drones were shot down, though verification of the target is not yet possible. Ust-Luga is a major Baltic Sea port with an oil terminal that exports crude and petroleum products, and the incident fits Kyiv’s broader campaign against Russian oil infrastructure.