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world21 minutes ago•2 min saved

Ukraine braced after a heavy Russian missile-and-drone barrage kills and wounds dozens

Russia launched a wide barrage of ballistic missiles and 121 drones at Ukraine, killing at least two and wounding 19, with strikes in Odesa, Kyiv, and Kharkiv. Ukraine says six ballistic missiles breached defenses while 111 drones and two cruise missiles were shot down; fires and infrastructure damage were reported and an 11‑year‑old was among the casualties, highlighting strained air defenses as Kyiv appeals for Western air‑defense aid.

via Al Jazeera|

#drones #missiles #russia

world1 hour ago•12 min saved

Ukraine’s energy strikes press Putin’s Russia from within

Ukraine’s campaign against Russia’s oil and energy infrastructure is widening fuel shortages and forcing Moscow to curb diesel exports and import fuel, with strikes penetrating deep inside Russia and threatening Putin’s grip on power—though Moscow still earns billions from energy sales and the war’s toll on ordinary Russians remains contested by analysts.

via Fox News|

#drones #energy #oil

world5 hours ago•104 min saved

Ukraine Drone Blitz Deepens Putin’s Domestic Crisis

Ukrainian drone strikes are penetrating deep into Russia, including hits on the Omsk refinery, triggering a sweeping fuel shortage as gas stations run dry and queues lengthen. Moscow faces pressure to defend a much wider front, with experts warning that Russia’s air defenses and strategic depth are being eroded, while Zelensky vows to continue deep strikes to pressure Putin; Crimea has declared a state of emergency amid outages and restrictions, underscoring a mounting domestic crisis for the Kremlin four-plus years into its war with Ukraine.

via The Daily Beast|

#drones #fuel-crisis #russia

war7 hours ago•143 min saved

Kyiv hit by ballistic attack: eight wounded, including a child

Eight people were wounded—among them an 11-year-old—when Russia launched ballistic missiles at Kyiv early July 11, causing damage across several districts and prompting air- force warnings as Ukraine endures ongoing attacks.

via The Kyiv Independent|

#ballistic-missile #kyiv #russia

politics7 hours ago•8 min saved

Trump’s NATO Moment: A Possible Shift in Ukraine Support or Just Posturing?

At the NATO summit, Trump signaled Ukraine could manufacture Patriot air-defense systems, potentially strengthening Kyiv’s ability to counter Russia and press Putin. Yet Patriots require licenses and Trump’s history of mixed messages on Ukraine leaves skepticism about how quickly or fully he’ll deliver, even as Ukraine’s drones and long‑range strikes, plus Western aid, keep pressure on Moscow.

via Slate Magazine|

#nato #politics #putin

world10 hours ago•4 min saved

Ukraine strikes hit Russian oil hubs, igniting fires near Azov port

Ukrainian drones hit southern Russia’s oil infrastructure, including targets near Azov (Taganrog) and the Ilsky refinery in Krasnodar, sparking fires and prompting evacuations; Russia says it shot down hundreds of drones, while Kyiv says the strikes aim to degrade Moscow’s finances and pressure it toward negotiations; Ukraine’s top commander cautioned that a turning point in the war remains far off.

via Euronews.com|

#azov-port #drones #oil-refineries

politics15 hours ago•193 min saved

Bipartisan push advances updated Russia sanctions with Trump administration

Senators from both parties say they’ve reached an agreement with the Trump administration to move forward with an updated Russia sanctions package that would empower heavy tariffs on imports of Russian oil, uranium and natural gas, with possible carve-outs for allies aiding Ukraine. The effort, led by Sen. Lindsey Graham and Sen. Richard Blumenthal and supported by Sen. Roger Wicker and Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, faces uncertainty over whether Trump will back the bill as the Senate weighs must-pass defense and funding legislation ahead of the midterms. The move comes amid related Ukraine moves, including Pentagon-like talks on Patriot missiles, as Zelensky sought stronger sanctions and met with leaders during visits tied to NATO discussions.

via CNN|

#bipartisan #congress #politics

world16 hours ago•5 min saved

Monaco bombing pulls Ukraine's intel agencies into a murky murder case

A Monaco blast that injured a Ukrainian oligarch is now linked to the murder of the bomber suspect in Ukraine, with two men including a former Kyiv police officer accused of killing Anastasiia Berezovska. The SBU says Berezovska’s body was found after the suspects confessed and that evidence points to Kyiv’s military intelligence, while officials stress the two men acted alone. The case has raised questions about tensions between Ukraine’s security agencies (SBU and GUR) and prompted scrutiny from European leaders about accountability, even as Zelensky pledges to provide more information.

via The Guardian|

#bomb #monaco #murder

world-news18 hours ago•128 min saved

Ukraine could build Patriot missiles, but licensing hurdles loom

AP reports that a U.S. license to allow Ukraine to manufacture Patriot air-defense missiles could be possible, but the process would be technically and politically complex, requiring sensitive tech transfers, rigorous certification, a large-scale production and maintenance infrastructure, substantial cost, and years of effort before any battlefield impact.

via AP News|

#missile-defense #patriot-missiles #russia-ukraine-war

world19 hours ago•2 min saved

Ukraine detains two suspects in Monaco bombing linked to Berezovska

A Kyiv court detained a serving Ukrainian military intelligence officer and a former law enforcement officer in connection with the killing of Anastasiia Berezovska, whom Interpol had named a suspect in a Monaco bombing that wounded Vadym Yermolaiev. Berezovska died from gunshot wounds; motives remain under investigation as Ukraine pledges cooperation with Monaco to advance the probe.

via Al Jazeera|

#berezovska #bombing #investigation

world1 day ago•3 min saved

Ukraine eyes swift Patriot production after US license pledge

Zelenskyy urged rapid start of Ukraine’s domestic Patriot interceptor production after Washington agreed to grant the necessary licences, following talks with Trump at the Ankara NATO summit. While licensing and technical steps are still being worked out—an effort that could take months—Zelenskyy and officials aim to boost Kyiv’s air defences amid global supply shortages and ongoing European coordination for more PAC-3 interceptors.

via Al Jazeera|

#nato #patriot-missiles #trump

world1 day ago•5 min saved

IOC lifts Russia ban, drawing backlash from Ukraine and EU

The International Olympic Committee decided to lift its suspension on Russian participation, allowing athletes to return to international competition, a move that Kyiv, EU officials, and European lawmakers say rewards aggression and undermines sanctions. They have called for reversing the decision, while FIFA and other bodies consider similar steps. Russia hailed the move as a return to the Olympic family, and the piece notes a broader pattern of sports organizations quietly restoring ties with Moscow, including the Paralympics’ earlier reinstatement amid ongoing war.

via The Kyiv Independent|

#ioc #paralympics #russia

travel1 day ago•16 min saved

A traveling observer senses Russia's mood darken as war drags on and fuel shortages bite

From yearly visits since 2022, the author says Russia’s mood has shifted from cautious adaptation to strain amid fuel shortages tied to the Ukraine war. While Zelensky pursues victory and the West funds Ukraine, the piece argues that Putin’s regime remains tightly controlled and Russia’s economy still functions, aided by possible monetary easing and ruble adjustments. A Soviet-style collapse is unlikely in the near term, though public mood and economic pressures suggest growing unease.

via The Independent|

#fuel-shortages #russia #travel

world1 day ago•4 min saved

Ukraine's rear-strikes spark a potential summer opening, but frontline doubts persist

Ukraine is expanding drone strikes against Russia's rear areas, hitting logistics and key supply routes with Hornet and other models to slow advances and potentially gain leverage this summer. While some see a window of opportunity, frontline soldiers warn the country hasn’t seized the initiative and expect the effect to be uneven and felt only later in the season, amid manpower shortages and slow decision-making; Kyiv is funding more drones and seeking international aid to sustain the effort.

via Meduza — Новости|

#drones #frontlines #midstrikes

world1 day ago•5 min saved

Ukraine spy retracts Monaco murder confession, blames ally

An active Ukrainian GUR officer who had confessed to killing the Monaco bomb suspect Anastasiia Berezovska has reversed his account in Kyiv, claiming his co-defendant, a former SBU officer, pulled the trigger and that he was threatened; prosecutors say the two men acted jointly and are charged with premeditated murder as custody hearings proceeded under heavy security, while the motive remains unclear and President Zelensky says more details will follow.

via BBC|

#court #intelligence #monaco