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Russia is experiencing a period dubbed 'Black August,' marked by economic woes, Ukrainian strikes, and political repression, reminiscent of past crises. President Putin, however, downplays the severity of these challenges, projecting an image of confidence.
Ukraine has sanctioned the popular Russian cartoon 'Masha and the Bear' for spreading pro-Russian narratives and threatening national security. The Culture Minister accused producers of engaging in international platforms to restrict its monetisation and distribution.
Ukraine launched over 600 drones at Moscow and surrounding areas, while Russia's overnight attack on Ukraine killed 10 people, prompting President Zelenskyy to vow a response.
Spanish NATO F-18 Shoots Down Drone in Romanian Airspace
A Spanish F-18 fighter jet, operating under a NATO air policing mission, successfully intercepted and shot down a drone that violated Romanian airspace early Sunday morning. The incident occurred near the border with Ukraine, marking the fourth such event over Romania sin…
A massive drone attack targeted Moscow, injuring three people near the Moscow Automobile Ring Road (MKAD). Mayor Sergey Sobyanin reported that nine drones were downed by air defense, while TASS calculated 132 UAVs were shot down since midnight.
Ukraine claims to have struck two Russian military-related targets, including a rocket and space center in Samara and the Savasleyka military airfield, as part of its "long-range sanctions" strategy.
Russian forces are now 20km away from Ukrainian city of Kramatorsk
Russian forces are now within 20km of Kramatorsk, a key Ukrainian city, following missile attacks on Kyiv that killed 17 people and overwhelmed Ukraine's air defenses. The UN reported July was the deadliest month for Ukrainian civilians since April 2022.
Ukrainian drone strikes killed at least two people in Russian regions along the Volga River and targeted a warehouse belonging to Wildberries, Russia’s largest online retailer, as Kyiv escalates attacks on economic targets.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy's domestic struggles may harm his reputation on the global stage, as he faces challenges at home and on the battlefield. A recent government reshuffle has exposed deep fractures within his wartime cabinet, and the dismissal of popular defence minister …
Ukraine failed to intercept any ballistic missiles during a major Russian attack on Kyiv, likely due to a shortage of Patriot air defense ammunition, resulting in significant casualties.
Kyiv and several other Ukrainian cities were hit by an exceptionally fierce wave of Russian air attacks, resulting in at least eleven deaths and dozens of injuries, with significant damage to residential buildings.
Russian drone crashes into apartment building in Romania
Romania says a Russian drone hit an apartment building in Galati, starting a fire and injuring two people during strikes near the Ukraine border.