Ukraine Launches One of the War’s Largest Drone Attacks, Killing 6https://time.com/article/2026/08/16/ukraine-launches-one-of-the-wars-largest-drone-attacks-killing-6/Hundreds of drones targeted Moscow and nearby areas, hitting warehouses linked to Russia’s largest online retailer, amid strikes by both sides.
Aug 16, 2026 7:00 PM
Watch: BBC visits smouldering market in Ukraine after strikeshttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/c8dnn05e90lo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rssSix people were injured in the strike on the market selling second-hand records, posters, toys and tools.
Aug 16, 2026 12:18 PM
Ukraine presses drone attacks on Moscow and Russian logisticshttps://www.ft.com/content/a71bcea9-b0eb-4ed2-8bc9-f4dace738e37?syn-25a6b1a6=1Kyiv launches more than 600 drones at enemy capital in one of its largest assaults of the summer
Aug 16, 2026 10:52 AM
Three killed as Russia launches fresh aerial attacks across Ukrainehttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c1411pgje8xo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rssFirefighters are tackling a fire at a market in Kyiv, while Moscow reports that a warehouse was hit.
Aug 16, 2026 8:14 AM
Ukraine strikes major Russian rocket factory with cruise missileshttps://arstechnica.com/space/2026/08/ukraine-strikes-major-russian-rocket-factory-with-cruise-missiles/"Flamingo missiles were used. A good achievement."
Aug 15, 2026 3:46 PM
Ukraine left exposed as Patriot launchers run emptyhttps://www.ft.com/content/6448b0af-f2ed-4067-b814-73f41b56fa78?syn-25a6b1a6=1Kyiv’s military momentum at risk as dwindling interceptor stocks leave it vulnerable to Russia’s winter campaign
Aug 15, 2026 12:00 PM
Ukraine war briefing: Russia bans voting against the warhttps://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/aug/11/ukraine-war-briefing-russia-bans-voting-against-conflictEvery candidate of Yabloko – the last anti-war party – barred from September elections; warning over ‘Russian Starlink’ progress. What we know on day 1,630
Aug 11, 2026 1:38 AM
Zelenskyy Faces Pressure to Hold Elections. What Stands in the Way?https://time.com/article/2026/08/19/zelenskyy-faces-pressure-to-hold-elections-what-stands-in-the-way-/Ukraine’s former defense minister has called for a wartime election, in direct challenge to the sitting President. Elections have been suspended since 2022.
Aug 19, 2026 9:19 PM
Venice Chief Alberto Barbera Defends Selection of Russian Director Ilya Khrzhanovsky’s ‘DAU’ After Backlash: It’s ‘Not Pro-Putin Propaganda’https://variety.com/2026/film/festivals/venice-chief-defends-dau-selection-ukraine-backlash-1236838254/Venice Film Festival artistic director Alberto Barbera took to social media on Wednesday to fight back against criticism of the inclusion of Russian filmmaker Ilya Khrzhanovsky’s “DAU” in this year’s edition. Acknowledging the “bloody and cruel war” in Ukraine, Barbera wrote in an Instagram post that “to build a web of accusations based on false […]
Aug 19, 2026 4:22 PM
US ally on Putin’s doorstep braces for war as Russia tensions take ominous turnhttps://www.foxnews.com/politics/us-ally-putins-doorstep-braces-war-russia-tensions-take-ominous-turnRussia's embassy in Britain threatened "consequences" over reported British drone use in Ukraine as Moscow escalates rhetoric against NATO allies.
Aug 19, 2026 4:09 PM
Sacking turns former Zelenskyy loyalist into potent political opponenthttps://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/aug/19/mykhailo-fedorov-zelenskyy-loyalist-opponent-ukraineMykhailo Fedorov’s blistering critique comes at a time of growing pressure for democratic renewal in UkraineFor more than a month, demonstrators have gathered in Ivan Franko Square outside Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s office. The protesters have been chanting a name – not that of Ukraine’s embattled president but that of the man he recently sacked as defence minister, Mykhailo Fedorov. On Sunday evening,...
Aug 19, 2026 3:52 PM
Ukrainian diver arrested in Croatia over Nord Stream pipeline bombingshttps://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/aug/19/ukrainian-diver-arrested-in-croatia-over-nord-stream-pipeline-bombingsBerlin to seek suspect’s extradition for 2022 explosions that damaged gas pipelines to RussiaEurope live – latest updatesA Ukrainian man has been arrested in Croatia as part of an investigation into the 2022 bombing of the Nord Stream gas pipelines between Germany and Russia.Undersea explosions in September 2022, just months after Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, damaged three of the four ...
Aug 19, 2026 2:14 PM
Sacked Ukrainian defence minister calls for presidential electionhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cdew8n9erlwo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rssMartial law has been in place in Ukraine since February 2022, under which elections are suspended.
Aug 19, 2026 1:31 AM
Why has Russia threatened the UK and what happens next?https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/cvgwygqv5dqo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rssUK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said London will continue "to support Ukraine 100%".
Aug 18, 2026 9:45 PM
Russian missile strike kills 10 civilians in Kharkivhttps://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/8/18/russian-missile-strike-kills-10-civilians-in-kharkiv?traffic_source=rssA Russian missile strike on Pechenihy, in Ukraine’s Kharkiv region, killed at least 10 civilians and wounded 17 others.
Aug 18, 2026 8:26 PM
Kanye West announces tour dates in Russiahttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cd9w4v1nx93o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rssThe musician would be the first major Western artist to play Russia since the invasion of Ukraine.
Aug 18, 2026 9:55 AM
Interview: For Louisville’s Yevheniia Putra, basketball is secondary to the on-going conflict in her home countryhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/interview-louisville-yevheniia-putra-basketball-213500377.htmlSwish Appeal recently spoke to Louisville sophomore center Yevheniia Putra, who is from Ukraine.
Aug 17, 2026 9:35 PM
Trump’s move to gut South Korea alliance is ‘inane, haphazard decision’, lawmakers sayhttps://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/aug/17/trump-south-korea-allianceUS president’s abrupt order to scale back joint exercises with Seoul is meant to ‘flatter’ North Korea’s dictator, top Democrat saysUS politics live – latest updatesDonald Trump’s move to gut Washington’s 73-year-old military alliance with Seoul has been called “inane” and “shortsighted” as lawmakers warned it risked strengthening Russia’s hand in Ukraine.The US president abruptly ordered the Pent...
Aug 17, 2026 5:43 PM
Hayden Panettiere Recently Spoke About Child-Star Pressure, Struggles With Postpartum Depression and Addictionhttps://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/hayden-panettiere-death-book-interviews-traumatic-past-1236675101/The 'Heroes' and 'Nashville' star, who died unexpectedly Sunday at the age of 36, had previously also opened up about the death of her brother in 2023 and her heartbreak over losing custody of her daughter, Kaya, who is being raised in the Ukraine.
Aug 17, 2026 4:58 PM
Democrats rebuke Trump over scaling back military drills with South Koreahttps://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/17/democrats-rebuke-trump-over-scaling-back-military-drills-with-south-korea?traffic_source=rssRepublican Senator Thom Tillis says the decision allows North Korea to provide more support to Russia in Ukraine.
Aug 17, 2026 4:14 PM