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Zelenskyy warning over Belarus puts NATO border states back on alert
Ukraine’s warning that Russia may seek to use Belarus for new operations against northern Ukraine or a NATO state has renewed attention on one of Europe’s most exposed security fault lines. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has warned that Russia is seeking…
Russian Missiles Used in Kyiv Strike Contained More Than 100 Western Components, Report Says
Ukrainian officials say Kh-101 cruise missiles used in the latest deadly strike on Kyiv were manufactured this year despite sanctions, raising further questions over Russia’s access to foreign microelectronics. Russian cruise missiles used in a deadly strike on Kyiv contained…
Drone strike on Ryazan refinery leaves city facing civilian and pollution risks
Regional authorities said three people were killed and 12 injured after drones struck Ryazan overnight. Unofficial accounts and geolocated footage indicate that the city’s major oil refinery was also hit, with residents later reporting black, sticky deposits on cars and…
Latvia’s Prime Minister Resigns After Coalition Breaks Over Drone Incidents
Evika Siliņa’s resignation brings down Latvia’s government months before parliamentary elections, following a coalition dispute over the handling of Ukrainian drone incidents and the dismissal of the defence minister. Latvia’s Prime Minister Evika Siliņa has resigned, bringing down her centre-right…
Russia Fires 731 Aerial Weapons at Ukraine as Kyiv Becomes Main Target
Ukraine says its air defences intercepted or suppressed most of the missiles and drones launched by Russia overnight, but confirmed impacts across 24 locations after one of the largest combined attacks in recent months. Russia launched 731 missiles and drones…
Putin’s Sarmat Missile Claim Leaves Questions Over Russia’s Strategic Deterrent
Moscow has presented the latest Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile launch as a strategic success. Yet the limited wording of the official announcement, the system’s troubled record and the timing of the claim leave important questions unresolved. Russia has sought to…
Ursa Major Sinking Reopens Questions Over Russia, North Korea and Possible Nuclear Cargo
The December 2024 sinking of the Russian cargo vessel Ursa Major has resurfaced after new reporting cited a Spanish parliamentary document referring to possible nuclear reactor components on board. The claims remain unproven, but the incident has renewed scrutiny of…
Ukraine Warns of Daytime Russian Drone Attacks as Air Defence Faces Renewed Pressure
Ukraine says Russia launched 139 drones from the evening of 12 May, with air defence units shooting down or suppressing 111 by 08:00 on 13 May, as Kyiv warned that Moscow is increasingly using daylight drone attacks to disrupt civilian…
Ukraine’s Medium-Range Drone Strikes Put Pressure on Russia’s Land Corridor to Crimea
Ukraine’s expanding ability to hit targets up to 200 kilometres behind Russian lines is placing new strain on one of Moscow’s main supply routes through occupied southern Ukraine. The end of the three-day ceasefire announced by US President Donald Trump…
Russia Launches More Than 200 Drones After Ceasefire Window Expires
Ukraine says its air defences shot down or suppressed 192 of 216 Russian drones launched overnight, after the end of a three-day ceasefire period linked to Russia’s Victory Day commemorations. Russia launched more than 200 drones at Ukraine overnight after…