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Four Killed After Russian Overnight Strikes With 300 Drones, 18 Ballistic, and 7 Cruise Missiles on Ukraine: Zelenskyy
The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, reported that Russia conducted overnight strikes using a substantial military arsenal including 300 drones, alongside 18 ballistic missiles and seven cru...
Russia Strikes Kyiv, Killing 1, Hours Before Zelenskyy-Trump Summit
On December 27, 2025, Russia attacked Kyiv with ballistic missiles and drones just before a meeting between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and US President Donald Trump in Florida. The assaul...
Russian troops execute five disarmed Ukrainian POWs near Pokrovsk and Huliaipole
According to prosecutors, Russian forces executed five captured Ukrainian soldiers who had surrendered and were disarmed. Two of these executions occurred during a Russian attack in Shakhove on Decemb...
Hundreds of thousands affected as Russia hits Ukraine power grid amid freezing cold
Russia has launched attacks on Ukraine's power infrastructure during a severe winter period, affecting hundreds of thousands of Ukrainians suffering from extreme cold temperatures....
Russia launches another major attack on Ukraine power grid, killing 4
Russian forces have conducted yet another significant assault targeting the Ukrainian electrical infrastructure, resulting in four fatalities....
Russia launches another major attack on Ukraine power grid, killing 4
Russian forces have conducted a significant strike against Ukraine's power infrastructure, resulting in four fatalities. This action underscores the increasing severity of Russian attacks on critical ...
Zelensky Criticizes 'Cynical Terrorism' as Russian Attacks Disrupt Heating for Hundreds of Thousands
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has strongly condemned recent Russian attacks that have disrupted heating supplies to hundreds of thousands of civilians in Ukraine, describing these acts as 'cy...
Ukrainian Drone Attack in Russia Kills 1 Following Intense Bombardment by Moscow
A Ukrainian drone strike in Russia has resulted in one fatality in retribution for intense shelling operations from Russian forces based in Moscow....
Ukrainian Drone Attack in Russia Kills 1 Following Intense Bombardment
Russia reports that one person died as a result of a Ukrainian drone attack on Russian territory. This incident follows intense bombardment by Moscow against Ukraine, escalating tensions and indicatin...
Russia attacks Ukraine with drones and missiles, killing 3 in Kyiv
Russian forces have conducted several strikes on Ukrainian territory using drones and missiles, resulting in three civilian deaths in the city of Kyiv....
Car stopped, then fired upon again: Russian commander charged for deliberate killing of evacuating Ukrainian civilians
A Russian military commander is facing charges for allegedly ordering the use of 30mm cannon fire against vehicles attempting to evacuate three civilians from a conflict zone. The incident reportedly ...
Russian soldiers execute seven civilians in Pokrovsk after being refused alcohol
Russian soldiers reportedly executed seven civilians in Pokrovsk after being refused alcohol. Only one survivor managed to pretend they were dead to escape the same fate....
Russian officers receive life and 12-year sentences for civilian torture and murder in Ukraine
A Ukrainian court has handed down life imprisonment sentences and 12-year jail terms to Russian officers involved in the torture and execution of a local official's husband in Ukraine. The victim was ...
Putin receives false reports on war: Commanders embellish Russian successes and conceal losses at the front
Russian military commanders are allegedly providing President Putin with misleading battlefield reports that overstate Russian achievements while downplaying or concealing significant losses in Ukrain...
Russian drones strike Odesa on Christmas night, killing one and injuring two civilians (MAP)
On Christmas night, 131 Russian drones were launched against Ukraine. Of these, 22 hit targets across the country, with a number of strikes hitting critical infrastructure in Odesa, resulting in one d...
UN aid workers describe Sudan’s el-Fasher as a ‘crime scene’ after RSF takeover
United Nations (UN) aid staff who visited Sudan’s el-Fasher city for the first time since its takeover by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), described it as a 'crime scene'. They found few survivors of a...
Russia attacks Ukraine with drones and missiles, killing 3 in Kyiv
Russia has launched an attack on Ukraine using both drone and missile strikes, resulting in three deaths in the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv....
Russia bombs Kharkiv zoo on first day of 2026: Most birds killed, lions wounded, volunteer in hospital after assault
On January 1, 2026, a Russian bomb struck the Kharkiv zoo building, resulting in significant damage and casualties among animals. While specific details are limited, most birds were reportedly killed ...
Russia claims Ukrainian drone attack killed 24 people in Kherson
According to Russian officials, a Ukrainian drone strike targeting a building in Kherson resulted in the deaths of at least 24 individuals, including those involved in military actions and civilians. ...
Russian drone attack injures 3 Ukrainian children as Putin expresses confidence in victory
A recent Russian drone strike has injured three Ukrainian children, adding to the humanitarian concerns of the ongoing conflict. In response to the reported incident, President Vladimir Putin has publ...
Russians Accused of Massacring 7 Ukrainian Civilians After Failing to Find Alcohol
According to Ukrainian intelligence, two Russian soldiers carried out a raid on a basement in Pokrovsk where they were looking for alcohol but found none. The soldiers subsequently killed seven civili...
Mariupol Theater Where Civilians Were Bombed by Russians Celebrates Reopening
Russian forces bombed Mariupol's main theater during the early stages of the war when it was sheltering civilians. Now, Russia seeks to commemorate this event with a gala reopening of the same theater...
Zelensky Praises Commandos of the 225th Unit for Kidnapping Fellow Soldiers
Ukrainian President Zelensky has publicly praised commandos from the 225th unit of the Ukrainian Armed Forces for carrying out a kidnapping operation. The soldiers targeted fellow military personnel, ...
Overnight Russian Strike Hits Zelensky’s Hometown, Infrastructure Damaged
Russian forces targeted Kryvyi Rih overnight with missiles and drones, leading to the destruction of local infrastructure, power outages in parts of the city, civilian injuries, and disruptions to pub...
Russia reports 27 deaths from Ukraine's attack on seized village; Kyiv denies responsibility
Russian officials have reported that at least 27 people were killed as a result of an alleged Ukrainian offensive strike in an occupied area. In response, the Ukrainian government has denied any invol...
Kyiv reaches 900 km: Russian unit that bombs Ukrainian cities lost soldiers in blast at their own entrance (VIDEO)
A military commentator states that for every war crime committed by Russia against Ukraine, justice will be served. The article mentions an incident where Russian forces suffer casualties due to a bla...
Pentagon Pete Boat Strike - War Crime Exposed
The article discusses a boat strike incident involving Pentagon Pete and suggests it might be considered a war crime. Details are scarce, but the piece highlights potential legal repercussions and eth...
“I felt disgusted”: Ukrainian chess champion on FIDE welcoming Russia back while missiles still fall
The Ukraine's chess champion expresses profound dismay at the decision by the World Chess Federation (FIDE) to lift sanctions against Russian teams and players, despite continuing military aggression....
Russian “rat” hid quietly in shelters of Kupiansk, changing locations constantly. Ukrainian special forces found him anyway
A Ukrainian operator has been awarded the Order for Courage by President Zelenskyy after apprehending a Russian spotter who had been evading detection by frequently moving between hiding places within...
Russian Death Toll From Ukrainian Strike On Occupied Village Reported At 27; Kyiv Denies Responsibility
Russia has stated that the death toll from a strike carried out by Ukraine on an occupied village is at 27 people. The government in Kiev denies responsibility for these fatalities....
Russia Says at Least 20 Killed in Ukrainian Drone Strike
According to officials installed by Russia, Ukraine has conducted a drone attack on an occupied area of the southern Kherson region, resulting in the death or injury of numerous civilians....
Ukraine Did Not Attack Putin's Residence? US Has No Evidence
The United States has stated that there is no evidence to support claims that Ukraine was responsible for an alleged attack on Russian President Vladimir Putin's residence....
Ukrainian Soldier Claims Drone Operators Killed Surrendering Comrade
A captured soldier alleges that operators of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) from the Ukrainian Armed Forces killed a fellow serviceman who had surrendered....
Russia reports 27 deaths from Ukrainian strike on occupied village; Kyiv denies responsibility
Russian officials have reported that 27 people were killed by a Ukrainian strike in an occupied village. The Kyiv government has denied any involvement or responsibility for the incident....
Quest to Make the Pentagon Care About the Crimes It Covered Up
Nicholas Turse from The Intercept discusses efforts made to report names of former soldiers implicated in war crimes to Pentagon officials. Despite submitting evidence and names, no action was taken u...