Dozens killed after Russian drone blows up Ukraine warehouse Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky vows punishment for those responsible for attack in village of Myla The Independent UK · Aug 29
Russian drone strike on Kyiv warehouse storing weapons kills at least 37 Ukrainian prosecutors open investigation into why munitions were stored so close to residential buildings The Guardian - UK · Aug 29
Death toll following Russian attack on Kyiv region rises to 37, officials say Russian forces attacked the Bucha district near Kyiv, killing at least thirty-seven people. A warehouse in Myla village was struck, causing a detonation and spreading fires. Residential buildings and a care home were damaged, and evacuations are ongoing. Ukrainian officials condemned the negligence, referencing a similar incident earlier this month.… The Economic Times · Aug 29
A Russian attack hits Ukraine's Kyiv region, killing at least 27 Officials say at least 27 people have been killed in a Russian attack on the Bucha district near Kyiv The Independent UK · Aug 29
37 killed, 50 homes damaged in Russian attack near Ukraine's Kyiv At least 37 people were killed after a Russian strike hit Ukraine’s Bucha district near Kyiv, Ukrainian officials said Saturday, with dozens of homes damaged and a large fire breaking out in the area. The Times of India · Aug 29
🔴 Russian strike on warehouse near Kyiv kills at least 27 people, hundreds evacuating A Russian drone strike on a depot on the outskirts of Ukraine's capital Kyiv on Friday killed at least 37 people and forced hundreds to evacuate, Ukrainian authorities said Saturday. France 24 · Aug 29
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Russia unleashes deadly strike on Kyiv spreading to care home and houses, killing 37 The Ukrainian president has promised to punish those responsible as munitions were unknowingly stored in the area causing a huge fire to spread from the explosion The Independent UK · Aug 29
Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy orders military to triple daily long-range strikes on Russia Kyiv to increase attacks; Russian gasoline production drops after drone strikes; Fedorov joins Italy’s defence ministry. What we know on day 1,648 What we know on day 1,648 The Guardian - AU · Aug 29
Ukraine has built its own jet-powered drone interceptor — and it'll easily fit in the back of a pickup truck Ukraine has deployed a reusable turbojet interceptor against Russian drones, while ballistic missiles remain a major unresolved challenge for Kyiv. TechRadar · Aug 28
Life under relentless air raid alerts: Russia attacks Kyiv for second day Kyiv ground to a halt for the tenth time on Friday as air raid sirens sounded over the capital. The renewed attacks followed a record 13 alerts that kept the city under warning for almost 15 hours on Thursday. Euronews · Aug 28
Kyiv theatre turns Homer’s Odyssey into a story of war and return A Kyiv theatre is reimagining Homer’s Odyssey through the lens of Ukraine’s war. Odysseus, Maeotis draws on the experiences of Mariupol defenders and former prisoners of war, exploring captivity, separation and the enduring struggle to return home. Euronews · Aug 28
Bigmouth strums again: was Andy Burnham’s Smiths jam in Kyiv the perfect soundtrack to a Britain in freefall? The UK prime minister clearly still adores the band. Perhaps he’s attracted to songs about sham justice and murderous meat factories, shot through with nihilism and exquisite despair The Guardian - UK · Aug 28
Russian drones batter Ukraine's Kyiv region, hitting apartments and warehouses for a second day Russian forces have resumed drone attacks on Ukraine’s Kyiv region, hitting numerous buildings and storage depots The Independent UK · Aug 28
Russia plans to mobilise 600,000 troops this year and next, Ukraine says Ukrainian intelligence said Moscow has already decided to call up 300,000 this year and 300,000 in 2027, driven by massive losses and a collapse in voluntary recruitment. Kyiv expects the announcement to come after September's elections. Euronews · Aug 28
The Independent UK · Aug 28 Ukraine-Russia war latest: Putin fires nuclear-capable missile that could reach US days after CIA chief’s visit ‘There is a concrete goal, and we will fulfil this task,’ Ukrainian president says
The Independent UK · Aug 28 A theater is reimagining Homer’s Odyssey through the agony of Ukraine’s war A new production of the “The Odyssey” in wartime Kyiv reimagines Homer’s epic through the experience of modern Ukraine
The Guardian - AU · Aug 28 Ukraine war briefing: Missiles shot down during long Russian attack wave Drones and missiles target civilian infrastructure of Kyiv and other cities; car bomb kills Russian serviceman in St Petersburg. What we know on day 1,647
International Business Times UK · Aug 27 Russia Warns UK It Is 'Playing With Fire' as CIA Chief Reportedly Warns Moscow Not To Attack NATO Russia has warned the UK of potential retaliation against British military facilities due to its support for Ukraine, following the UK's decision to share missile technology with Kyiv.
Euronews · Aug 27 Russia attacks Kyiv with drones and wounds a dozen across Ukraine, officials say Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy repeated calls for Kyiv's allies to send more ballistic missile defence packages to counter such attacks.
The Economic Times · Aug 27 A step away from warpath? Russia and UK can just stumble into war Russia is escalating its warnings against Britain over London’s military support for Ukraine, including the transfer of technology that could allow Kyiv to manufacture Storm Shadow missiles domestically. Moscow has warned that British military assets in Ukraine and beyond could become targets if British weapons are used against Russian territory.
The Economic Times · Aug 27 Russia says it could strike UK military targets in response to Kyiv's use of British missiles Russia has sent a clear and stern message regarding potential military strikes targeting British forces, following Ukraine's use of British cruise missiles in their operations. Moscow asserted that Britain is dangerously close to becoming complicit in terrorism. Additionally, France has received warnings for supplying vital missile technology to Ukraine, indicating…
Euronews · Aug 27 Four EU countries renew push to use Russia's €210bn assets to support Ukraine Ukraine is facing a budget crunch, and EU member states are under pressure to find a solution ahead of next year's election season.
The Economic Times · Aug 27 Is Russia hinting at World War III? UK asks its people to stock food and water as Putin warns of strikes on Britain; CIA chief secretly flies to Moscow amid Kremlin threats Britain advises households to stockpile food and water for national emergencies. Russia warns of striking British military targets in response to Ukraine's missile use. CIA Director John Ratcliffe made an unannounced visit to Moscow for high-level talks. These events highlight increasing pressure on countries supporting Ukraine. The situation reflects a…
The Independent UK · Aug 27 Mapped: The UK military bases threatened by Russia as Putin issues ‘military secret’ warning Putin warned ‘any military facilities in Ukraine are our legitimate target, British or otherwise’
The Guardian - UK · Aug 27 Ukraine’s drone attacks have left Russia desperately scrambling for oil imports The once world-leading producer of crude oil has plunged into an energy crisis as Kyiv targets its oil processing plants