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Ukrainian drone attacks kill 4, injure 12 in Russia’s Belgorod region and Crimea

In a series of drone strikes attributed to Ukraine, four lives were claimed and twelve individuals suffered injuries in Russia's Belgorod region. Specifically, three fatalities and nine injuries were reported in the Belgorod area, while another strike in Sevastopol resulted in one death and three additional wounds. These actions highlight…

The Times of India · Aug 29

Russian Navy officer who defected from Ukraine killed by hidden bin bomb in Crimea, officials say

Russian official says suspect was acting ‘on instructions from Ukrainian intelligence agencies’. Kyiv has not publicly commented on the attack

The Independent UK · Aug 14

Ukraine war briefing: Crimea bomb kills ‘Ukrainian sub commander who defected’

Two explosions kill six personnel in Sevastopol; drone-hit Russian refinery shuts down as sanctions block repairs. What we know on day 1,633

The Guardian - AU · Aug 14

Russia-controlled Crimea declares emergency after one of Ukraine's biggest drone attacks

"A decision has been made... to sign decrees declaring a regional-level emergency situation in the Republic of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol," Aksyonov wrote on Telegram. The declaration followed what appeared to be one of Ukraine's largest drone attacks on Russian territory and occupied Crimea since the start of…

The Times of India · Jun 26

Other nations thirst for Ukraine’s drone success — but they need a culture shift first

Ukrainian drone strikes are devastating Russian communities. The city of Sevastopol, the largest in Russian-occupied Crimea, is the latest community to be hit, losing power as Ukrainian drones strike energy facilities in the region.

The Conversation · Jun 25

Ukraine's drone strikes are methodically cutting Crimea off from Russia

Ukraine has significantly intensified its strikes on military and energy sites in and around Russia-occupied Crimea in what is seen as Kyiv’s deliberate strategy of cutting the annexed Ukrainian peninsula off from Russia.

Euronews · Jun 12

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Senior Russian diplomat meets UK, French and German ambassadors in Moscow

Europe has pushed for more peace talks between Ukraine and Russia

The Independent UK · Jun 11

Drones hit historic museum in Russia-annexed Crimea as officials alter train schedule

Ukrainian drones struck a historic museum in Sevastopol and targeted Russian energy infrastructure. Authorities reduced nighttime train services due to intensifying air attacks. Several Russian cities, including Novokuibyshevsk and Moscow, reported repelling drone assaults. These attacks are impacting Russia's oil output and causing fuel shortages in Crimea.

The Economic Times · Jun 10

4 killed, over 20 injured in a Russian missile attack in Ukraine's Kharkiv region

Russian strikes on Ukraine's Kharkiv region claimed four lives and injured over twenty, including children, on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Russia reported fending off a drone attack in Sevastopol. This escalation occurs as President Zelensky seeks diplomatic ceasefire talks, with support from European leaders and potential US envoy involvement, despite ongoing Middle…

The Times of India · Jun 9

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Putin ‘is being misled by his own generals’ as Zelensky warns he could strike again

Putin believes his forces can achieve his goals despite Russia’s battlefield performance steadily declining in 2026, says think tank

The Independent UK · Jun 2