6 Killed In Ukraine As Moscow Says It Intensified Strikes

[ad_1] Among the dead were a 10-year-old girl and her 45-year-old mother. Kyiv, Ukraine: A missile strike on a residential building in Ukraine killed six and wounded dozens on Monday, as Russia said it stepped up strikes against Ukrainian military facilities in response to attacks on its territory, including Moscow. Two missiles landed close to … Read more

Russia Says Thwarts Overnight Ukraine Attack On Crimea With 25 Drones

[ad_1] Sixteen Ukrainian UAVs were destroyed by air defence fire, said Russia. (File) Moscow: Moscow said on Sunday its forces had thwarted a Ukrainian attempt to attack Russia-annexed Crimea with 25 drones overnight.“Sixteen Ukrainian UAVs were destroyed by air defence fire,” the Russian defence ministry said, referring to unmanned aerial vehicles. “Another nine Ukrainian drones … Read more

“Certain Attitude Towards…”: Putin Defends Arrests Of Critics During War

[ad_1] Putin defended an unprecedented crackdown on dissenting voices in Russia (File) Moscow: President Vladimir Putin on Saturday defended an unprecedented crackdown on dissenting voices in Russia at a time of “armed conflict” with Ukraine, urging everyone to follow “certain rules.” “It’s the year 2023, and Russia is engaged in an armed conflict with a … Read more

“We Cannot Cease Fire When…”: Putin On African Peace Plan For Ukraine

[ad_1] Putin said that one of the points in the initiative was a ceasefire. (File) Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Saturday that an African initiative could be a basis for peace in Ukraine but that Ukrainian attacks made it hard to realise. He was speaking at a press conference after meeting African leaders in … Read more

Moscow Airport Closed After 2 Buildings Damaged In Ukraine Drone Attack

[ad_1] Earlier this month, Russia said it had downed five Ukrainian drones (File) Moscow: A night-time Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow damaged two office blocks, the mayor said early Sunday, as an airport in the Russian capital was reportedly closed to traffic. “Ukrainian drones attacked tonight. Facades of two city office towers were slightly damaged. … Read more

US Says Russia Looking For Weapons In North Korea To Aid Ukraine Invasion

[ad_1] Russia is one of a handful of nations with which North Korea maintains friendly relations. (File) Brisbane: Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Saturday said that the United States believes Russia’s defence minister is in North Korea to secure supplies of weapons to aid the stalled invasion of Ukraine. Following Sergei Shoigu’s arrival on … Read more

Ukraine Uses North Korean Rockets To Blast Russian Forces: Report

[ad_1] North Korea and Russia deny conducting arms transactions. (File) Ukrainian soldiers were observed using North Korean rockets that they said were seized by a “friendly” country before being delivered to Ukraine, the Financial Times reported on Saturday. Ukraine’s defence ministry suggested the arms were captured from the Russians, the newspaper said. The United States … Read more

US Says Ukraine Has Taken Back 50% Of Territory That Russia Seized

[ad_1] “It’s already taken back about 50% of what was initially seized,” he said. Washington: Secretary of State Antony Blinken said that while Ukraine has reconquered half the territory that Russia initially seized in its invasion, Kyiv faced a “a very hard fight” to win back more. “It’s already taken back about 50% of what … Read more

US Announces $1.3 Billion Military Package For Ukraine

[ad_1] The package includes four NASAMs air defense systems and related munitions. Washington: The United States on Wednesday announced a new $1.3 billion military aid package for Ukraine featuring air defense systems, anti-tank missiles, drones and other equipment. The package is part of US efforts to meet “Ukraine’s pressing requirements by committing critical near-term capabilities … Read more

Ukraine Girl Receives Heart Of 4-Year-Old In Landmark Transplant Surgery

[ad_1] The heart institute said that 23 heart transplants have been performed in Ukraine this year. A six-year-old girl underwent a successful heart transplant in war-torn Ukraine where Russian missile post a constant threat. Quoting the Heart Institute of Ukraine’s Ministry of Health, CNN said that the surgery was carried out in capital Kyiv on … Read more