Ukraine-Russia war latest: Russian drones hit Coca-Cola plant outside Kyiv, says Zelensky

Russian drones hit a Coca-Cola plant outside Kyiv on Thursday, president Volodymyr Zelensky said.

Officials said there were no injuries in the attack, which took place near the town of Brovary, east of the capital.

“Today, the Russians have hit a Coca-Cola plant with their drone. Coca-Cola is such an enemy that they set it on fire with their Shaheds,” the Ukrainianleader said in his nightly video address, referring to Iranian-designed drones.

“It's a clear Russian signal to America. The Russians cannot be unaware that this is an American facility.”

Andy Hunder, president of the American chamber of commerce told Reuters: “The company is working with the relevant authorities to assess the situation. Ensuring the safety and well-being of people remains top priority.”

Meanwhile, Vladimir Putin dismissed Russia’s ballooning deficit as “not a critical risk” to the economy despite growing alarm over the state of public finances due to the war.

"Considering that we have one of the lowest levels of national debt in the world, there is nothing critical here," Putin said at ‌an economic forum in the Russian far ‌eastern city of Vladivostok.

The Russian economy slowed sharply last year and the government has been forced to raise taxes ​and ⁠increase borrowing to finance Moscow’s ‌war effort.

US to seek back payment from Europe for Ukraine aid, Trump says

President Donald Trump on Thursday said he would ask European nations to pay back the United States for military aid and munitions previously sent to Ukraine.

"We are taking them for ourselves, the U.S.A., rather than selling them to others, but the sales to Allies will soon again, begin," Trump wrote.

"Hundreds of Billions of Dollars was given to Ukraine and Nato, free of charge, that Europe would have paid for — If they were only asked, but we will be asking for that money, though somewhat belatedly!" he added, blaming the administration of his Democratic predecessor Joe Biden.

Maira Butt4 September 2026 02:00

Russia hits energy production sites, Ukraine's Naftogaz says

Russia attacked Ukraine's Ukrnafta production sites, the country's state oil and gas company Naftogaz said.

The attack caused significant damage to equipment, it added in the statement, which did not give a location.

Maira Butt4 September 2026 01:00

India ready to help end Russia-Ukraine war, says foreign minister on visit to Kyiv

India is ready to help bring an end to the Russia-Ukraine war, the country’s external affairs minister S Jaishankar said on Thursday during his visit to Kyiv.

“If India can be of any help, in any manner, we are there,” he said, standing alongside his Ukrainian counterpart Andrii Sybiha, Reuters reported.

He is on a three-day visit to Ukraine and Poland from 3 to 5 September.

India ready to help end Russia-Ukraine war, says foreign minister on visit to Kyiv

Indian foreign minister’s visit to Kyiv comes days after Modi told Putin ‘we must move away from endless war’ on sidelines of SCO summit

Maira Butt3 September 2026 23:59

Zelensky says Ukraine expects meeting with US negotiators in coming days

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Thursday that U.S. negotiators trying to broker a possible solution to the 4 1/2 year-old war with Russia were due to visit both Ukraine and Russia soon.

"There are preliminary dates. We expect to see representatives of the U.S. president here in Kyiv," Zelensky said in his nightly video address.

"There will be a meeting with them in Moscow and in Kyiv. We are expecting a meeting with them in the coming days. It is very important."

Maira Butt3 September 2026 23:00

Russian Black Sea strikes throw cold water on hopes for peace

Russian forces have struck two cargo vessels carrying weapons and military equipment near Odesa on Thursday, according to statements from Moscow’s defence ministry to state news agencies.

The ministry stated that high-precision strikes targeted the vessels alongside nearby port infrastructure and military warehouses.

Ukrainian officials have not yet confirmed the extent of the damage, though regional authorities reported that Russian air raids wounded 17 people in the Odesa region overnight.

The reported strikes throw cold water on earlier diplomatic signals from both Moscow and Kyiv hinting at renewed prospects for peace negotiations.

Just hours prior, both Russian president Vladimir Putin, and Ukrainian foreign minister Andrii Sybiha had expressed cautious optimism regarding diplomatic engagement.

Suha Kidwai3 September 2026 22:30

In pictures: Russian drone attack on Coca-Cola factory

Maira Butt3 September 2026 22:15

Russian drones hit Coca-Cola plant outside Kyiv, says Zelensky

Russian drones hit a Coca-Cola plant outside Kyiv on Thursday, president Volodymyr Zelensky said.

Officials said there were no injuries in the attack, which took place near the town of Brovary, east of the capital.

“Today, the Russians have hit a Coca-Cola plant with their drone. Coca-Cola is such an enemy that they set it on fire with their Shaheds,” the Ukrainianleader said in his nightly video address, referring to Iranian-designed drones.

“It's a clear Russian signal to America. The Russians cannot be unaware that this is an American facility.”

Maira Butt3 September 2026 22:00

RVC Commander denies treason, alleges coercion in SBU Detention

RVC deputy commander Stepan Kaplunov, who has been accused of acting as a Russian spy by Ukraine’s Security Service, has denied all treason allegations.

Kaplunov claimed he was abducted near his Kyiv residence on August 23 by individuals identifying as state security officers and held without formal charges for nine days.

He stated interrogators threatened that he "could completely disappear" or be "buried in a grave," leading him to temporarily agree to their narrative regarding Russian contacts.

An official in Ukraine’s military intelligence agency has corroborated Kaplunov’s claims of an unlawful abduction.

Speaking on Radio Free Europe, the agency accused SBU operatives of seizing a military intelligence combat commander in broad daylight without due process.

Suha Kidwai3 September 2026 21:00

Fallout from 'shameful' shootout in Kyiv intensifies as Ukrainian intelligence service doubles down on claims

Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU) has maintained the claims which resulted in an armed confrontation between the country’s military intelligence agency (HUR) on Wednesday.

The SBU had formally accused Stepan Kaplunov, deputy commander of the anti-Kremlin Russian Volunteer Corps (RVC), of operating as an agent for Moscow’s Federal Security Service (FSB).

According to the SBU, Kaplunov was recruited to organize an FSB-ordered assassination of a prominent Russian opposition figure who was traveling to Kyiv for Ukraine’s Independence Day celebrations.

Investigators allege he was also tasked with targeting Ukrainian Defense Forces personnel in exchange for monetary compensation.

Suha Kidwai3 September 2026 20:00

Denmark intelligence warns of Russian threat amid Kremlin-linked attacks in Germany

The Danish Security and Intelligence Service (PET) has said that Russian intelligence is actively attempting to recruit Danish citizens.

PET counter-intelligence chief Emil Græsholm has confirmed that authorities have uncovered specific Russian plans targeting companies involved in military support for Kyiv.

According to PET, recruits, who are being found over online platforms, are tasked with taking photographs of logistics facilities, warehouses, and transport routes to help prepare physical strikes.

The disclosure comes as German investigators expand their probe into last month's attempted explosive drone attack at Leipzig/Halle Airport.

Suha Kidwai3 September 2026 19:00