Ukraine is producing and launching hundreds of long-range kamikaze drones nightly, targeting Russian military and oil facilities. These "Liutyi" drones, capable of traveling nearly 1,300 miles, are seen as a crucial weapon in shifting the war's momentum and inflicting economic damage on Russia.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy gave Belarus one week to remove Russian military equipment used in attacks on Ukraine, threatening to do so himself. He also highlighted Belarus's role in supplying Russia's oil refining industry and the Russian army. Meanwhile, EU leaders discussed diplomatic channels with Russia, and Poland's president threatened to revoke an honor for Zelenskyy over renaming a military unit.
Poland's President Karol Nawrocki revoked Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky's Order of the White Eagle, the country's highest award, due to Zelensky's naming of a Ukrainian army unit after a WWII nationalist insurgent army involved in massacres against Poles. The decision escalates tensions between the two allies.
Drone attacks, once unthinkable, are now a daily reality in Russia as Kyiv retaliates for Moscow's bombings. Residents are urged to "hold it together" as attacks can happen "anywhere and to anyone."
Ucrânia lança ataque massivo de drones contra refinaria de petróleo em Moscou, enquanto Rússia responde com mísseis em Kiev. Ataques ocorrem um dia após o presidente ucraniano, Zelensky, articular apoio na cúpula do G7.
Russia vowed "massive group strikes" on Ukraine following a large-scale drone attack by Kyiv on Moscow, heavily targeting a major oil refinery. The attack, involving nearly 200 drones, injured 16 people and temporarily grounded flights at four Moscow airports.
Ukraine launched its largest drone offensive in months, hitting a key oil refinery near Moscow, causing thick smoke and reports of black rain. Russia retaliated with strikes on Ukrainian cities, killing two. The attacks highlight the escalating conflict and Ukraine's strategy to target Russian energy infrastructure.
Ukrainian drones attacked a Moscow oil refinery, causing a powerful explosion. This marks an escalation in Kyiv's long-range strike capabilities, utilizing both propeller and jet-powered drones to hit targets deeper within Russian territory, signaling a shift in the war's dynamics.
Refinaria de petróleo em Moscou é atingida por drone ucraniano, causando fumaça e queda de óleo. Kiev sofre ataque de mísseis russos. Líderes do G7 discutem novas sanções contra a Rússia e apoio à Ucrânia.
Russia has threatened to escalate the conflict after a major drone strike targeted Moscow, hitting an oil refinery for the second time this week. Hundreds of drones were downed, but officials warned of "massive coordinated strikes" in response.
Ukraine launched its largest drone attack on Moscow, targeting an oil refinery and residential buildings. President Zelenskyy stated the attacks are retaliation for a Russian strike that damaged a historic Kyiv monastery, vowing "if Ukraine burns, your Moscow will burn."
Ukraine launched its largest air raid on Moscow, hitting an oil refinery and causing disruptions at major airports. President Zelenskyy stated the attack was a response to Russia's strikes on a Kyiv monastery. Russia claimed to have intercepted most drones, but damage was reported in several locations.
Russia launched missile strikes on Kyiv overnight, causing explosions and one fatality in Sumy, while Ukraine targeted a major Moscow oil refinery with drones. President Zelenskyy also held coordinating calls with global leaders, including Donald Trump, to discuss ending the war.
Ukrainian drones targeted Moscow's oil refinery for the second time this week, causing damage, while Russia retaliated with missile strikes on Kyiv. The refinery attack exacerbates Russia's fuel crisis, prompting it to import fuel by sea.
Refinaria de petróleo em Moscou é alvo de drones ucranianos nesta quinta-feira (18), segundo ataque na semana. Kiev também sofreu ataques de mísseis russos. Líderes do G7 discutiram novas sanções contra a Rússia e apoio à Ucrânia.
Ukraine is reinforcing its northern border with Belarus due to a sharp increase in Russian spy drones and growing concerns about Belarus's deeper involvement in Russia's war. Officials fear Moscow is integrating Minsk into its war efforts, potentially widening the conflict's scope.
A Ukrainian drone attack targeted Moscow's oil refinery in the Kapotnya district on Thursday, causing flames and smoke. This follows earlier drone strikes on Russian energy infrastructure and comes amid ongoing hostilities, including Russian attacks on Kyiv.
Russia launched missile strikes on Kyiv while Ukrainian drones targeted a Moscow refinery. The exchanges occurred hours after President Zelensky spoke with leaders about ending the war. One person was killed in Sumy by a drone, and another in Enerhodar by Ukrainian strikes.
Donald Trump stated that Russia is losing more troops than Ukraine and needs the war to end. He described Russia as the "offensive" party in the conflict, a shift in his stance. European leaders noted a change in his approach.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy announced G7 leaders agreed to provide additional air-defence support, strengthen Ukraine's energy resilience, and impose fresh sanctions on Russia following the summit in France. The commitments aim to bolster Ukraine's defences against Moscow's invasion.
An EU official revealed that a member of European Council President António Costa’s cabinet contacted the Kremlin to open a communication channel, a move that deviates from the EU's policy of limited direct engagement with Russia since the Ukraine invasion. The outreach was brief and not substantive, but aimed to defend EU interests.
G7 leaders pledge increased military support for Ukraine, including air defence and long-range capabilities, amid condemnation of a Russian frigate firing warning shots at a UK-registered yacht. Ukraine also reported striking a Russian 'shadow fleet' tanker in the Black Sea.
Crimea has banned nighttime rides on mopeds, quad bikes, and motorcycles, citing their noise resemblance to drone attacks and alleging children are deliberately involved. Ukraine has intensified drone attacks on the peninsula, impacting supply routes and fuel availability. Meanwhile, a Ukrainian drone hit a Moscow refinery, halting operations, and Russia's strikes killed at least eight people across Ukraine.
G7 leaders aim to prioritize the Ukraine war, with Donald Trump suggesting the US may soon reinstate sanctions on Russian oil. Meanwhile, Ukraine reports a bomber crash and Russian strikes kill at least eight people across multiple regions. A Russian artist critical of Putin was killed in Poland.
