Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has removed Oleksandr Syrskyi as the army's commander-in-chief, appointing Mykhailo Drapatyi. This decision follows mounting criticism and nationwide protests triggered by the earlier dismissal of Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov, who had clashed with Syrskyi over army reforms.
Ukraine launched over 400 drones at Moscow, hitting industrial sites and an oil depot, while Russia continued ballistic missile attacks on Ukrainian cities, causing multiple casualties. Cross-border strikes also led to deaths in Belgorod and on a cargo vessel near Odesa, as Ukraine's military commander Syrskyi faces potential dismissal.
Protests sparked by the dismissal of Ukrainian Defense Minister Mikhail Fyodorov have spread to at least 16 cities, including Kiev and Dnepropetrovsk. Demonstrations, now in their fifth day, initially called for Fyodorov's reinstatement but have expanded to demand the dismissal of military chief Alexander Syrsky.
Protests sparked by the July 14 dismissal of Ukraine's Defense Minister Mikhail Fyodorov have expanded from Kiev to at least 12 cities. Demonstrators initially demanded Fyodorov's reinstatement but now also call for Commander-in-Chief Alexander Syrsky's dismissal, following a conflict between the two officials.
Russia launched one of its largest ballistic missile attacks on Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities, killing at least six and injuring dozens. The five-hour assault involved Iskander-M and Zircon missiles, causing fires and damage across the capital and other regions, including a Turkish-owned grain ship.
Ukraine is pursuing significant defense agreements with at least seven NATO nations by the end of the year, aiming to become a provider of military hardware and expertise. Having already signed "drone deals" with six countries, including Middle Eastern states, Azerbaijan, Latvia, and Lithuania, Kyiv is leveraging its experience in drone warfare and air defense.
Russian missile and drone strikes hit Kyiv early Thursday, killing two people and injuring over a dozen. The attack followed President Zelensky's warning of an impending "massive attack" and his early return from Dublin.
Overnight Russian attacks killed at least three people and injured over a dozen in southeastern Ukraine. Meanwhile, Kyiv struck a Russian oil refinery over 1,300km away and a military-industrial facility. Ukraine also signed a deal for 16 Gripen fighter jets.
A large overnight Russian missile and drone barrage killed at least nine people across Ukraine, cut power to 140,000 households, and caused a major fire at the Dormition Cathedral in Kyiv. The assault, striking multiple cities, also damaged film studios and injured civilians.
Russia launched hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles across Ukraine overnight, killing at least 22 civilians and wounding 138. The attacks targeted Kyiv, Dnipro, and other cities, hitting residential and civilian infrastructure. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy appealed for more Western support.
Russia launched one of its largest aerial attacks on Ukraine, killing at least 18 people. Ukraine's foreign minister insists Russia is losing on the battlefield and urges allies to supply Patriot interceptors and increase sanctions.
Russia launched hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles across Ukraine overnight, killing at least 16 civilians and wounding over 100. Kyiv, Dnipro, Poltava, Kharkiv, and Zaporizhzhia were main targets. President Zelenskyy urged more support from the U.S. and Europe.
Ukraine's President Zelenskyy appealed to Donald Trump for Patriot missiles following a massive Russian missile and drone attack that killed at least 14 and injured dozens. The strikes targeted Kyiv, Dnipro, Zaporizhzhia, Poltava, and Kharkiv, causing widespread damage and casualties.
Russia launched hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles across Ukraine overnight, killing at least 14 civilians and wounding over 100. Kyiv, Dnipro, and other cities were targeted, with residential buildings damaged and people trapped under rubble. Ukrainian air defenses destroyed most drones but struggled against ballistic missiles.
Russia launched drone and missile attacks on major Ukrainian cities, including Kyiv and Dnipro, killing at least 10 people and injuring around 100. The military claims to have used hypersonic missiles targeting Ukraine's military-industrial complex.
Russian air attacks on Kyiv, Dnipro, and Kharkiv killed at least nine and injured over 60 people early Tuesday. The strikes targeted power supply and infrastructure, with residential buildings damaged in Dnipro and Kyiv.
Russian air raids struck major Ukrainian cities including Kyiv, Dnipro, and Kharkiv, resulting in at least nine deaths and over 60 injuries. The attacks damaged residential buildings and infrastructure, with President Zelenskiy having warned of an imminent large-scale offensive.
Russia launched a significant missile and drone attack across Ukraine, hitting cities like Kyiv, Dnipro, and Kharkiv. At least nine people were killed and dozens injured, with residential buildings damaged and power outages reported. The attack follows warnings from Ukrainian President Zelenskyy.
Russia launched a large-scale overnight attack targeting multiple Ukrainian cities, including Kyiv and Dnipro, hours after President Zelenskyy warned of an impending strike. The attacks resulted in multiple fatalities and dozens injured. A Ukrainian drone strike also killed one civilian in Russia's Kursk region.
Explosions were heard in multiple Ukrainian cities including Kyiv, Kharkiv, Sumy, Dnipropetrovsk, and Mykolaiv. Kyiv reported several series of incidents, with one instance featuring eight consecutive explosions.
Explosions were reported in Kharkiv, Dnipro, and Zaporizhzhia following a warning of a potential large-scale attack on Ukraine. Details on damage or casualties were not immediately available.
Multiple series of explosions were reported in Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities, including Kropyvnytskyi and Cherkasy, according to local media.
