Donetsk, Ukraine
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Russia launches largest attack on Ukraine energy infrastructure since spring
In total 11 regions of the country were attacked overnight, with residential buildings and railways also targeted, the Ukrainian PM says.
September 30, 2026Ukraine's fortress cities under fire as Russia bids to seize rest of Donbas
Kramatorsk and Slovyansk are now the main focus of Russian ground assaults, and residents are being told to leave.
September 10, 2026Ukraine escalates protest over FIA lifting Russia ban
Ukraine escalates its complaint against the FIA decision to lift the ban on Russian competitors taking part in international events.
August 31, 2026Captured Ukrainian-born soldiers tell BBC why they fought for Russia
Men born in Ukraine who fought for Russia are tried for treason, but at a prisoner of war camp in western Ukraine, many believe they were defending their homeland.
August 20, 2026West Ham sign winger Solomon from Tottenham
West Ham United sign winger Manor Solomon from Tottenham on a three-year contract.
August 10, 2026Russia ignores Ukraine's unilateral ceasefire and attacks kindergarten
Ukraine's president says Russia has "spurned the ceasefire" and Kyiv is deciding on further action to take.
May 6, 2026Russian strikes kill 10 as Zelensky says Ukraine hits oil tankers and terminal
Fatalities have been reported around Ukraine as Kyiv says Russian "shadow fleet" tankers were hit by drones.
May 3, 2026Ukraine's drone commander has Russian oil, troops and morale in his sights
In a rare interview, Commander Robert Brovdi shared how his unit accounts for a third of all targets destroyed on the battlefield.
April 27, 2026At least six killed in Kyiv as gunman opens fire and takes hostages
The attacker, who took hostages inside a supermarket, was killed after a shoot-out with police, officials say.
April 18, 2026Russian regional officials say Ukraine attacked Kursk, Belgorod regions - Reuters
Russian regional officials say Ukraine attacked Kursk, Belgorod regions Reuters
April 11, 2026Russia says it downed 148 Ukrainian drones in three hours - Reuters
Russia says it downed 148 Ukrainian drones in three hours Reuters
April 5, 2026Bowen: Why Ukraine remains defiant and does not feel close to defeat
This month marks four gruelling years since the full‑scale invasion began and a genuine ceasefire still feels far from assured
February 24, 2026Ukraine reconstruction estimate jumps 12% to $588 billion, World Bank says - Reuters
Ukraine reconstruction estimate jumps 12% to $588 billion, World Bank says Reuters
February 23, 2026