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Russia says Ukraine drone hit Moscow on Sunday, briefly shuts down airport
Russia on Sunday accused Ukraine of launching a drone attack on Moscow city causing damages and forcing airport shutdown for a while.
Russia initiated air attack on Kyiv, but drones were shot down, says Ukraine
A day after Russia claimed a drone strike in Moscow, Ukraine said Russia has initiated an air attack on Kyiv, but the drones were shot down.
Russian FM spokeswoman Maria Zakharova calls drone attack in Moscow ‘act of international terrorism’
Russia Monday called a recent drone attack on objects in Moscow an act of international terrorism. Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin confirmed drone strikes on two non-residential buildings.
Russia claims drone strikes by Ukraine have hit two non-residential buildings in Moscow
Drone strikes by Ukraine hit two non-residential buildings in Moscow, claims Mayor confirming the Russian Defence ministry. No casualty has been reported.
Russian strikes on Ukraine ports ‘further blow to global food security’, says UN political affairs chief
Russia’s bombardment of Ukrainian ports along the Black Sea could have far-reaching impacts on global food security, UN political affairs chief Rosemary DiCarlo said on Friday.
Russia’s pro-war blogger and hardline Putin critic Igor Girkin detained
Russian hardline Putin critic Igor Girkin detained in Moscow. He is a pro-war blogger and his arrest can mean time in jail for several years.
Russia blames Ukraine for blast at key bridge linking Crimea to mainland
Even as official Ukrainian sources stated that fighting had intensified in the southern sector near Bakhmut, an explosion hit the bridge connecting Crimea with the mainland before dawn today.
Ukrainian civilians attending survival, military training through virtual reality
With Russia’s war on Ukraine now in its 17th month, the Kyiv City Administration has opened up training for civilians who want to learn survival skills, including how to shoot, provide first aid and recognise land mines.
Ukraine gains ground in the south; Russia kills 11, including 14-year-old twins, in missile strike on pizza place
The Ukrainian counteroffensive is gaining ground on the southern and eastern frontlines, claimed the country’s military officials. Meanwhile, Russian President Vladimir Putin went out for a public meet-and-greet.