Wednesday, 3 January 2024 Deadly strikes escalate aerial attacks in Ukraine and Russian border region. Kyiv urges speedier Western weapons shipments as Russia vows to step up strikes. Russian city of Belgorod targeted by Ukrainian strike. Kyiv calls for air defence equipment, combat drones, and long-range missiles. Ukrainian President discusses attacks with White House National Security Advisor. Residential buildings hit, casualties reported in Kyiv and northeastern Kharkiv. Polish and F-16 fighter jets scrambled to protect airspace. UN human rights chief calls for immediate de-escalation. Germany and UK pledge support.
The White House disclosed Russia's use of North Korean short-range ballistic missiles in recent strikes on Ukraine, citing declassified intelligence. The United States will bring this issue to the UN Security Council, expressing concern and planning additional sanctions. Russia and North Korea denied...
Ukraine's intelligence agency expressed uncertainty and concern over a downed Russian military plane, raising questions about the fate of 65 Ukrainian prisoners of war claimed to be on board. The..
A Russian military transport plane carrying 65 Ukrainian prisoners of war, six crew and three people accompanying them crashed on Wednesday morning in Russiaβs Belgorod region near Ukraine,..
Russia unleashed a mass air strike on Ukraine on Tuesday (January 23), local officials said, killing at least six people and wounding more than 70 others, as the Kremlin said the Russian military does..