Russia and Ukraine fight on despite WW2 celebration ceasefire proposal

May 8, 2026 2:08 PM

Russia and Ukraine fight on despite WW2 celebration ceasefire proposal

Russia and Ukraine accused each other on Friday of violating a unilateral two-day ceasefire announced by Russian President Vladimir Putin to cover the anniversary celebrations of the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany. Four years since the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine triggered the deadliest conflict in Europe since World War Two, Russia and Ukraine are still pummelling each other with missiles, drones and artillery. With no victory yet in sight for either side in a gruelling war of ...

Russia downs 120 Ukrainian drones overnight, Defence Ministry says

July 6, 2025 3:00 PM

Russia downs 120 Ukrainian drones overnight, Defence Ministry says

Russia's anti-aircraft systems downed 120 Ukrainian drones overnight, mostly in regions bordering Ukraine, the Russian Defence Ministry said on Sunday, reporting no damage. More than three years into the war, Ukraine has increasingly been using drones to attack targets deep inside Russia. The Defence Ministry said the drones that were intercepted overnight included 30 over the western Bryansk region, 29 in the Kursk region and 17 in Belgorod - all of which share a border with Ukraine. Another...