47 h. ago World holds its breath: Ukraine flies to the US for Russia peace talks as Turkey condemns drone attacks on two Putin tankers amid fears of war spreading

Ukrainian negotiators are flying to the US for peace talks as the Turkish government has condemned Ukrainian drone attacks on two Russian 'shadow fleet' oil tankers in the Black Sea. 

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60 h. ago Russian drone and missile blitz on Ukraine's energy infrastructure leaves more than 600,000 in Kyiv without power

Three people were killed and more than 30 injured in the overnight air assault, involving more than 600 drones and 36 ballistic missiles. Among the wounded was a 13-year-old boy.

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66 h. ago Russian shadow fleet tanker bursts into flames and explodes in Black Sea after Ukraine drone strike

Two Russian sea tankers exploded into fireballs after they were hit by a coordinated Ukraine drone attack in the Black Sea.

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69 h. ago Russian attack on Kyiv cuts power to half of city and leaves two dead

Missile and drone attacks come amid Moscow’s campaign to break Ukrainian civil resistance by attacking energy gridTwo people were killed and 37 were injured in Kyiv by a Russian drone and missile attack on the capital that cut power to the western half of the city, leaving at least 500,000 residents without electricity.Nearly 600 drones and 36 rockets were fired into the country in an attack that its president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, said highlighted Ukraine’s need for western help with air defence, as well as other financial and political support. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Russian drone strike on Kyiv kills two as Ukraine peace talks continue

Mayor Vitali Klitschko reported that 15 people were wounded

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6 d. ago How Trump’s ‘drone guy’ has become key figure in Ukraine peace talks

His charm offensive has caused Trump to include the Iraq War veteran in more talks

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6 d. ago As Russia pummels Ukraine’s energy systems, Kyiv hopes US gas will fill the gap

Ukraine's gas facilities have suffered severe damage from Russian drone and missile attacks, forcing the country to import more gas

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6 d. ago ‘Drone operators are hunted. You feel it from your first day’: the female pilots on Ukraine’s frontline

As casualties mount, recruitment is expanding. Three women talk about why they signed up for a brutal combat environmentWomen have been involved in Ukraine’s drone operations since the early months of the full-scale invasion, but as shortages in the military increase their presence has grown, particularly in FPV (first-person-view) attack units.Casualty figures are not disclosed but widely understood to be high, and Ukraine is becoming reliant on civilians to fill roles that once belonged to trained military personnel. A short but intensive 15-day course is given to a trainee operator for frontline deployment, a turnaround that reflects the urgent need.Indoor and outdoor training courses set up for trainee pilots at a drone school Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Trump hints at ‘something good’ after Ukraine peace talks as EU says ‘work remains’ – Europe live

EU leaders hail progress but emphasise remaining issues to be solved as Merz says peace ‘won’t happen overnight’US and Ukraine promise ‘updated’ peace framework after criticism of pro-Russian points in original planRussian air defences downed a Ukrainian drone en route to Moscow on Monday, the city’s mayor said as reported by Reuters, forcing three airports that serve the capital to temporarily restrict all incoming and outgoing flights.Moscow mayor Sergei Sobyanin said in a statement that emergency services were working at the scene of the downed drone. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago Thousands without heating as Ukraine launches drone attack deep inside Russia

The Shatura Power Station, located approximately 120 km (75 miles) east of the Kremlin, was hit early on Sunday

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9 d. ago Moment Ukrainian deep strike drone shoots down Russian helicopter in attack that ‘changes rules of war’

THIS is the moment Ukrainian forces down a prize Russian helicopter with a brutal new tactic for the first time. Troops shot down an £11million Mi-8 helicopter with a deep strike drone inside Russia, Ukraine's Special Forces said. Scope-view footage of the incredible take down shows the helicopter wavering in the bottom of the shot,...

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9 d. ago Marco Silva hails Fulham star's 'killer instinct' after crucial win over Sunderland

High-flyers were defeated late on in west London

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1 week ago Soldiers are using computer games such as Call Of Duty as training, Army chief says

Troops are using games to sharpen their 'war-fighting readiness' with computer game skills proving increasingly useful because of the widespread usage of drones in conflict.

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1 week ago Downing Street to display major drone in reminder of Ukrainian's 'bravery'

Keir Starmer received the defensive drone, which will be deployed to the front line in Ukraine, as a gift from President Zelensky during his visit to Downing Street in October

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1 week ago Putin passes new law to force reservists to guard oil sites from Ukrainian drone strikes

Kyiv continues to find new ways to undermine Russia’s position from deep behind enemy lines

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1 week ago Romania scrambles jets over fresh drone incursion as Russia carries out air strikes near NATO border

NATO member Romania, bordering Ukraine, scrambled fighter jets early on Wednesday after a fresh drone incursion into its territory, the defence ministry said.

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1 week ago Moscow passes laws to boost defences against Ukrainian strikes

Vladimir Putin authorises the guarding of fuel sites by reservists, internet blackouts and tighter sentencing for acts of sabotageRussia has passed sweeping laws to bolster its defences at home against Ukrainian drone strikes and sabotage operations, reflecting the Kremlin’s expectation of a protracted war with Ukraine.Almost four years into Vladimir Putin’s war in Ukraine – a full-scale invasion he expected to last only weeks – Moscow is being targeted almost daily by Ukrainian drones striking energy facilities, while Ukrainian operatives have assassinated a number of high-profile Russian military figures deep inside the country. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Daring moment Ukrainian soldier spots a Russian kamikaze drone before taking it down with a deadly accurate shot

This is the daring moment a Ukrainian soldier spots a Russian kamikaze drone before taking it down with a deadly accurate shot.

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2 w. ago Astonishing rescue of wounded Ukrainian carried to safety by armoured drone vehicle after being trapped for 33 days in no

This is the astonishing moment a wounded Ukrainian soldier was carried to safety by an armoured drone vehicle after being trapped for 33 days in no-man's land.

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2 w. ago Luke Littler fires response to Humphries 'war' claim as knocked off No.1 guarantees darts world title win

Littler believes it is war between the game's top two and he isn't backing down from it now he's back on top

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