Heavy rainfall has triggered flash floods and landslides across parts of India, particularly in Assam and Arunachal Pradesh, disrupting railway services and affecting thousands. Simultaneously, Lagos, Nigeria, is experiencing significant gridlock and stranded commuters due to submerged roads and a temporarily shut airport terminal caused by severe flooding.
Russian drone attacks resulted in casualties in Ukraine, including two deaths in Zaporizhzhia and Odesa, and struck a Turkish-owned cargo vessel in the Black Sea, killing an Egyptian crew member. Concurrently, Moscow airports temporarily suspended operations as Russian forces downed numerous Ukrainian drones approaching the city.
Ukraine conducted a significant drone attack on Moscow, prompting Russia to threaten massive retaliatory strikes. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy stated that Moscow would burn if Russian attacks on Ukraine continued.
Russian forces launched multiple attacks across Ukraine, resulting in one worker killed at a thermal power plant and injuries in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast and a residential area of Odesa Oblast. These strikes also damaged a solar power plant and caused new power outages in five regions, with Zaporizhzhia Oblast experiencing over 900 attacks.
Russian forces launched multiple attacks across Ukraine, including drone strikes in Kherson, Zaporizhzhia, Kharkiv, and Dnipropetrovsk regions, resulting in civilian injuries, one fatality, and damage to homes and a church.
A Russian drone strike damaged a nuclear waste storage facility near the Chornobyl plant, prompting Ukraine to classify it as a war crime and inform international partners, including the IAEA.
Overnight and daily Russian attacks across Ukraine have resulted in multiple civilian casualties, with reports of at least seven killed and numerous injured in regions including Sumy, Zaporizhzhia, Dnipropetrovsk, and Kharkiv, alongside extensive damage to residential areas.
Ukraine has claimed responsibility for striking a major Russian oil pumping station located approximately 200 km from Moscow, with the SBU stating it supplied Moscow Oblast. Ukrainian officials have indicated preparations for further attacks on Russian targets.
A Russian strike on critical infrastructure facilities belonging to the Naftogaz Group in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast on the night of May 17-18 destroyed a petrol station and injured several people.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy vowed retribution following deadly Russian bombardments and warned of new Russian attack plans, potentially via Belarus. He also claimed Russia plans to attack the Ukrainian Presidency.
Ukraine faced a massive wave of Russian drone and air attacks, resulting in multiple casualties and targeting critical infrastructure. Concurrently, Ukrainian drones launched strikes against Russian oil refineries, including the Perm plant, and ports, causing operational disruptions.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signaled his readiness for peace negotiations on Ukraine, with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy confirming these signals. Putin also proposed former German Chancellor Gerhard Schröder as a potential mediator, a suggestion that was subsequently rejected by Germany.
Russian attacks across various regions of Ukraine have resulted in the deaths of at least 10 people and injured dozens more, including children. These strikes targeted residential areas and infrastructure.
Russian forces have launched numerous attacks across several Ukrainian regions, including Dnipropetrovsk, Kharkiv, Odesa, and Donetsk, resulting in multiple civilian deaths and injuries, as well as damage to infrastructure and a nature reserve.
Russian forces have launched multiple attacks on Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk region, including drone strikes, resulting in several injuries. Police also came under fire while evacuating civilians in the area.
Russia launched a series of overnight missile and drone attacks across Ukraine, killing at least 16 people and injuring dozens more in cities like Odesa and Dnipro. The widespread bombardment has been described as one of the deadliest attacks this year.
Former Albanian MP Myslym Murrizi has strongly reacted to Prime Minister Edi Rama's statements on European integration, bringing up allegations about an Ukrainian caught in Germany who reportedly worked with Rama's brother in a call center.
Syrskyi has visited a front-line hotspot in a contested area of Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, underscoring the ongoing military activity in the region.
Russia launched an extensive missile and drone attack across Ukraine, with a significant focus on the Kyiv region, resulting in at least one fatality and widespread power outages. The assault involved nearly 500 drones and missiles, prompting Poland to scramble fighter jets.
A French court has sentenced Chen Zhangjie, the Chinese captain of the Russian 'shadow fleet' tanker Boracay, to one year in prison in absentia and issued an arrest warrant for failing to comply with orders during an inspection in international waters, with the vessel suspected of transporting Russian oil in violation of Western sanctions.
Russia has announced a ban on gasoline exports starting April 1, aiming to prioritize domestic supplies and stabilize fuel prices amidst surging domestic prices and turbulence in global oil markets. Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak instructed the energy ministry to draft a resolution for this measure, which will last until July 31st.
Two people have been killed and seven others have been injured as a result of a Russian attack on the Zaytseve hromada in the Synelnykivskii district of Dnipropetrovsk Oblast. [A hromada is an administrative unit designating a village, several villages, or a town, and their adjacent territories – ed.]
Ukrzaliznytsia (Ukrainian Railways) says several commuter services in Sumy Oblast will be cancelled for days after Russian attacks damaged railway infrastructure.
Ukrainian forces are continuing their counteroffensive on the Oleksandrivka front, having regained control over more than 400 square kilometers across Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia, and Dnipropetrovsk oblasts.
Behind the news about a breakthrough in the Russian defensive lines on the Oleksandrivka front lie several months of work. In particular, assault units entered the Huliaipole front back in late 2025 to deliver a preparatory strike against the Russians.
Overnight drone attacks on a railway station in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast hit an electric locomotive, causing a fire but leaving train services on schedule.
Ukraine's Air Assault Forces have liberated 300 square kilometers and eight settlements in the Dnipropetrovsk Oblast/Oleksandrivka sector, neutralizing Russian sabotage and reconnaissance groups.
Russian attacks across Dnipropetrovsk, Kherson, and Zaporizhzhia Oblasts have resulted in multiple civilian deaths and injuries. Incidents include a drone strike on a minibus in Nikopol and a civilian car in Kherson, as well as other strikes causing casualties.
Russian attacks in Ukraine have resulted in five deaths, with three people killed and five injured in strikes on Dnipropetrovsk Oblast. The assaults continue to cause casualties and damage across various regions.
Russian forces launched a series of attacks across Ukraine, including in Zaporizhzhia, Poltava, and Dnipropetrovsk regions, resulting in at least eight deaths and dozens of injuries, including children. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy stated that Russia is preparing for an imminent massive attack.
Russian forces attacked a Ukrposhta vehicle in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, injuring the driver, and also launched an attack on Shostka, resulting in one fatality and two injuries.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy traveled to Estonia for a summit with Baltic and Nordic states, where he discussed further military aid, including air defense systems and Gripen jets, and emphasized the need for European representation in future peace negotiations. He also addressed concerns about stray drones and Russian aggression in the region.
Russian forces conducted more than 40 attacks on Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk region in a single day, injuring six people. The strikes damaged an agricultural enterprise, a house, and several vehicles.
Russia has launched a series of deadly missile attacks across Ukraine, including a significant strike on Kyiv's main IT park. The attacks have resulted in at least ten deaths and dozens of injuries, with reports of hypersonic Zircon missiles being used.
Russian attacks have resulted in injuries to ten people in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast and two seriously injured in Kharkiv Oblast. The Kharkiv incident involved a Russian drone strike on a civilian car.
Russian attacks on Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk Oblast resulted in three injuries and damage to a secondary school, residential houses, and a petrol station.
Russia conducted a large-scale missile and drone attack on Kyiv, utilizing hypersonic Oreshnik missiles, resulting in four deaths and significant destruction. The strikes drew widespread condemnation from European leaders, who described the attack as an escalation and a political scare tactic.
Russian forces launched extensive drone and missile attacks across Ukraine, hitting cities like Odesa, Dnipro, and Kherson. The strikes resulted in at least one death and dozens of injuries, with targets including a public transport stop, a school, and a kindergarten.
Russian attacks killed one person in Zaporizhzhia Oblast, seriously injured a man in Kherson and damaged houses and ambulances in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast.
Authorities in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, Ukraine, have announced a mandatory evacuation for over 1,000 residents from certain areas of the Nikopol district.
Overnight Russian attacks on Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk region resulted in the deaths of two people and injuries to two others. The casualties included one woman killed and another injured in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast.
Russian attacks on Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk Oblast have injured two people, one critically, and caused damage to infrastructure, homes, and a business.
Russian forces attacked a petrol station in the Krynychky hromada of Dnipropetrovsk Oblast on the morning of May 3, injuring adults and a child and damaging a bus with children on board.
Ukraine summoned Israel's ambassador to protest the arrival of a Russian vessel in Haifa, which was reportedly carrying grain stolen from Ukrainian occupied territories. Kyiv delivered a protest note regarding the incident.
Ukraine has repaired and reopened the damaged Druzhba pipeline, which transports Russian oil to Europe, with President Zelensky stating there are no longer grounds to block a €90 billion EU loan. This move aims to resolve a dispute that had impacted EU financial support.
A Russian missile strike on the Ukrainian city of Dnipro resulted in the deaths of five people and injured dozens more. Following the deadly attack, a day of mourning was declared in Dnipro.
Russian troops carried out almost 40 attacks on Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk region, using drones and artillery to strike the Nikopol and Synelnykove districts. The assaults resulted in four people being injured.
Russian drones launched an overnight attack on April 2nd, targeting and damaging port infrastructure, civilian buildings, and high-rise structures in Ukraine's Odesa region, including Chornomorsk.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has urged Russia to agree to a mutual halt on strikes against energy infrastructure, citing the global energy crisis exacerbated by the Middle East conflict and signals from partner countries.
A British judge praised Barron Trump, Donald Trump's youngest son, for his 'life-saving actions' after he called emergency services when witnessing an assault on a friend, an incident for which a Russian national was later sentenced to four years in jail.
One civilian has been killed and two others injured in Russian attacks on Kherson Oblast on March 16, with a criminal proceeding launched following drone attacks and a massive airstrike.
Russian drone and artillery strikes on several districts of Dnipropetrovsk Oblast on March 12 left four people injured and damaged civilian infrastructure.
One person was killed and nine others were injured as Russian forces carried out nearly 50 strikes across Dnipropetrovsk Oblast on 10 March, with another person killed and one injured in similar attacks on 11 March. A man has also been injured in the Zaporizhzhia district.
Russian attacks using Uragan multiple-launch rocket systems, drones and artillery hit several communities in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, injuring three civilians and damaging dozens of buildings.
Russian guided bombs struck the Malomykhailivka community in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, leaving a residential building partially destroyed and four people likely trapped under the rubble.
Russia launched a massive drone attack on Ukraine, deploying 90 drones and a ballistic missile, with Ukrainian air defense forces shooting down 83 aerial assets. The attacks resulted in civilian casualties, including children, and caused fires and injuries in regions such as Zaporizhzhia, Sumy, and Kharkiv.
Russian forces launched multiple attacks across Ukraine, resulting in ten deaths and dozens of injuries in regions including Dnipropetrovsk and Kherson. Moscow also reported shooting down over 80 drones.
Russian drones have reportedly attacked two civilian merchant ships in the Black Sea, resulting in one fatality and five injuries. This incident highlights ongoing maritime security concerns in the region.
Ukraine conducted drone strikes on Russian territory, including a port in Temryuk and a chemical plant in Armiansk, resulting in one fatality and fires. Meanwhile, President Zelensky imposed sanctions on ten Russian mobile operators and internet service providers.
Russian forces launched attacks on three districts in Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, resulting in injuries and significant damage, including a fire in an apartment block in Pavlohrad. The strikes also impacted a baby food plant, raising concerns for the dairy market.
Russia attacked three districts of Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, resulting in one fatality and damage to several facilities, with one man killed in the Nikopol district.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has rejected Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's request for a meeting, stating he sees no reason for it at this time. Meanwhile, Putin held discussions with a former German politician, whom he reportedly wishes to mediate negotiations regarding the conflict in Ukraine.
Ukraine claims Russian forces have lost the initiative on the front lines and reported downing a significant number of Russian drones overnight. Meanwhile, Russian air strikes caused damage in Odesa, and a Ukrainian strike in Russian-controlled Kherson reportedly killed a 6-year-old and injured 11 others.
Russian attacks on Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk Oblast have injured six people, while Russian drones also targeted three foreign-flagged vessels. These incidents highlight ongoing aggression and its impact on both civilian areas and international shipping.
Former President Trump has voiced his dissatisfaction with ongoing talks concerning Iran, threatening potential military action and stating he is 'not satisfied' with the current state of negotiations. Meanwhile, Ukraine has appealed to Trump and the US Congress for support.
Russian attacks on Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk Oblast damaged an energy facility, leaving 39 settlements without power and causing one death and two injuries. Separately, four people were injured in Russian strikes on Kherson Oblast.
Russian forces launched an attack on the transport infrastructure in Kryvyi Rih, Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, on the morning of May 17. The strike is part of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
Russia conducted one of its largest drone and missile attacks on Ukraine, primarily targeting Kyiv, resulting in at least one death, dozens of injuries, and significant damage to residential buildings. The assault involved hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles, with air raid alerts lasting over eight hours in the capital.
Russian forces launched multiple attacks across Ukraine, resulting in civilian casualties and damage in several regions. Incidents included a drone strike on an agricultural enterprise in Chernihiv Oblast that killed a father and son, as well as fatalities and injuries reported in Kherson and Dnipropetrovsk Oblasts.
A Russian FPV drone struck a vehicle transporting energy workers in a frontline city in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast. The workers were en route to carry out repair work when the attack occurred.
Russia conducted widespread missile and drone attacks across Ukraine, with air defenses downing many UAVs but still resulting in casualties and damage in regions like Dnipropetrovsk and Kharkiv. Concurrently, Ukrainian attacks were reported to have significantly impacted Russian oil refinery production, bringing it to a 17-year low.
Russian occupation forces carried out almost 50 attacks on three districts of Dnipropetrovsk Oblast on April 30, using drones and artillery, resulting in one person killed and 22 others injured.
New Russian attacks across Ukraine have resulted in at least four fatalities and dozens of injuries, with specific incidents reported in the Sumy and Dnipropetrovsk oblasts.
Iran has reportedly rejected a second round of talks with the United States, with its news agency citing "excessive" American demands. This decision comes amidst ongoing discussions and analyses regarding the complex issues between the two nations.
A morning strike on Dnipro, Ukraine, resulted in damage to a transport facility and injuries to two people in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, following more than 20 attacks on the region.
Russian forces conducted multiple attacks across Ukraine, including drone strikes in Sumy Oblast that killed a truck driver and wounded police and medical workers, and airstrikes in Kharkiv Oblast that injured several civilians. Additionally, a railway strike in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast led to the evacuation of 500 passengers.
Russian police officers have been ordered not to identify themselves as law enforcement on social media or messaging apps, the Russian business news outlet RBC and the news agency Ura.ru reported,…
A new wave of massive Russian air attacks across Ukraine during daylight hours has resulted in at least 10 deaths, according to Kyiv, which condemned the escalation. Moscow has also rejected a proposed energy truce for the Easter period.
A Ukrainian commander stated that the success of a recent offensive in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast was achieved by prioritizing defense over expending manpower on retaking Huliaipole, thereby improving their strategic position.
A drone strike, reportedly by Ukraine, triggered a fire at Russia's major Baltic port of Ust-Luga, a key oil exporting hub, causing new damage after being hit for a second time in days, with regional governor Alexander Drozdenko reporting 36 drones shot down.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has arrived in Saudi Arabia for unannounced 'important meetings,' kicking off a surprise tour of Gulf States with a defense pitch and offering Ukraine's drone expertise with renewed urgency as the US increasingly focuses on Iran.
Russian troops attacked the Zaytseve community in the Synelnykivskyi district of Dnipropetrovsk Oblast; the strike killed two people and injured seven.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that Russia's spring offensive has failed, noting that Russian forces are struggling to advance with military equipment and are now resorting to small group attacks, indicating Russia has no intention of ending the war.
Russian strikes on energy infrastructure have left some consumers without electricity in Kyiv, Kyiv Oblast, Kharkiv Oblast, Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, Zaporizhzhia, Cherkasy, and Kirovohrad oblasts.
Ukraine's anti-corruption bodies, together with the Security Service of Ukraine (SSU), have uncovered a scheme involving the embezzlement of funds during the procurement of materials for the defence sector in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast.
Ukraine's Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko has said Russian forces are carrying out basic combined military training less than 10 km from the city of Nikopol in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast and launching drones at civilians in the course of their training.
Russian forces attacked the Dnipropetrovsk region nearly 40 times, targeting the Nikopol, Kamianske, and Synelnykove Districts, resulting in two injuries.
