Russia touts ‘war with NATO’ amid losses in Ukraine

As Russia faces challenges on the frontlines and at home, President Putin's backers decry Kyiv's Western allies.

Ukraine's air defence downs 108 Russian drones, 10 locations hit

Russia launched 123 attack drones and decoy UAVs overnight. Ukrainian air defences downed 108 aerial assets, although impacts were recorded at 10 locations.

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Live: Ukraine launches over 400 drones towards Moscow ahead of NATO summit

Ukraine launched more than 430 drones towards Moscow overnight, the capital’s mayor said Tuesday. One person was killed in a Ukrainian strike in Russia’s Belgorod region after Russian attacks killed dozens in Ukraine. NATO leaders are set to announce tens of billions of dollars in defence deals in Ankara ahead of the summit, as European allies seek to boost military spending. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.

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Ukrainian drones flew all the way to Siberia to strike Russia's largest oil refinery

Parts of Russia's Omsk refinery were seen burning on Monday after Ukraine's drone strikes. SOCIAL MEDIA via REUTERS New variants of Ukraine's long-range strike drones hit an oil refinery in Siberia. The 1,700-mile strike is Ukraine's longest-range drone attack on Russia since the war began. Online footage showed a fire at a key processing unit of the Omsk facility, Russia's largest refinery. Ukraine struck Russia's largest oil refinery, located in the city of Omsk, on Monday, marking what i...

Ukraine launches 400+ drones at Moscow after deadly Russian strikes ahead of Nato summit

Ukraine launched over 400 drones at Moscow and struck Belgorod region. This offensive followed a deadly Russian missile and drone barrage across Ukraine. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy renewed his appeal for stronger Western air defense systems. He urged the United States to grant licenses for Patriot missile production. NATO leaders will discuss Ukraine's war and military assistance at their summit.

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Ukrainian strikes kill 1 in Russia's Belgorod region

Ukrainian strikes killed a person in Russia's Belgorod region, officials have said, after Moscow launched strikes that killed dozens in Ukraine on the eve of a major NATO summit.

Over 430 Ukrainian Drones Target Moscow in Major Overnight Raid

While no injuries or damage were reported, Russian state media said it was the largest drone attack on Moscow in two years.

Ukraine sends more than 430 drones toward Moscow. Belgorod hit by missile strike, one person killed.

More than 430 drones were launched toward the Moscow region beginning on the evening of July 6, Mayor Sergey Sobyanin said. Air defense forces neutralized a large portion of them at long range; 36 were shot down on approach to the city.