Two reported killed, dozens hurt in hospital fire in Germany

At least 34 injured after fire at the only hospital in the town of Ludwigslust; probe into the blaze is ongoing.

Deadly, large-scale Russian missile and drone attack shakes Kyiv for hours

Russia launched a large-scale attack on Ukraine's capital overnight into Thursday that killed at least 17 people and injured scores as loud explosions shook Kyiv for hours.

Cultural manager Iryna Plekhova and director Oleh Chornyi lose their Kyiv apartment in Russian attack

Russia's attack on Kyiv on the night of 1-2 July has destroyed the Kyiv apartment of Iryna Plekhova, deputy director for cultural projects and communications at the Kyiv Cultural Cluster and director of the Lira cinema in Kyiv, and film director and screenwriter Oleh Chornyi.

By Daria Lobanok

Russia launches attacks on Kyiv, killing at least 18 and injuring scores

Ballistic and cruise missiles and drones were used in what Kyiv's mayor, Vitali Klitschko, said was the largest attack on the city since the war began.

Ukraine: Russia pounds Kyiv in massive drone, missile strike

Explosions lit up the night sky in Kyiv in the early hours of Thursday as Russia launched a major drone and missile attack on Ukraine’s capital. At least 13 people were killed and 86 injured, Ukrainian officials said.

By FRANCE24

Sweltering in tanks in 37C: Ukrainian troops prepare to battle Russia in extreme heatwave

Days after a deadly heatwave swept across Europe, troops in Ukraine tell Alex Croft that they will try to use extreme weather to their advantage by disrupting Moscow’s supply routes

By Alex Croft

Russia, after heavy strike on Kyiv, says it will keep increasing pressure on Ukraine

Why Zelenskyy wants to build US Patriot missiles in Ukraine after Russia's attack

In the wake of a substantial Russian airstrike, President Zelenskyy of Ukraine is appealing to the US for permission to manufacture Patriot air defense missiles domestically. This move comes as Kyiv strives to enhance its defenses following attacks that have left 13 dead and over 90 injured. By producing Patriots locally, Ukraine aims to secure a steady supply and lessen its dependence on external aid for sustained security.

By TOI DEFENCE DESK

Russia bombards Kyiv in major strike, at least 18 people killed

Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko announces a day of mourning in Kyiv for July 3. He says that damage was recorded across the entire city of about 3 million people, with some buildings heavily damaged.

By Reuters

Russian Embassy in Sweden Says It Was ‘Attacked’ by Drones

The diplomatic mission said one of the drones was carrying a “fake improvised explosive device” when it fell onto its premises.

See the aftermath of one of Russia’s largest attacks on Kyiv. Apartment buildings lie in ruins, at least 13 people were killed, and dozens were injured.

Russian forces attacked Kyiv overnight on July 2 with drones, ballistic missiles, and cruise missiles. Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said the strike on the Ukrainian capital was the most massive since the start of the full-scale war. All districts of Kyiv sustained damage; the latest figures show at least 13 people were killed and more than 90 were wounded. City authorities warned that the casualty toll is not final, as rescuers are still working through the rubble. July 3 has been declared a d...

At least 18 killed as massive Russian bombardment rocks Kyiv

At least 18 people were killed early Thursday when Russia launched one of its largest overnight air assaults on Kyiv, bombarding the Ukrainian capital with hundreds of drones and d...

Massive strike on Kyiv: Death toll rises to 18, 90 injured

The number of people killed in Kyiv as a result of Russia's massive combined attack has risen to 18.

Death toll from Russia’s heaviest strike on Kyiv rises to 17

The death toll from a Russian drone and missile strike on Kyiv early Thursday has risen to 17 people, Ukraine's state emergency service said. The post Death toll from Russia’s heaviest strike on Kyiv rises to 17 appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Henry Oduah

Russian air assault on Kyiv kills 13, dozens injured

Russian missile and drone strikes killed at least 13 people and injured dozens across Kyiv overnight after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned that Moscow was preparing a large-scale assault. Rescue teams continued searching damaged apartment blocks as European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas announced plans for further sanctions against Russia. Russia launched one of its largest air attacks on the Ukrainian capital in recent weeks during the night between Wednesday and Thu...