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Ukraine war: 'Senseless barbarism' as Russia launches missile assault

Air raid sirens sounded in the capital Kyiv and several other cities, and Ukraine's air force said Russia was firing cruise missiles from planes and ships.

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French defence minister promises more military support for Ukraine

France's armies minister Sébastien Lecornu travelled to Kyiv on Wednesday in a bid to show continued support for Ukraine.

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Russia hits Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia region 590 times in one week

A school building lies in ruins in the Zaporizhzhia region of Ukraine. There has been no Christmas letup of bombardment here, with local authorities reporting 590 Russian strikes in the space of seven days.

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Ukraine's yogis breathe through wartime blackouts

The women filed into the yoga studio in Kyiv, on the ground floor of an otherwise pitch-black apartment block.

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Zelenskyy in Bakhmut, and four other new developments in Ukraine war

Our round-up of the latest news from Russia's war in Ukraine.

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Two dozen Iranian-made drones detected over Kyiv

The Ukrainian capital was targeted by multiple drones again Monday evening as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called for more air defence from the West.

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Iranian-made drones strike Kyiv in latest Russian offensive

A few powerful explosions rocked Kyiv in the early hours of Monday morning, as officials claim the city was hit by a series of Russian drones. The Iranian-made 'Shahed' drones were reportedly launched from the eastern coast of the Azov sea.

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Ukraine war: Heating restored in freezing Kyiv after Russian shelling

The city's mayor Vitali Klitschko says that all city heating and water services were restored after a wave of air strikes on Friday.

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Ukraine war: Five dead in strikes, as Kyiv recovers from Russia barage

Ukraine war: Five dead in strikes, as Kyiv recovers from Russia barage

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Russia bombards Ukraine with tens of rockets

Russia fired tens of missiles at Ukraine on Friday, one of which hit a residential building in Kryvyi Rih killing three people.

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Kyiv metro turns into shelter am Russian missile barrage

A fresh barrage of Russian strikes hit several cities including the Ukraine capital Kyiv early Friday, officials said. "Due to damage to energy infrastructure, there are interruptions to the water supplies in all areas of the capital," Kyiv mayor Vitali Klitschko said on social media.

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Six new developments to know about Russia's war in Ukraine

Here is our summary of the latest news about Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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The Pentagon set to send Patriot missile systems to Ukraine

Patriot is a long-range, all-altitude, all-weather air defence system to counter tactical ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and advanced aircraft. The US said it’s finalising plans to send them to Ukraine. Moscow has warned NATO against the move

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Buildings damaged in multiple drone attacks on Kyiv

Five buildings were damaged in drone strikes just as the city’s work day was about to begin. There were no casualties reported. But according to president Zelenskyy the situation could have been much worse.

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Snow hits Europe: London turns white; eastern Europe battles blizzard

A blanket of snow has descended on London and other parts of the UK on the same day as a national rail strike, adding to the travel chaos.

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Watch: Thick blankets of snow across parts of Europe

Snow storms hit many European countries Sunday evening as temperatures struggle to rise above freezing during the day.

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Ukrainian soldiers returned in prisoner swap

Moscow and Kyiv exchange captured soldiers on Ukraine's Armed Forces Day while Ukraine's top diplomat, Dmytro Kuleba calls on the West to ramp up military aid.

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Ukrainian air force shoots down barrage of Russian missiles

Ukrainian officials reported a new barrage of Russian missile strikes across the country, an attack that was anticipated as Russia continues to seek to disable Ukraine’s energy supplies and infrastructure during this winter.

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Ukrainian police foil attempt to steal Banksy's artwork in Kyiv suburb

The group that cut a section from a wall in Hostomel to remove the stencil by the famed British street artist has been apprehended, and the artwork is safe.

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No lift, 360 steps, and a balcony as a fridge: A couple’s life in Kyiv

For one young couple in Kyiv, their life is mostly limited to their apartment because they don’t have power, and they need to go down and up 360 steps to leave.