No Comment Russia launches massive overnight barrage on Ukraine, leaving nine dead Russia killed at least nine people in Ukraine overnight on Tuesday, as missile and drone strikes hit Kyiv, Zaporizhzhia and Dnipropetrovsk, according to regional authorities. 11/08/2026
Europe News Ukraine failed to shoot down any Russian missiles in overnight strikes Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Wednesday called for allies to send more anti-ballistic air defence, after Russian strikes killed at least 17 people overnight. 05/08/2026
Europe News Russian barrage on Ukraine kills 17 in Kyiv and surrounding region Kyiv has in recent months urged allies to supply more US-made Patriot interceptors as Russia steps up its use of ballistic missiles more than four years into its full-scale invasion. 05/08/2026
Europe News Zelenskyy warns of missile shortage after Russian strikes kill eight Russia launched a deadly wave of missiles and drones across Ukraine, while an unidentified object believed to be a missile entered Polish airspace before disappearing from radar. 30/07/2026
No Comment Kyiv protesters rally after Zelenskyy sacks defence minister Fedorov Hundreds protest in Kyiv after President Zelenskyy dismisses Defence Minister Fedorov, a moderniser credited with slowing Russia’s advance. 16/07/2026
No Comment War in Ukraine: Kyiv hit by Russian ballistic missiles and drone swarm, 10 injured Ukraine woke to fresh destruction on 11 July after Russia launched overnight strikes on Kyiv, leaving at least 10 people injured, including a child, according to Ukrainian officials. 11/07/2026
Europe News Seven people killed in Russian strikes on Ukraine ahead of NATO talks Russia has hit the Ukrainian capital with several large deadly attacks over the last week, killing more than 50 this month in a spate of ballistic missile and drone strikes. 08/07/2026
Europe News Zelenskyy urges 'strong decisions' at NATO summit after Kyiv strikes The attack, which was still underway early Monday morning, involved waves of ballistic and cruise missiles as well as drones. Explosions echoed across the city as civilians sought shelter in metro stations. 06/07/2026
No Comment Russian attack sets fire to a UNESCO-listed monastery in Kyiv A major Russian attack sparked a fire at a Kyiv monastery, as missiles and drones hit multiple sites across the Ukrainian capital. 15/06/2026
No Comment Ukraine: Kyiv under fire again as russian strikes send residents into shelters Ukraine's capital came under a major missile attack early on 15 June, with air defence systems intercepting projectiles above the city. Authorities reported injuries as residents sought refuge in shelters and metro stations. 15/06/2026
Europe News Russian strikes on Kyiv kill at least 11 and leave cathedral in flames The wave of attacks came as news of a US-Iran deal started to open a path to peace in the Middle East war, highlighting the lack of progress toward an end to over four years of fighting in Ukraine. 15/06/2026
No Comment Russian drone barrage hits Kyiv and Mykolaiv as Ukraine reports major fires Russian drone strikes hit multiple locations across Ukraine overnight into 12 June, damaging sites near Kyiv and in the Mykolaiv region, injuring one person and triggering a major fire, while Ukrainian air defences said they intercepted most of the 117 drones launched. 12/06/2026
Europe News NATO chief arrives in Kyiv on surprise visit, Ukrainian officials say President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who is expected to meet with Rutte, has been appealing to members of the defence bloc for help protecting Ukraine from Russian ballistic missile attacks. 03/06/2026
Europe News Zelenskyy says US air defence 'necessary' after Russian barrage Russia launched a record 8,150 long-range drones at Ukraine in May, an AFP analysis of Ukrainian air force data showed, up 24% from April. 02/06/2026
Europe Today Council of Europe boss calls for support for Ukraine Special Tribunal The Council says work on a special tribunal to prosecute Russian crimes of aggression against Ukraine is progressing quickly, despite uncertainty over US support. 27/05/2026
Europe Today Watch: Oreshnik—Inside Russia’s experimental missile threat Last weekend, Russia unleashed a massive bombardment of Kyiv, leaving nearly ninety civilians wounded. Moscow also deployed its experimental, nuclear-capable Oreshnik ballistic missile. Should Europe be worried? 26/05/2026
Europe News Belarus opposition leader visits Kyiv after devastating Russian attack Ukraine and its allies are increasingly concerned about Belarusian-Russian collaboration, while Moscow has warned that further strikes on Kyiv are coming. 25/05/2026
No Comment Zelenskyy visits damaged Kyiv sites after Russian missile and drone assault Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited damaged buildings and the Chernobyl Museum in Kyiv after a major Russian missile and drone attack that killed at least two people and wounded dozens. 25/05/2026
Europe News At least four killed after wave of Russian strikes hits Kyiv Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed on Sunday that Russia had used the powerful nuclear-capable Oreshnik medium-range missile in its overnight attack, as well as hundreds of drones and dozens of other missiles. 24/05/2026
Ukraine Death toll of large-scale Russian attack on Ukraine rises to 24 The drone and missile barrage, that mostly targeted Kyiv, marked one of Russia's largest attacks in the past four years. Many EU leaders voiced support for Ukraine. 15/05/2026