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Putin expands army for fourth time this year as war losses mount

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Von der Leyen vows to fight drones, disinformation campaigns

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said that recent drone incursions into EU airspace are “not isolated incidents”, as Baltic leaders and EU officials warn of escalating hybrid threats engineered by Russia along Europe’s eastern border.

Europe News

What is Russia’s Oreshnik missile?

Russia’s Oreshnik missile is a nuclear-capable intermediate-range ballistic missile that Moscow says can evade air defences and strike targets across Europe at hypersonic speeds.

Europe Today

Ex-defence minister admits Latvia faces security 'questions'

Latvia faces political turmoil after its prime minister resigned and the defence minister stood down, raising concerns about the country’s readiness to counter potential Russian aggression on Europe’s frontline.

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Drone footage shows Pokrovsk as Russia and Ukraine battle for control of key Donetsk city

Drone footage captures Pokrovsk, a front-line city in the Donetsk region, where fighting between Russian and Ukrainian forces continues.

8 November 2025

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Zaporizhzhia region hit hard in Russian strike, injuries reported

Multiple Russian missiles struck the Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia from Wednesday night into early Thursday, local officials said, injuring at least 17 people.

30 October 2025

Ukraine

Five people killed in 'combined' Russian attack on Ukraine

Moscow aimed more than 50 missiles and 500 attack drones at Ukraine last night, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said, targeting civilian infrastructure.

Denmark

Airport in Denmark closes again over suspected drone 'hybrid attack'

Suspected drone activity disrupted Denmark's Aalborg airport for the second time within 24 hours on Thursday evening, after Copenhagen alerted NATO and the EU over a similar "hybrid attack" the day before.

26 September 2025

Ukraine

Kenyan nabbed in Ukraine says he was tricked into joining Russian army

Evans came to Russia as a tourist and claims he was then tricked into signing a contract with the Russian army. He says he decided to escape as soon as he found himself in the combat zone.

18 September 2025

Ukraine

At least seven killed as Russian air strikes on Ukraine continue

The US president ruled out Ukraine’s joining of NATO and reclaiming Crimea as part of any peace agreement with Russia just hours before he’s due to meet Volodymyr Zelenskyy and European leaders for talks following his Alaskan summit with Putin on Friday.

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Russian airstrike injures dozens in Kharkiv, including newborn baby

At least 37 people were injured in a Russian airstrike on the eastern Ukrainian city of Kharkiv on Thursday, including a 10-year-old child and a 28-day-old baby, authorities said.

Armenia

Russia increasing military presence in Armenia, Ukraine claims

Yerevan denied the initial claims but Kyiv posted what it claims to be a Russian army order to increase its military presence at Russia's largest base in Armenia, near the border with Türkiye.

Europe News

Russia detains suspect in car blast that killed top general

Lieutenant General Yaroslav Moskalik was killed after a car exploded in the city of Balashikha, near Moscow, on Friday.

Russia

Top Russian general killed in suspected car bombing near Moscow

Lieutenant General Yaroslav Moskalik died in a car blast in the city of Balashikha, some 15 kilometres from the Russian capital. Investigators suspect explosives and have opened a criminal investigation.

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Moment of strike in Russia's massive drone assault on Kharkiv

A Russian drone attack on Kharkiv injured 12, including a child. Ukrainian forces intercepted 42 of 86 drones, while fires raged at a production facility.

Europe News

Russian strike kills family of three in Ukrainian city of Zaporizhia

Local authorities say Russia also attacked other parts of Ukraine including Sumy, Kharkiv and Kyiv.

Europe

Don’t send troops to Ukraine at this stage, says lead MEP

In an interview with Euronews, senior MEP Riho Terras said it's too early to send European troops to Ukraine.