A car explosion in Russia's Sverdlovsk Oblast reportedly killed a driver and put Vladimir Tkachuk, head of a company producing "Ghoul" attack drones, in intensive care.

Ukrainians seem to have an endless appetite for discussing the possibility of creating alternative military alliances, especially after U.S. President Donald Trump said he does not see Ukraine joining NATO early into his second term in the White House. "I personally worked to ensure that we adopted NATO standards, and every year, I heard stories about how we were just about to join NATO. Unfortunately, we will never join it," former Commander-in-Chief Valerii Zaluzhnyi said recently, adding tha

Key developments on Aug. 5: * Russian ballistic missile attack kills 17, injures dozens in Kyiv and surrounding area as rescue efforts continue * Ukraine's air defense missile deliveries drop by two-thirds, new Russian tactic compounds problems for Kyiv * Ukrainian drones reportedly strike Wildberries warehouse in Russia's Tula Oblast * North Korea deploying ballistic missile unit to Russia to wage attacks on Ukraine, intelligence says * Head of body recovery group Platsdarm killed, his wi

Ukraine is moving to establish a National Pantheon to honor generations of people who defended, built, and shaped the nation. The effort comes after years of Russian attacks that have damaged churches, museums, historic landmarks, and other cultural sites, reinforcing what Ukrainian officials and many cultural experts describe as a broader assault on the country's history and identity. "The names of all the heroes who, across centuries and eras, fought for Ukraine and inspired its people will

BROVARY, KYIV OBLAST — Eight people were killed as they stood waiting for a delayed train overnight on Aug. 5 during one of the most intense Russian bombardments of the town of Brovary, just east of Kyiv, of the entire war. The morning light exposed a scene of horror — bodies still lay beside the town's small railway platform, with some human remains scattered across the ground. Railway workers, meanwhile, had already begun repairing the damaged tracks only meters away. The air was heavy with t

President Volodymyr Zelensky dismissed Olha Stefanishyna from her post on Aug. 3.

Meanwhile, a senior Ukrainian official familiar with the matter told the Kyiv Independent that a shortage of interceptors was not the decisive factor behind Ukrainian forces’ failure to intercept missiles during the Russian strike on Aug. 5.

Flights at Germany's Leipzig/Halle Airport were suspended overnight on Aug. 5 after a "modified drone" was sighted and later found next to a Ukrainian Antonov Airlines An-124 transport aircraft, and a second "unidentified flying object" collided with an incoming DHL cargo plane. The DHL aircraft diverted to Hanover airport where "minor damage" was discovered to the airframe. "There is no danger to life or health of passengers or airport staff. Passenger air traffic is not affected," German pro

"It is impossible for the Ukrainian Armed Forces, given their current level of development, to join an organization that is guided by World War II doctrines," Ukraine's Ambassador to the U.K., Valerii Zaluzhnyi, said.

Despite the heightened threat in the current drone-dominated phase of the war, Yukov continued to head on repatriation missions from dangerous places, including the Sloviansk and Izium areas.

How did an Egyptian student end up fighting in Ukraine? A Russian passport, military benefits, and a fast track to citizenship convinced Egyptian student Mohamed Salah to sign a contract with the Russian army.

The unit, deployed in the region bordering Ukraine's Luhansk Oblast, is believed to have six launchers and 120 ballistic missiles, according to the report.

Agentstvo cited Russia’s register of legal entities, according to which Daniil Perediry’s sole proprietorship was terminated due to his death on Aug. 1.

Ukrainian drones targeted a Wildberries warehouse in Russia's Tula Oblast overnight on Aug. 5, monitoring channels reported.

A massive Russian ballistic missile and drone attack killed 15 people and injured 51 others in Ukraine's capital and Kyiv Oblast as fires engulfed Kyiv and its suburbs, authorities reported overnight on Aug. 5.

Legal experts from First Department, a Russian human rights group, said the restrictions are "similar to de facto deprivation of citizenship."

Key developments on Aug. 4: * Russian drone seen targeting vegetable seller at Kherson market in horrific footage * Ukraine reportedly strikes Wildberries warehouses near Moscow, St. Petersburg, as Syzran oil refinery burns * US unlikely to reach Patriot co-production deal with Ukraine before winter, NATO envoy says * Ukraine will 'never' join NATO, ex-commander Zaluzhnyi says * Zelensky signs new law giving full rights to former convict soldiers in army * Over 8,300 glide bombs dropped b

Reuters' sources said the dramatic depletion may result in riskier bomber missions needed to strike targets that would otherwise be hit from a safe distance.

The number passes the previous record of 8,266 set the previous month, the Defense Ministry said.

The law guarantees new rights, including 15 days of annual leave, access to proper medical care after injury, and the ability to transfer between units after one year of service or earlier for health reasons.

The Air Force said that Russian troops launched 136 drones against Ukraine overnight, of which 117 were shot down in the east, south, and north of the country.

The video was widely circulated on social media as yet another example of what has been dubbed the "human safari."

Ukraine's military launched a wide-ranging drone attack on Russia overnight on Aug. 4, reportedly striking logistics and oil infrastructure in various regions of the country, Russian Telegram media channels reported.

The measures target the Russian Main Missile and Artillery Directorate, the 1061st Material-Technical Support Center, the Directorate for Advanced Inter-Service Research and Special Projects, and the Russian Ground Forces.

KI Insights invites you to take part in a special summer briefing that will depart from our standard content to examine contemporary Ukrainian soft power and cultural exports. Ukraine's contribution to the creative arts is not limited to Shevchenko's poetry or Parajanov's film. It is a live (and lucrative) sector in the country which spans fashion, music, and more recently, gaming. Please join our Director, Jakub Parusinski, and a special guest to discuss: * How does Ukrainian art and creati

The figure includes 1,240 casualties Russian forces suffered over the past day.

A senior adviser to Iran's supreme leader claimed that Tehran had prepared to strike three sites in Ukraine before canceling the operation after what he described as an "apology" from Kyiv, according to Iranian state broadcaster PressTV.

Washington is unlikely to reach an agreement with Ukraine on the joint production of Patriot interceptor missiles before this winter, U.S. Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker said in a Fox News interview aired on Aug. 3.

Ukraine has imposed a new round of sanctions on the Russian defense industry, according to a presidential decree signed on Aug. 3.

President Volodymyr Zelensky didn't provide a reason for Olha Stefanishyna's dismissal and has yet to announce her successor.

"Every time I come to Kyiv, there are protests," my French colleague once told me. "That's so great that at least in Ukraine, protests work. You can't persist while fighting on both fronts." He's right: protests do work. But only to a degree. More importantly, they are symptoms of a far more problematic phenomenon: the systematic use of ostensibly legal mechanisms to undermine civil society. If left unchecked, this practice could jeopardize Ukraine's democratic future. Last July, the swift ado

Key developments on Aug. 3: * Ukraine's new Magura naval platforms strike Russian radar systems in occupied Crimea for 1st time, military intelligence says * Most key Russian ballistic missile manufacturers circumvent sanctions as Ukraine faces interceptor shortage, Zelensky says * Russian attack on gas station in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast kills 3, including rescue worker and his 8-year-old son * Russian attack on 'transport infrastructure' in Odesa Oblast wounds 13 people, governor says Ukrai