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Germany pledges additional 50 million euros in humanitarian aid to Ukraine ahead of winter
Germany will also provide an additional 10 million euros ($11.6 million) to NATO's Comprehensive Assistance Package for decentralized energy supplies for the military, equipment for military hospitals, and urgently needed air defense equipment.
As Russia turns to jet-powered drones, Ukraine scrambles for new interceptor tech
For residents of Kyiv, it was a particularly dark day. Already reeling from a massive Russian aerial bombardment overnight on Aug. 20 that killed 15 people, the daylight hours saw a steady stream of drones target the capital, claiming the lives of a further two. A grim soundtrack of air raid sirens and periodic explosions marked what appears to be one of the latest stages in the ever-evolving air war — Russia's escalating use of jet-powered Shahed-type drones. "In July, there were five times a
Russian attacks kill at least 7, injure 31 across Ukraine, including strike on border crossing with Moldova
Ukraine's air defense shot down or suppressed three surface-to-air missiles, six small cruise missiles, and 182 drones.
Ukraine strikes Russia's Ozon warehouse in 1st confirmed attack on Wildberries rival
Ozon, Russia's second-largest online marketplace, said the attack caused a fire at its warehouse in Samara Oblast and prompted the evacuation of more than 500 employees within minutes.
General Staff: Russia has lost 1,475,270 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
The figure includes 1,240 casualties Russian forces suffered over the past day.
Explosions rock Kyiv as Russia launches ballistic missiles at Ukraine's capital
The explosions came just minutes after an air raid alert was issued.
About Berlin
Berlin is Germany's capital and largest city, with a population of approximately 3.7 million in the metropolitan area. The city serves as the seat of the German federal government and has played a central role in European responses to Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine since February 2022. Berlin hosts major diplomatic meetings on Ukraine policy, coordinates significant military and financial aid deliveries, and shelters over 100,000 Ukrainian refugees who fled the war.
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