Russian defence ministry

Russian strikes kill 17 as Ukraine fails to intercept missiles
At least 17 people were killed and 44 injured after Russia launched an overnight missile and drone attack on Kiev and the surrounding region, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said...

Ukraine strikes oil terminals near St Petersburg; Russia bombs Sumy
Ukraine has again attacked Russian oil facilities on the Baltic Sea near St Petersburg using drones, with the governor reporting on Saturday that 67 enemy drones had been shot...

Russian troop build-up threatens city seen as key to seizing Ukraine’s Donbas
Russian troops have infiltrated the strategic city of Kostyantynivka in eastern Ukraine and are now trying to surround it.The entire city is now effectively in a "grey zone", no...

Russia confirms use of Oreshnik missile against Ukraine
Russia on Sunday confirmed the third use of its new intermediate-range Oreshnik ballistic missile to target Ukraine.The Russian Defence Ministry said it was deployed in response to Ukrainian "terrorist...

Ukrainian drone hits upmarket Moscow high-rise ahead of Victory Day celebrations
A Ukrainian drone hit an upmarket residential high-rise in Moscow in the early hours of Monday, causing visible damage to the façade of the building but no casualties.It was...

Ukrainian drone strikes hit Russia’s Belgorod and Volgograd regions
At least three people were injured in Ukrainian drone attacks on Russia's border region of Belgorod, the governor, Vyacheslav Gladkov, said on Telegram on Thursday.All were taken to hospital....

Russia cancels flagship arms expo without explanation
Russia has abruptly cancelled its annual arms expo — a defence industry showcase used by the Kremlin to project military strength — citing no reason for the decision.The Army-2025...

Russia and Ukraine exchange more prisoners of war
Ukraine and Russia exchanged prisoners of war for the fifth time on Thursday.Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on Telegram that the swap included members of the Ukrainian army, the...

Russia reports downing 174 Ukrainian drones as sides trade heavy fire
Russia reported heavy Ukrainian drone attacks on airfields and industrial areas on Friday, as Moscow launched deadly strikes on Kiev.The Russian Defence Ministry said 174 Ukrainian drones were downed...

How Ukraine carried out daring ‘Spider Web’ attack on Russian bombers
It was an attack of astonishing ingenuity – unprecedented, broad, and 18 months in the making.On 1 June more than 100 Ukrainian drones struck air bases deep inside Russia,...

