Gulliver Cragg

Kyiv was struck by Russian missiles for the second time in less than a week, resulting in at least 14 deaths. Russia claims to have targeted military-industrial and energy sites, but the strikes hit residential areas.

Poland has legalised the recognition of same-sex marriages performed in third countries as of late May, following a European Court of Justice ruling against its violation of EU free movement laws. Polish same-sex couples are now rushing to organise weddings abroad, despite the country's restrictive domestic LGBT rights policies.

Budapest's first official Pride march since Viktor Orbán left office as prime minister is set to proceed despite high temperatures. Tensions remain as far-right activists removed rainbow flags from the Elisabeth Bridge, replacing them with Hungarian flags ahead of the event.

Russia's long-range attacks on Ukraine involve drones, ballistic missiles, and cruise missiles, with Iranian Shahed drones becoming faster and more sophisticated. Ukraine has deployed interceptor drones since last summer to defend against these threats, as reported by correspondent Gulliver Cragg.

The Kyiv Pechersk Lavra monastery, a symbol of Ukrainian spiritual and cultural history, caught fire amid heavy Russian attacks on Ukraine. It is 'not inconceivable that it was deliberately targeted', though there was no direct missile hit on the building, according to reports by Gulliver Cragg from France 24.

A Ukrainian strike killed at least three people in Crimea, according to Moscow-installed authorities. The attack occurred a day after Kyiv targeted energy and military sites in Saint Petersburg during an economic forum.

Russia attacked several Ukrainian cities with 656 drones and 73 missiles, leaving 140,000 Kyiv residents without power, killing 18 people, and wounding over 100. The attack occurred early Tuesday, as reported by FRANCE 24's Gulliver Cragg from Kyiv.

A Russian drone struck an apartment building in Romania, injuring two people and prompting strong condemnation from NATO and the EU. The incident is part of the spillover from the war in Ukraine, with NATO-member states like Romania increasingly exposed to drone incursions from both sides.

Russia launched over 100 drones and two ballistic missiles at Ukraine between May 25 and 26, prompting Kyiv to brace for renewed attacks. The Ukrainian foreign ministry dismissed Moscow’s threats as unremarkable, while European allies condemned Russia’s call for foreign citizens to evacuate Kyiv and avoid government facilities.

Kyiv residents experienced the worst night of the year due to massive Russian strikes over the weekend, resulting in significant casualties and ongoing rescue operations. The attacks primarily targeted the city center but were largely repelled by Kyiv's air defense systems.

Russia launched a deadly drone and missile strike on Kyiv, leaving the city reeling. The exact death toll among Ukrainian military personnel remains unknown. France 24 correspondent Gulliver Cragg reported on the attack from Kyiv.

Russian strikes hit a school in Ukraine, resulting in one fatality. The incident occurred during the ongoing war in the region.