Russian strikes

Kyiv experienced heavy Russian strikes before the NATO summit in Ankara. Experts believe Russian President Vladimir Putin is attempting to send a message through these attacks.

Ukrainian President Zelensky will urge NATO to provide more air defense systems during a meeting in Turkey following intense Russian strikes. He specifically requested interceptor missiles to bolster Ukraine's defenses.

Ukraine's banks experienced their longest credit expansion in 15 years, but the NBU warned that Russian strikes reduced business efficiency and a planned 2027 windfall tax could harm bank profitability.

Ukraine is preparing for a heatwave that is straining its war-damaged power grid, which is already under stress from Russian strikes and summer repairs. Energy officials warn the system is operating at its limits.

The IMF approved Ukraine’s first program review amid Russian strikes on Kyiv. The IMF softened tax conditions after only one of four required bills passed parliament, with a key test in September over the 2027 financing gap.

The UK announced a military aid package of 150,000 drones and advanced air defense systems, including 350 air defense missiles and radars, to be delivered to Ukraine by year-end. The aid aims to reinforce Ukraine's defenses against Russian strikes and support domestic military production.

Ukraine’s Navy denied reports of a sea drone attack on Odesa, stating the activity was part of routine training exercises. The drills aim to prepare for potential maritime drone threats following Russian strikes on civilian vessels in Black Sea ports.

Zelensky urged G7 leaders to respond decisively to Russia after Russian strikes killed nine people in Kyiv and Kharkiv and damaged infrastructure. The attacks injured many and targeted civilian and transport facilities across several Ukrainian regions.

Russian strikes in Ukraine killed nine people and damaged a historic cathedral, while a Ukrainian drone attack in Tula, Russia, resulted in three deaths and three injuries.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky urged President Donald Trump and Congress to provide additional Patriot missile systems as Ukraine prepares for a potential Russian bombardment. The request comes amid growing fears of intensified Russian military action.

Russia is pressuring the U.S. and Ukraine’s allies to evacuate Kyiv, threatening 'systematic strikes' in the city. Firefighters are working to contain a fire at a damaged building caused by recent Russian attacks.

Kyiv residents resumed daily routines following one of Russia’s heaviest attacks on the capital since the full-scale invasion began. Despite significant damage and casualties, many described maintaining normalcy as a coping strategy amid ongoing conflict.

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.

One person has died and 21 others, including a 15-year-old boy, have been injured following a wave of Russian strikes on Ukraine. The attacks caused damage across all districts of Kyiv.

Ukraine has imposed sanctions on Belarus due to its role in Russia's war on Ukraine. Kyiv has stated it is prepared to respond to continued Russian strikes and Belarusian involvement.