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Time of India
2 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Russia Destroys Ukrainian UAV Control Centre In Sumy; Iskander Strike Caught On Cam
In a fierce show of force, Russian Armed Forces obliterated a Ukrainian UAV control centre in Sumy Oblast using a powerful Iskander tactical missile. The strike targeted a camouflaged command post near Gamalievka, believed to coordinate long-range drone attacks. Russian troops followed up with a precision kamikaze drone strike, intensifying the assault. Footage released by the Defence Ministry captured the dramatic moment of impact. The operation marks a bold escalation, sending a clear message to Kyiv as drone warfare between the two sides grows deadlier.#russia #ukraine #sumyoblast #iskander #uavstrike #dronewarfare #militarystrike #russianarmy #defenseministry
Kuwait Times
3 days ago
- Politics
- Kuwait Times
Russia fires hundreds of drones and ballistic missile at Ukraine
Putin defies Trump warning to end war within 50 days KYIV: Russia fired hundreds of drones, artillery and a ballistic missile at Ukraine between late Tuesday and early Wednesday, Ukraine said, defying calls by Donald Trump to reach a peace deal. The attacks left one woman dead and wounded more than two dozen people across multiple regions, while a missile attack cut power and water in Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's home city of Kryvyi Rig, according to authorities. The bombardment came two days after US President Trump threatened to impose severe sanctions against the country unless it reached a peace settlement within 50 days to end its three-year war on Ukraine. Ukrainian and Russian officials last met for direct peace talks more than a month ago, and no further meetings have been scheduled despite the Kremlin saying it is open for more talks. Russia fired at least 400 drones at Ukraine between late Tuesday and early Wednesday, as well as an Iskander ballistic missile launched from the annexed Crimean peninsula, the Ukrainian air force said. Overnight drone attacks on the central Ukrainian city of Vinnytsia left eight wounded, while three were wounded in an attack on the northeastern Ukrainian city of Kharkiv, local authorities said. The large-scale long-range attacks targeted energy infrastructure, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on X. Power was cut for 80,000 families in Kryvyi Rih and other locations in the Dnipropetrovsk region, Ukraine's largest private energy company DTEK said on the Telegram app. The air force said it had shot down most of the drones, but that 12 targets were hit by 57 drones and the missile. Russia has stepped up attacks on cities across Ukraine this summer, regularly sending several hundred drones accompanied by ballistic missiles. The attacks were cited by US President Donald Trump this week as a reason for his decision to approve more weapons for Ukraine, including air defenses. 'Russia does not change its strategy, and to effectively counter this terror we need a systemic strengthening of defenses: more air defenses, more interceptor (drones), more determination to make Russia feel our response,' Zelensky wrote. In Vinnytsia and the surrounding region, eight people were wounded, according to Ukraine's interior ministry. Russian attacks on the city of Kryvyi Rig wounded at least 15 people, destroyed an industrial building and disrupted power and water supplies, according to local officials. A 17-year-old boy was among those injured, the city's mayor Oleksandr Vilkul said on Telegram. 'He was wounded in the abdominal cavity. He was immediately taken to the hospital, in serious condition. Now doctors are fighting for his life,' he wrote. 'This has never happened before. A ballistic missile and 28 Shaheds simultaneously,' he added, referring to Iranian-designed drones. Russia has stepped up its summer campaign against Ukraine in recent weeks as Washington-mediated ceasefire talks stall. Its army has pushed ahead on the battlefield, while pounding Ukraine with combined drone, artillery and missile strikes. Trump said Monday he had struck a deal with NATO chief to supply more American air defense systems and weapons to Ukraine, citing his frustration with Russia's refusal to accept a ceasefire. Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski said on X that drones had hit a factory of the Polish wood flooring producer Barlinek Group in Vinnytsia, which is in the western part of central Ukraine. 'The plant manager told me just now that it was deliberate, from three directions... Putin's criminal war is getting closer to our borders,' he added. The head of the military administration in Kryvyi Rih, Oleksandr Vilkul, said Russian forces conducted an extended attack with a missile and 28 drones. He said water supplies had also been disrupted in some areas. — Agencies
The Hindu
4 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Russia fires hundreds of drones at Ukraine, defying Trump warning
Russia fired hundreds of drones, artillery and a ballistic missile at Ukraine between late Tuesday (July 15, 2025) and early Wednesday (July 16, 2025), Ukraine said, defying calls by Donald Trump to reach a peace deal. The attacks left one woman dead and wounded more than two dozen people across multiple regions, while a missile attack cut power and water in Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's home city of Kryvyi Rig, according to authorities. The bombardment came two days after U.S. President Trump threatened to impose severe sanctions against the country unless it reached a peace settlement within 50 days to end its three-year war on Ukraine. Ukrainian and Russian officials last met for direct peace talks more than a month ago, and no further meetings have been scheduled despite the Kremlin saying it is open for more talks. Russia fired at least 400 drones at Ukraine between late Tuesday and early Wednesday, as well as an Iskander ballistic missile launched from the annexed Crimean peninsula, the Ukrainian air force said. Overnight drone attacks on the central Ukrainian city of Vinnytsia left eight wounded, while three were wounded in an attack on the northeastern Ukrainian city of Kharkiv, local authorities said. Russian attacks on the city of Kryvyi Rig wounded at least 15 people, destroyed an industrial building and disrupted power and water supplies, according to local officials. A 17-year-old boy was among those injured, the city's mayor Oleksandr Vilkul said on Telegram. "He was wounded in the abdominal cavity. He was immediately taken to the hospital, in serious condition. Now doctors are fighting for his life," he wrote. "This has never happened before. A ballistic missile and 28 Shaheds simultaneously," he added, referring to Iranian-designed drones. Russia has stepped up its summer campaign against Ukraine in recent weeks as Washington-mediated ceasefire talks stall. Its army has pushed ahead on the battlefield, while pounding Ukraine with combined drone, artillery and missile strikes. Mr. Trump said Monday (July 14, 2025) he had struck a deal with NATO chief to supply more American air defence systems and weapons to Ukraine, citing his frustration with Russia's refusal to accept a ceasefire.
Straits Times
4 days ago
- Politics
- Straits Times
Russian strike on Ukraine's Dobropillia ravages busy town square
Find out what's new on ST website and app. Russia dropped a 500kg bomb on the Ukrainian town of Dobropillia, which is just 20km from the front line. KYIV - Russian airstrike on a central square in the front-line town of Dobropillia on July 16 killed one person and wounded more than 20, with more casualties feared trapped under the debris, authorities said. Russia fired hundreds of drones, artillery and a ballistic missile at Ukraine between late on July 15 and early on July 16, defying calls by US President Donald Trump to reach a peace deal. Mr Trump on July 14 threatened to impose severe sanctions against Moscow unless it reached a peace settlement within 50 days to end its three-year war on Ukraine. According to regional authorities, Russia dropped a 500kg bomb on Dobropillia, which is just 20km from the front line. 'Updated information on the shelling of person killed and 21 wounded,' Mr Vadym Filashkin, of the Donestk regional administration, said on social media. He added that the rush hour attack hit 54 shops and 13 buildings around the crowded square. 'It is likely that people are still trapped under the rubble, and the search for survivors continues.' Ukrainian and Russian officials last met for direct peace talks more than a month ago, and no further meetings have been scheduled despite the Kremlin saying it is open to contacts. Russia fired at least 400 drones at Ukraine between late on July 15 and early on July 16, as well as an Iskander ballistic missile launched from Ukraine's Russian-occupied Crimea peninsula, the Ukrainian air force said. The attacks killed one and left dozens injured on top of the Dobropillia toll, according to Ukrainian authorities. Russia has stepped up its summer campaign against Ukraine in recent weeks as Washington-mediated ceasefire talks stall. Its army has pushed ahead on the battlefield, while pounding Ukraine with drone, artillery and missile strikes. Mr Trump said July 14 he had struck a deal with Nato to supply more US air defence systems and weapons to Ukraine, citing his frustration with Russia's refusal to accept a ceasefire. AFP
Observer
4 days ago
- Politics
- Observer
Russia fires drones at Ukraine, defying Trump warning
Kyiv: Russia fired hundreds of drones, artillery and a ballistic missile at Ukraine between late on Tuesday and early on Wednesday, Ukraine said, defying calls by Donald Trump to reach a peace deal. The attacks left one woman dead and wounded more than two dozen people across multiple regions, while a missile attack cut power and water in Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's home city of Kryvyi Rig, according to authorities. The bombardment came two days after US President Trump threatened to impose severe sanctions against the country unless it reached a peace settlement within 50 days to end its three-year war on Ukraine. Ukrainian and Russian officials last met for direct peace talks more than a month ago, and no further meetings have been scheduled despite the Kremlin saying it is open for more talks. Russia fired at least 400 drones at Ukraine between late on Tuesday and early on Wednesday, as well as an Iskander ballistic missile launched from the annexed Crimean peninsula, the Ukrainian air force said. Overnight drone attacks on the central Ukrainian city of Vinnytsia left eight wounded, while three were wounded in an attack on the northeastern Ukrainian city of Kharkiv, local authorities said. Russian attacks on the city of Kryvyi Rig wounded at least 15 people, destroyed an industrial building and disrupted power and water supplies, according to local officials. A 17-year-old boy was among those injured, the city's mayor Oleksandr Vilkul said on Telegram. "He was wounded in the abdominal cavity. He was immediately taken to the hospital, in serious condition. Now doctors are fighting for his life," he wrote. "This has never happened before. A ballistic missile and 28 Shaheds simultaneously," he added, referring to Iranian-designed drones. Russia has stepped up its summer campaign against Ukraine in recent weeks as Washington-mediated ceasefire talks stall. Its army has pushed ahead on the battlefield, while pounding Ukraine with combined drone, artillery and missile strikes. Trump said on Monday he had struck a deal with NATO chief to supply more American air defence systems and weapons to Ukraine, citing his frustration with Russia's refusal to accept a ceasefire. — AFP
