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5 hours ago
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Russia launches major assault on Kyiv as Nato allies prepare new arms drive for Ukraine
The assault on Kyiv began just after midnight and continued until around 6am. The overnight bombardment left two people dead and 15 wounded, including a 12-year-old child, according to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy read more In this photo provided by the Ukrainian Emergency Service, a residential building burns following a Russian air attack in Odesa, Ukraine, Saturday, July 19, 2025. AP Russia launched one of its most intense aerial assaults on Ukraine in recent months, just hours before a high-level North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (Nato) meeting convened to discuss new weapons deliveries to Kyiv. The overnight bombardment left two people dead and 15 wounded, including a 12-year-old child, according to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The Monday (July 21) barrage came just days after US President Donald Trump promised fresh military support for Ukraine, including Patriot air defence systems. Speaking last week, Trump said deliveries would begin 'within days'. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Kyiv pounded as Ukraine hits Moscow with drones The assault on Kyiv began just after midnight and continued until around 6am. It was the most significant attack on the capital since Trump's special envoy to Ukraine, Keith Kellogg, arrived in the city last week. Russian strikes had paused during his visit. Moscow's defence ministry said it used drones and Kinzhal hypersonic missiles to hit Ukraine's airfields and military infrastructure. Ukraine's air force reported that 426 Shahed and decoy drones were launched, along with 24 missiles of various types. The military said 200 drones were intercepted and 203 others were either jammed or lost from radar. As Ukraine scrambled to reposition its aircraft, four of its military planes accidentally entered Romanian airspace for several minutes, the country's defence ministry said. Ukraine also launched long-range drone attacks of its own. Russia's defence ministry said 74 drones were shot down overnight, including 23 in the Moscow region. Fifteen were intercepted directly over the city. Nato meeting to press on with arms effort Monday's attack heightened pressure on Nato allies as they met to accelerate military aid. The virtual session of the Ukraine Defence Contact Group was chaired by UK Defence Secretary John Healey and his German counterpart Boris Pistorius. US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, Nato chief Mark Rutte and Supreme Allied Commander Europe Gen Alexus Grynkewich also attended. Healey was expected to urge allies to launch a '50-day drive' to ensure Ukraine receives critical weapons supplies, according to a statement from the UK government. The campaign coincides with Trump's announcement of a 50-day deadline for Russia to agree to a ceasefire or face new sanctions. The US plan involves European nations either donating existing stockpiles of American-made arms or purchasing and sending them through Nato to Ukraine. However, there have been delays in implementation. Ukraine awaits Patriot missile systems Germany has offered to finance two new Patriot systems for Ukraine and has raised the possibility of donating existing systems and receiving replacements from the US. But German Chancellor Friedrich Merz warned delivery could take time. In a parallel development, Switzerland's defence ministry said it had been informed by the US that five previously ordered Patriot systems would be reprioritised to help Ukraine. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD While Kyiv waits for the high-end air defences, Nato continues to coordinate deliveries of artillery rounds and ammunition. A senior Nato official said shipments that had been paused were resuming. Zelenskyy on Saturday proposed a new round of peace talks, though Russian state media reported no date had been set. The talks are expected to be held in Istanbul. On Sunday, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Russia remains open to peace, but reiterated that its goals must still be achieved.
First Post
a day ago
- Politics
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Russia pounds Ukraine with 300 drones as Zelenskyy seeks a ceasefire in 3-year-long war
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy posted on X that Russia fired over 300 drones, along with more than 30 cruise missiles. One person died in the Black Sea port city of Odesa, read more In this photo provided by the Ukrainian Emergency Service, a residential building burns following a Russian air attack in Odesa, Ukraine, Saturday, July 19, 2025. AP Russia launched a massive attack on Ukraine overnight into Saturday with hundreds of drones, killing at least one person, part of a stepped-up bombing campaign that has dashed hopes for a breakthrough in efforts to end the more than 3-year-old war. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy posted on X that Russia fired over 300 drones, along with more than 30 cruise missiles. One person died in the Black Sea port city of Odesa, which was hit with more than 20 drones and a missile, Mayor Hennadii Trukhanov wrote on Telegram, while five people were rescued when a fire broke out in a residential high-rise building. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD According to Zelenskyy, six other people were wounded in the attack on Odesa, including a child, and critical infrastructure was damaged in Ukraine's northeastern Sumy region. The Ukrainian president also thanked international leaders 'who understand how important it is to promptly implement our agreements' aimed at boosting Ukraine's defense capabilities, including joint weapons production, drone manufacturing and the supply of air defense systems. Russia has been intensifying its long-range attacks on Ukrainian cities. It now often batters Ukraine with more drones in a single night than it did during some entire months in 2024, and analysts say the barrages are likely to escalate. On July 8, Russia unleashed more than 700 drones — a record. Russia's Defense Ministry said it shot down 71 Ukrainian drones overnight into Saturday. Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said that 13 drones were shot down as they approached the Russian capital. In other developments, Ukraine's foreign minister accused Russia on Saturday of deporting Ukrainian citizens into Georgia and leaving them stranded without proper identification. Andrii Sybiha said Moscow has escalated the practice of expelling Ukrainians — many of whom are former prisoners — across its southern border with Georgia, instead of returning them directly to Ukraine. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD 'Dozens of people, many of whom lack proper documentation, have been stuck in the transit zone,' he wrote on X. There was no immediate response from Moscow.
CTV News
2 days ago
- Politics
- CTV News
Russia pounds Ukraine with over 300 drones, killing 1 in Odesa
In this photo provided by the Ukrainian Emergency Service, a residential building burns following a Russian air attack in Odesa, Ukraine, Saturday, July 19, 2025. (Ukrainian Emergency Service via AP) Russia launched a massive attack on Ukraine overnight into Saturday with hundreds of drones, killing at least one person, part of a stepped-up bombing campaign that has dashed hopes for a breakthrough in efforts to end the more than 3-year-old war. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy posted on X that Russia fired over 300 drones, along with more than 30 cruise missiles. One person died in the Black Sea port city of Odesa, which was hit with more than 20 drones and a missile, Mayor Hennadii Trukhanov wrote on Telegram, while five people were rescued when a fire broke out in a residential high-rise building. According to Zelenskyy, six other people were wounded in the attack on Odesa, including a child, and critical infrastructure was damaged in Ukraine's northeastern Sumy region. The Ukrainian president also thanked international leaders 'who understand how important it is to promptly implement our agreements' aimed at boosting Ukraine's defense capabilities, including joint weapons production, drone manufacturing and the supply of air defense systems. Russia has been intensifying its long-range attacks on Ukrainian cities. It now often batters Ukraine with more drones in a single night than it did during some entire months in 2024, and analysts say the barrages are likely to escalate. On July 8, Russia unleashed more than 700 drones — a record. Russia's Defense Ministry said it shot down 71 Ukrainian drones overnight into Saturday. Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said that 13 drones were shot down as they approached the Russian capital. In other developments, Ukraine's foreign minister accused Russia on Saturday of deporting Ukrainian citizens into Georgia and leaving them stranded without proper identification. Andrii Sybiha said Moscow has escalated the practice of expelling Ukrainians — many of whom are former prisoners — across its southern border with Georgia, instead of returning them directly to Ukraine. 'Dozens of people, many of whom lack proper documentation, have been stuck in the transit zone,' he wrote on X. There was no immediate response from Moscow.
Toronto Sun
2 days ago
- Politics
- Toronto Sun
Russia pounds Ukraine with over 300 drones, killing 1 in Odesa
Published Jul 19, 2025 • 1 minute read In this photo provided by the Ukrainian Emergency Service, a residential building burns following a Russian air attack in Odesa, Ukraine, Saturday, July 19, 2025. Photo by Ukrainian Emergency Service via AP Russia launched a massive attack on Ukraine overnight into Saturday with hundreds of drones, killing at least one person, part of a stepped-up bombing campaign that has dashed hopes for a breakthrough in efforts to end the more than 3-year-old war. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy posted on X, saying Russia fired over 300 drones, along with more than 30 cruise missiles. One person died when Russian forces attacked the Black Sea port city of Odesa with more than 20 drones and a missile, the city's mayor, Hennadii Trukhanov, said Saturday on Telegram, while five people were rescued when a fire broke out in a residential high-rise building. According to Zelenskyy, six other people were wounded in the attack on Odesa, including a child, and critical infrastructure was damaged in Ukraine's northeastern Sumy region. The Ukrainian president also thanked international leaders 'who understand how important it is to promptly implement our agreements' aimed at boosting Ukraine's defence capabilities, including joint weapons production, drone manufacturing, and the supply of air defence systems. Russia has been intensifying its long-range attacks on Ukrainian cities. It now often batters Ukraine with more drones in a single night than it did during some entire months in 2024, and analysts say the barrages are likely to escalate. On July 8, Russia unleashed more than 700 drones — a record. Russia's Defence Ministry said it shot down 71 Ukrainian drones overnight into Saturday. Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said that 13 drones were shot down as they approached the Russian capital. Toronto & GTA MMA Toronto & GTA Tennis Letters
Irish Examiner
2 days ago
- Politics
- Irish Examiner
Russia pounds Ukraine with hundreds of drones
Russia has launched hundreds of drones at Ukraine, killing at least one person in a stepped-up bombing campaign that has dashed hopes for a breakthrough in efforts to end the war. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russia fired more than 300 drones overnight into Saturday, along with more than 30 cruise missiles. One person died when Russian forces attacked the Black Sea port city of Odesa with more than 20 drones and a missile, the city's mayor, Hennadii Trukhanov, said, while five people were rescued when a fire broke out in a residential high-rise building. A residential building burns in Odesa (Ukrainian Emergency Service/AP) According to Mr Zelenskyy, six other people were wounded in the attack on Odesa, including a child, and critical infrastructure was damaged in Ukraine's north-eastern Sumy region. The Ukrainian president also thanked international leaders 'who understand how important it is to promptly implement our agreements' aimed at boosting Ukraine's defence capabilities, including joint weapons production, drone manufacturing, and the supply of air defence systems. Moscow has been intensifying its long-range attacks on Ukrainian cities. It often batters Ukraine with more drones in a single night than it did during some entire months in 2024, and analysts say the barrages are likely to escalate. On July 8, Russia unleashed more than 700 drones — a record. Russia's Defence Ministry said it shot down 71 Ukrainian drones overnight into Saturday. Moscow mayor Sergei Sobyanin said 13 were shot down as they approached the Russian capital.
