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Latest news and analysis on Ukraine, the Russia-Ukraine war, military operations, diplomacy and international support.

A German Patriot missile launcher on display at Fort Bliss, Texas

Europe

Germany approves net-launcher counter-drone systems and new Patriot units to replace those sent to Ukraine

The Bundestag budget committee approved counter-drone net launchers, replacement Patriot fire units and repair containers, and new NH90…

October 16, 2026 · 21:472 min read

Rescuers beside a crater and a damaged building in Kyiv after a Russian drone strike on 9 September 2026

Europe

UN monitors record 328 civilians killed in Ukraine in September, the highest for that month since the invasion

The UN human rights mission says 328 civilians were killed and 2,105 injured in September, 85% more than…

October 16, 2026 · 19:562 min read

Polish soldiers loading an interceptor drone onto a launcher during counter-drone training near Lipa, Poland

Drones

Merops: how the interceptor drone born in Ukraine became a US Army program of record in 142 days

The Merops counter-drone system became a US Army program of record in 142 days, against the 180 normally…

October 16, 2026 · 19:152 min read

Air Force

Ukraine hits Borisoglebsk airfield with a “long Neptune”; Zelensky says four Su-34s were destroyed

Ukraine’s Navy struck the Russian military airfield at Borisoglebsk in the Voronezh region with the Neptune coastal missile…

October 15, 2026 · 23:152 min read

Portrait of UK Defence Secretary Wes Streeting in a dark suit and blue tie against a black background

Europe

Streeting in Washington: UK wants defence contracts in two years, citing RAVEN missile built in four months

UK Defence Secretary Wes Streeting told a Washington audience that Britain aims to cut concept-to-contract time to two…

October 15, 2026 · 21:443 min read

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in front of St. Sophia Cathedral in Kyiv, February 24, 2026

Drones

Zelensky: “The ban is over”, as Ukraine resumes strikes on Russian refineries after 850 Shaheds in a single day

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky told the Financial Times that Ukraine is resuming strikes on Russian refineries after a…

October 15, 2026 · 21:153 min read

The headquarters building of the World Health Organization in Geneva, seen from the west

Europe

WHO says four UN-used warehouses in Ukraine were hit since July, with more than $1.5 million in medical supplies destroyed

The World Health Organization says four warehouses it uses in Ukraine have been struck since July and that…

October 15, 2026 · 20:272 min read

The General Assembly Hall at UN Headquarters in New York, with delegates seated at their desks

Asia-Pacific

UN First Committee opens debate with Ukraine, Iran, Japan and others split over nuclear deterrence

Delegations from Europe, the Middle East and East Asia clashed over nuclear sharing, extended deterrence and arms control…

October 15, 2026 · 19:433 min read

Kaja Kallas shaking hands with Swiss and EU officials in front of the EU and Swiss flags in Zurich

Europe

Kallas at the European Council: “Squeeze Russia, not Ukraine, to surrender”

Arriving at the European Council, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said sanctions pressure must target Russia, not…

October 15, 2026 · 17:462 min read

Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski at a press conference in front of St. Sophia Cathedral in Kyiv

Europe

Sikorski to Musk over Starlink limits in Ukraine: “Playing politics with your products again?”

Poland’s Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski challenged Elon Musk on X after reports that SpaceX restricted Starlink and Starshield…

October 15, 2026 · 16:002 min read

The arched New Safe Confinement over the Chornobyl nuclear power plant, with cranes and fencing in the foreground

Europe

UK pledges £17 million for repairs to Chornobyl shelter, which it says a Russian drone damaged

The UK government says it will give £17 million towards repairs to the Chornobyl plant's protective shelter, part…

October 15, 2026 · 10:152 min read

Europe

EU opens accession talks with Ukraine on the internal market and on competitiveness and inclusive growth

The EU has opened two more negotiating clusters with Ukraine, covering 17 chapters, and set benchmarks for their…

October 14, 2026 · 23:422 min read