Russia launched 810 drones in largest attack since the war began. A government building in Kyiv was hit for the first time. An infant and a young woman were among the casualties in Kyiv. Russia has carried out its biggest aerial assault since the start of its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, deploying … Read more
Ukrainian forces capture first North Korean prisoner of war since Pyongyang sent troops to support Russia. Photo of wounded soldier circulates, confirming North Korean involvement in Russia’s war in Ukraine. Over 10,000 North Korean soldiers are believed to have been deployed to assist Russia in Ukraine. Ukrainian forces have captured an injured North Korean soldier … Read more
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky responded sharply to Russian President Vladimir Putin’s year-end press conference on Thursday, mocking the Kremlin leader with a crude remark in an online comment. During the conference, Putin praised the power of the Oreshnik, a new nuclear-capable ballistic missile that Russia recently launched at the Ukrainian city of Dnipro. He also … Read more
At least two people have been reported injured following a series of explosions in Kyiv, Ukraine’s capital, as the city’s mayor confirmed air defences were active in response to a missile strike on Friday morning. Witnesses reported multiple loud blasts across the city, with smoke rising from several areas. The Ukrainian Air Force issued an … Read more
Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned of potential attacks on decision-making centres in Kyiv using Russia’s newly unveiled ballistic missile, the “Oreshnik.” This threat follows a massive overnight assault on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, which Putin described as retaliation for Ukrainian strikes on Russian territory using U.S.-supplied ATACMS missiles. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky vowed a “tough … Read more
Ukraine has reportedly launched U.S.-supplied ATACMS missiles into Russia’s Bryansk region, according to the Russian Defence Ministry. The strike, which occurred on the 1,000th day of the war, represents a significant escalation just two days after the Biden administration authorized Kyiv to use the long-range missiles on Russian territory. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise … Read more
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called on Europe to “push Russia harder” during a speech marking 1,000 days since Vladimir Putin’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. “The more time he [Putin] has, the worse the conditions become,” Zelensky told a special session of the European Parliament on Tuesday, urging continued pressure to force Russia toward a “just … Read more
President Joe Biden has authorized Ukraine to use advanced long-range American weapons inside Russia, a senior U.S. official confirmed, as North Korean troops bolster Moscow’s forces on the battlefield. The approval allows Ukraine to deploy the Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS), a decision that had been debated within the U.S. government for months. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
A Polish court on Thursday sentenced a Ukrainian and a Belarusian to prison for espionage on behalf of Russia, specifically for gathering intelligence on military equipment deliveries bound for Kyiv. Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Warsaw has consistently accused Moscow of conducting espionage operations within its borders. As a key NATO member and a crucial … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that not less than 51 people have been killed in a village in eastern Ukraine after after Russia launched a missile attack . Editor’s Pick Ukrainian Drone Strikes Russia’s Kursk Full Text: Atiku Addresses Nigerians On Tinubu’s Certificate Scandal Bandits Kidnap PSN Leader In Plateau The attack occurred during a memorial … Read more
Recent gains by Ukrainian troops on the southern front could open the way for pushing the Russians back to the annexed Crimea peninsula, Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba has said. EDITOR’S PICKS JUST IN: Police Service Commission Orders Compulsory Retirement Of Four Senior DIGs JUST IN: Ministers Arrive For First FEC Meeting By Tinubu Tinubu Freezes … Read more
Russia accused Ukraine of launching a drone attack on Moscow early Tuesday, causing minor injuries and damage to several buildings. Ukraine, however, denied involvement in the alleged terrorist activity. Meanwhile, in Kyiv, Ukrainian air defenses destroyed 29 Iranian-made drones launched at the capital overnight, killing one person and injuring 13 others. EKO HOT BLOG reports … Read more
Russian drone attacks hit Kyiv, leaving one person dead and causing fires across the city. Ukrainian air defense forces have intercepted more than 20 UAVs and a further wave of drones has been warned about. Kyiv’s military administration reports that over 40 Russian drones were downed overnight. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a wave of … Read more
Russian balloons have takeover Kyiv in a new wave of attacks. As the first anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine approaches, the balloons appear to be an addition to Russia’s aerial use of cruise missiles and cheaper Iranian drones. Most of the balloons were shot down, Kyiv’s military said. EKO HOT BLOG reports that … Read more
Russia has fired new waves of missiles at Ukraine and hit energy infrastructure. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Russia launched fresh waves of missile attacks across Ukraine on Saturday, killing at least 12 people in a strike on an apartment block in the eastern city of Dnipro. Several other cities, including Kyiv, Kharkiv and Odesa, … Read more
Vladimir Putin has modified Iranian drones for cold weather to launch a fresh attack on Ukrainian cities. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Vladimir Putin has launched Iranian drone strikes on Ukrainian cities for the first time in three weeks after ordering them to be modified to operate in freezing temperatures. There had been no attacks … Read more
Ukraine has suffered water and power outages after Russia resumed strikes on the country’s key infrastructure. Eko Hot Blog reports that Russia launched a barrage of cruise missile and drone strikes on Kyiv, Kharkiv and other Ukrainian cities on Monday. EDITOR’S PICKS War: EU Nations Prepare To Fight Off Russian Attacks, Say ‘If Ukraine Falls, … Read more
Multiple explosions have been heard as Russian “kamikaze drones” attacked Kyiv. Eko Hot Blog reports that at least three explosions have been heard in the Ukrainian capital Kyiv. EDITOR’S PICKS Russia Kills Ukrainian Musician For Refusing To Take Part In Concert War: Internal Coup Sparks Kremlin Chaos As Wagner Chief Moves To Overthrow Putin’s Close … Read more
Deadly explosions have rocked the centre of Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine, for the first time in months as Russia ramps up its onslaught. Eko Hot Blog reports that deadly missile strikes on Monday hit multiple cities across Ukraine, including strikes on the capital Kyiv for the first time in months. EDITOR’S PICK Putin Accuses … Read more
Ukraine’s Army Says Counter-offensive Has Tripled Retaken Areas EKO HOT BLOG reports that Ukraine’s military says its forces have retaken over 3,000 sq km (1,158 sq miles) during a rapid counter-offensive in eastern Ukraine. The remarkable advance, if confirmed, means Ukraine’s forces have tripled their stated gains in little over 48 hours. … Read more