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Ukraine: Russian strike kills two teenage girls in Chernihiv

A Russian strike on Chernihiv killed two 15-year-old girls and injured 25 people, local officials say. Meanwhile, a US-brokered ceasefire in southern Ukraine is allowing demining work aimed at opening humanitarian routes.

30 October 2026

Europe News

Germany and Ukraine test armed ground robot for frontline deployment

Remote-controlled and heading for the front lines. ARX Robotics and the Ukrainian company ROBONEERS report completion of the first major system tests.

29 October 2026

Europe Today

NATO allies fear Ukraine could miss out on vital US missiles

Ukraine has called on US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth to sign off on the delivery of crucial Patriot defence systems used to intercept Russian ballistic missiles. But NATO sources warn the situation is "unpredictable."

29 October 2026

Europe News

Russian drone attack on Ukrainian railway station kills at least 14

Russia and Ukraine have intensified drone and missile attacks in recent months, even as Moscow and Kyiv prepare to resume US-mediated peace talks next month.

29 October 2026

Europe News

Evacuation or forced deportation: what will happen to Oleshky

A temporary ceasefire opened the way for aid and civilian evacuations from Russian-occupied Oleshky. But reports that residents could be transported through Russia or Moscow-occupied Crimea have raised concerns over whether they will be able to reach Ukrainian-controlled territory.

28 October 2026

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Ukraine: massive fire engulfs buildings after Russian strike on Kharkiv

Five people, including a 4-year-old child, were injured in an overnight Russian drone strike on Kharkiv. The attack set several buildings ablaze, with firefighters working under the threat of further strikes.

28 October 2026

Europe Today

Israel faces deadlock after vote, Nordic leaders hold rare Putin call

Israel's election has ended in apparent deadlock, with neither Benjamin Netanyahu nor Gadi Eisenkot on track for a majority. Finland's and Norway's leaders have phoned Vladimir Putin as Europe seeks a seat at the table. We also cover Serbia's vote, the upcoming US midterms, and Mbappé's China row.

28 October 2026

Europe News

Inside Ukraine's extraordinary underground pipeline operation

Turning a tactic previously used by Russian troops against them, Ukrainian forces infiltrated enemy positions near Kupiansk in a carefully planned operation that inflicted significant losses and strengthened Kyiv's position in the area.

28 October 2026

Europe News

Poland signs three-year defence cooperation plan with UK

UK Defence Secretary Wes Streeting said in Warsaw the deal "sets our joint assessment of current threats and our resolve that, in the clash between freedom and tyranny, the UK and Poland will not stand aside".

27 October 2026

EU News

Ukraine improves drone interception rates despite Starlink disruptions

Ukraine made significant progress in countering Russia's jet-powered drones, with some air defence units reporting interception rates around 80%. But recent restrictions on US satellite services exposed Kyiv's reliance on US technology as it races to develop cheaper, more effective interceptors.

27 October 2026

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Ukraine: firefighters battle flames and rescue dog from Kyiv ruins

A Russian missile and drone attack on Kyiv killed one person and injured 15. Emergency workers rescued a dog from the rubble, while strikes damaged university buildings and a major bridge.

27 October 2026

Ukraine

Ceasefire begins in Russian-occupied Oleshky as strikes hit Kyiv

Announcing last Friday that she had brokered the ceasefire, Melania Trump said civilian officials from both Russia and Ukraine would visit residents in their homes and "determine the level of assistance they require".

27 October 2026

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Russia: flames engulf buildings after Ukrainian drone attack in Voronezh region

At least two people were killed and 17 injured in a Ukrainian drone attack on Russia's Voronezh region. Flames engulfed buildings, while falling debris struck a commuter train.

26 October 2026

Ukraine

Zelenskyy calls out monthlong wait for Hegseth to sign off on Patriots

Kyiv has repeatedly pressed the need for more interceptors to be delivered to its forces as Ukraine continues to defend against deadly Russian missile attacks and jet-powered drone strikes.

26 October 2026

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Ukraine: Russian strikes hit Odesa and Zaporizhzhia, injuring four

Russian overnight strikes injured four people in Zaporizhzhia and sparked fires in the Odesa region on Monday. Ukrainian emergency services said an industrial site was hit twice more as firefighters battled the flames.

26 October 2026

EU News

Zelenskyy's planned Brussels visit for peace talks cancelled

Zelenskyy said the planned visit would gather Ukraine, the US, EU and NATO in high-level talks on security guarantees and diplomatic efforts to end Russia's war against Ukraine.

26 October 2026

Europe News

Zelenskyy: Trilateral talks with US and Russia set for November

The trilateral talks aim to restart stalled peace talks between Ukraine and Russia, with the latter's invasion well into its fifth year.

25 October 2026

Europe News

Russian strikes on Ukraine kill four and injure 28

Zelenskyy said on Sunday that Russia has launched roughly 1,600 guided aerial bombs, 48 missiles and nearly 2,300 attack drones against Ukraine over the past week.

25 October 2026

Russia

Footage shows smoke plumes after deadly strike on Russian factory

Three people were killed and five others seriously wounded in a reported Ukrainian attack on a factory in Russia’s Oryol region, according to local authorities.

24 October 2026

Europe News

Ukraine restores 'stable' connection to Musk's Starlink, Kyiv says

Starlink, and its military version Starshield, have proved crucial to the Ukrainian military's operations, providing resilient internet and communications over the battlefield.

24 October 2026