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Zelenskyy replaces army chief Syrskyi with Drapatyi amid protests

Zelenskyy replaces army chief Syrskyi with Drapatyi amid protests

President Zelenskyy appointed Mykhailo Drapatyi as the new commander-in-chief to oversee military modernization. The leadership change follows public protests regarding the military's command structure.

World ·22 Jul 2026, 01:33 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Ukraine launches 400-drone attack on Moscow following Russian missile strikes

Ukraine launches 400-drone attack on Moscow following Russian missile strikes

Ukraine launched a massive drone swarm against Moscow, resulting in injuries and damage to industrial sites, following Russian ballistic missile strikes.

World ·21 Jul 2026, 07:40 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Volodymyr Zelenskyy dismisses Ukraine defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov

Volodymyr Zelenskyy dismisses Ukraine defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has removed Mykhailo Fedorov from his post as Minister of Defence, citing the need for closer alignment between the civilian government and the armed forces.

World ·16 Jul 2026, 00:02 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
France hosts record Bastille Day parade featuring allied support for Ukraine

France hosts record Bastille Day parade featuring allied support for Ukraine

President Emmanuel Macron led a historic Bastille Day parade in Paris, featuring 7,600 troops and allied support for Ukraine amidst regional tensions.

World ·14 Jul 2026, 15:02 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Zelenskiy dismisses Ukraine's prime minister in cabinet shake-up

Zelenskiy dismisses Ukraine's prime minister in cabinet shake-up

President Zelenskyy is reorganizing his government to address new strategic challenges, including energy infrastructure protection and combatting corruption.

World ·13 Jul 2026, 12:12 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read
Trump gives Ukraine OK to produce Patriot missiles as war with Russia drags on

Trump gives Ukraine OK to produce Patriot missiles as war with Russia drags on

President Donald Trump announced he will grant Ukraine a license to manufacture Patriot air-defense missiles. The move marks a shift in U.S. policy, though experts caution that establishing production could face significant logistical and security challenges.

World ·8 Jul 2026, 19:33 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Russian strikes kill 11 in Ukraine and damage historic Kyiv cathedral

Russian strikes kill 11 in Ukraine and damage historic Kyiv cathedral

Massive Russian drone and missile attacks have caused significant civilian casualties in Kyiv and damaged the historic Dormition Cathedral. Authorities are currently assessing widespread destruction to infrastructure following the multi-wave assault.

Transport ·6 Jul 2026, 11:41 ·Rhys Morgan 3 min read
Ukrainian drones hit St Petersburg oil terminal and nearby port

Ukrainian drones hit St Petersburg oil terminal and nearby port

Ukrainian forces conducted a large-scale drone assault against oil infrastructure and a naval base in the Leningrad region. President Zelenskyy stated the operation targeted revenue sources for Moscow's military.

World ·5 Jul 2026, 01:35 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Ukrainian drones strike St Petersburg oil terminal, kill one, injure two

Ukrainian drones strike St Petersburg oil terminal, kill one, injure two

Ukrainian forces conducted a coordinated overnight drone assault targeting energy and military infrastructure across St. Petersburg and multiple Russian regions. The strikes impacted oil and port facilities, marking a strategic effort to limit Russia's ability to fund its military activities.

World ·4 Jul 2026, 13:33 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Russian missile and drone attacks on Kyiv kill 27 and injure 91

Russian missile and drone attacks on Kyiv kill 27 and injure 91

A massive 11-hour aerial assault on Kyiv has devastated civilian infrastructure and killed 27 people, prompting officials to call for increased air defense.

World ·3 Jul 2026, 03:02 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Zelenskyy says Ukraine hits a Russian oil refinery for the second time ...

Zelenskyy says Ukraine hits a Russian oil refinery for the second time ...

Ukrainian long-range drone strikes have hit critical Russian oil infrastructure for a second time, triggering flight suspensions and fueling regional shortages.

World ·2 Jul 2026, 02:03 ·Leah Bennett 6 min read