Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy vows response to Russia’s deadly shopping centre attack

Volodymyr Zelenskyy has vowed to hit back at Russia after its deadly attack on a shopping centre in central Ukraine. At least 16 people were killed and more than 130 wounded, authorities said, when drones on hit the mall in Kryvyi Rih in what the Ukrainian …

Several killed in Russia’s ‘double-tap’ drone strike on Ukraine mall

Ukraine’s president accuses Russia of a ‘cowardly and deliberate’ attack on a shopping centre in his hometown of Kryvyi Rih. The ‘double-tap’ attack, which means a second strike was launched to hit first responders, killed at least 16 people and wounded …

Over a dozen dead in Ukraine mall attack

Drone strike on Ukraine shopping centre kills 14, over 100 injured

A Russian drone strike hit a major shopping centre in Kryvyi Rih, Ukraine, killing 14 people and injuring over 100, including 22 children. Officials said the attack came in two waves, with the second strike occurring as emergency crews were responding to …

'Masha and the Bear': Ukraine sanctions Russian cartoon

Ukrainian Culture Minister Tetyana Berezhna on Friday said Kyiv had imposed sanctions on the "producers and distributors" of the Russian children's cartoon series "Masha and the Bear," or "Masha i Medved" in the original …

Ukraine and Israel are fighting different wars, but face the same dangerous reality - opinion

This week, Ukrainians will mark our Independence Day. Under normal circumstances, August 24 is a day of celebration – a day to remember the moment Ukraine reclaimed its sovereignty and chose its own path as a free European nation.But once again, we mark …

Ukraine Situation Report: Kyiv Is Turning Soviet-Era Armor Into Robotic Combat Vehicles

The TWZ Newsletter Weekly insights and analysis on the latest developments in military technology, strategy, and foreign policy. In another effort to advance robotic warfare, Ukraine is working to turn Soviet-era BRDM-2 armored reconnaissance vehicles into …

Russian drones kill 15 people at Ukraine shopping mall

Firefighters work on a fire at a shopping mall following a Russian drone attack in Kryvyi Rih, Ukraine, Friday, Aug. 21, 2026. — Photo from Ukrainian Military administration via Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine — Russian drones struck a shopping center in …

Is Washington Quietly Resetting Its Approach to Ending the War in Ukraine?

Land can be surrendered only once. A security guarantee can be reconsidered whenever a government changes or another war demands Washington’s attention. This becomes the centre of the latest American effort to end the war in Ukraine. Steve Witkoff and …

FACTBOX: Black Sea grain trade strained by escalating Russia-Ukraine conflict

Escalating attacks on Black Sea ports, grain terminals and commercial vessels since July have disrupted grain export logistics from Russia and Ukraine during a key post-harvest shipping period. Ukraine reported 67 attacks on port facilities in July, while …