A new generation of Ukrainian mid-range drones is disrupting Russia’s southern supply lines, giving Kyiv a chance to derail Moscow’s plans for a summer offensive.

The drone attack that sent plumes of smoke rising over Moscow intensified Ukrainian hopes of bringing the war to Russia.

June 19 (Reuters) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Friday that a week should be enough for Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko to remove equipment from his country used by Russia in its attacks on Ukraine,

As a barrage of Ukrainian drones descended on Moscow in the early hours of Thursday, Russia’s response appeared more like a scramble, and less like a well-planned strategic defense. Videos from the streets of the capital showed glimpses of the ensuing chaos.

Russian guided bombs struck an apartment block in Kharkiv, Ukraine, killing at least one person and injuring nine, including a child.

Experts say Russia's energy industry is under increasing pressure as Ukraine tilts the war closer to the country that has been waging it, through a combination of long- and middle-range strikes.

Around 194 drones were shot down by air defense systems in several waves of attacks on Thursday morning.

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