Massive Ukrainian drone assault hit Russia’s Smolensk, with one UAV intercepted near a nuclear plant
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Massive Ukrainian drone assault hit Russia’s Smolensk, with one UAV intercepted near a nuclear plant
A wave of Ukrainian drone strikes targeted key Russian regions, including Smolensk, Bryansk, Tver, and Nizhny Novgorod.
A drone was intercepted near a nuclear power plant, sparking accusations of "nuclear terrorism." Russia claims over 3,500 UAV attacks on energy sites, escalating tensions in the ongoing conflict.
Zelensky is accused of planning a major provocation ahead of the highly anticipated Trump-Putin meeting in Alaska. According to Russian intelligence, Kyiv is preparing a large-scale strike using UAVs and missiles targeting residential areas — an attack that could be blamed on Moscow to derail peace efforts. With tensions already at boiling point, this alleged plot threatens to plunge the conflict into dangerous new territory just as diplomatic talks are set to begin.
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In a dramatic display of low-tech defense, Russian troops reportedly shot down six Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) using assault rifles during an attempted drone attack on a freight train in the Zaporozhye Region. The encounter, captured on video and shared by RT, shows soldiers firing directly at incoming drones — destroying them mid-air before they could reach their target.
The freight train was secured, and no damage was reported. According to Russian sources, this marks an increase in Ukraine’s drone attacks on civilian infrastructure — a trend Moscow says it will counter with any means necessary.
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A dramatic kamikaze strike by Ukraine has been caught on camera as a suicide drone slammed into a Russian lake, erupting in a fiery explosion. The footage shows the moment the UAV crashes and detonates in a targeted assault deep inside Russian territory, sending shockwaves across the conflict zone. As Ukraine intensifies its use of precision drones, this explosive incident raises fresh concerns over Russia's inland vulnerability and the expanding scope of the drone war.
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Ukraine intensifies its assault with bold drone strikes hitting deep inside Russian territory. Russian authorities report 12 drones downed in Rostov alone, with fires and property damage in multiple districts. Emergency services scramble as this latest escalation signals a dangerous new phase in the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Stay tuned for updates on this unfolding crisis.
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In a dramatic escalation, Ukraine launched a wave of drone strikes on southern Russia, targeting Sochi — the famed Black Sea resort city — and its nearby Sirius technological and athletic hub. At least one woman was killed and another seriously injured when drone debris fell in Sochi’s central streets.
Meanwhile, another UAV slammed into an oil terminal in Sirius, triggering emergency evacuations of students and tourists. Local sources described scenes of chaos, with air raid sirens blaring and as many as 20 explosions echoing across the city. This latest strike comes on the heels of Russia and Ukraine's third round of peace talks in Istanbul, which failed to secure a ceasefire. Moscow’s proposal for brief humanitarian truces and a major POW exchange involving 1,200 prisoners each was met with skepticism from Kyiv. Tensions remain sky-high as drone warfare escalates far from the battlefield, threatening Russian civilians and infrastructure.
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Sir Ed Davey said he is "sceptical" about Donald Trump's ability to bring peace to Ukraine. "The problem is Ukraine is not up on the table, you can't have another country negotiating for another country," Mr Davey added.
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Trump en route to 'high stakes' meeting with Putin on Moscow's war in Ukraine — live updates
For the first time in a decade, Vladimir Putin will be on US soil for a much-anticipated meeting with Donald Trump. The US president believes he can convince Putin to make a deal to put an end to Moscow’s war against Ukraine, but he did not specify on what conditions the deal could be made.
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US President Donald Trump welcomes his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin to Alaska on Friday for talks aiming to bring about a ceasefire and ultimately an end to the war between Russia and Ukraine. Noticeably absent from the meeting in Anchorage is Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelenskyy. However, Europe’s leaders have expressed cautious optimism about the prospect of a truce. Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Ukraine is facing its worst manpower crisis since the start of the war with Russia, with The Telegraph reporting that at least 650,000 fighting-age men have fled the country since 2022. Many others are hiding within Ukraine or bribing officials to avoid conscription. The draft evasion problem is spiraling as Russian forces push forward in Donetsk, with military analysts warning of severe infantry shortages and failing drone operations.
Reports suggest desertions have surged to nearly 400,000, while disturbing videos show Ukrainian draft officers violently detaining men in what locals call “busification.” Even support roles like mechanics and radar operators are being reassigned to frontline combat. Thousands have attempted dangerous border escapes, some ending in fatalities. Ukrainian commanders warn the situation is becoming unsustainable, threatening the country’s ability to continue the fight.
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Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov downplayed Donald Trump’s prediction that there is a 25% chance the upcoming Alaska summit with President Vladimir Putin could fail. Speaking ahead of the high-stakes talks, Lavrov said Russia would not engage in forecasting outcomes, emphasizing that Moscow has “arguments and a clear, definite position” ready for the meeting.
He credited U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff, Trump’s close associate, with laying much of the groundwork for the discussions and expressed hope that negotiations would continue into the next day. The Anchorage talks, already under global scrutiny, come at a time of tense U.S.-Russia relations and ongoing war in Ukraine. While Trump has framed the meeting as a potential breakthrough, Lavrov’s remarks signal confidence in Russia’s approach and suggest Moscow is prepared to stand firm. The world now watches to see if the dialogue will ease tensions or widen the divide.
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In one of the largest overnight drone barrages, Russia claims its air defense forces intercepted 99 drones targeting key cities and infrastructure across western Russia. Airports in St. Petersburg, Kaluga, and Volgograd were paralyzed, with 70+ flights delayed. Train services in Volgograd faced hours-long halts after drone debris damaged railway power lines. Debris fell in residential and industrial areas, reportedly injuring at least one person in Leningrad Oblast.
The Russian Defense Ministry accused Ukraine of orchestrating the strikes, with Kyiv yet to issue a statement. Targeted regions included Bryansk, Smolensk, Kaluga, Volgograd, Rostov, and even occupied Crimea and Moscow. While Russia continues its aggressive strikes on Ukraine, this retaliation suggests an expanding and unpredictable aerial conflict zone. The Kyiv Independent couldn’t verify the claims independently. This is a rapidly developing story.
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