A Pentagon spokesman also confirmed that Ukrainian troops using a U.S.-made Patriot air-defense system shot down a hypersonic Russian missile.
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Confusion in Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia Region as Russia Issues Evacuation Order
Running short of food, fuel and cash, and with a Ukrainian counteroffensive imminent, many civilians are defying a directive by occupation forces, unsure where they would go.
Russia Launched 35 Attack Drones Over Kyiv, Ukrainian Air Force says
Ukraine’s military said that it shot down all of the drones, in what was the fourth large-scale assault aimed at the city this month.
Russian Missile and Drone Strikes Shake Kyiv and Odesa After Kremlin Incident
The Ukrainian military provided images of downed drones that suggested some bore handwritten messages that read “For Moscow” and “For the Kremlin.”
Explosions Rock Kyiv as Ukraine Braces for Broad Russian Attack
The attacks follow explosions deep behind Russian lines, which a Ukrainian official said is part of preparations for “the broad, full-scale offensive” that Ukraine is expected to launch soon.
Deadliest Russian Attack in Months on Ukraine’s Cities Kills at Least 25
The first widespread barrage on civilian targets in more than a month underscored the vital role of Ukrainian air defenses.
Western Weapons Supplies Fall Short of Ukraine’s Needs, Documents Show
Ukraine’s defense minister reported the first U.S.-made Patriot air-defense battery had arrived this week, but secret documents show Kyiv was still waiting for tanks and ammo for its coming counteroffensive.
Pentagon Aid Package to Ukraine Includes Old M21 Anti-Tank Mines
The M21 mines do not run afoul of international treaties. But unlike other mines the United States has given to Kyiv, they can be lethal indefinitely.
Mystery Light Over Kyiv Prompts Sirens and Speculation
Theories ran rampant among the public and officials after the Ukrainian capital was illuminated Wednesday night, but government agencies pointed to a satellite on re-entry or a meteor.
Why China’s Leader Hasn’t Called the President of Ukraine
China had been Ukraine’s top trade partner, importing barley, corn and arms. Now, Russia’s war raises the question: Is there still a relationship?