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Feb 24, 2023 · Experts say the cause of the military conflict can be tied to a complicated history, Russia’s tensions with NATO and the ambitions of Vladimir Putin.
Ukraine's Kyiv rocked by Russian drone, missile strikes
CBS News Videos8 hours agoRussia launched a drone attack targeting Ukraine's Kyiv and the foreign minister there said some of the missiles fired were supplied by North Korea. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Holly Williams reports.
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- 3:41Ukraine's Kyiv rocked by Russian drone, missile strikesCBS News VideosRussia launched a drone attack targeting Ukraine's Kyiv and the foreign minister there said some of the missiles fired were supplied by North Korea. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Holly Williams reports.8 hours ago
- 1:38Russia targets Ukraine with overnight barrage, as some children in Kyiv prevented from school returnAssociated Press VideosBuildings in Kyiv and Sumy were destroyed in a Russian barrage overnight, according to Ukrainian authorities. Images showed a school in Kyiv was destroyed, preventing several children from attending their first day of school. (AP video shot by Vasilisa Stepanenko)13 hours ago
- 1:13Ukraine Hits Moscow Oil Refinery in Massive Drone BarrageWSJRussia’s defense ministry said that its air defenses had intercepted or shot down more than 150 drones in 15 regions.14 hours ago
- 2:25Kharkiv hit by missiles after Ukraine launches drone attack on RussiaReuters VideosSTORY: [0792] :: WARNING, GRAPHIC CONTENT Rescuers help this man on Sunday in the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv, who, despite surviving a missile attack on an events hall, insists he's fine. More than 10 missiles were fired at a number of locations in Kharkiv, according to the regional governor. :: Kharkiv, Ukraine This video from social media appears to show one of those strikes. Officials said dozens of people were hurt, including children. Near the same hall, a paramedic applies a tourniquet to this man before he’s rushed to an ambulance. As flames rise from a shopping mall… some, like Valentyna Novosel, sought shelter underground in a metro station. "I was at work when there was an explosion,” she says. :: Ukrainian Presidential Press Service The attack on the northeastern city prompted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy to renew calls on allies to allow Kyiv to fire Western-supplied missiles deeper into enemy territory... :: Special Forces of Ukraine :: August 21, 2024 And reduce the military threat posed by Russia. :: Moscow, Russia Meanwhile, in Russia, a social media video appeared to show a drone hitting this Moscow oil refinery… :: Konakovo, Tver Region, Russia As well as smoke coming from this power station in the neighboring region. :: Moscow, Russia Moscow said Kyiv launched one of the biggest drone attacks since the full-scale war began, targeting power plants and an oil refinery, :: Russian Defence Ministry :: File It also said its forces made further advances towards a key town in eastern Ukraine. Earlier, Russian officials said air defense units had destroyed scores of the drones, and that it was debris that caused the fires. Kyiv has yet to comment on the drone barrage. :: Belgorod, Russia Russia rarely discloses the full extent of damage inflicted by Ukraine's air attacks. Ukrainian forces also shelled Russia's southern Belgorod region on Sunday, injuring multiple people, according to the regional governor. All of the fighting comes at a critical juncture in the two-and-a-half year conflict. :: Russian Defence Ministry :: File Russia is pressing an offensive in eastern Ukraine while trying to expel Ukrainian forces that broke through its western border in a surprise incursion last month. Last week, Russia pounded Ukraine with the heaviest airstrikes of the war, hitting targets including energy facilities. Moscow says damaging Ukraine’s energy system is a legitimate military goal. :: Korenevo, Kursk Region, Russia For its part, Ukraine has stepped up its own attacks on Russian infrastructure. While Moscow denies targeting civilians, its drone and missile barrages have killed thousands of them since the conflict began in February 202223 hours ago
- 1:49With men at the front lines, women watch over Ukraine's night sky for Russian dronesAssociated Press VideosWomen are joining the ranks of Ukrainian mobile air-defense units to shoot down drones as more men are drawn to the battles on the eastern front line. In Kyiv's suburb of Bucha, 70 new female recruits have joined in recent months, working in shifts and rushing to duty when air raid sirens blare.3 days ago
- 3:44Sullivan's China trip, assistance for Ukraine's war against RussiaCBS News VideosNational Security Adviser Jake Sullivan left China after meetings with President Xi Jinping and other key officials. Meanwhile, the Pentagon announced a security assistance package for Ukraine as drones play a key part in the war against Russia. CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd has more.3 days ago
- 0:44Child among those killed in Russian attack on Ukraine's KharkivReuters VideosSTORY: :: A deadly Russian missile attack on a park in Ukraine's Kharkiv has killed a child and injured at least 40 people :: Kharkiv, Ukraine :: August 30, 2024 A child killed in a playground in a city park was among the dead, Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov said on Telegram. Parts of the park were cordoned off by police who were inspecting pieces of an unidentified metal object. A puddle of blood was seen under one of the park's benches. Three more people were killed in a 12-story apartment block that caught fire as a result of the strike, Terekhov said.3 days ago
- 0:58Lion rescued from warzone in Ukraine takes first steps outside at conservation center in UKAssociated Press VideosYuna, a 3-year-old lioness rescued from war-torn Ukraine, has taken her first steps on the grass at her new home in the UK. Yuna's journey to the UK spanned five days and six countries, finally reaching her new home where she is gradually acclimatising.3 days ago
- 1:52EU's Borrell calls for restrictions to be lifted on weapons supplied to UkraineAssociated Press VideosThe European Union on Thursday ramped up pressure on Ukraine’s international backers to lift restrictions on the use of weapons they provide the conflict-ravaged country to allow its armed forces to strike targets inside Russia.4 days ago
- 1:03Pennsylvania ammo plant boosts production of key artillery shell in Ukraine's fight against RussiaAssociated Press VideosA Pennsylvania ammunition plant that makes a key artillery shell in Ukraine’s fight against Russia has managed to boost production by 50% to meet surging demand, with more capacity set to come on line. (AP Video: Ted Shaffrey)5 days ago
- 1:59U.N. nuclear watchdog warns of danger as Russia batters Ukraine with airstrikesCBS News VideosRussia continues to slam Ukraine with a barrage of missiles, killing civilians in the process, with the head of the U.N.'s nuclear watchdog saying Tuesday, "The danger… of a nuclear accident has emerged." CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio has more.5 days ago
- 1:09Ukraine’s first lady wants her country’s children to view themselves as “a generation of winners”Associated Press VideosUkraine's first lady has called for "swift" action to ensure the country's children do not become a "lost generation." (AP video by Vasilisa Stepanenko)5 days ago
- 0:14Russian oil depot ablaze after alleged Ukraine drone attackReuters VideosSTORY: :: Eyewitness video shows Russian oil depot ablaze after alleged drone attack by Ukraine :: Released August 28, 2024 :: Kamensky District, Russia The Baza Telegram channel, which is close to Russia's security services, said that three tanks were burning after two drones struck the depot. Reuters could not independently verify the reports. There was no immediate comment from Ukraine. The attack comes while tanks were still on fire at another Rostov oil depot, in the Proletarsk district, some 10 days after the depot was attacked, Russian Telegram channels report. Reuters was able to confirm the location from nearby buildings, utility poles and storage tankers which match satellite imagery.6 days ago
- 0:59Zelenskyy plans to share Ukraine's war-ending plans with Biden, Harris, TrumpUSA TODAYUkraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy plans to share his plans to end the war with President Biden, as well as Kamala Harris and Donald Trump.6 days ago
- 1:25Ukraine's Zelenskyy briefs media on war, fighting in Kursk, Russian nuclear threatsAssociated Press VideosUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a briefing in Kyiv on Tuesday where he discussed recent Ukrainian military actions and his potential plans for the war going forward.6 days ago
- 2:04Ukraine under attack after Russia launches largest air assault of the warCBS News VideosRussia fired over 200 missiles targeting Ukraine's power grid and water plants that killed at least seven people. The attack comes as Ukraine continues to push into Russia's Kursk region, the location of key Russian military bases.6 days ago
- 1:05Russia Launches Missile Attack at Ukraine for Second Consecutive DayWSJA day after Moscow launched one of its largest aerial attacks of the war a second barrage of missiles and drones targeted several cities across Ukraine, killing at least four people.7 days ago
- 0:35China calls for more support for its Ukraine peace plan created with BrazilAssociated Press VideosChina on Tuesday called for more countries to endorse its peace plan for Ukraine, following a round of diplomacy with Indonesia, Brazil and South Africa to support its roadmap. China's special envoy for Eurasian affairs Li Hui described the three countries as representative of the Global South and “important forces in promoting world peace" who share similar positions with China. (AP video shot by Borg Wong)7 days ago
- 1:14Ukraine weighs response after Russia launches massive attackABC News VideosMultiple people were killed and injured in a second night of missile and drone attacks on infrastructure targets across the country from Lviv to Kharkiv.7 days ago
- 1:59Russia fires huge missile, drone salvo at Ukraine's power gridReuters VideosSTORY: :: Near Odesa, Ukraine A huge Russian missile and drone salvo launched at Ukraine on Monday targeted energy facilities nationwide and left several people dead. :: Kyiv, Ukraine Thousands of residents took shelter underground as sirens blared through Kyiv overnight. “I would like to see a response to Moscow so that they will feel what we feel,” says this woman. :: Novohupalivka, Ukraine In the southern Zaporizhzhia region, this woman says she heard a loud explosion and sought safety. Later, she found out her brother was killed in the blast. She says she couldn't get too close because his house was blocked off. "I was still shaking, and then I saw him and I couldn't recognize him," she says. Ukrainian officials say Russia launched more than 200 missiles and drones in the attack. :: Near Tyszowce, Poland And neighboring NATO member Poland reported a drone had probably entered its airspace during the bombardment. Kyiv said the attack targeted power or other critical infrastructure in at least 10 regions. :: Vyshhorod, Ukraine This is the aftermath of a strike on one power plant. Power cuts and water supply outages were reported in many areas, including parts of the capital. :: Ukrainian Presidential Press Service President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said work was already underway to get power flowing again. Monday’s attack was the most intense in weeks. :: Kursk Region, Russia :: Released on August 22, 2024 :: Ukraine's Air Force Commander Mykola Oleshchuk It comes as Ukraine is claiming new ground in a major cross-border incursion into Russia's southern Kursk region. Meanwhile, Russian forces are steadily inching forward in Ukraine's east. Both Russia and Ukraine deny deliberately targeting civilians. Each says its attacks are aimed at destroying infrastructure critical to the other's war effort.1 week ago
- 1:25Deadly Russian aerial attack targets Ukraine's critical infrastructureABC News VideosThe massive attack targeted power and water plants, killing at least seven people, as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy pleaded for allies to allow Ukraine to use western weapons inside Russia.1 week ago
- 2:08Russia hits Ukraine's energy infrastructure with large-scale drone and missile attacksCBS News VideosAt least three people are dead after Russia launched several attacks across Ukraine Monday. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says more than 100 missiles and 100 drones were used. Russia's defense ministry says it was targeting Ukraine's critical energy infrastructure. BBC News video journalist Abdujalil Abdurasulov joined CBS News with more.1 week ago
- 1:38Ukraine counts on new long-range weapon to bypass Western restrictions and hit deep into RussiaAssociated Press VideosUkraine says it has a new long-range weapon to strike deep into Russia without asking permission from allies - a homegrown combination of missile and drone that the defence minister vowed on Monday would provide “answers” to a wave of Russian bombings.1 week ago
- 1:29Russia launches nationwide attack across UkraineABC News VideosUkrainian President Vladimir Zelenskyy says Russia fired around 100 drones and more than 100 missiles, mainly targeting Ukraine’s already damaged power and water plants.1 week ago
- 0:41Evacuees queue to receive aid in Kursk amid incursion by UkraineAssociated Press VideosEvacuees from Russia's Kursk region displaced by Ukraine's ongoing military incursion queued for humanitarian aid on Sunday. Footage provided by Russia's RU-RTR channel showed people coming to the shelter to receive clothes, food and medical supplies.1 week ago
Mar 1, 2022 · Why is Ukraine so vulnerable? Though given money and arms by the West, Ukraine is not actually a NATO member, and so cannot count on the direct military support of the United States and its...
NBC News looks at what’s behind Russia’s attack on Ukraine, which has left Europe facing perhaps its gravest security crisis since World War II.
Feb 9, 2024 · With war, Putin means to settle the direction of Ukraine’s future by force. They share a long common past, dating back more than a millennium to the establishment of the first Slavic state ...
Feb 24, 2022 · Russia has launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, leaving millions of people fearing for their futures. As the first day of this assault nears its end, the enormity of what this could...
Feb 24, 2022 · Russia’s multi-pronged invasion of Ukraine has thrust the country into a conflict that many on the European continent had thought was one for the history books.
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Feb 24, 2022 · Why is Russia invading Ukraine? Putin claims the objective of the attack is to defend the Russian-speakers in Ukraine, especially those in the two self-declared republics of Donetsk and...
Russia's invasion began with dozens of missile strikes on cities all over Ukraine before dawn on 24 February 2022. Russian ground troops moved in quickly and within a few weeks were...
Feb 24, 2022 · Russia said its forces had disabled all of Ukraine’s air defenses and air bases, while Ukraine’s military said it had shot down six Russian planes and one helicopter.