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5 hours ago · Ukraine’s air defenders say they notched up two significant firsts on Friday morning, taking down a Russian Tu22M3 strategic bomber and hitting two Kh-22 hypersonic cruise missiles in flight.
For second time in a week, Russian strike in Ukraine kills and wounds dozens
ABC News Videos6 hours agoFriday’s strikes in Dnipro damaged several floors of a residential building as well as the station, Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky said in a statement.
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- 00:27For second time in a week, Russian strike in Ukraine kills and wounds dozensABC News VideosFriday’s strikes in Dnipro damaged several floors of a residential building as well as the station, Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky said in a statement.6 hours ago
- 02:15Ukraine downs Russian strategic bomber after strikeReuters VideosSTORY: This is the aftermath of a major Russian strike on the Ukrainian city of Dnipro. At least eight people, including two children, were killed early on Friday (April 19) when missiles rained down over the eastern city and the surrounding central Dnipropetrovsk region. In retaliation Kyiv says it shot down a Russian strategic bomber it says took part in the long-range strike. These photographs from Telegram appear to show the wrecked bomber in Russia’s southern Stavropol region - hundreds of miles from Ukrainian-controlled territory. This is the first time during the to year-long war that Ukraine has downed a bomber within Russia’s borders. While the Russian defense ministry confirmed the crash, it said it was due to a technical malfunction. In light of the attack, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy called once again for urgent air defenses as the country’s supplies dwindle due to a slowdown in Western military aid. The president has himself been visiting troops and inspecting fortifications on the frontline near Donetsk. While his foreign minister Dmytro Kuleba has been in Italy meeting with G7 ministers. “The West has the capacity to be efficient in all crises. And this must be clear, it has the capacity, military capacity, and financial capacity, but it has to provide Ukraine with all necessary resources as soon as possible to save Europe from a larger war. And this was the main topic of my conversations and we identified specific steps which Western partners will make to help Ukraine under these circumstances.” Twenty-five months into Moscow's full-scale invasion and Ukraine is on the back foot. In recent weeks Russia has stepped up its long-range aerial assaults on Ukraine's energy system and other targets. Moscow has been ratcheting up the pressure on Kyiv as Russian forces have been slowly advancing in the east. Russia denies targeting civilians during its airstrikes and says the energy system is a legitimate target.6 hours ago
- 01:19Aftermath in Dnipro after Russian missiles strike cities in central region of UkraineAssociated Press VideosRussian missiles have struck cities in the central Dnipro region of Ukraine, killing at least eight people, including a 14-year-old girl and 8-year-old boy, and injuring 28, local officials said. Russian forces overnight conducted a combined aerial attack with the use of 22 missiles of various types and 14 Shahed drones during the night, the Ukrainian air force said.6 hours ago
- 02:27Ukraine arms makers held back by lack of cashReuters VideosSTORY: Since Russia launched its war on Ukraine over two years ago, hundreds of businesses making weapons and military equipment have sprung up in the country. But now the budding private arms sector is facing setbacks – as funding dries up and Russian missile strikes intensify. Owners say they have pumped in their own cash to survive, and have moved locations at their own expense to stay ahead of Russian intelligence. Reuters spoke with Ukraine’s strategic industries minister Oleksandr Kamyshin. “At the moment, the general capacity of Ukraine’s military-industrial complex is $18-20 billion per year. The Ukrainian government can only fund only a third of the capacities.” According to his ministry, the number of private defense manufacturers has more than doubled since the invasion. To resolve cash shortages, Ukraine is asking foreign partners to fund its arms production. Denmark became the first to answer the call on April 16 when it pledged $28.5 million. Some manufacturers say their financial woes are compounded by red tape: "The first threat that makers come up against when they start working is the bureaucracy of the military sphere and of purchases." Vladyslav Belbas heads one of the few Ukrainian manufacturers making armored vehicles and artillery shells. He cited the fact that the defense ministry only places orders for the current year, hampering makers' ability to plan for the long term. Some manufacturers also want to be allowed to export, though that has so far been barred for fear it could undermine Ukraine's pleas for military aid from abroad. Aside from financial difficulties, making weapons during a full-scale war is an inherently risky business. Some manufacturers move locations as often as every three months for security. And Belbas said that Russia’s strikes on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure had hurt production. "In 2022-2023, we did not have electricity for two-thirds of our working hours – of course, under such conditions it is very difficult to manufacture anything." A government source, who spoke on condition of anonymity, denied that manufacturers had issues with power supply. In the event of power cuts, they said the arms sector would quote “be switched off last.”9 hours ago
- 00:58Kuleba: G7 identified "specific steps" to help UkraineReuters VideosSTORY: "We identified specific steps which Western partners will make to help Ukraine," Kuleba told reporters on the Italian island of Capri where G7 foreign ministers are meeting. He said the West had the capacity "to provide Ukraine with all necessary resources as soon as possible to save Europe from a larger war." He gave no further details. On the last session of the summit on Friday (April 19) morning G7 foreign ministers are due to focus on Asia.10 hours ago
- 01:47Mike Johnson seeks support for Ukraine bill while quelling Republican revoltCBS News VideosEmbattled House Speaker Mike Johnson is trying to stop a revolt among his fellow Republicans while winning support for his plan to provide military funding to Ukraine ahead of a possible vote Saturday. The chair of the Senate Commerce Committee has also thrown her support behind a bill that could lead to a U.S. ban of TikTok. Scott MacFarlane has the latest.20 hours ago
- 00:47NATO working on more air defenses for Ukraine, Stoltenberg saysReuters VideosSTORY: "We have compiled data about the different air defence systems we have in NATO and focused on the Patriot systems. And we are working with allies to ensure that they redeploy some of their systems to Ukraine," he told reporters on the sidelines of a meeting of G7 foreign ministers in Italy. Stoltenberg said other defense systems might also be provided to Ukraine, including the NASALS surface-to-air missile system. Stoltenberg said a meeting of the NATO-Ukraine Council would take place on Friday and that Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy was expected to participate virtually.22 hours ago
- 03:40Ukraine, Middle East top G7 Foreign Ministers Meeting agendaCBS News VideosForeign leaders in Capri, Italy, are discussing how to avoid a greater regional conflict in the Middle East, and are continuing their talks on support for Ukraine in their fight against Russia. CBS News intelligence and national security reporter Olivia Gazis reports.1 day ago
- 03:16Blinken urges Ukraine support at G7 Italy meetingCBS News VideosSecretary of State Antony Blinken reiterated the need for additional funds to aid Ukraine in its war against Russia during a bilateral meeting with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba at the G7 foreign ministers' meeting in Capri, Italy. CBS News' Olivia Gazis reports.1 day ago
- 01:36Ukraine's Kuleba asks G7 to provide air defense systemsReuters VideosSTORY: "The strategy of our partners in Israel seems to be in preventing damage and death. ... In the last months, the strategy of our partners in Ukraine seems to be in helping (us) to recover from damage," he said ahead of the Capri talks. "So our job today is to find a way where our partners will design a mechanism, a way that will allow us also to avoid death and destruction in Ukraine." U.S. domestic political wrangling has delayed the delivery of desperately needed aid for Ukraine worth $60.84 billion, but the U.S. House of Representatives might finally get to vote on the package this weekend, bringing some hope to G7 ministers.1 day ago
- 00:45Blinken: Ukraine allies must maximize efforts against RussiaReuters VideosSTORY: “If Putin is allowed to proceed with impunity, we know he won't stop at Ukraine,” Blinken said. Blinken emphasized the need for the United States Congress to pass a bill that would provide $60.84 billion to support Ukraine in its now two-year old battle to repel Russia's invasion. Kuleba spoke of the need for allies to deliver air defense systems to help Ukraine defend against Russia's aerial attacks.1 day ago
- 01:20Israel, Iran, Ukraine at top of G7 agenda: AP explainsAssociated Press VideosIsrael, Iran, Ukraine at top of G7 agenda: AP explains1 day ago
- 01:29House Republicans unveil aid bills for Ukraine, Israel and TaiwanCBS News VideosOn the same day that America's top military leaders warned that Ukraine is running out of money and munitions in its war with Russia, House Republicans unveiled a long-awaited and long-stalled plan to provide military aid to Ukraine, along with two other bills to provide military assistance to Israel and Taiwan. Scott MacFarlane has details.2 days ago
- 02:39Ukraine says Russia is stepping up the illegal use of tear gasReuters VideosSTORY: Ukraine’s military is running chemical weapons drills like this… As it says Russia is ramping up the illegal use of riot control agents on the front to clear out trenches. One infantryman says a drone dropped a tear gas grenade on his trench in the eastern front in January. "I didn't get hit hard by [it] because I quickly put on my gas mask,” he says. “It’s not lethal, but it disturbs and knocks you out. It makes it very difficult to carry out your duties once you’ve inhaled it.” More than two years since its full-scale invasion, Russian forces are advancing slowly but steadily in the east. Kyiv has recorded around 900 uses of riot control agents by Russia in the past six months, a number that goes up every month, according to Colonel Serhii Pakhomov. He's Ukraine's acting head of the military's atomic, biological and chemical defense forces. Five hundred troops needed medical care after exposure - and at least one died after suffocating on tear gas, he says. "In addition to demoralization, the person loses physical ability – he can’t see, he can’t breathe, everything is irritated. Yes, it is temporary, but it is the very moment the enemy can use to take over this position or another." The international Chemical Weapons Convention bans the use of agents such as tear gas on the battlefield. Both Russia and Ukraine are signatories. LENNIE PHILLIPS: “.... that it's still being used, still being engaged, it is deliberate agreement by Russian seniority to break the chemical weapons convention." Lennie Phillips is a senior research fellow on chemical weapons at the Royal United Services Institute in England. He says the use of agents has been advertised on Russian TV. And that there's little room for plausible deniability from troops in the field. “I think it's fairly clear in my mind that the idea that local commanders are using it themselves without knowing that they're breaking the chemical weapons convention; I think that idea is now gone." Russia’s defense ministry did not respond to a request for comment. Moscow has previously accused Ukrainian forces of using chemical weapons, something Kyiv denies. Reuters has not been able to independently verify the use of banned chemical substances by either side.2 days ago
- 04:07Deadly Russian missiles hit UkraineCBS News VideosAt least a dozen people have died and more are injured after three missiles hit the northern Ukrainian city of Chernihiv, the Associated Press reports. BBC News Ukraine correspondent James Waterhouse has the latest from Kyiv.2 days ago
- 01:19At leat 13 dead after Russian missiles hit Ukraine's ChernihivAssociated Press VideosThree Russian missiles slammed into a downtown area of the northern Ukrainian city of Chernihiv on Wednesday, hitting an eight-floor apartment building. At least 13 people were killed.2 days ago
- 00:25Eyewitness captures explosion in Ukraine's ChernihivReuters VideosSTORY: Reuters was able to confirm the location of the video from the buildings, the bus stop and walls which matched file and satellite imagery of the area. "Chernihiv" is also written on a bus seen in the video. Puddles on the ground were consistent with weather reports for the area for the previous 24 hours. As Russia continues to pound Ukrainian cities starved for air defense, the country's top officials intensified pleas for international support, saying the devastation could have been avoided.2 days ago
- 01:27House Speaker Mike Johnson risks backlash for bill with aid to Ukraine, IsraelABC News VideosHouse Speaker Mike Johnson took a bold step to pass aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, which had been stalled in a political fight in Washington for several months3 days ago
- 01:12Speaker Johnson declares 'I am not resigning' amid Republican revolt over Ukraine aidAssociated Press VideosHouse Speaker Mike Johnson is pushing back against mounting Republican anger over his proposed U.S. aid package for Ukraine, Israel and other allies, rejecting a call Tuesday to step aside or risk a vote to oust him from office.3 days ago
- 02:43Ukraine torture case against Russia filed in ArgentinaReuters VideosSTORY: This Ukrainian man alleges he was tortured by Russian occupying forces and he has now filed a legal complaint halfway around the world in Argentina. It's an unusual bid seeking accountability for alleged war crimes when prosecutors in Kyiv are overwhelmed. The man asked not to be identified by Reuters for fears for his family's safety still in Russian-occupied areas of Ukraine. Reuters has seen his near 70-page complaint, filed on Monday (April 15) in the Federal Court in Buenos Aires. It accuses one named person, two identified by their call signs or military insignia, and others who are unnamed of using electrocution and unlawful imprisonment as forms of torture in mid to late 2022. “I was detained at work. Then they tortured me. They used electric shocks. It was incredibly painful, so I lost consciousness. I was lucky to survive. Many people are still there.” He alleges 12 to 20 people were held in cells 32-feet squared in the detention center he was held in. The man's legal team said he was eventually released without charge and fled to safety. The complaint also contains testimony from other prisoners at the detention facility that support the allegations. Reuters was unable to independently confirm specifics of the victim's account and the Russian defense ministry on Monday declined to comment. Moscow denies committing war crimes in Ukraine and has dismissed previous International Criminal Court war crimes arrest warrants as part of a biased Western campaign to discredit Russia. The man's complaint is supported by members of Ukraine-based NGO The Reckoning Project and legal advisor Tsvetelina Van Benthem. “It is hoped, of course, that justice will be brought to bear on them, directly. But even if they're just arrest warrants or extradition orders at any particular stage, this will still make the world feel very much smaller for them.” If accepted by Argentinian prosecutors, the case will be the first filed outside of Europe and the U.S. looking at alleged Russian war crimes. Over 126,000 war crimes cases have been filed since the February 2022 invasion by Russia creating an "unprecedented challenge" for the country's justice system, according to the Prosecutor General's office. After landmark trials of the leaders of its former military dictatorship, Argentina has become a global leader in universal jurisdiction. Prosecutors can bring cases for war crimes and crimes against humanity in other countries even if the victims and perpetrators have no link with Argentina.3 days ago
- 02:39Speaker Johnson pushes for votes on Israel, Ukraine and Taiwan aid billsCBS News VideosHouse Speaker Mike Johnson is moving to help Israel, Ukraine and Taiwan by splitting a foreign aid bill into pieces to bypass some fellow Republicans who object to sending more money to Ukraine. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more.3 days ago
- 02:15House to vote on Ukraine, Israel aid as separate billsReuters VideosSTORY: The U.S. House plans to hold separate votes on aid for Israel and Ukraine this week, according to Republican Speaker Mike Johnson on Monday. This comes after months of Republican divisions have delayed aid. But pressure on the GOP to act appears to have ramped up after Iran’s weekend missile and drone attack on Israel. Johnson cited ‘precipitating events around the globe’ when speaking to reporters Monday. “We know that the world is watching us to see how we react. We have terrorists and tyrants and terrible leaders around the world like Putin and Xi and in Iran. And they're watching to see if America will stand up for its allies and in our own interests around the globe. And we will.” Johnson said the House will break down the aid into four bills. Three include aid to Israel, Ukraine, U.S. allies in the Indo-Pacific and U.S. national security priorities. The makeup of the fourth was not immediately clear. Johnson says the new House bills will provide roughly the same amount of foreign aid as a Senate one that House Republicans stalled earlier this year, which is roughly $95 billion, but differs by including some aid in the form of a loan. And Johnson expects the vote to come by the end of the week. GOP House Majority Leader Steve Scalise voiced support for the aid, and cited Iran’s recent attack. “If you just look at what we did to help Israel to shoot down the rockets and drones, those were a lot of American assets that were used. So we need to replenish our own supply.” House Speaker Johnson also faces a threat from hard-right Republicans to oust him if he allows Ukraine aid to go ahead. On Monday, Republican hardliner group the House Freedom Caucus released a statement calling for aid to Israel, but not to Ukraine. They rejected any suggestion the recent attack on Israel would ease the path towards more funds to Kyiv. Top House Democrat Hakeem Jeffries also wrote to his caucus on Monday, urging the need to support both Ukraine and Israel. Meanwhile, Ukraine appealed again to its allies on Monday for “extraordinary and bold steps” to boost its air defenses, after Russian attacks on its energy system in recent weeks.4 days ago
- 01:45Lawmakers scramble to pass aid for Israel and UkraineABC News VideosHouse Speaker Mike Johnson plans to break up plans to bring four separate measures to the floor: one for Israel, one for Ukraine, one for Taiwan and a final bill with conservative measures.4 days ago
- 00:54Ukraine, Israel aid set for separate bills in US HouseReuters VideosSTORY: Leaving a meeting of House Republicans on Monday evening, Johnson said the narrowly divided chamber would consider a total of four bills that would also include aid to Taiwan, U.S. allies in the Indo-Pacific and U.S. national security priorities. "We know the world is watching to see how we respond," Johnson told reporters. "They're watching to see if America will stand up for its allies and for our own interests around the world. And we will." U.S. aid has been delayed by Johnson's unwillingness to consider a $95 billion bipartisan bill passed by the Senate in February, including $14 billion for Israel and $60 billion for Ukraine. It also included billions to strengthen allies in the Indo-Pacific, where China is becoming more assertive, and for international humanitarian aid. Johnson said the new House bills would provide roughly the same amount of foreign aid as the Senate bill, but would include differences, including some aid in the form of a loan. Republicans plan to release the legislative text as early as Tuesday (April 16) morning, but will observe a 72-hour review period before voting. Johnson said a vote on passage could come late on Friday. The push to pass the aid took on added urgency after Iran's weekend missile and drone attack on Israel, despite fierce opposition in a deeply divided Congress. Three of the four bills proposed by Johnson would cover Ukraine, Israel and the Indo-Pacific. The nature of the fourth was not immediately clear.4 days ago
- 01:57Zelenskiy says Ukraine needs help just like IsraelReuters VideosSTORY: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Sunday condemned Iran’s attack on Israel and said his country needs help from its allies to fend off threats from the air, just as Israel did. In a nightly address, Zelenskiy said that (quote) “Israel was not alone in this defense,” adding (quote) “when Ukraine says that the allies cannot turn a blind eye to Russian missiles and drones, it means that it is necessary to act, and act strongly.” The war in Ukraine has escalated in recent weeks. Ukraine’s top commander said on Sunday that Russian forces aimed to capture the town of Chasiv Yar by May 9, setting the stage for an important battle for control of high ground in the east where Russia is focusing its assaults. Since late March, Russia has launched multiple major attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure, inflicting significant damage to the Ukrainian power system and causing emergency power cuts in some regions. This senior employee at a plant that is undisclosed for security reasons, says he had to go to the bomb shelter after seeing that "no power units were left intact." Zelenskiy again called on the U.S. Congress to approve a vital aid package that has been blocked by House Republicans for months. Republican Representative Steve Scalise said that in response to the Iranian attack, the House would change its schedule to consider legislation that supports Israel and holds Iran accountable. It was not immediately clear to which legislation he was referring. Iran has supplied thousands of drones to Russia throughout its invasion of Ukraine. They have been used to exhaust Ukrainian air defenses and hit infrastructure far from the front lines.5 days ago
4 hours ago · From the battlefield to battered cities, soldiers and civilians are counting on Congress to approve $60 billion in military support. Without it, Ukrainian officials say, its prospects in the war ...
7 hours ago · From the top down, the assessment of Ukraine’s armed forces’ position in fighting Russia is bleaker than at any point since the early months of the war. The situation on the eastern front has ...
20 hours ago · Russian strikes on Ukraine in the early hours of Friday killed at least nine people, including three children, as Kyiv said it shot down a Russian strategic bomber for the first time.
6 minutes ago · Ukraine’s air force said Friday that it had shot down a Russian strategic bomber, but Moscow officials said the plane crashed in a sparsely populated area due to a malfunction after a combat ...
4 hours ago · President Volodymyr Zelenskiy told NATO members on Friday that Ukraine needed a minimum of seven Patriot or other high-end air defence systems to counter Russian air strikes, exhorting them to ...
4 hours ago · The Pentagon is preparing to quickly approve a weapons package for Ukraine that includes urgently needed artillery and air defenses as Congress lines up votes to pass additional funding for the ...