Ukrainian forces launched a counterattack in the western border region of Kurskwarning that Russia was “getting what it deserves.” Although it is not immediately clear how far Ukraine has progressed in the region, the assault comes at a critical time in the near term. three year conflict with both sides seeking to increase their leverage … Read more
Kyiv, Ukraine — Russia launched a massive barrage of missiles and drones targeting Ukraine’s energy infrastructure on Wednesday, hitting a thermal power plant and prompting Ukrainians to take shelter in metro stations on Christmas morning, Ukrainian officials said. People take shelter at a metro station during an air raid alert, amid Russia’s attack on Ukraine, … Read more
Ukraine claims responsibility for assassination of top Russian general in Moscow. Lt. Gen. Igor Kirillov, who oversaw Russia’s chemical weapons unit, was killed when a bomb hidden in a scooter exploded as he left a Moscow building. Haley Ott reports.
Moscow — The head of Russia’s Nuclear, Biological and Chemical Defense Forces, Lieutenant General Igor Kirillov, was killed along with his deputy on Tuesday morning in an explosion in Moscow, the Russian Investigative Committee announced. Ukrainian security sources told CBS News that the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) killed Kirillov during a special operation. This … Read more
Ambassador Oksana Markarova says Ukraine ‘not asking for more troops’ – CBS News Watch CBS News Oksana Markarova, Ukraine’s ambassador to the United States, told “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan” that amid the war between Russia and her country, they are “not asking for more troops,” but they ask for “military support”. Be the … Read more
Russia launched a volley of missiles to the eastern Ukrainian city of Dnipro early Thursday morning, including a new type of ballistic missile that is worrying members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. The powerful, next-level multiple-warhead battlefield weapon, which has been analyzed by the Pentagon, prompted NATO to hold an emergency summit on Tuesday. … Read more
Russia launches new strikes against Ukraine – CBS News Watch CBS News Russia has launched new strikes against Ukraine in the country’s fourth city. This comes after Ukraine fired US-made ATACMS missiles deeper into Russia. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events and exclusive reports. Not now To light … Read more
Ukraine fired eight U.S.-made ATACMS missiles at Russia, U.S. officials said, days after President Biden approved their use deeper inside Russian territory. U.S. officials believe Russia may have shot down two of those missiles. Meanwhile, Vladimir Putin approved a change in Russian nuclear doctrine, lowering the threshold for a nuclear strike.
Ukraine hits Russia with US-supplied missiles – CBS News Watch CBS News Ukraine struck Russia with U.S.-supplied long-range missiles known as ATACMS, prompting Russian President Vladimir Putin to respond with a nuclear threat. Holly Williams has the last one. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events and exclusive reports. … Read more
It’s been 1,000 days since Russia invaded Ukraine. A day after the United States approved Ukraine’s use of long-range missiles against Russia, a Russian strike killed seven people in the Sumy region. The United States has authorized the use of missiles on targets deep inside Russia, some with a range of nearly 200 miles.