Russia

Russia targets Kyiv overnight in latest wave of attacks

Following the New Year's Day strikes, Russia continued its assault on Ukraine in the early hours of Monday morning.

2 January 2023

South Korea

Escalation of tension on Korean peninsula following drone incursion

South Korea has scrambled its air force and fired warning shots after five North Korean drones crossed over into its territory.

26 December 2022

Russia

Ukrainian drone strikes Russian base, killing three, Moscow says

The Russian Ministry of Defence said on Monday that the three servicemen killed at Engels airbase, more than 600 km from the border with Ukraine, were killed by debris.

26 December 2022

Ukraine

Two dozen Iranian-made drones detected over Kyiv

The Ukrainian capital was targeted by multiple drones again Monday evening as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called for more air defence from the West.

20 December 2022

Ukraine

Iranian-made drones strike Kyiv in latest Russian offensive

A few powerful explosions rocked Kyiv in the early hours of Monday morning, as officials claim the city was hit by a series of Russian drones. The Iranian-made 'Shahed' drones were reportedly launched from the eastern coast of the Azov sea.

19 December 2022

Ukraine

No Christmas truce in Ukraine, says the Kremlin

Kremlin spokesperson says Russia is not considering a Christmas ceasefire less than a week after Zelenskyy called for Moscow to withdraw before the holiday season.

15 December 2022

Ukraine

The Pentagon set to send Patriot missile systems to Ukraine

Patriot is a long-range, all-altitude, all-weather air defence system to counter tactical ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and advanced aircraft. The US said it’s finalising plans to send them to Ukraine. Moscow has warned NATO against the move

14 December 2022

Europe

Ukraine war: Western components found in Iranian drones used by Russia

The findings from Conflict Armament Research throw into question the long-established regime of United Nations sanctions against Iran.

14 December 2022

Europe News

EU to target Russia's armed forces and drone supplies in new sanctions

The new package of EU sanctions will also blacklist Russia's armed forces, together with governors, ministers and political parties.

7 December 2022

Norway

Moscow summons Norwegian ambassador after Russians arrested

Moscow says the charges are "politically motivated" while Oslo says that sanctions prohibit any Russians from flying drones in Norwegian airspace.

28 November 2022

Nature

Meet the team tracking humpback whale scars in Iceland

Escaping a fishing net is not the end of the tale for humpback whales. These researchers are investigating what happens next.

26 November 2022

Norway

Russian man jailed for 90 days in Norway for illegally flying drone

Norway implemented a ban on drones in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

23 November 2022

Serbia

Fighter jets scrambled over alleged drones at Serbia-Kosovo border

President Vučić, who acts as the Serbian army commander-in-chief, also ordered the military to heighten its state of readiness amid a licence plates row with neighbouring Kosovo.

2 November 2022

Ukraine

Russia launches 'massive' attack on key infrastructure in Ukraine

A barrage of Russian strikes on critical infrastructure in Kyiv, Kharkiv and other cities took place on Monday morning, knocking out power and water supply for some, Ukrainian officials said.

31 October 2022

Ukraine

Russia suspends grain export deal over 'massive' Crimea drone attack

Here are the latest developments in Russia's war against Ukraine to know about on Saturday.

29 October 2022

Travel News

New Robot Falcon drone could stop airport bird strikes 

Globally, around 50,000 bird strikes are recorded per year with around five per cent of these causing some damage to the aircraft. This robotic bird could change that.

26 October 2022

Norway

Fears grow as more drones appear above Norway's offshore facilities

Amund Revheim, who heads the North Sea and environment group for Norway's South West Police force, said his team interviewed more than 70 offshore workers who have spotted drones near their facilities.

23 October 2022

World News

'Extremely dangerous' Iranian-made drones continue to plague Ukraine

"I suppose we will need many years...to make this territory safe again," bomb disposal experts deal with the aftermath of Iranian-made drones in Ukraine.

22 October 2022

Ukraine

Locals run for cover as Russia attacks Kyiv with 'kamikaze' drones

"Air defences have shot down several Russian rockets over Kyiv. Stay in shelters!" Vitali Klitschko said on social media.

19 October 2022

Europe News

Russian man detained in Norway with two drones

Numerous drone sightings have been reported near Norwegian offshore oil and gas platforms in recent weeks.

14 October 2022