The United States has said Iranian military trainers were in Crimea helping Russian forces operate Iranian-made drones to attack targets in Ukraine.

White House claims Iranian trainers helping Russia with drones

The ongoing Russia-Ukraine war that started in February has killed & displaced millions from their homes. Now, civilians speak of hardship & devastation in recaptured Ukrainian territories.

In recaptured Ukrainian territories, civilians speak of hardship & devastation

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday (October 19) made an appeal to Ukrainians for moderate use of power as restrictions on electricity supply were due to kick-in on Thursday (October 20).

Zelensky appeals for moderate use as electricity restrictions kick in

The war in Ukraine is now turning into an infra war as Russia is continuing to target Ukrainian energy infrastructure. In the latest, the Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky claims that Russia is preparing to attack a hydroelectric plant in the country.

Russian attacks destroyed over 30% of Ukraine's power stations, energy-saving measures put in place

Ukraine has significantly stepped up its counter-offensive in the eastern and the southern parts of the country. Vladimir Putin has announced martial law in the annexed regions of Ukraine.

Ukraine war: Putin imposes martial law in annexed Ukrainian regions

Kyiv has alleged that the Iranian-made Kamikaze drones have been used by Moscow to shell different Ukrainian cities. Russia has refrained from commenting on the use of Iran-made drones.

Kyiv cries foul as Moscow deploys Iranian drones in Ukraine

Israel on Wednesday (October 19) offered to help Ukraine develop air attack alerts to save civilian population but Israeli Defence Minister Benny Gantz categorically said that the country won't provide weapons to Ukraine.

'Will not' provide weapons to Ukraine, says Israeli defence minister

Russian President Vladimir Putin imposed martial law in four Ukrainian regions and one of them is Kherson. Once an economic hub for the country today it has become something that could change the course of the war entirely.

Kherson: From an economic hub to a combat zone; Putin imposes martial law in four Ukrainian region

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Russian fighter jet 'released missile' near British Royal Air Force aircraft over Black Sea

The European Union readied new sanctions on Iran over its supply of drones to Russia as the UN Security Council met to discuss the unmanned attacks that have caused destruction in Ukraine.

EU readies sanctions on Iran for supplying drones to Russia

Israel edges towards air defence assistance for Ukraine as it offers to help Ukrainians develop air attack alert systems for civilians.

Russia-Ukraine War Update: Israel edges towards air defence assistance for Kyiv

Weeks after annexing the Ukrainian territories of Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson and Zaporizhzhia through a series of referendums, Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday announced he was imposing martial law in the regions.

Putin declares martial law in the four annexed Ukrainian territories

There has been a lot of back and forth with who supplied suicide rules to Russia, the attacks destroyed almost a third of Ukraine's power stations, President Zelensky claims Iran was the exporter.

Barrage of deadly drone strikes hit Ukraine; Iran sides with Russia to counter West?

The west may be projecting Russia’s procurement of ballistic missiles and drones from Iran as a desperate measure. However, it may not be the case. Know why Russia is buying missiles from Iran despite having better tech at its disposal here.

Why Russia is buying missiles from Iran despite having better tech at its disposal

Ukraine's Foreign Minister has submitted a proposal to the Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to formally cut diplomatic ties with Iran. This came after Kyiv accused Tehran of supplying drones to Russia.

Reports: Iran supplying Fateh-110, Zolfaghar missiles to Russia

The Indian embassy in Ukraine has issued a new advisory for people travelling to the country as the conflict with Russia continue to worsen. The notification asked people to not come to Ukraine at the moment and also requested Indians living in Ukraine to leave the country and return home.

India advises its citizens to leave Ukraine at earliest as conflict escalates

Reports say Iran will be sending missiles and drones to Russia. Ukraine says it will cut diplomatic ties with Iran, and also ask Israel for weapons. Is West Asia being dragged into the West's war?

Gravitas: Will Israel be dragged into the Ukraine war?

The US is reportedly facing a munition crisis as the Russia-Ukraine conflict seems to be becoming America’s next forever war after Afghanistan. While Ukraine’s demand for military aid from U.S. continues, America’s supplies are depleting faster than they can be renewed. Why is U.S. unable to meet the demand? Is U.S. holding back resources for a possible clash with Russia, or China in future? Has North Korea’s recent military drills made U.S. reassess its own safety? Shivan Chanana explains.

U.S. munitions crisis | Is U.S. unable to provide military aid to Ukraine?

It is soon going to be eight months since Russia first invaded Ukraine, since then many lives have been lost and thousands of houses have been burned down while peace talks have taken a back seat. There are still no signs of Russia backing out or Ukraine surrendering.

Russia-Ukraine war to enter eighth month; Kyiv paralysed after barrage of attacks

Ukraine's Foreign Minister has submitted a proposal to the Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to formally cut diplomatic ties with Iran. This came after Ukraine accused Tehran of supplying drones to Russia.

Russia Ukraine War: Kyiv to cut diplomatic ties with Tehran as Iran supplying drones to Russia

Ukrainian officials said Russia launched a barrage of Iranian-made “kamikaze” drone attacks in Kyiv on Monday, setting off warning sirens across the capital.

Russia-Ukraine War: Russia hits Ukraine's capital with 'kamikaze' drones

After Kamikaze drones, Iran is being accused of supplying Fateh-110 missiles to Russia. Molly Gambhir tells you about the latest developments.

WION Fineprint | Iran & Russia's weapons deal?

Iran has promised to provide Russia with surface to surface missiles, in addition to more drones, two senior Iranian officials and two Iranian diplomats told Reuters, a move that is likely to infuriate the United States and other Western powers.

Iran agrees to ship missiles, more drones to Russia: Report

Russian military plane has crashed into a residential area in the southwestern Russia near the border with Ukraine; at least six people have been killed and 25 others have been injured.

Russian warplane crashes in southern city near Ukraine border; six killed 25 injured

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