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Russia’s new Geran-5 jet-powered drone is challenging Ukraine’s air defences, with interception rates reportedly falling to about 60 per cent. Faster, higher-flying and anti-jamming capable, the drone has prompted greater fighter-jet use as Ukraine faces shortages of Patriot missiles 

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Washington is open to exploring a limited Russia-Ukraine ceasefire covering energy and grain. He cautioned that both sides view energy infrastructure as military targets, making an agreement difficult while potentially creating space for wider talks

Russia launched overnight drone strikes on businesses, warehouses and logistics facilities across Ukraine, injuring seven people, Ukrainian authorities said. Fires and damage were reported in Kyiv, Zhytomyr, Zaporizhzhia and Odesa, while Russia said military-industrial and energy targets were struck

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he and US President Donald Trump agreed to meet in New York to discuss peace efforts. Zelensky said Ukraine was ready for serious steps, with talks covering de-escalation, energy security, food security and human safety

Ukraine launched more than 1,000 drones at Russia, including hundreds toward Moscow, Russian officials said. Two people were killed and 20 injured in the wider Moscow region, while an oil refinery and residential building were damaged during the attack

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Kyiv is ready to halt certain strikes if Russia does the same, particularly against energy facilities and critical infrastructure. His remarks came after Donald Trump said both sides had agreed to stop energy-related attacks.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said India remains in continuous contact with Russia and Ukraine and is exploring ideas to help end the conflict. In Warsaw, he stressed dialogue, diplomacy and negotiations, while defending India’s Russian oil purchases as separate from resolving the war

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says air interceptors have become the world’s top defence requirement amid rising missile and drone threats. He stressed that US stockpiles must remain sufficient before supplying allies, while warning licensed production cannot quickly ease shortages

An Indian national was among 12 people killed in Russian strikes across Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said. The Indian Embassy is coordinating with the victim's family, company and Ukrainian authorities to repatriate the mortal remains, while dozens were injured

At least 27 people were killed after a Russian attack hit Ukraine's Bucha district near Kyiv, officials said. The attack damaged at least 50 residential buildings and sparked a large fire, while air raids continued to disrupt civilian life.

Two children were killed and seven injured in a Ukrainian drone attack on Krasnodar, Russia, according to the regional governor. The strike damaged residential and commercial facilities, while Russian air defences reported intercepting 269 Ukrainian drones across multiple regions

  France will accelerate missile and equipment deliveries to Ukraine and support missile production, President Volodymyr Zelensky said. Emmanuel Macron pledged stronger air defence assistance, including interceptor missiles, following Russian drone strikes on Kryvyi Rih that killed 16 people and injured 130 

Ukraine has intensified long-range drone strikes deep inside Russia, targeting military, industrial and logistics sites. The attacks have caused fires, disrupted airports and fuel supplies, and increased pressure on Moscow. Ukrainian commanders hope the campaign will weaken Russia’s economy and push it toward peace negotiations

Ukraine has secured an agreement with the United States for monthly deliveries of Patriot air defence interceptor missiles, President Volodymyr Zelensky said. However, he warned supplies remain inadequate, with 2026 deliveries expected to fall below 2025 levels amid continuing regional conflicts

Russian missile and drone strikes on Kyiv and surrounding areas killed at least 15 people and injured 42 overnight. The attacks damaged warehouses, logistics facilities and infrastructure, highlighting escalating bombardments as Ukraine faces dwindling Patriot missile interceptors amid the prolonged war

US President Donald Trump said his administration is rapidly rebuilding America's weapons stockpiles after military assistance to Ukraine. He maintained that the US remains militarily prepared, defended Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth and highlighted efforts to expand the country's defence manufacturing capacity.

Iran has condemned Ukraine's reported attack on an Iranian commercial vessel in the Caspian Sea, vowing retaliation. Tehran accused Kyiv of violating international law, summoned Ukraine's diplomat, and pledged legal action after the incident reportedly killed one sailor and injured three

Four Indian seafarers were among 10 people killed after a merchant vessel was attacked off Ukraine's coast. India condemned the strike, called attacks on commercial shipping deplorable and said its mission in Ukraine was assisting the affected crew members.

A Russian overnight ballistic missile attack on Kyiv killed one person and injured eight, causing fires and damage across five districts. The assault came as Ukraine faces shortages of Patriot air defence missiles amid escalating Russian strikes on the capital

France's Bastille Day celebrations feature European troops and leaders in a show of unity, support for Ukraine and military strength. President Emmanuel Macron hosts the event as heatwaves and forest fires disrupt traditional festivities, prompting cancellations of fireworks and firefighters' balls