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Russia-Ukraine war live news: drone strike on Kyiv; UK to announce new artillery package | Ukraine
Key events Show key events only Please turn on JavaScript to use this feature Summary The time in Kyiv is nearly 1pm. Here is a round-up of the day’s stories so far: At least two powerful explosions rocked Ukraine’s capital in the early hours of Monday morning, as officials claim the city was hit by a series of Russian drones. Multiple local news sources reported the blasts in central Kyiv. Several loud blasts were also heard in the city’s surrounding regions, Reuters witnesses reported. A fire was also reported in Kyiv’s central Shevchenkivskyi district. Ukraine’s air force says it shot down 30 out of 35 Russian-launched Shahed drones overnight. The…
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5 things to know for December 12: Winter storm, NASA, Ukraine, World Cup, China
CNN — As you scroll through social media this week, there’s a chance you’ll see pictures of your friends, but re-imagined as celestial beings or cartoon-like characters. Perhaps you’ve even seen a few of the eye-catching portraits already – or maybe you’re grimacing at the notion of another viral trend hijacking your feed. Whether you’re a fan or foe, the popular app behind the avatars is Lensa, and some users are voicing concerns about how much the portraits distort body shapes and skin color. Here’s what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and On with Your Day. (You can get “5 Things You Need to Know…
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EXPLAINER: Can Ukraine pay for war without wrecking economy?
FRANKFURT, Germany — Even as Ukraine celebrates modern battlefield victories, its federal government faces a looming obstacle on the financial front: how to shell out the tremendous value of the war effort and hard work without having triggering out-of-manage rate spikes for regular persons or piling up financial debt that could hamper postwar reconstruction. The wrestle is obtaining financial loans or donations to go over a huge funds deficit for subsequent year — and do it without the need of making use of central financial institution bailouts that danger wrecking Ukraine’s currency, the hryvnia. Economists performing with the authorities say that if Ukraine can shore up its funds by way…
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Russia-Ukraine war live: more explosives found in Spain after Ukraine embassy incident; Zaporizhzhia engineer accused of collaborating | Ukraine
Spanish police investigate four more incendiary devices and letter bombs Sam Jones Police in Spain are investigating four more incendiary devices and letter bombs, a day after one exploded at Ukraine’s embassy in Madrid. The devices have now been sent to the prime minister, the defence ministry, an arms company that makes rocket launchers donated to Kyiv, and a military airbase near the Spanish capital, as well as the one found at the embassy. The first letter bomb exploded when it was opened by an embassy employee on Wednesday, causing minor injuries to the worker’s hands and leading Ukraine to warn its diplomats to bolster their security precautions. The second,…
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Russia-Ukraine war live: Kyiv monastery raided amid Russian spying fears; Moscow ‘not aiming to change Ukraine regime’ | Ukraine
1,000-year-old Kyiv monastery raided amid Russian spy fears Ukraine’s SBU security service and police raided a 1,000-year-old Orthodox Christian monastery in Kyiv early on Tuesday as part of operations to counter suspected “subversive activities by Russian special services”, the SBU said. The Kyiv Pechersk Lavra complex that was raided is a Ukrainian cultural treasure and the headquarters of the Russian-backed wing of the Ukrainian Orthodox church known as the Moscow Patriarchate, Reuters reported. “These measures are being taken … as part of the systemic work of the SBU to counter the destructive activities of Russian special services in Ukraine,” the Security Service of Ukraine said in a statement. It said…
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Russia-Ukraine war live: claims over shelling at Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant as UN to inspect site | Ukraine
UN nuclear watchdog to inspect Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant The UN nuclear watchdog will conduct an assessment of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant on Monday after the site was shelled more than a dozen times over the weekend. The blasts damaged buildings and equipment, though none had been “critical” for nuclear safety and security, the International Atomic Energy Agency said. Its head, Rafael Grossi, said the forces behind the shelling were “playing with fire”, adding that “it must stop immediately”. A statement published by the IAEA late on Sunday read: Repeated shelling at the site of Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant (ZNPP) yesterday evening and this morning damaged buildings, systems and…
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