The front lines of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine are largely stagnant. But in the skies, the war is ratcheting up.

North Korea is using the war to “build its experience in modern warfare, receive licenses from Russia, and receive all kinds of military tools from them,” Zelenskyy warned.

Firefighters put out a fire after a residential building was hit following Russia's drone attack in Kharkiv, Ukraine, Sunday, Aug. 9, 2026

On Friday, Russian drones struck the Chornomorets Stadium in Odesa, one of Ukraine's largest football venues, injuring at least two people. The strike left a gaping hole in the roof and damaged spectator stands.

Taiwan's navy deployed two fixed-wing propeller drones, which officials described as "mid-size suicide drones" that were locally built.

The Iran war has depleted U.S. weapons stockpiles, resulting in a significant erosion of firepower. A more drawn-out Iran conflict benefits Moscow and Beijing, some analysts say.

The late Senator championed the move as a longtime critic of the Kremlin and those who support President Vladimir Putin.

The BBC has seen evidence from previous cases that Russian-linked proxies not only handled drones and explosives, but also delivered them to Germany.

The Senate on Friday passed a bill aimed at punishing Russia over its invasion of Ukraine, a long-delayed effort that senators raced to finish in recent weeks as a tribute to the late Sen. Lindsey Graham,

Aug 9 (Reuters) - Russian forces have taken control of the two villages in Ukraine's eastern Donetsk region, state-run RIA news agency reported on Sunday, citing the Russian Defence Ministry. The ministry report on Telegram said Russian forces had seized Vasyutinske,