Russian forces bombard Ukrainian cities
Ukraine says Russia unleashed heavy artillery barrages on its cities, while Moscow claims it forces shot down a drone approaching an air base deep in Russia.
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North Korean drones breach South airspace
Military planes have been scrambled and warning shots fired after North Korean drones crossed into South Korean airspace over the heavily fortified border.
Russia ultimatum amid fierce Ukraine fight
Towns and cities in eastern and southern Ukraine have been shelled and bombed after Russia's foreign minister said Kyiv must accept Moscow's demands.
Fight intensifies in bitter Ukraine winter
Fighting has intensified in Ukraine with Russian forces deploying more tanks and armoured vehicles to its front line, a military analyst says.
Putin promises Russian army all it needs
Russian President Vladimir Putin has promised his army unlimited resources to continue its "special military operation" in Ukraine.
Russia to increase army by nearly a third
The Russian army will be beefed-up with hundreds of thousands more soldiers in the new year.
Zelenskiy in US, seeking major aid
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has touched down on US soil for the first time in 300 days to discuss strengthening his country's position against Russia.
Zelenskiy tells Congress aid ‘not charity’
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has used an address to the US Congress to warn that the Ukraine war will shape the world for generations.
Putin scoffs at US missile plan in Ukraine
The US is refuting President Vladimir Putin's claims that Russia wants to negotiate peace by diplomatic means.
Kherson car bomb kills Russian official
Ukrainian "terrorists" are being blamed for the car bomb death of a Russian official in occupied Ukraine.
NKorea denies offering munitions to Russia
North Korea has denied delivering infantry rockets and missiles to a Russian private military company, as reported by the United States.
Zelenskiy visits troops on war’s 300th day
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has visited the frontline city of Bakhmut, hailing the "superhuman" troops there battling Russian forces.
Annexed parts of Ukraine difficult: Putin
Vladimir Putin has ordered the strengthening of Russia's borders and made moves to keep greater control of society as the war in Ukraine drags on.
Moldova fears new Russian push in new year
Moldova's spy chief says it is not a matter of 'if' Russia will make an offensive push towards his country, but 'when'.
Russian ‘kamikaze’ drones shower Ukraine
The Ukrainian Air Force says its air defences have shot down 30 drones in the third Russian air attack on the Ukrainian capital Kyiv in six days.
Russia rains missiles on Ukraine
Air alerts have sounded across several parts of Ukraine as Russia launched a large surge of missile attacks across the country.
Toddler pulled from rubble in Ukraine
The body of a young boy has been pulled from the rubble of an apartment building in central Ukraine after Russia's latest missile attack.
One killed by Kherson shells, says Ukraine
A man has been killed during shelling in the south Ukrainian city of Kherson.
Ukraine shells Russian-held Donetsk city
Ukraine has bombarded the Russian-held eastern city of Donetsk in some of the biggest attacks in years, a day after Moscow ruled out a Christmas ceasefire.
Ukraine battles Russian assault in east
Ukraine's military says Russian forces are pounding targets in the eastern and southern parts of the country with missiles, drones and artillery.
Russian blasts rock Ukraine capital Kyiv
Kyiv's mayor says air-defence systems have shot down 10 Russian drones and that there were explosions in the central Shevchenkivskyi district.
Diplomatic flurry held over Ukraine war
There are still no peace talks and no end in sight to the war in Ukraine, the deadliest conflict in Europe since World War II.
Fighting rages in eastern Ukraine
Ukraine's military says Russian forces are pounding targets in the eastern and southern parts of the country with missiles, drones and artillery.
US vows to disrupt Russia-Iran ties
The US has promised to undermine Russia and Iran's "deepening and burgeoning" defence relationship, as it announced a new aid package for Ukraine
Russian drones target power in Odesa
Residents of the Ukrainian city of Odesa are largely without power, after Russia's latest attacks forced the disconnection of all but critical infrastructure.
Drone hit leaves Ukrainians without power
Since October, Moscow has been targeting Ukraine's energy infrastructure with large waves of missile and drone strikes.
Russia shelling suggests shift of war aims
Russia has battered eastern Ukraine's front line in support of the Kremlin's apparently scaled-back plans to secure only the bulk of lands it has claimed.
Fighting intensifies in eastern Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin has celebrated seizing territory in Ukraine as his forces press forward with air and ground attacks in the country's east.
Ukraine shows it can strike deep in Russia
Ukraine has demonstrated an apparent new ability to penetrate hundreds of kilometres deep into its neighbour's airspace with attacks on three Russian bases.
Veterans hubs make a home in the regions
Veterans say connection and comfort are key as the first federally-funded hub opens on the NSW south coast to support the 20,000-strong defence community.
UAE, Ukraine aim for bilateral trade talks
The United Arab Emirates and Ukraine have announced their intention to start talks on a bilateral trade deal, expected to conclude by the middle of next year.