20 Aug 2026

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At least 13 killed in Kyiv as Ukraine grapples with air defence shortages

Apartment blocks and warehouses were targeted in the "massive attack" on Thursday, officials say.

20 Aug 2026 9:37am GMT

Captured Ukrainian-born soldiers tell BBC why they fought for Russia

Men born in Ukraine who fought for Russia are tried for treason, but at a prisoner of war camp in western Ukraine, many believe they were defending their homeland.

20 Aug 2026 5:01am GMT

19 Aug 2026

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Sacked Ukrainian defence minister calls for presidential election

Martial law has been in place in Ukraine since February 2022, under which elections are suspended.

19 Aug 2026 8:34pm GMT