Officials in Ukraine announced Russia fired seven hypersonic missiles in an attack on Odesa, Ukraine’s largest port. The missiles hit a shopping center and a warehouse. One person was killed and five others were left with “medium-intensity injuries.” “This facility had nothing in common with military infrastructure or military objects. There are no ammunition depots…

Taiwan’s Defense Ministry announced on Twitter that 18 aircraft from China’s People’s Liberation Army flew into its air defense zone. The ministry said aircraft included six Chinese J-11 fighters, six J-16 fighters and two H-6 bombers. The bombers, accompanied by a Y-8 anti-submarine aircraft, flew to the south of Taiwan through the Bashi Channel. The…

On the same day officials in Ukraine reported Russia still hadn’t taken over Mariupol, they also reported the first deaths in the western city of Lviv. Those deaths, coming after a series of four missile attacks targeted military infrastructure facilities and an auto mechanic shop Monday,  left at least seven dead and 11 wounded. Two…

Russian Defense Ministry Chief Spokesman Igor Konashenkov announced the surrender of “1,026 Ukrainian servicemen” in Mariupol a day after President Joe Biden referred to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine as a “genocide” for the first time. The surrender in Mariupol could set Russia up to take full control of the city. Mariupol has been one of…

Taiwan’s military released a handbook on civil defense for the first time this week, advising civilians on how to prepare for a potential Chinese invasion. The book includes information on where to find bomb shelters and how to stockpile emergency supplies. China has never renounced the use of force to bring Taiwan under its control…

As talks with Ukraine resumed, the governor of Russia’s Belgorod region said an airstrike attack at an oil depot on Russian territory by a pair of helicopter gunships caused fires, wounded two people and damaged several nearby businesses. Russia was quick to place the blame for the attack Friday. When asked if he thought it…

Taiwan Defense Minister Chiu Kuo-cheng announced the country is studying the tactics Ukraine has used in its fight against Russia’s invasion. Chiu said the defense ministry has set up a working group that includes academics from the National Defense University. The group is following topics such as Russia’s poor military performance and Ukraine’s resistance. Chiu…

On the same day the United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) reported the refugee total from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is now over 4 million, Ukrainian authorities said Russia appeared to be going back on a concession it made just a day earlier. As a way “to increase mutual trust and create the necessary…

Ukraine’s Defense Ministry announced Ukrainian troops have taken back control of Makariv, a suburb just northwest of Kyiv, from Russia’s control. Russia already has partial control of several other Kyiv suburbs, including Bucha, Hostomel and Irpin. However, regaining control of Makariv allowed Ukraine to regain control of a key highway, blocking Russian troops from surrounding Kyiv…

LVIV, Ukraine — Talks between Russia and Ukraine continued just a day after Russia launched two of its closest missile attacks to NATO territory seen since the Ukraine invasion began. According to Russian Defense Ministry Spokesperson Igor Konashenkov, “long-range smart weapons attacked training centers of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in the settlement of Starychi and at…