Ukraine's air force has been bolstered by fourth-generation aircraft from its allies, like the U.S.-made F-16.

TASS added that Russia’s air defences destroyed more than 50 Ukrainian drones on Sunday evening. Earlier on Sunday, it said Russian air defences intercepted two Neptune guided missiles, four HIMARS rockets and 197 drones.

Almost every district of Ukraine’s capital came under a “massive” attack on Friday, its mayor said. Russia fired missiles and drones at energy, rail and other critical infrastructure, officials

Zelenskyy says "historic" deal to buy advanced Rafale fighter jets from France will give Ukraine some of the "greatest air defense" in the world against Russian attacks.

Live coverage of Russia's war against Ukraine with breaking news and front-line updates, updated 4 times today. ]Ukraine's Ground Forces published photos of destruction in Kostiantynivka, Donetsk Oblast,

Friday's attack adds to growing anger and frustration among Kyiv residents as they face winter cold and darkness amid rampant power outages.

Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov says he is ready to meet US secretary of state Marco Rubio amid reports that he was responsible for a summit being cancelled. The US was said to be put off by Lavrov,

Ukraine stands out as the sole producer of solid rocket fuel for long-range missile projects, leveraging unique expertise and technologies.

Polish and allied aircraft were deployed early on Wednesday to ensure the safety of Polish airspace after Russia launched airstrikes targeting western Ukraine near the border with Poland, armed forces of the NATO-member country said.

The Kremlin says Ukraine will have to enter negotiations with Russia "sooner or later" - claiming Kyiv's negotiating position is getting worse by the day. Meanwhile, Volodymyr Zelenskyy faces a domestic crisis in developments linked to the war.