Ukraine's extensive use of asymmetrical tactics, and innovative equipment such as sea drones, gives the country an effective edge against its foe.

Russia’s Defence Ministry said that it shot down 73 Ukrainian drones overnight, including 10 in the Moscow region. No casualties have been reported. Most were downed in areas near the Ukraine border, including 31 over Russia’s Bryansk region and 10 over the Russian-annexed Crimea peninsula.

The Russian occupation authorities are preparing to sentence 24-year-old Crimean Tatar Khatidzhe Buiukhchan to life imprisonment. She was previously detained for supposedly "preparing a terrorist attack" and "treason".

As Trump demands a deal to end the Ukraine war in 50 days, Russia's deputy foreign minister says "demands, especially ultimatums, are unacceptable."

Illegal archaeological excavations that could destroy Ukraine’s unique cultural heritage have been uncovered in Crimea. Police have announced a suspicion against the organizer of the excavations, according to the National Police of Ukraine.

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In an abrupt break from his Democratic predecessor Joe Biden, Trump's administration has cast the war as a deadly proxy conflict between Russia and the United States, withdrawn support for Ukraine joining NATO and floated the idea of recognising Russia's annexation of Crimea.

Russia seized Crimea from Ukraine in 2014. On Feb. 24 of this year, Russian forces in Crimea pushed deeper into southern Ukraine and have seized additional territory in the region.

President Trump has effectively handed Vladimir Putin an extraordinary green light: 50 days to finish off his brutal summer offensive in Ukraine before facing any consequences.

Ukraine's General Staff said on Telegram that the Saky and Kacha air bases in Crimea were targeted, ... The air force said Russia fired 177 drones into Ukraine, ...

The war has shown no signs of abating despite Trump setting a September 2 deadline for Russian President Vladimir Putin to reach a ceasefire deal with Ukraine