War in Ukraine
Follow Russia’s war in Ukraine with daily news updates and warfare analysis. View live maps of the battlefield, track weapons supplies, and get exclusive reports from the frontline.
![FPV targeting footage captures the moment a Ukrainian drone homes in on a Russian Mi-17 helicopter parked at a field landing strip in the Voronezh region. (Source: Getty Images)]( "FPV targeting footage captures the moment a Ukrainian drone homes in on a Russian Mi-17 helicopter parked at a field landing strip in the Voronezh region. (Source: Getty Images)")
![A woman holding a smartphone waits at a bus stop next to a propaganda banner depicting a Russian soldier fighting in Ukraine, on April 17, 2026, in Moscow, Russia. Illustrative photo. (Source: Getty Images)]( "Ukraine Identifies More Than 28,000 Foreign Nationals Fighting for Russia’s Army")
![What Is the Drone Deal? Ukraine’s Plan to Export Battle-Tested Weapons Worldwide]( "Ukraine drones defense exports military innovation global arms market")
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![Photo of Illia Kabachynskyi]( "Photo of Illia Kabachynskyi")
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- Defense Tech
Ukraine has emerged as a leader in modern warfare, with its defense industry rapidly evolving under pressure. Production has surged fiftyfold since Russia’s full-scale war. Now Kyiv is ready to export battle-tested weapons and expertise to its trusted partners.Newsletter
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![Major General Azatbek Omurbeko. (Source: Ukrinform)]( "Explosion Targets Russian General Linked to Bucha War Crimes in Khabarovsk Region")
![Thermal drone footage shows a group of Russian “Akhmat” fighters gathered near a vehicle moments before being targeted by Ukrainian forces. (Source: HUR)]( "Thermal drone footage shows a group of Russian “Akhmat” fighters gathered near a vehicle moments before being targeted by Ukrainian forces. (Source: HUR)")
![Illustrative image. Russian mail battle tank being refueled in Rostov, Russia, on October 21, 2022. (Source: Getty Images)]( "Illustrative image. Russian mail battle tank being refueled in Rostov, Russia, on October 21, 2022. (Source: Getty Images)")
![European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen at the European Parliament in Strasbourg, eastern France, on April 29, 2026. (Source: Getty Images)]( "EU to Deliver First €6 Billion Defense Package to Ukraine Under €90 Billion Support Plan")
![Sanctioned oil tanker MARQUISE tracked at sea. (Source: MarineTraffic)]( "Sanctioned oil tanker MARQUISE tracked at sea. (Source: MarineTraffic)")
![A large plume of smoke rises over Orsk following a reported drone strike on industrial infrastructure, April 29, 2026. (Source: Exilenova+)]( "A large plume of smoke rises over Orsk following a reported drone strike on industrial infrastructure, April 29, 2026. (Source: Exilenova+)")
![Russian Defense Minister Army General Sergei Shoigu hecks the implementation of the state defense order for the production of UAVs in Udmurtia, Russia on February 10, 2024. Illustrative photo. (Source: Getty Images)]( "Ukraine Identifies 60+ Foreign-Made Machines Used by Russia’s Defense Sector")
![A Ukrainian FPV strike drone equipped with an explosive payload and camera module lies on the ground during testing. (Source: Ukrainian Ministry of Defense)]( "A Ukrainian FPV strike drone equipped with an explosive payload and camera module lies on the ground during testing. (Source: Ukrainian Ministry of Defense)")
![Spanish-speaking volunteers from Latin America and Spain serving in Ukraine’s International Legion during the war against Russia]( "Spanish-Speaking Fighters in Ukraine: Latin America and Spain Backing Kyiv on the Front Lines")
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![Photo of Jamal Marcelin]( "Photo of Jamal Marcelin")
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- War in Ukraine
During the first days of the full-scale invasion in 2022, the International Legion of Ukraine was associated with volunteers from the United States, the United Kingdom, and Poland. Today, that reality has changed: the most visible foreign presence on the Ukrainian front is predominantly Spanish-speaking, especially from Latin America.![Illustrative image. Russian May 9 military parade with no mechanized column. (Source: UNITED24 Media/Oleksandr Manukians)]( "Illustrative image. Russian May 9 military parade with no mechanized column. (Source: UNITED24 Media/Oleksandr Manukians)")
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-29a1a43aba23f9bb779a1ac8b98d2121.jpeg "Photo of Illia Kabachynskyi")
-8c0dbe019c6538543dc5b62d7b8628c0.jpg "Explosion Targets Russian General Linked to Bucha War Crimes in Khabarovsk Region")
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