Ukraine’s ‘volunteer army’ helps rebuild what Russia destroys
Made up of mostly locals and some foreign visitors, a large group of volunteers step in to fix war damage.
![British Prime Minister Andy Burnham welcomes the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskiy, during their visit to Portsmouth Naval Base to meet UK and Ukrainian troops, July 27, 2026. [Simon Jones/Pool/Reuters]](/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/image-1785174890.jpg?resize=770%2C513&quality=80)
![A Ukrainian firefighter inspects the site of a supermarket in Chernihiv that was hit by a Russian drone. [REUTERS/Maksym Kishka]](/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/reuters_6a66aa78-1785113208.jpg?resize=770%2C513&quality=80)
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After Strait of Hormuz and Red Sea, has Iran war now reached Caspian Sea?
Iran condemns what it calls a ‘hostile and criminal’ Ukrainian attack on commercial vessel. How will it affect the war?
New front in US-Iran war escalates as Houthis fire at Saudi oil facilities
Conflict also spreads to Caspian Sea as Tehran accuses Ukraine of a deadly attack on an Iranian vessel.
Iran accuses Ukraine of deadly attack on Caspian commercial vessel
Iran accuses Ukraine of attacking a Caspian vessel, killing one sailor and injuring another, calling it a criminal act.
At least 15 killed in Ukrainian and Russian strikes as holiday camp hit
Five children among 12 killed in Russian-held resort, while Russian drone kills three Ukrainian drivers at courier firm.
Romanian jet fighter shoots down suspected Russian drone
The incident adds to concern that Moscow’s war on Ukraine risks spilling over to entangle neighbouring NATO states.
At least 21 killed as Ukraine and Russia continue to trade attacks
Strikes target Ukrainian defence industry event, Russia’s Kirov and more Wildberries warehouses.
Mykhailo Drapatyi: Can new Ukraine army chief alter Russia war’s direction?
In 2014, a young Drapatyi became an icon for his daredevilry in Mariupol. Can he lead his military to victory?
Ukraine beheads its military as its performance begins to soar
An unprecedented simultaneous replacement of the top defence and military brass comes amid a debate over strategy.
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy meets with far-right US activist Laura Loomer
Pro-Israel Trump ally sits down with Ukrainian president as she says Russia is helping Iran kill US soldiers.
Several killed as Ukraine, Russia trade attacks deep behind the front line
Four have been killed by Russian strikes in Ukraine, while four others died in Russia and Crimea, according to reports.
