Former US Navy SEAL dies in Ukraine; 6th known American killed in war

A former U.S. Navy SEAL was killed Wednesday in Ukraine. That's according to American officials who say he was not fighting in an official capacity.

Ukraine's interior minister, child among several killed in helicopter crash

Interior Minister Denys Monastyrskyi, who oversaw Ukraine's police and emergency services, is the most senior official to die since Russia invaded.

Ukraine strike deaths rise to 40; Russia seen preparing long war

The attack on the apartment building came amid a barrage of Russian cruise missiles across Ukraine. Rescue crews are working to find victims and survivors.

Russia says phone use allowed Ukraine to target its troops

The scene last weekend in the Russian-held eastern Ukrainian town of Makiivka, where the soldiers were temporarily stationed, appears to have been a recipe for disaster.

Ukraine, hit on New Year by Russian missiles, wakes up to grim 2023

Ukrainian officials say Russia is now deliberately targeting civilians, seeking to create a climate of fear and destroy morale.

Russia launches biggest wave of missile strikes in weeks across Ukraine

The attack is the latest in a series of Russian strikes targeting power and water supplies that have increased the Ukrainian population's suffering in freezing weather.

'I thank every American family': Zelenskyy says US support is vital to defense against Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has paid a defiant wartime visit to Washington to thank U.S. leaders and “ordinary Americans” for their support in fighting off Russia’s invasion.

More arms to Ukraine will aggravate war, Kremlin warns

The Kremlin is warning that increasing the supply of U.S. arms to Ukraine would aggravate the devastating 10-month war ignited by Russia’s invasion.

Russia warns of ‘consequences’ if US missiles are sent to Ukraine

U.S. officials have confirmed an agreement to send missiles to help Ukraine fend off Russian airstrikes that are damaging its infrastructure.

Watch: Lion cubs rescued from Ukraine play in Minnesota snow

Four lion cubs rescued from Ukraine are making themselves at home as they experience their first Minnesota winter. 

Ukraine says animal eyes sent to some embassies, consulates

The parcels arrived after a package containing an explosive device sent to the Ukrainian Embassy in Madrid ignited upon opening on Wednesday and injured an employee. That was one of multiple explosive parcels found in Spain this week.

British Army veteran rescues 10K+ animals from war in Ukraine

“They saved my life so I want to save as many of them as I possibly can," Tom said about the thousands of animals he's rescued from around the world, including war-torn Ukraine.

Strike on Ukrainian maternity hospital kills 2-day-old baby

The baby’s mother and a doctor were pulled alive from the damage. Multiple explosions were heard in Kyiv Wednesday after sirens sounded in Ukraine’s capital and elsewhere across the country.

WNBA star Brittney Griner transferred to Russian penal colony in Mordovia region

The WNBA star has been placed at Female Penal Colony IK-2 in Yavas, which is in the region of Mordovia – the same area where American Paul Whelan is being held, according to Reuters.

Poland, NATO say missile strike wasn't a Russian attack

“Ukraine’s defense was launching their missiles in various directions and it is highly probable that one of these missiles unfortunately fell on Polish territory," said Polish President Andrzej Duda.