US shared intelligence before Ukraine sank Russian warship, official says
Ukraine alone decided to target and sink Russia's Black Sea fleet flagship using its own anti-ship missiles, according to a US official.
Ukraine alone decided to target and sink Russia's Black Sea fleet flagship using its own anti-ship missiles, according to a US official.
Defence Secretary reportedly wrote to Chancellor to warn the NATO spending target was in jeopardy but had received no reply.
The unit is made up of like-minded volunteers with a mission to protect the Donbas region from Russian invaders.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Tuesday set out a new £300m support package for Kyiv's military as he saluted the resistance of Ukrainians.
Ben Wallace was speaking during a visit to Finland to see joint UK and Finnish military exercises.
The missiles are not used offensively, but can be used to defend NATO states against enemy missiles.
The Russian army has received criticism for the way in which it is structured, relying heavily on conscripts.
Odessa is central to Ukraine's maritime transportation, with roughly 65% of imports and exports coming through the Black Sea port.
The UK has already given £200m in military aid to Kyiv, with a further £300m announced this week.
The former US Marine colonel says the Ukrainian forces pinned down inside the steelworks will never surrender.
Night vision devices, GPS jammers, a radar system and electronic warfare tools are part of the support package.
Satellite images appear to show two pens at the Sevastopol harbour in Crimea.
The Ministry of Defence's update also said it is some of Russia's most elite units that have been hit the hardest.
More than 100 civilians are expected to arrive in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, according to the country's president.
Britain announced it would be reopening its embassy in the capital last month.
Video reportedly shown on Russian television included a British man with injuries.