Ukrainian strike sets industrial facility ablaze in Russia's Belgorod region, local officials say. Fire reported at the site after the attack; no casualty figures immediately available.

Russian Defense Ministry says 100 Ukrainian drones shot down over Russian regions and Black and Azov seas in 12 hours

Over 12 hours, 100 Ukrainian UAVs were shot down over regions of the Russian Federation and the waters of the Black and Azov Seas, the Ministry of Defense reports.

Papuan rebels say they shot dead a US pilot and burned his plane

Papuan rebels say they shot dead a US pilot and burned his plane.

Russia's Central Bank says it is fully prepared for wide-scale use of the digital ruble starting Sept. 1, with systemically important banks and major retailers required to connect to the platform.

Russian Central Bank Governor Elvira Nabiullina said Russia is fully prepared for the broad use of the digital ruble starting Sept. 1, with systemically important banks and major retail enterprises required to connect to the platform.

13 Russian power stations shut down across occupied Ukraine, military says

13 Russian power stations shut down across occupied Ukraine, military says