President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that Russia was ramping up drone production by around ten times to nearly 1.4 million this year in a bid to ensure the Russian armed forces win in Ukraine.

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) -- A major Ukrainian drone attack set multiple Russian arms depots ablaze, destroying what Ukraine's General Staff said were thousands of tons of weaponry, including missiles from North Korea.

Ukraine's foreign minister said on Saturday that Russia is planning strikes on Ukrainian nuclear facilities before the winter, and urged the U.N.'s nuclear watchdog and Ukraine's allies to establish permanent monitoring missions at the country's nuclear plants.

President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that Russia was ramping up drone production by around ten times to nearly 1.4 million this year to ensure the Russian armed forces grab victory in Ukraine. "In total,

The Ukrainian military conducted a long-range drone strike on the Toropets strategic ammunition depot in Russia's Tver region, approximately 310 miles from the frontlines. -The attack destroyed one of Russia's largest ammunition facilities,

Economists are cutting growth forecasts for Ukraine as companies struggle to hang on.

French President, Emmanuel Macron, received US Secretary of State, Anthony Blinken, in Paris, with whom he discussed the assistance provided by the two countries to Ukraine. Macron and Blinken also reiterated the unwavering and long-term support that they intend to continue to provide to Ukraine and its people.