Ukraine Destroys Russian Tanks with Drones; $40M in Weapons Funds Embezzled

As the conflict nears its two-year mark, Ukraine reports intensified attacks from Russia, while disputes continue over a Russian plane crash.

Ukrainian soldiers have destroyed two Russian main battle tanks in the southern Kherson region using FPV drones, according to Ukraine's state border service.
Ukraine's security service, the SBU, has charged five people in connection with the embezzlement of almost $40 million that had been earmarked for mortar shells to fight the war with Russia.
Ukrainian officials reported intensified attacks from Russia, with 50 combat clashes in the past day near Ukraine's Tavria region.
Russian President Vladimir Putin drew a parallel between Russia’s war in Ukraine and Russia’s fight against the Nazis 80 years ago, a claim rejected by Ukraine.
Disputes continue over the circumstances surrounding the January 24 crash of a Russian military transport plane that the Kremlin claimed was carrying Ukrainian prisoners of war.