Russian drone and missile barrage kills at least 12 in Kyiv and surrounding region
At least 12 people have been killed and 21 wounded in a Russian drone and missile barrage on Kyiv and the surrounding region, Ukrainian officials said, as the capital endured a sixth consecutive night of attacks. The overnight strike hit the city and nearby districts, with damage reported to residential buildings, transport infrastructure and other civilian sites. Officials said the assault began after hours of air alerts and intensified around 2.30am.Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said at least eight people were killed in the city and five others, including two children, were injured. Kyiv regional military administration chief Tymur Tkachenko said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Sep 2026 11:59 LONDON
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Greece signs $3.5bn missile and air-defence deal with Israel
Greece has signed a $3.5bn air-defence agreement with Israel in Tel Aviv, in what is described as the largest defence deal ever between the two countries. The package centres on a multi-layered system known in Greece as Achilles Shield and is intended to strengthen Athens' air-defence network. The agreement comes as Greece faces growing concern about regional security and its rivalry with Turkiye.The deal was signed on Monday, according to the supplied report, and includes several components beyond the core missile shield. These include multi-mission radars for air surveillance and an artificial intelligence-enabled command centre that will integrate the technologies.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 31 Aug 2026 16:30 LONDON
Greece signs $3.5bn air defence deal with Israel
Greece has signed a $3.5bn defence agreement with Israel to acquire its first integrated multi-layered air defence network. The deal was announced on Monday and is expected to be completed by 2029. It will bring together several Israeli systems in a single shield designed to strengthen Greece's protection against a range of aerial threats.According to the information provided, the agreement was negotiated over three years and is described by Israel as one of the largest in its history. The network will include the SPYDER system, produced by Rafael Advanced Defense Systems, the BARAK MX system, made by Israel Aerospace Industries,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 31 Aug 2026 15:32 LONDON
