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Russia's second-biggest online retailer targeted in Ukrainian strikes
Russia's second-biggest online retailer targeted in Ukrainian strikes Warehouses belonging to Russia's second-largest online retailer have been hit by a wave of Ukrainian drone strikes. Ozon said its logistics facilities in the southern regions of Krasnodar, Dagestan, Stavropol and Adygea were on fire and several people had been injured following overnight strikes. Ukraine has for weeks struck sites belonging to Wildberries, the country's biggest online retailer, describing the firm as a legitimate target because it supplied components to the military, which Moscow denies. Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Saturday that Ukraine had opened Pandora's box by striking economic targets and that Russia would hit back at Kyiv's most sensitive economic sectors. Russia has targeted Ukraine's civilian infrastructure since launching its full-scale invasion in 2022, and recent Russian attacks have hit Ukrainian warehouses and cargo terminals. Both Russia and Ukraine deny deliberately targeting civilians.
Ukraine's allies convene in Kyiv as Zelenskyy seeks air defence boost
Is the war entering a new phase? Ukraine's allies convene in Kyiv as Zelenskyy seeks air defence boost Ukraine will host a meeting with its key European allies to discuss air defence and press for greater pressure on Moscow as Russia continues to escalate missile attacks. The "Coalition of the Willing" meeting in Kyiv on Monday will be jointly chaired by the leaders of the United Kingdom, France and Germany, with most leaders expected to join by video call and a small number of foreign dignitaries attending in person. European Council President Antonio Costa is also set to attend in person. Kyiv is expected to seek additional interceptor missiles from allies after weeks of Russian missile and drone attacks that have driven record numbers of the capital city's residents to metro stations and basements to seek shelter.
Zelensky has 'questions to answer' about corruption in his government, sacked minister tells BBC
Zelensky has'questions to answer' about corruption in his government, sacked minister tells BBC To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has questions to answer about corruption in his government, his sacked defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov has told the BBC. Fedorov, a popular minister who modernised the armed forces and pioneered drone warfare, was fired last month after reportedly falling out with the head of Ukraine's armed forces. He told the BBC a money laundering investigation announced last week raised questions about Zelensky's awareness of potential corruption in his inner circle. Fedorov also reiterated that democracy should not be the hostage of Putin - but stopped short of declaring his own political ambitions days after he posted a video calling for elections in Ukraine. Supporters have protested on Kyiv's streets weekly since he was sacked, calling on the president to reinstate him.
Your Expired Visa Card Could Be 'Zombified' to Make Contactless Payments
Security News This Week: Your Expired Visa Card Could Be'Zombified' to Make Contactless Payments Plus: Apple sends out an "unprecedented" number of spyware warnings, Ukraine hits a Russian ecommerce giant with cyber and drone attacks, and more. As the controversial vehicle surveillance giant Flock Safety continues to expand, WIRED got the code for the company's new AI policing tool and reconstructed the software to show that its capabilities go far beyond reading license plates and tracking vehicles. We also published the story this week of a Rhode Island police officer who was subjected to five internal affairs investigations in less than two years after he publicly questioned his department's use of Flock cameras . Following incidents of high-profile rogue activity by some of its AI agents, OpenAI said this week that it is halting model training runs and overhauling internal safety protocols. The company said that its upcoming Astra model may represent a turning point of "critical" cyber capabilities.
Russian double-tap drone strike kills 15 in Ukrainian mall, officials say
To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. At least 15 people have been killed in a Russian double-tap drone strike on a shopping centre in the central Ukrainian city of Kryvyi Rih, local officials have said. Another 130 people - including 23 children - were injured in the city's biggest mall. More people are also reported to be trapped in the rubble. President Volodymyr Zelensky said the absolutely cynical and despicable daytime attack in his home town was carried out in two waves, with the second strike targeting emergency workers at the scene.
Russian drone attack on busy shopping centre kills 14 in Ukraine
Is the war entering a new phase? Russian drones have hit a busy shopping centre in the central Ukrainian city of Kryvyi Rih, killing at least 14 people and wounding more than 120. Oleksandr Vilkul, head of the Kryvyi Rih Defence Council, said on Telegram that Friday's strikes targeted the city's largest shopping complex, sparking a fire. The death toll as of 8pm local time (17:00 GMT) was 14, with 121 injured, including 22 children. Vilkul said 29 of those injured were in critical condition.
Russia says ready for 'new ideas' on Ukraine war that match Putin's goals
Is the war entering a new phase? Russia says ready for'new ideas' on Ukraine war that match Putin's goals Moscow is ready to listen to new ideas for ending the war in Ukraine, provided they align with President Vladimir Putin's position, a senior Russian diplomat has said. Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov said in an interview published by News.ru on Friday that Russia is open to proposals that are in line with "realities on the ground". Moscow previously welcomed the United States' demonstrating "an understanding of Russia's position", but Washington has been distracted from mediation efforts amid its war on Iran . "The Russian Federation is ready to listen to any reasonable proposals and ideas that are in line with the goals set by the Russian president and meet the'realities on the ground'," Ryabkov said.
At least five killed in Russian air attacks on Ukraine
Is the war entering a new phase? At least five people have been killed and 11 others injured in Russian attacks on Ukraine, authorities said. A Russian drone attack on a bus in the front-line city of Kherson killed at least four people and wounded four others on Wednesday, Kherson regional Governor Oleksandr Prokudin said. In a post on the Telegram app, Prokudin said the wounded had been taken to hospital. He posted blurred photos of a yellow bus with bloodied steps and shattered windows. Russian forces regularly strike Kherson, which was under Moscow's control from March to November 2022 - the initial months of the war - with drones, in what Ukraine says is the deliberate targeting of civilians.