Russia launched a barrage of drones and missiles at Ukraine overnight, killing one civilian and wounding more than 30 people in the centre, south, and northeast, Ukrainian officials said on Friday. The Russian forces launched 92 drones and five missiles at 12 Ukrainian regions,

U.S. officials say the Pentagon is easing restrictions to allow a small number of private American defense contactors to work inside Ukraine, helping repair and maintain equipment

The US has lifted its ban on contractors working to maintain and repair US-provided weapons in Ukraine, as Russia continues its rain bombs on civilians across the embattled country. The policy shift from the Biden administration — aimed at bolstering US aid in Ukraine’s fight against the Kremlin — would station a small number of American defense contractors far from the front lines.