By Alan Charlish, Lidia Kelly and Barbara Erling WARSAW/WYRYKI-WOLA, Poland (Reuters) - Poland shot down suspected Russian drones in its airspace on Wednesday with the backing of aircraft from its NATO allies,

The Russian advance into the Donetsk region has intensified, leaving Ukrainian cities like Kostiantynivka in dire conditions

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy posted amateur video showing the aftermath of a Russian strike on a Ukrainian town.

An early morning Russian attack killed three people on Friday in northern Ukraine's Sumy region, a regional official reported, but President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said Moscow's attempts to advance in the area had failed with heavy losses.

Ukraine’s air force said Russia launched 805 drones into Ukraine overnight and 13 missiles, with Ukrainian defense units downing 751 drones and four missiles.

When Alex Babich looks up at the 35-foot sunflower towering over his Fort Wayne, Indiana, backyard, he sees more than just a plant. He sees a tribute to his roots.

The UK is planning to mass-produce thousands of interceptor drones for Ukraine to help it defend itself against Russia's growing attacks.

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Friday that many details on security guarantees for Ukraine were already on paper, adding that foreign troops on the ground would signal political support for Kyiv.