Russia's Defence Ministry said on Friday that its forces had carried out a massive and successful strike on military and military-related targets in Ukraine overnight in response to what it called Ukrainian "terrorist acts" against Russia.

Sources say it is expected to take place within days. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

US officials expect a major, multi-faceted Russian retaliation against Kyiv following a Ukrainian drone attack, with symbolic targets likely in focus.