Ukraine marks 4th I-Day amid war: How drones & defiance stopped Russia’s war machine

Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine has entered its fifth year. The conflict has devolved into trench warfare, resembling the First World War. Both sides face immense human and financial costs in this attritional struggle. Ukraine's adaptability and Western support sustain its defenses against Russian advances.

Rory McKeown | Assistant editor (news) Published August 24, 2026 9:19am Updated August 24, 2026 9:39am To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Ukraine marked its Independence Day by targeting Vladimir Putin’s online shopping hubs. Three Ozon marketp