Ukraine latest updates: US says Iran aiding Russia from Crimea

Ukraine news for October 20: US says Iranian personnel ‘on the ground’ in Crimea aiding Russia drone strikes.

A firefighter looks at a part of a wall falling in the middle of a grey apartment bloc with blown out windows
Russia says it intends to ramp up its attacks on Ukraine’s power, water and other vital infrastructure in the latest phase of its months-long offensive [File: Leo Correa/AP]
By Joseph Stepansky
Published On 20 Oct 2022
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Updated: 21 Oct 2022 (02:16 GMT)

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  • The White House says Iranian personnel are assisting Russia with drone strikes from “on the ground” in annexed Crimea.
  • Kyiv welcomes the European Union’s move to sanction Iran over its alleged supply of drones to Russia.