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.

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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: 
20 Oct 2022
(20:37 GMT)
  • 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.