Russia launches new drone attack on Kyiv, hits university
On September 2, Russia continued its nearly week-long series of intense drone attacks on Kyiv and the region, damaging the National University of Food Technologies.
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Russian drone hits residential building in Kyiv, injuring four
A Russian drone strike on a residential building in central Kyiv on Wednesday injured four people, marking the seventh consecutive day of attacks on the Ukrainian capital.
Police seal off Kyiv street after shootout between SBU and HUR
Kyiv police have sealed off Yurii Shumskyi Street in the Dnipro district following reports of a shootout between the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) and the military intelligence service (HUR), according to Ukrainska Pravda.
Russian attacks on Dnipropetrovsk region: five injured
Russian forces carried out more than 50 strikes on five districts of the Dnipropetrovsk region on Tuesday, September 1, injuring five people and damaging civilian infrastructure, according to Kyiv Post.
Budanov: Russian drone attacks to continue until Duma elections
Kyrylo Budanov, head of Ukraine's military intelligence, expects Russia to keep up its massive drone attacks on Ukraine at least until the State Duma elections in September. The Kremlin wants to show voters a 'picture of victory' despite lacking successes at the front, the Kyiv Post reports.
Russian Attack Kills 12 Rail Workers in Kyiv
At least 12 people were killed and 20 injured in Russian missile and drone strikes on Kyiv and the region overnight, including two children. Six of the victims were rail workers from the state company Ukrzaliznytsia, whose depot was hit.
Russian Night Attack: 12 Dead, Including Indian National
In the night of September 1, Russia attacked Ukraine with missiles and drones. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said twelve people were killed, including an Indian citizen.
Eight killed in Russian attack on Kyiv – children among injured
At least eight people were killed and five injured, including children, in Russian attacks on Kyiv overnight into September 1, according to the Kyiv Independent, citing official sources.
Massive Russian attack on Kyiv and Boryspil: four dead
In the night of September 1, Russia struck Kyiv and Boryspil with ballistic missiles, Kalibr cruise missiles, and Zircon hypersonic missiles. At least four people were killed.
Kyiv adapts to relentless attacks: shorter curfew, more metro
Russian strikes on the Kyiv region have killed at least 41 people and injured 85 in five days. The city is responding with adjusted security protocols, including a shortened curfew and extended metro hours.
Kyiv endures sixth day of nearly continuous air attacks
Kyiv has been under nearly continuous air attacks for the sixth consecutive day since the night of August 26. On August 30, explosions were heard again, air defense was active, and debris fell in a residential area.
Finnish President: Russia will not attack NATO
Finnish President Alexander Stubb does not believe Russia will attack NATO. He told Bild that the alliance's deterrence is stronger than that of any other military power.
Ukraine strikes Russian oil refinery and military airfield
In the night of August 30, Ukrainian forces attacked the Kirishi oil refinery in Russia's Leningrad region and the military airfield at Yeysk in the Krasnodar region. According to the Ukrainian General Staff, fires broke out at both targets.
Death toll from Russian drone strike near Kyiv rises to 38
A Russian drone attack on an ammunition depot in Myla, Kyiv region, has killed 38 people, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Sunday.
Stubb: Russia will not stop the war despite economic crisis
Finnish Alexander Stubb warns against underestimating Russia: despite the severe economic crisis, Vladimir Putin will not end the war of aggression against Ukraine. Stubb said this in an interview with the Bild newspaper.
Ukraine Plans Adjustments to Work and Transport During Air Raid Alarms
The Ukrainian government is drafting new rules for businesses, logistics, and transport during air raid alarms. Prime Minister Serhii Koretskyi has informed President Volodymyr Zelenskyi about the plans, as reported by Ukrainska Pravda.
Ukraine strikes Russian drone sites in Donetsk and Crimea
Ukrainian forces hit Russian attack drone storage and launch sites in occupied Donetsk and Crimea on August 28–29, the General Staff reported.
Russian drone attack kills one in Odesa region
A Russian drone attack on the Izmail district in the Odesa region killed one person and injured three others early on Saturday, August 29, according to Oleh Kiper, head of the regional military administration.
Russian drones paralyze rail traffic in Ukraine
Russian forces launched another massive drone attack on Ukraine overnight into August 28, targeting Kyiv and severely disrupting rail services, the BBC reports.
Kyiv’s New Reality: How the City Must Adapt to Constant Alerts
Air raid alerts in Kyiv now last for days and weeks, not just hours. As Ukrainska Pravda reports, the author calls for a radical adaptation of the city to the new reality of Russia's war of aggression.
Kyiv: Eleven air raid alerts on August 27, residential building damaged by drones
On August 27, air raid sirens sounded eleven times in Kyiv as air defense repelled Russian drones. A residential building in the Podilskyi district was damaged, according to the Kyiv City Military Administration (KMVA) and the Kyiv City State Administration (KMDA).
Russia launches massive attack on Ukraine: dead and injured in Kyiv and Kharkiv
Russia launched a massive missile and drone attack on Ukraine on August 27, hitting Kyiv, Kharkiv, and other cities, with casualties reported, according to the BBC.
Zelensky: Ukraine can build 200–300 long-range drones daily
Ukraine can produce 200 to 300 long-range strike drones per day, capable of hitting targets 350 to 3,000 kilometers away, President Volodymyr Zelensky said at a press conference in Kyiv. But he stressed that a lack of funding is holding back an expansion of attacks on Russian territory.
EU releases €6.1 billion for Ukraine
On Ukraine's Independence Day, the EU has released another €6.1 billion from its €90 billion loan. The funds are earmarked for air defense systems, missiles, ammunition, and radar equipment, as the European Commission announced.
Ukrainian drones hit two fighter jets and S-400 systems
Ukrainian drones struck multiple high-value Russian military targets in the Rostov and Krasnodar regions and occupied Crimea, according to the Kyiv Post. Eleven of 14 targets were engaged, including two fighter jets and an S-400 system.
Wadephul in Kyiv: Russia shells suburb during visit
Russian forces fired rockets at Boryspil, a suburb east of Kyiv, shortly after German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul arrived in the Ukrainian capital by special train on Saturday morning.
Zelensky informs UN Secretary-General Guterres about Russian attacks
Following the Russian strike on a shopping mall in Kryvy Rih, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky spoke by phone with UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Friday, August 21. According to the Kyiv Post, the conversation focused on ongoing Russian attacks, civilian casualties, and threats to global food security.
Ukraine bans Russian series ‘Masha and the Bear’
The Ukrainian government has banned the Russian animated series 'Masha and the Bear'. The show may no longer be broadcast in the country.
Ukraine strikes refinery in Perm – two dead in drone attacks
Ukraine has attacked an oil refinery in the Russian city of Perm, according to President Volodymyr Zelensky. At least two people were killed in Russian drone attacks in eastern Ukraine.
Ukrainian soldiers desert during training in Germany
According to a report by "Zeit", several hundred Ukrainian soldiers have deserted during their training in Germany since 2022. In Saxony-Anhalt alone, more than 80 cases are known.
Zelenskyy introduces new Minister Khmara
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has presented the new Minister, Yevhen Khmara, and set out the ministry's priorities.
Kyslytsia: Sanctions Won’t Stop Russia – Unity Is Key
Serhii Kyslytsia, First Deputy Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, said economic sanctions will not halt Russia's economic activity. As Ukrinform reports, he sees the unity of the Ukrainian people as the most important factor influencing Kremlin chief Vladimir Putin.
15 killed in Russian attack on Kyiv
At least 15 people were killed in massive Russian attacks on the Ukrainian capital Kyiv, according to Mayor Vitali Klitschko. Civil defense reported 34 injured.
13 killed in Russian attack on Kyiv as air defense falls short
At least 13 people were killed and 40 injured in Russian missile strikes on Kyiv overnight. Ukraine is urging partners for more support amid a shortage of air defense missiles, the BBC reports.
Zaporizhzhia: Last external power line at nuclear plant fails
The Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in Ukraine has lost its last external power line and switched to emergency diesel generators. A high-voltage line was damaged.
Ukraine reports strike on Russian Progress plant in Samara
Ukrainian forces say they hit the Progress plant in Samara overnight on August 15, targeting a production hall for Soyuz rocket engines. The General Staff confirmed the strike, which also damaged a workshop at the neighboring Aviakor aircraft plant.
Ukraine: International Damage Register Expands Categories
The International Register of Damage for Ukraine has opened new categories for claims from the state and legal entities. According to European Pravda, claims for damaged or destroyed residential and non-residential property can now be filed.
Ukraine: Dismissed Defense Minister Fedorov Calls for Elections
Mychajlo Fedorow, who was dismissed as Ukraine's defense minister a month ago, has called for a secure path to elections during the war, warning that democracy must not depend on Russia's actions.
Protests for Fedorow Fade: Support for Wartime Elections
The nationwide protests demanding the return of Mychajlo Fedorow as defense minister are losing momentum. After the former minister called for elections during the war, his proposals are being rejected by the demonstrators.
Russian drone attack on minibus in Kherson kills four
A Russian drone strike on a minibus in the frontline city of Kherson killed four civilians and wounded five others on Wednesday, according to Ukraine's prosecutor's office.