Kyiv: Four killed in Russian drone attack
Four people were killed and twelve injured in a Russian drone attack on Kyiv on Wednesday evening. On Thursday morning, drones attacked the city again.
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Ukraine: 25 Killed in Russian Strike, Zelenskyy Warns on Normalization
A massive Russian attack on Ukraine killed 25 people and injured around 100, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. He also voiced regret over signals suggesting the war is being treated as normal.
Ukraine receives 1.2 billion euros in EU defense aid
Ukraine has received another 1.2 billion euros from the European Union for defense purposes, according to Prime Minister Serhiy Koretsky. Total aid under the program now stands at nearly 13 billion euros.
Ukrainian strikes damage oil tanks in Russia’s Samara region
Ukraine's General Staff has confirmed that oil tanks were damaged in a strike on the Samara linear production and dispatch station in Russia's Samara region on October 2.
NATO Military Committee in Kyiv: Russia cannot undermine support
For the first time in eight years, a delegation from the NATO Military Committee is officially back in Kyiv. According to Ukrinform, the talks with the leadership of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine were led by committee chairman Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone.
Russian Attack on Pryluky: Nine Dead, Three Children Among the Victims
A Russian strike on the city of Pryluky in Ukraine's Chernihiv region has killed nine people, according to the regional police. The bodies of three children were pulled from the rubble of a high-rise building, Ukrinform reports.
Russia launches massive attack on Ukraine: two dead in Kyiv
Russian forces hit Ukraine in multiple waves of ballistic and cruise missiles and attack drones overnight into 7 October. Two people were killed in Kyiv.
Russian drones sink freighter off Bulgaria
Russian drones struck two merchant ships in Bulgaria's exclusive economic zone. One vessel sank, the other was badly damaged.
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.
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.
Russia launches new missile attack on Kyiv
Russia has again attacked the Ukrainian capital Kyiv with missiles, also hitting other parts of the country. At least 16 people were killed in the mutual attacks.
Ukraine strikes Russia: Seven dead in largest drone attack
At least seven people were killed in Russia in what Moscow says was the largest Ukrainian attack of the year. According to the BBC, around 822 drones were used, about 600 of them against Moscow.
Zelensky: Stop Russian Missiles in Production Phase
After Russian air strikes overnight, President Volodymyr Zelensky said Russian missiles, bombs, and drones could be stopped already in the production phase. According to Ukrinform, three people were killed and at least 16 injured in the attacks.
Ex-Gazprom Manager Fights Against Russia in Ukraine
Ihor Volobuyev, a former top manager at Russian energy giant Gazprom, joined the Ukrainian army after Russia's full-scale invasion and now serves as a public face of the Russian underground movement 'Black Spark', which cooperates with Ukraine's military.
Ukraine: Russia strikes Kyiv and other cities with missiles
Russia launched ballistic missile attacks on Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities overnight. In Zaporizhzhia, at least six people were killed, according to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Ukraine war: Russia reports deaths in drone attacks
At least 12 people were killed in the Russian republic of Tatarstan in Ukrainian drone attacks, according to Russian authorities. Fatalities were also reported in the Belgorod region.
Ukraine reports deaths in Russian airstrikes on Kyiv
At least four people were killed in a nighttime wave of Russian attacks on Kyiv and the surrounding region, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. A drone hit a residential building in Pukhivka, killing a grandfather, a grandmother, and their three-year-old grandson.
Ukraine appoints General Sobko as new Deputy Commander of the Armed Forces
Ukraine has appointed General Serhii Sobko as the new Deputy Commander of the Armed Forces. The 42-year-old Hero of Ukraine is known as a reformer and critic of Soviet-era traditions, according to Kyiv Post.
Zelensky Asks UAE for Protection of Black Sea Routes
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has asked the United Arab Emirates for support in securing Black Sea shipping lanes and global food supplies, amid threats from Russia and Iran.
Ukraine strikes Crimean bridges and drone depots
Ukraine's General Staff confirmed attacks on Russian military targets in Crimea and the Kherson and Zaporizhzhia regions on August 1, according to Kyiv Post.
Russian missile violates Polish airspace – Tusk convenes crisis meeting
A Russian Kh-101 cruise missile likely entered Polish airspace and crashed during a massive overnight attack on Ukraine, Poland's defense minister said. Prime Minister Donald Tusk called an emergency meeting.
Syrskyi apologizes to Fedorov: ‘I knew nothing of a conflict’
Ukrainian Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi has publicly apologized to former Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov, saying he was unaware of any personal conflict between them.
Ukraine loses competition for its own migrants
The hope that Ukrainian war refugees will return en masse after the war is fading. According to a Gradus study, 53 percent of migrants still plan to return, but many cannot name a timeframe.
Ukraine tests new drone boat for FPV attacks
The Ukrainian Omega Special Purpose Center has developed an unmanned boat that can launch FPV drones, support combat divers, and intercept aerial targets, the Interior Ministry said on Sunday.
Ukrainian company presents autonomous interceptor drone LITAVR
The Ukrainian company F-Drones has unveiled a fully autonomous version of its LITAVR interceptor drone, which can take off, track, and destroy targets without human control.
Ukraine Strikes Eight Russian Tankers in One Night
Ukrainian drone forces attacked eight Russian fuel tankers, a ferry, and a cargo ship overnight on July 7, targeting vessels that supply occupied Crimea, according to the commander of Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces (USF).
Massive Russian Attack on Kyiv: Over 20 Dead, Rescue Underway
Russia launched a massive strike on Ukraine overnight on July 6, targeting Kyiv and the surrounding region. At least 20 people were killed and dozens injured, according to Ukrainian authorities.
Netherlands to Host Special Tribunal for Aggression
The Netherlands will host the Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine. President Volodymyr Zelensky hailed the decision as 'historic'.
Ukraine demands immediate aid after heavy attack on Kyiv
After a large-scale Russian missile and drone attack on Kyiv that killed at least 20 people, Ukraine has urged the West to make immediate decisions on air defense and new sanctions, according to Euronews.
Ukraine Strikes Russian Satellite Control Center Dubna Again
Ukrainian forces have attacked the largest Russian satellite communications center in Dubna near Moscow for the second time in days.
Heatwave in Ukraine: Tips for Train Travel at Over 35 Degrees
A heatwave with temperatures exceeding 35 degrees Celsius is making train travel in Ukraine difficult. The state railway Ukrzaliznytsia offers advice on how to keep journeys bearable.
Zelensky Submits Bill for Ukrainian National Pantheon – Outrage in Poland
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has submitted a bill to parliament to create a Ukrainian National Pantheon, sparking sharp criticism from Polish politicians who see it as a provocation.
Ukraine expands defensive line on border with Belarus
Ukraine is reinforcing its northern border with Belarus in the Chernihiv region, building trenches, wire barriers, and concrete obstacles. According to the Kyiv Post, citing a report by Ukrinform, the defenses have grown by about 500 percent since 2022.