Key developments on Sept. 18: * Government dismisses six deputy defense ministers. 'Reboot' of Defense Ministry underway, says Umerov * Ukrainian troops break through one of Russian defensive lines near Bakhmut, but general situation in the east remains difficult * UK Defense Ministry says Russia redeploys thousands of airborne troops to Zaporizhzhia Oblast’
Hennadii Lahuta, former head of the Kherson Oblast State Administration, has died at the age of 49, Kherson Oblast Governor Oleksandr Prokudin reported on Sept. 17.
Russia has concentrated 52,000 troops in the area near Bakhmut, Donetsk Oblast, Eastern Force Grouping press officer Illia Yevlash said on Ukrainian TV on Sept. 17.
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg does not expect the Russian war in Ukraine to end quickly, he said in an interview with the German Funke media group, published on Sept. 17.
Russian troops shelled a village of Mykilske in Kherson Oblast overnight on Sept. 17, hitting a medical facility, local authorities reported.
Four Russian S-300 missiles hit a civilian enterprise in the city of Kharkiv overnight on Sept. 17, Kharkiv Oblast governor Oleh Syniehubov reported.
Ukrainian forces shot down 12 out of 16 missiles and drones that Russia launched primarily in the direction of southern Odesa Oblast overnight on Sept. 17, the Air Force reported.
Key developments on Sept. 15: * General Staff confirms liberation of Andriivka in Donetsk Oblast * Russia attempts to destroy Ukrainian bombers overnight; Ukraine downs all 17 drones * Ukraine’s military says Russia accidentally dropped aerial bomb on occupied Nova Kakhovka * Belgium to train Ukrainian pilots, provide F-16s for training * Bodies of
Local Telegram channels reported that a large fire had occurred at a Russian military unit in Simferopol in Russian-occupied Crimea on Sept. 9. According to the "Chp Simferopol" Telegram channel, explosions were heard prior to the fire.
The Group of 20 summit in New Delhi adopted a "consensus" declaration on Sept. 9 that called on countries not to use force to seize territory but fell short of condemning Russia for its war in Ukraine.
Key developments of Sept. 7: * National Guard reports Russia moving troops to southern front line to 'strengthen defense' * Ukrainian flag raised in two settlements in Kharkiv Oblast near border with Russia * Zelensky introduces Umerov as Ukraine's new defense minister, addresses key tasks * Official: Ukrainian women with medical education to be
The Kyiv Independent asks people on the streets of Kyiv how Russia’s full-scale war affects their mental health and how they cope with it.
Partners of European leaders, Ukrainian and international officials, as well as celebrities gathered in Kyiv on Sept. 6 for the third Summit of First Ladies and Gentlemen, initiated by Ukraine’s First Lady Olena Zelenska. First held in 2021, the summit aims to bring the world’s first ladies and
Key developments on Sept. 5: * Zelensky nominates Umerov as new defense minister; Ukraine’s parliament approves Reznikov's resignation * ISW: Ukrainian infantry advances closer to Verbove in Zaporizhzhia Oblast * Russia claims drones shot down over Kaluga, Moscow, Tver oblasts and occupied Crimea * Germany delivers ammunition for Gepard anti-aircraft guns to Ukraine.
For the past several weeks, Serhii Samoilenko has been savoring every second of his life. The 38-year-old has not felt as happy as he is now ever since the start of the full-scale invasion. In August, he finally reunited with his two little daughters, whom he hadn't seen for over
Ukraine celebrates its 32nd Independence Day on Aug. 24 amid the ongoing Russian invasion. The Kyiv Independent has asked people on the streets of Kyiv what they think Ukraine’s future will look like in 10 years. Warning: Some of the answers can melt your heart.
