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Kateryna Hodunova
News EditorKateryna Hodunova is a News Editor at the Kyiv Independent. She previously worked as a sports journalist in several Ukrainian outlets and was the deputy chief editor at Suspilne Sport. Kateryna covered the 2022 Olympics in Beijing and was included in the Special Mentions list at the AIPS Sport Media Awards. She holds a bachelor's degree in political journalism from Taras Shevchenko University and a master's degree in political science from the National University of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy.
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S-400 launchers and radars hit by SBU drones in Russia's Novorossiysk, source says
Ukraine launched long-range drone strikes on Novorossiysk, targeting an oil depot, a container terminal, coastal infrastructure, and a ship, according to preliminary reports.
Polish president signs social aid law for Ukrainian refugees for 'last time'
Polish President Karol Nawrocki announced that he would no longer sign the law providing aid to Ukrainians unless a "new solution" is found.
Ukraine strikes Ryazan oil refinery, hits multiple other Russian military targets, General Staff says
Ryazan Governor Pavel Malkov confirmed the attack and said one enterprise, whose name he did not disclose, sustained damage.
US delays sanctions on Russian oil giant Lukoil, Bloomberg reports
Interest in Lukoil's overseas holdings has increased in recent days, Bloomberg reported on Nov. 14.
Ukraine confirms withdrawal from Novovasylivske amid Russian advances in Zaporizhzhia Oblast
Ukrainian forces withdrew from the village of Novovasylivske in Zaporizhzhia Oblast to "more favorable defensive positions," the Southern Defense Forces said on Nov. 15.
North Korea halves shell shipments to Russia as its own stockpiles run low, Ukraine's intelligence says
North Korean artillery supplies enabled Russia to maintain its firing rate in 2024, but this year, that support has declined markedly.
Ukrainian drone strikes force Saratov oil plant to suspend primary processing, Reuters reports
The Nov. 11 attack triggered explosions and a large fire at the facility, and the plant may remain offline until the end of the month, the sources said.
Russian attacks kill 9, injure 53 across Ukraine over past day
Russian forces launched three Kinzhal ballistic missiles, as well as 135 drones against Ukraine overnight, according to Ukraine's Air Force.
Kyiv firefighter called to battle blaze at his own apartment during mass Russia missile, drone attack
Serhii Vlasenko, 35, has served in Ukraine's Emergency Service for 15 years and was on duty as a shift supervisor when the attack occurred.
Ukraine withdraws from positions near another settlement in Zaporizhzhia Oblast amid ongoing Russian offensive
Ukrainian forces withdrew from the village of Rivnopillia in northeastern Zaporizhzhia Oblast late on Nov. 11, Ukraine's Southern Defense Forces reported.
Ukraine war latest: Recent Russian assault on light equipment in direction of Pokrovsk was 'partially successful,' Ukraine's military says
Hello, this is Kateryna Hodunova reporting from Kyiv on day 1,357 of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Today's top story:
A large-scale assault by Russian troops in light vehicles on the city of Pokrovsk in Donetsk Oblast was "partially successful," the 7th Corps of Ukraine's Air Assault Forces reported on Nov. 12.
During the defense of the city, Ukrainian forces destroyed five motorcycles and five cars on Nov. 11 and are working to eliminate firing positions the Russian army establish
'Explosions and fire recorded' — Russia's Orsk oil refinery hit in Ukrainian strike, General Staff says
The attack targeted Orsknefteorgsintez, a refinery in the city of Orsk that produces over 30 types of petroleum products.
'The situation is quite difficult' — Russia captures 3 settlements in Zaporizhzhia Oblast amid 'intense fighting'
Ukraine's Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi confirmed that Russian troops have managed to seize "three settlements" amid "fierce fighting" in the region.
Under heavy fog, Russia presses into Pokrovsk — Ukraine says 300 troops enter city
Russian forces are advancing into Pokrovsk from the southern outskirts, using light equipment, according to the 7th Corps of Ukraine's Air Assault Forces.
Ukraine war latest: Zelensky says situation in Pokrovsk, Zaporizhzhia Oblast 'difficult'
Hello, this is Francis Farell reporting from Kyiv on day 1,356 of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Today's top story so far:
President Volodymyr Zelensky on Nov. 11 described the situation facing Ukrainian troops in Pokrovsk and Zaporizhzhia Oblast as "difficult."
"Most of the attention is now on the Pokrovsky direction and Zaporizhzhia region, where the Russians are increasing the number and scale of assaults," he said in a post on social media.
"The situation there is difficult, an
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