Ukraine denies Russian capture of Andriivka village, Sumy Oblast despite DeepState monitoring report
The DeepState monitoring group reported on the evening of Jan. 7 that Andriivka was back under Russian control.
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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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Trump wants a 'dream military' and $1.5 trillion to build it
"This will allow us to build the 'Dream Military' that we have long been entitled to and, more importantly, that will keep us safe and secure, regardless of foe," Donald Trump said on Truth Social.
'It's a national emergency' — Russia bombs two entire Ukrainian oblasts into darkness in freezing winter temperatures
More than 1 million people in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast remained without water and heating as of the morning of Jan. 8, Communities and Territories Development Minister Oleksii Kuleba said.
Zelensky says Russia lost more than 90,000 troops over 3 months as Fedorov readies Defense Ministry overhaul
The Ukrainian army has eliminated more than 90,000 Russian troops over the past three months, President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on Jan. 5 after meeting with Digital Transformation Minister Mykhailo Fedorov, who is expected to lead the Defense Ministry soon.
Ukraine war latest: Russian drones attack Dnipro, damage US-owned sunflower oil plant, major spill reported
Hello, this is Kateryna Hodunova reporting from Kyiv on day 1,412 of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Today's top story:
An oil extraction plant in Dnipro was damaged in a Russian drone strike on Jan. 5, spilling about 300 tons of sunflower oil onto city streets, Mayor Borys Filatov said.
The spill forced the closure of the city's embankment to traffic for two to three days, Filatov said.
The facility reportedly belongs to Bunge, a U.S. agribusiness company based in St. Louis, Missou
Kyiv police detain woman suspected of planting explosive under National Guard soldier's car
The blast occurred as the soldier was opening the trunk of his car, the Kyiv City Prosecutor's Office said.
European national security advisors arrive in Kyiv, Coalition of the Willing talks to be held later in the day
"A busy working day lies ahead: security and economic issues, work on framework documents, coordination of further steps with partners," National Security and Defense Council Secretary Rustem Umerov said.
Venezuela will be governed by US until 'safe, proper, and judicious transition,' Trump says, as Maduro arrives at detention center
"The United States of America has successfully carried out a large-scale strike against Venezuela and its leader, President Nicolas Maduro, who has been, along with his wife, captured and flown out of the country," Donald Trump said on Truth Social.
At least 6 killed, 42 injured in Russian attacks on Ukraine over past day
Russia launched 95 drones at Ukraine overnight, the Air Force said.
Russian shadow fleet ship that sank in 2024 carried nuclear reactor components to North Korea, may have been torpedoed, La Verdad reports
Undeclared nuclear reactor components bound for North Korea were allegedly aboard the Ursa Major when it sank off Spain in 2024, with damage consistent with a torpedo strike, according to Spain’s La Verdad.
Extensive damage to energy infrastructure leaves parts of Kyiv and Odesa oblasts with unpredictable blackouts
"Each restoration requires significant time and resources, as the level of damage varies across regions," Deputy Energy Minister Olha Yukhymchuk said.
Ukraine strikes Russian drone storage at occupied Donetsk Airport, commander says
Ukraine struck a Russian drone storage facility at Donetsk Airport in occupied Donetsk Oblast, Unmanned Systems Forces commander Robert “Madyar” Brovdi said on Dec. 30.
Syrskyi says battalion commander to face legal review after loss of command post in Huliaipole
Ukraine's top commander said a battalion commander will face a legal review after Ukrainian troops abandoned a command post in the Huliaipole sector, leaving behind equipment and potentially sensitive materials.
Russia attacks Kherson market, Chernihiv apartment building on Christmas Day, killing 2, injuring at least 10
Ukraine is marking its fourth Christmas under a full-scale Russian invasion.
Ukraine strikes oil refinery in Russia's Rostov Oblast with Storm Shadow missiles, General Staff says
The missiles struck the refinery, triggering multiple explosions, the General Staff said, adding that the extent of the damage was still being clarified.
