Ukraine brings back almost 20 children from Russian-occupied territories, Russia over past week
"Each of them has endured pressure, intimidation, and attempts to undermine their identity. Today, they are finally safe," a statement read.
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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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Russia plans to carry out 7 large-scale strikes against Ukraine per month, Sybiha says
Russia could escalate its attacks to this level "in the very near future," Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said, citing Ukrainian military intelligence.
Explosion at fireworks warehouse in southern Russia kills 2, injures 14, including children
Two children were injured and hospitalized, while four other victims are in serious condition, local authorities said.
Poland intercepts Russian Il-20 spy plane for 2nd time in a week
Polish F-16s intercepted a Russian Il-20 reconnaissance aircraft during a patrol over the Baltic Sea on April 9, Polish Defense Minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz said on X.
Ukraine disables last ferry in Kerch Strait supplying Russian forces in occupied Crimea, military intelligence says
The Ukrainian drone strike overnight on April 6 put a ferry out of service that had previously been attacked in March but had remained afloat until then.
Russia hits Kharkiv Oblast oil refinery, causing 'significant' damage
Russia has targeted the facility for the fifth time since launching its full-scale invasion in 2022, the refinery's legal director, Anastasiia Cherednykova, told Suspilne.
Ukraine strikes key oil transfer hub, oil depot in Russian-occupied Crimea, military says
In addition to the Feodosia oil terminal, Ukraine targeted an oil depot in the village of Hvardiiske in Crimea, the General Staff said, without specifying the extent of the damage.
Russia seeks to establish buffer zone between Transnistria, Ukraine's Vinnytsia Oblast, military says
"This is the first time such plans have been documented on (the Russian) part," Deputy Presidential Office head Pavlo Palisa said.
At least 13 killed, 77 injured in Russian attacks on Ukraine over past day
Russia launched 176 drones at Ukraine overnight, the Air Force said, reporting that Ukrainian air defenses intercepted 146.
Russia suffers record losses in March, Zelensky says
Zelensky also said that, according to British intelligence, the battlefield situation is currently the most favorable for Ukraine in the past 10 months.
Russian Su-30 fighter jet crashes in occupied Crimea during training flight, Kremlin Defense Ministry claims
The crew ejected and was recovered by a search-and-rescue team, the ministry claimed.
‘Sense of constant danger’ — Ukraine scrambles to adapt to Russia’s new aerial attack tactics
After a punishing winter, Ukraine has had no time to recover. Russia launched almost 6,500 drones in March, surpassing the total of each of the previous two months, with no sign of slowing down.
"Russia's tactics are evolving toward more sustained, flexible, and psychologically exhausting pressure," Viktor Kevliuk, a reserve colonel and analyst at the Center for Defense Strategies, told the Kyiv Independent.
Russia has steadily ramped up defense production over more than four years of full-sca
Over 400 Russian drones detected in Ukraine's airspace during mass attack, at least 4 killed, over 30 injured
The number of drones has surged throughout the morning.
Ukraine to help open Strait of Hormuz as part of Gulf weapons deals, Zelensky says
Ukraine will supply weapons and defense technology to Gulf countries under new agreements, President Volodymyr Zelensky told reporters on March 30.
Ukrainian forces regain ground in Oleksandrivka sector of front line, kill over 2,600 Russian troops in 2 months
During the operation, Ukrainian forces regained about 440 square kilometers (170 square miles) of territory, liberating seven settlements in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast and two in Zaporizhzhia Oblast, the report read.
