Kateryna Denisova

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Kateryna Denisova

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Kateryna Denisova works as a News Editor at the Kyiv Independent. She previously worked as a news editor at the NV media outlet for four years, covering mainly Ukrainian and international politics. Kateryna holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Taras Shevchenko University of Kyiv. She also was a fellow at journalism schools in the Czech Republic and Germany.

k.denisova@kyivindependent.com

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One of Russia's biggest oil refineries halts most productive unit after drone attack, Reuters reports

by Kateryna DenisovaOctober 6, 2025

The CDU-6 unit has a capacity of 160,000 barrels per day — around 40% of the refinery’s total output. According to Reuters, repairs may take around a month.

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Ukraine investigating execution of 322 POWs by Russia, prosecutors say

by Kateryna DenisovaOctober 6, 2025

According to the statement, 263 Ukrainian soldiers were executed on the battlefield, while 59 others were killed in the 2022 Olenivka prison explosion in the occupied part of Donetsk Oblast.

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Over 100,000 Western-made parts found in drones, missiles used in Russian recent mass attack, Zelensky says

by Kateryna DenisovaOctober 6, 2025

The components were reportedly manufactured by companies based in the U.S., China, Taiwan, the U.K., Germany, Switzerland, Japan, South Korea, and the Netherlands.

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Russian drone hits maternity hospital in Sumy

by Kateryna DenisovaOctober 6, 2025

Everyone managed to take shelter in time, and no casualties were reported. The fire has since been extinguished by first responders.

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Oleksa Shalayskyi, renowned Ukrainian investigative journalist, dies aged 58

by Kateryna DenisovaOctober 4, 2025

Over the decades, Oleksa Shalayskyi became one of Ukraine’s leading investigative journalists and is described by his colleagues as a pioneer of anti-corruption investigations.

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'What's stopping us?' — Putin threatens to attack Ukraine's nuclear power plants

by Kateryna DenisovaOctober 2, 2025

Russian President Vladimir Putin framed this potential move a "mirror response," claiming that Ukraine has been carrying out attacks near the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) which has been under Russian occupation since March 2022. He didn't provide any evidence to support his claims.

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Latest power struggle at Ukraine’s state grid operator ends as CEO dismissal reversed

by Dominic Culverwell, Kateryna DenisovaOctober 2, 2025

The decision comes after three days of court sessions where the supervisory board’s independent members went up against the CEO, Vitaliy Zaichenko, and the Energy Ministry, Ukrenergo’s main shareholder.

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Germany's Merz lashes out at Orban during EU defense discussions, Bloomberg reports

by Kateryna DenisovaOctober 2, 2025

According to Bloomberg, the clash between the two leaders erupted on Oct. 1 during talks on the EU's strategy to defend itself against the Russian threat and support for Ukraine.

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Warsaw won’t rush extradition of Ukrainian suspect in Nord Stream sabotage to Germany, Polish official says

by Kateryna DenisovaOctober 2, 2025

Tomasz Siemoniak, the minister coordinator for Polish intelligence services, called the case "extremely serious," saying it requires a thorough investigation.

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Ukraine brings home over 200 POWs, civilians in another swap with Russia

by Martin Fornusek, Kateryna DenisovaOctober 2, 2025

Ukraine has brought back home 185 soldiers and 20 civilians held in Russian captivity in the latest exchange with Moscow, President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on Oct. 2.

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Ukraine's Security Service visits Kyiv Independent CEO’s home, says it’s in unrelated investigation

by Kateryna DenisovaOctober 1, 2025

The Kyiv Independent's editor-in-chief Olga Rudenko said on Sept. 30 that an unidentified man was seen questioning CEO Daryna Shevchenko’s neighbors, reportedly showing them her photo, and taking pictures of her apartment building’s entrance and floor.

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Chornobyl Nuclear Plant temporarily loses power after Russian attack on nearby town, Energy Ministry says

by Kateryna DenisovaOctober 1, 2025

"Due to power surges, the New Safe Confinement — the key structure that isolates the destroyed 4th reactor of the Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant and prevents the release of radioactive materials into the environment — was left without electricity," the Energy Ministry said.

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Russia may be using around 20,000 North Korean workers in military production, Ukrainian general says

by Kateryna DenisovaOctober 1, 2025

Russia is using North Korean labor to produce Geran drones, which are manufactured in Russia's Republic of Tatarstan, General Staff Chief Andrii Hnatov said.

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UK's Princess Anne makes surprise visit to Ukraine, meets Zelensky

by Kateryna DenisovaOctober 1, 2025

Among the topics discussed during the meeting at Saint Sophia Cathedral in Kyiv were the return of Ukrainian children kidnapped by Russia and the rehabilitation of war veterans.

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Russia claims capture of another Dnipropetrovsk Oblast village

by Kateryna DenisovaOctober 1, 2025

The Russian Defense Ministry claimed on Oct. 1 Moscow's troops had captured the village of Verbove in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, marking further gains in the region.

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The bridge connecting Estonia with Russia is seen in Narva, Estonia, on July 24, 2024.

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Kateryna Denisova

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One of Russia's biggest oil refineries halts most productive unit after drone attack, Reuters reports

Ukraine investigating execution of 322 POWs by Russia, prosecutors say

Over 100,000 Western-made parts found in drones, missiles used in Russian recent mass attack, Zelensky says

Russian drone hits maternity hospital in Sumy

Oleksa Shalayskyi, renowned Ukrainian investigative journalist, dies aged 58

'What's stopping us?' — Putin threatens to attack Ukraine's nuclear power plants

Latest power struggle at Ukraine’s state grid operator ends as CEO dismissal reversed

Germany's Merz lashes out at Orban during EU defense discussions, Bloomberg reports

Warsaw won’t rush extradition of Ukrainian suspect in Nord Stream sabotage to Germany, Polish official says

Ukraine brings home over 200 POWs, civilians in another swap with Russia

Ukraine's Security Service visits Kyiv Independent CEO’s home, says it’s in unrelated investigation

Chornobyl Nuclear Plant temporarily loses power after Russian attack on nearby town, Energy Ministry says

Russia may be using around 20,000 North Korean workers in military production, Ukrainian general says

UK's Princess Anne makes surprise visit to Ukraine, meets Zelensky

Russia claims capture of another Dnipropetrovsk Oblast village

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In Estonia’s border town, Russian-speaking majority enjoys NATO’s shield, remains mute on Russia’s threat

'Logistical terrorism' — Russia steps up attacks on Ukrainian railways

The military branch behind Ukraine’s battlefield apps turns to weapons bureaucracy

Investigation: Top Russian defense industry boss tries to lift sanctions, spills own secrets instead