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We are the news team of the Kyiv Independent. We are here to make sure our readers get quick, essential updates about the events in Ukraine. Feel free to contact us via email with feedback and news alerts.

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Ukraine war latest: Ukraine continues strikes on Russia's oil industry as Moscow races to expand missile production

Key developments on Aug. 10: * Ukraine's military intelligence reveals Russian missile production figures 'exceeding monthly targets' * Ukraine strikes Russian petrochemical plant more than 2,000 kilometers from border, General Staff says * Russian oil refinery in Tatarstan targeted as Russia claims Ukrainian 456 drones intercepted overnight * Russia's version of Starlink deploying quicker than planned, Ukraine's military intelligence says * Russia rules out freezing war in Ukraine ahead o

Ukraine war latest: Ukrainian-made ballistic missiles could hit Russia in the fall, Zelensky says

Key developments on Aug. 8-9: * Ukrainian-made ballistic missiles could hit Russia in the fall, Zelensky says * Another overnight Russian attack on Kyiv and Kyiv Oblast kills 4, including 3-year-old child * Kyiv strikes Russian missile system used in attack the previous day, Madyar says * Ukraine buys 70 ATACMS missiles, other US weapons from Turkey in major defense package * Ukraine says it struck 12 Russian shadow fleet vessels in Black Sea and Sea of Azov President Volodymyr Zelensky c

Ukraine war latest: Ukraine intercepted 29 of 195 Russian ballistic missiles in July as air defense shortages deepen, ministry says

Key developments on Aug. 7: * Ukraine intercepted 29 out of 195 Russian ballistic missiles in July as air defense shortages worsen, Defense Ministry says * 60% of Ukrainians oppose ceding Donbas to Russia, but same share back freezing war with security guarantees, poll shows * Ukraine attacks Wildberries logistics center in Russia located nearly 2,000 km from front line * One of Ukraine's largest football stadiums damaged in Russian strike on Odesa * Skelia Assault Regiment troops to be tr

Ukraine war latest: Lithuania warns of Russian false flag drone threat to Baltic states

Key developments on Aug. 6: * Russia could use Ukrainian drones in false-flag strike against Baltic infrastructure, Lithuania says * Drone targeted Ukrainian cargo plane carrying ammunition at German airport, media reports * Russian drone kills 2 railway workers at station in Kharkiv Oblast * Ukraine hits 2 Russian oil refineries in latest deep strike drone attack, Zelensky says * NATO fighter jet scrambles increase 250% as Russia tests border with military planes, Alliance says Lithuania

Ukraine war latest: At least 17 killed after Russian ballistic missile attack on Kyiv and surrounding area

Key developments on Aug. 5: * Russian ballistic missile attack kills 17, injures dozens in Kyiv and surrounding area as rescue efforts continue * Ukraine's air defense missile deliveries drop by two-thirds, new Russian tactic compounds problems for Kyiv * Ukrainian drones reportedly strike Wildberries warehouse in Russia's Tula Oblast * North Korea deploying ballistic missile unit to Russia to wage attacks on Ukraine, intelligence says * Head of body recovery group Platsdarm killed, his wi

Ukraine war latest: Video shows Russian drone attack on civilian in Kherson as more Wildberries warehouses hit

Key developments on Aug. 4: * Russian drone seen targeting vegetable seller at Kherson market in horrific footage * Ukraine reportedly strikes Wildberries warehouses near Moscow, St. Petersburg, as Syzran oil refinery burns * US unlikely to reach Patriot co-production deal with Ukraine before winter, NATO envoy says * Ukraine will 'never' join NATO, ex-commander Zaluzhnyi says * Zelensky signs new law giving full rights to former convict soldiers in army * Over 8,300 glide bombs dropped b

Ukraine war latest: New Magura sea drones strike Russian radar systems in occupied Crimea

Key developments on Aug. 3: * Ukraine's new Magura naval platforms strike Russian radar systems in occupied Crimea for 1st time, military intelligence says * Most key Russian ballistic missile manufacturers circumvent sanctions as Ukraine faces interceptor shortage, Zelensky says * Russian attack on gas station in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast kills 3, including rescue worker and his 8-year-old son * Russian attack on 'transport infrastructure' in Odesa Oblast wounds 13 people, governor says Ukrai