Russian attack on Kupiansk kills 2
Russian forces struck Kupiansk with multiple rocket launchers on March 7, killing a man and a woman, Kharkiv Oblast Governor Oleh Syniehubov reported.
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Air Force: Ukraine downs 38 Russian drones overnight
Ukraine shot down 38 of the 42 Shahed-type attack drones launched by Russia overnight on March 6, the Air Force said in its morning update.
Washington Post: Olena Zelenska declines State of the Union invitation
Ukraine's First Lady Olena Zelenska opted not to accept an invitation from the White House to attend March 7 State of the Union address. According to a White House official, Zelenska's decision was likely influenced by "schedule conflicts."
US Under Secretary Victoria Nuland to step down
Victoria Nuland, the third-ranking American diplomat known for her strong backing of Ukraine, will resign from her position as under secretary of state for political affairs in the upcoming weeks, the U.S. State Department announced on March 5.
Russian communists call for investigation into West's possible role in Stalin's death
The Communists of Russia party has urged the Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) and top prosecutors to investigate potential Western intelligence involvement in the 1953 death of Soviet leader Joseph Stalin, the Russian state-controlled news agency RIA Novosti reported.
Air Force: Ukraine downs 18 Russian drones overnight
Ukraine shot down 18 of the 22 Shahed-type attack drones launched by Russia overnight on March 5, the Air Force said in its morning update.
Russia attacks 11 communities in Sumy Oblast, injuring 1
Russian forces fired at the Sumy Oblast border 44 times on March 4, striking 11 communities, the regional military administration reported. A civilian was injured in Myropillia as a result of shelling.
Russia claims it destroyed 38 drones over Crimea
The Russian Defense Ministry claimed that overnight on March 3, its forces allegedly intercepted and destroyed 38 drones over Russian-occupied Crimea.
Journalist Ihar Karnei to be tried in Belarus for 'participation in extremist group'
Ihar Karnei, a former freelance journalist with Radio Svaboda, the Belarus service of the U.S. Congress-funded broadcaster Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL), will be tried in Minsk on March 19.
CIUS: 4 myths about Ukraine that are not true
Editor's note: The Kyiv Independent is exclusively re-publishing reports prepared by the Canadian Institute of Ukrainian Studies (CIUS) of the University of Alberta. CIUS launched its Media Monitoring Service (MMS) in the spring of 2022 to identify and critically assess dominant narratives, with a special focus on disinformation, in selected
Biden, Italian PM Meloni to hold talks amid Ukraine concerns
U.S. President Joe Biden is scheduled to meet with Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni at the White House on March 1, amid challenges faced by the Democratic administration in garnering support from House Republicans for legislation aimed at providing assistance to Ukraine.
Russia says it's ready to transfer bodies of POWs killed in Il-76 plane crash
Russia is ready to hand over to Ukraine the bodies of those killed in an Il-76 plane crash on Jan. 24, Russia's state-owned RIA Novosti reported on March 1 citing the country's human rights official.
ISW: Kremlin has yet to signal its response following Transnistria's appeal for 'protection'
The Kremlin has yet to signal an immediate route for escalation following the appeal of lawmakers in the Russian-controlled Moldovan region of Transnistria, the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) said in its latest assessment.
Lithuania allocates over 300,000 euros to support Ukrainian refugees
The Lithuanian government has approved the allocation of 326,000 euros ($353,000) to support Ukrainian refugees living in the country.
Congress reaches deal to avert government shutdown with no plans for Ukraine aid
U.S. congressional leaders announced on Feb. 28 a tentative agreement to avert a government shutdown, days before a looming deadline that threatened to disrupt federal operations.
McConnell's exit signals shift in Republican support for Ukraine
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell's impending departure from his leadership role in November signals a significant shift in Republican support for Ukraine. McConnell has played a pivotal role in securing military assistance and funding for Kyiv, Politico reports.
Russia attacks 11 communities in Sumy Oblast
Russian forces struck 11 communities along the Sumy Oblast border in 42 separate attacks on Feb. 28, the regional military administration reported.
Politico: Western officials say no Navalny prisoner swap was offered to Russia
Negotiations were in progress for a prisoner exchange involving Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny at the time of his death on Feb. 16, but no proposal had been presented to the Kremlin, two Western officials briefed on the discussions told Politico.
Macron doesn't rule out possibility of Western troops in Ukraine
French President Emmanuel Macron said on Feb. 26 that the possibility of sending Western troops on the ground in Ukraine is not "ruled out" in the future, following discussions among European leaders as Russia's full-scale invasion entered its third year.
Fire reported at Russian steelmaker in Lipetsk Oblast
On the second anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, a fire erupted at the main plant of Russian steelmaker Novolipetsk Steel (NLMK), according to statements from the regional governor.
UN records over 10,500 civilian deaths in Ukraine since February 2022
At least 10,582 civilians have been killed and nearly 20,000 have been injured since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, the United Nations Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine (HRMMU) said.
UK announces $311 million aid package to replenish Ukraine's artillery supplies
On the second anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion, the U.K. pledges £245 million ($311 million) to enhance Ukraine's artillery ammunition reserves within the next year, according to the country's defense ministry.
Ukraine downs 12 drones, 2 missiles over southern oblasts
Russian forces targeted Ukraine's southern oblasts overnight on Feb. 24 with Shahed-131/136 attack drones and also launched Kh-59 missiles from the Sea of Azov, Southern Defense Forces reported on Telegram.
Russia attacks 5 communities in Sumy Oblast
Russian forces launched 28 attacks on Ukraine's northeastern Sumy Oblast on Feb. 23 targeting five communities, the regional administration reported.
UPDATE: Russian drone attacks against Odesa kill 3
Three civilians were killed in a Russian drone attack against Odesa overnight on Feb. 23, Odesa Oblast Governor Oleh Kiper reported on Telegram.
UPDATE: 8 injured in Russia's attack on Dnipro
At least eight people were injured in Dnipro as Russia targeted the city with Shahed drones overnight on Feb. 23, Dnipropetrovsk Oblast Governor Serhii Lysak said.
UPDATE: Russian drone attacks against Odesa kill 1
At least one civilian was killed in Russian drone attack against Odesa overnight on Feb. 23, Ukraine's Southern Defense Forces reported on Telegram.
4 injured in Russia's attack on Dnipro
At least four people were injured in Dnipro as Russia targeted the city with Shahed drones overnight on Feb. 23, Dnipropetrovsk Oblast Governor Serhii Lysak said.
Biden says US will impose sanctions against Putin for Navalny death
U.S. President Joe Biden said on Feb. 22 he will announce sanctions against Russian leader Vladimir Putin in response to the death of Russian opposition figure Alexei Navalny.
Governor: Infrastructure facility in Odesa hit in drone attack
Russian forces launched a drone attack against Odesa overnight on Feb. 23, hitting an infrastructure facility, Odesa Oblast Governor Oleh Kiper said via his official Telegram channel.
Air Force: Ukraine downs 8 drones overnight
Ukrainian air defense units destroyed eight of the 10 Shahed drones Russia launched overnight, the Air Force reported on Feb. 22.
US State Department: 'We do not believe Putin has advantage in the war'
The U.S. does not believe that Russian leader Vladimir Putin has gained the upper hand in the war against Ukraine amid the capture of Avdiivka and the failure of Congress to pass a large-scale aid package for Ukraine.
