Bloomberg: Pentagon prepares new $2 billion air defense package for Ukraine
The Pentagon is set to announce a substantial long-term arms package for Ukraine, emphasizing air defense capabilities, valued at over $2 billion.
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Russian forces destroy Kakhovka dam, triggering humanitarian disaster
The dam of the Kakhovka Hydroelectric Power Plant across the Dnipro River, occupied by Russian forces, was destroyed on the morning of June 6, sparking a large-scale humanitarian and environmental disaster across southern Ukraine. Ukraine's Southern Operational Command reported early in the morning that Russian forces blew up the dam.
Air Force: 35 cruise missiles shot down overnight in Ukraine
Russia launched 35 cruise missiles in a night attack against Ukraine on June 6, all of which were shot down by air defense, Ukraine's Air Force reported.
ISW: Chechen leader Kadyrov claims readiness to defend Belgorod Oblast against raids
Chechen Republic Head Ramzan Kadyrov announced that Chechen forces are fully prepared to protect against potential raids in Belgorod Oblast, possibly as a means to keep his troops out of active combat in Ukraine, according to the Institute for the Study of War latest assessment.
Explosions reported in Kyiv
Numerous explosions were heard in Kyiv early on June 6, according to Kyiv Mayor Vitalii Klitschko.
Mediazona confirms identities of over 24,400 Russian soldiers killed in Ukraine
Using open sources, Mediazona, a Russian independent media outlet, together with BBC Russia, established the names of 24,470 Russian soldiers who had been killed in the past 15 months of the full-scale war. The media carry out a name-by-name count of the dead.
US satisfied with Ukraine's readiness ahead of counteroffensive
The U.S. administration believes that together with allies and partners, they have adequately provided military assistance to Ukraine for conducting a counteroffensive, National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said on June 2.
ISW: Russia's Ministry of Defense continues to respond disproportionately to minor incursions into Russian territory
The Russian Ministry of Defense issued a second update about the June 1 Shebekino, Belgorod Oblast border raid, largely fixating on the timeliness and scope of the Russian response to the raid.
Explosion injures 2 children in Kherson Oblast
Two children were wounded by an unidentified explosive object in the village of Zahorianivka, Kherson Oblast, Kherson Oblast Governor Oleksandr Prokudin said via his official Telegram page.
Russia shells 8 communities in Sumy Oblast, killing 1
Russian forces shelled eight communities in Sumy Oblast over the past day, firing over 180 rounds from various types of weapons, the Sumy Oblast Military Administration said on their official Telegram channel on June 2.
Russia launches 15th mass aerial assault against Ukraine this month, targeting Kyiv
Russia launched a new wave of air attacks against Ukraine in early hours on May 29 using drones and cruise missiles, with the Kyiv City Military Administration saying that defense forces shot down over 40 targets. According to officials, Kyiv experienced Russia's 15th air assault on the city in May,
From Eurovision to international advocacy: Kalush Orchestra's journey to promote Ukrainian culture
EDMONTON, Canada – This time last year, Oleh Psiuk felt a little nervous. The 28-year-old from the small western Ukrainian town of Kalush was about to do something he had never experienced before, but he was ready to give it his all. Psiuk and his band, Kalush Orchestra, were set to
US continues to train Ukrainian soldiers in Germany
The United States continues training "a couple thousand" of Ukrainian soldiers at the training ground in Grafenwoehr, Germany, Pentagon spokesman General Patrick Ryder said during a press briefing on May 9.
Russia launches another large-scale strike against Ukraine, injuring at least 5 in Kyiv
At least five people were wounded in Russian strikes on Kyiv, Mayor Vitali Klitschko reported in the early hours of May 8, as Moscow launched another large-scale attack on Ukraine. Three people were injured in blasts in Kyiv’s Solomyanskyi district, and two others were injured when drone wreckage fell
CIUS: Weapons procurement for Ukraine highlights problems in Canadian defense capabilities
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 (Edmonton, Canada). 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,
Ukraine's envoy to UN denounces Roger Waters as ‘another brick in the wall’ of Moscow propaganda
Pink Floyd co-founder Roger Waters addressed the UN Security Council at Russia's invitation on Feb. 8, condemning Moscow's invasion of Ukraine as illegal. He added, however, that it "was not unprovoked" and condemned "the provocateurs in the strongest possible terms."
Zelensky to US Congress: 'Your money is not charity, it's investment in global security'
President Volodymyr Zelensky received a lasting standing ovation as he was about to deliver a historic address before U.S. Congress late on Dec. 21. “It is too much for me,” he said with a smile before proceeding with his remarks. Zelensky spoke in English for roughly 25 minutes and
Russian forces have been pushed back 40-60 km from Kryvyi Rih.
Oleksandr Vilkul, head of the Kryvyi Rih Regional State Administration, said that the Ukrainian army stopped the Russians' advance and pushed the Russians out towards Kherson Oblast.
Russian oligarchs are welcome in Turkey, Turkish foreign minister says.
According to Al Arabiya news channel, Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said on March 26 that Russian oligarchs are welcome to visit and do business in Turkey, provided they do not breach international law.
Sumy receives first UN aid convoy.
Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs said in a statement on March 18 that it “hopes this is the first of many shipments.” The aid convoy includes 130 metric tonnes of essential aid for around 35,000 people and supplies to repair water systems to help an estimated 50,000 people.
A Ukrainian doctor was killed on March 1 while transporting her wounded nephew to the hospital,
reports Ukraine's Health Minister Viktor Liashko. The doctor's car was fired on in a village of Kukhari in Kyiv Oblast. She was an anesthesiologist with the Kyiv-based Center for Pediatric Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery.
Kherson, a major city in southern Ukraine, is under attack,
according to the State Service of Special Communications. Russian army has set a number of checkpoints in the outskirts of the city.
CNN: Google Maps has blocked two features in Ukraine
that provide information to users in real time, the company confirmed to reporters on Feb. 27. The disabled features include Google Maps' live traffic overlay and Live Busyness, a feature that displays how popular a location may be at a given time. Google reportedly made the change in an effort to help keep Ukrainians safe.
Russian ruble hits record low,
and is now 40% against the U.S. dollar after Western nations stepped up sanctions against Russia following its invasion of Ukraine. The ruble was indicated as low as 117.8170 per dollar based on data compiled by Bloomberg on Feb. 27.
A missile strikes an apartment building in Chernihiv,
a city 150 km north from Kyiv, according to the State Communications Service. Two lower floors were set on fire. One woman was injured. The fire has been put out.
Protesters around the world planning rallies in support of Ukraine (UPDATING)
People around the world, including Russia, are taking to the streets to protest against Russia's invasion in Ukraine, waving placards and flags in Ukrainian colors and calling on their governments to take action and place sanctions against Russia. A number of rallies around the world will take place on Sunday,
A warehouse of Kyivenergo, capital's energy generating company, was set on fire.
The fire was reported at 6:24 a.m. and was localized in the next hour. There are no casualties.
Kazakhstan denies Russia's request for troops.
Kazakhstan, one of Russia's closest allies and a southern neighbor, is denying a request for its troops to join the offensive in Ukraine, NBC reports citing its sources. Kazakhstan also said it is not recognizing the Russia-created breakaway republics upheld by Russia's President Vladimir Putin, as a pretext for its aggression in Ukraine. The U.S. National Security Council praised the decision, saying "we [...] welcome Kazakhstan’s refusal to send its forces to join Putin’s war in Ukraine."
Russian invaders attempt to land in Vasylkiv, Kyiv Oblast.
Heavy fighting has been reported around the area. Russian troops are attempting to land into the city by air.
More shelling reported near power plant in northern Kyiv.
State Special Communications Service of Ukraine reports that Russians are trying to attack CHP-6 power station in Troieshchyna, Kyiv’s northern left-bank. This is the second time in the past 24 hours that the Russian forces tried to destroy the power plant. The Ukrainian military is repelling attacks.
Ukraine’s air defense downs a Russian close support aircraft and a helicopter in Donbas.
A S-300 system kills Russian Sukhoi Su-25 jet and an unspecified helicopter at midnight, according to Ukraine’s State Agency for Special Communications.
Ukraine’s air defense downs a Russian transporter carrying paratroopers.
A Russian Ilyushin Il-76 was shot close to the city of Vasylkiv south of Kyiv, according to Ukraine’s top general Valeriy Zaluzhniy. The aircraft could carry nearly 150 troops.
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