Reuters: US preparing $1 billion military aid package for Ukraine
The U.S. is preparing a military aid package for Ukraine worth $1 billion, Reuters reported on April 23, citing two unnamed American officials.
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Source: Ukrainian drones strike Russian energy facilities overnight
Ukrainian special services, together with the military, orchestrated a large-scale drone attack on Russia's energy infrastructure overnight on April 20, a military intelligence source told the Kyiv Independent.
Poll: Ukraine among countries with lowest nuclear threat fear
Ukraine is among the countries whose residents have the lowest level of fear of a nuclear threat, according to a survey by the Sociological Group Rating conducted in 2023 together with Gallup International and published on April 17.
Bloomberg: Putin's close allies see no link between Ukraine, Moscow shooting
Some people from Russian President Vladimir Putin's own inner circle think that there is no evidence of Ukraine's involvement in the Crocus City Hall terrorist attack in a Moscow suburb, Bloomberg reported on March 26, citing unnamed sources with ties to the Kremlin.
Our readers’ questions about the war, answered. Vol. 5
Editor's note: We asked members of the Kyiv Independent community to share the questions they have about the war. Here's what they asked, and how we answered. Join our community to ask a question in the next round. Read our previous answers here, here, here, and here. Question: What is
Syrskyi, Umerov visit front line, announce reinforcements
Commander-in-Chief of Ukraine's Armed Forces Oleksandr Syrskyi and Defense Minister Rustem Umerov announced the reinforcement of some sections of the front line during a visit to the front.
Editorial: It’s been 2 years and world’s on the brink. Time to wake up or fall
Two years ago today, our website’s homepage blasted, in all caps, “PUTIN DECLARES WAR ON UKRAINE.” We all have come a long way since that morning of Feb. 24, 2022. From the initial shock of waking up to the sound of air strikes on our cities, through the sense
NATO agrees on deal to buy 1,000 Patriot missiles for coalition members
The contract includes all the relevant components and spare parts and stems from a joint venture between NSPA and COMLOG, which is itself split between the arms manufacturer MDBA Germany and Raytheon, one of the largest U.S. defense contractors.
Editorial: Why we don’t avoid ‘unpleasant’ stories about Ukraine
We’ve got some bad news. In fact, we’ve got plenty of bad news. As well as some good news, and a handful of regular news. As with any media publication, we cover many topics and developments, both upsetting and inspiring. But lately, we have seen a worrying trend
Ukraine war latest: Biden announces $200 million in aid for Ukraine during Zelensky visit
Key developments on Dec. 12: * Biden announces $200 million in aid for Ukraine * Media: Russia lost 315,000 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022 * US targets over 250 individuals, entities in major new Russia sanctions package * Military intelligence hacks Russian tax authorities * Hack on phone operator causes issues with
General Staff: Russia has lost 338,820 troops in Ukraine since start of invasion
Russia has lost 338,820 troops in Ukraine since the beginning of its full-scale invasion on Feb. 24, 2022, the General Staff of Ukraine's Armed Forces reported on Dec. 10.
Olenivka POW camp, where Ukrainians were tortured, was likely supervised by a high-ranking official from Moscow
Kirill Popov, the first deputy head of the Russian Federal Penitentiary Service's Moscow branch, is likely to have overseen the work of the Olenivka POW camp, located in the occupied parts of Donetsk Oblast.
Russian attack on Toretsk kills 2
A 61-year-old woman and a 65-year-old man were killed when they came under Russian artillery fire. The woman was walking on the street and the man was on a bicycle, the Donetsk Oblast Prosecutor's Office said.
Editorial: Thank you for 2 years of Kyiv Independent
Today, on Nov. 11, we mark two years since the founding of the Kyiv Independent. It’s been two years of relentless work and tough decisions. It’s also been two years of support from our community of readers around the world. For those who haven’t been following us
Ukraine war latest: Russia continuing to throw infantry, equipment at Avdiivka as it attacks from 3 sides
Key developments on Nov. 9: * National Guard: Russia attacks Avdiivka from 3 directions * Ukraine extends martial law, mobilization * Russia claims Ukrainian Neptune missile downed over Black Sea * Russian proxies claim Ukrainian strike on occupied Skadovsk in Kherson Oblast * Ukraine brings back 3 more children from Russian-occupied territory Russia continues to
Russian shelling kills 1 person in Chornobaivka
A 71-year-old man was killed after Russian shelling in Chornobaivka, Kherson Oblast, on Oct. 12, the regional military administration reported on Telegram.
Our readers' questions about the war, answered. Vol. 4
Editor's note: We asked members of the Kyiv Independent to share the questions they have about the war. Here's what they asked, and how we answered. Join our community to ask a question in the next round. Question: What factors will swing the war decisively in Ukraine's favor? Answer: One
Ukrainian soldiers on Independence Day: ‘We, our families, future still in danger’
As Ukrainians celebrate their country’s 32nd Independence Day on Aug. 24, they are also marking exactly 18 months since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion. Many understand that the celebration is only possible thanks to the country’s defenders who fight and sacrifice their lives every day on
Why communicating with foreign audiences is important for Ukrainian journalists
The Kyiv Independent held its first-ever training course for Ukrainian journalists in December 2023: the J-School. The 10-day intensive program was targeted at those aspiring to report for international audiences, and included seminars with expert trainers and renowned guest speakers on international journalism standards, English-language reporting, investigating war crimes and
UK Defense Ministry: Russia failing to 'insulate population from the war'
Drone attacks against Moscow and the rising age limit for mobilization indicate that the Russian state is failing to isolate its population from the war, the U.K. Defense Ministry said in its latest report on July 31.
Editorial: A smart NATO would seek Ukraine’s accession
Editor’s note: Editorials are articles that present the opinion of the editorial team of the Kyiv Independent. When one looks at the history of the West supporting Ukraine in the fight against Russia, one pattern shines through: missed opportunities. The whole war is ripe with opportunity for NATO. The
Russian forces attack 11 oblasts, kill at least 10 over past day
Over the past day, Russian strikes targeted 11 oblasts, killing at least 10 civilians, regional administrations reported on the morning of June 28.
Our readers' questions about the war, answered. Vol. 3
Editor's note: We asked the Kyiv Independent supporters to share their questions about the war. Here's what they asked and how we answered. Join our community to ask a question in the next round. Question: Do you have any hints at what strategy might look like if the counteroffensive does
Belarus Weekly: Imprisoned opposition leader hospitalized; Top activist jailed
Viktar Babaryka, who ran against dictator Alexander Lukashenko in the 2020 presidential election and is now a political prisoner, was hospitalized with a punctured lung and signs of physical abuse. Belarusian authorities continue to crack down on political activists, as a Minsk court sentences activist Raman Pratasevich to eight years
Belarus Weekly: Number of political prisoners in Belarus reaches 1,500, likely much higher
President Volodymyr Zelensky visits northwestern Volyn Oblast and checks border with Belarus. Belarus prepares for the deployment of Russian tactical nuclear missile systems as local units complete training in Russia. The number of political prisoners in Belarus reaches 1,500 people, with experts suggesting the actual figure may be much
Editorial: Today's Russia is fascist. It’s time to start calling it that
Editor’s Note: Editorials are articles that present the opinion of the editorial team of the Kyiv Independent. “We went and killed everyone. There were women, men, seniors, and children.” These were the words of Azamat Uldarov, an ex-fighter of Russia’s Wagner mercenary group who personally admitted to shooting
Governor: Russian attack kills 4 people in Donetsk Oblast
Russian attacks on April 16 killed four people in Sloviansk, Donetsk Oblast, Donetsk Oblast Governor Pavlo Kyrylenko reported.
Southern Command: Russia carried out massive troops rotation in Nova Kakhovka
The movement of Russian troops from Nova Kakhovka on March 23 was a “massive rotation” and not a withdrawal, as previously reported, Ukraine's Southern Command spokesperson Natalia Humeniuk said on national television on March 25.
Zelensky: Ukraine didn't receive peace mediation proposal from China
President Volodymyr Zelensky didn’t receive a proposal to mediate peace between Ukraine and Russia from China, he told the Japan News. Zelensky said that he gave "straight messages" through the diplomatic channels that he wanted to speak with China's leader Xi Jinping but didn't get a response.
Health Ministry: Russia's war destroyed or damaged $2.5 billion worth of medical facilities in Ukraine
Russian attacks have destroyed or damaged at least 978 medical facilities in Ukraine since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, Health Ministry said on March 25, citing a report by the World Bank.
Poll: Almost 40% of Ukrainians know someone killed or wounded by Russia's war
According to a recent survey by the Razumkov Center, 37% of Ukrainians said they had a relative or an acquaintance (either military or civilian) injured or killed since the beginning of the full-scale Russian invasion on Feb. 24, 2022.
US senators urge Biden to provide evidence of Russian war crimes to ICC
Cooperating with international investigations is crucial so that "(Russian President Vladimir) Putin and others around him know in no uncertain terms that accountability and justice for their crimes are forthcoming," the senators wrote in a letter.
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