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Volodymyr Ivanyshyn

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Volodymyr Ivanyshyn is a news editor for The Kyiv Independent. He is pursuing an Honors Bachelor of Arts at the University of Toronto, majoring in political science with a minor in anthropology and human geography. Volodymyr holds a Certificate in Business Fundamentals from Rotman Commerce at the University of Toronto. He previously completed an internship with The Kyiv Independent.

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Articles

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Ukraine's air raid alert system hacked, Russian system targeted hours later

by Volodymyr Ivanyshyn, Jimmy RushtonNovember 1, 2026

Ukraine's air raid alert system was hacked late on Nov. 1, the Air Force said as sirens sounded across the country, falsely notifying people of nuclear, chemical, and street fighting threats.

First responders tend to a victim next to a blue swingset on a playground covered in yellow autumn leaves

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Russian drone strike near school dormitory housing displaced people kills 13-year-old in Vinnytsia Oblast, injures more children

by Volodymyr IvanyshynNovember 1, 2026

A Russian drone strike on the grounds of a vocational school dormitory in Vinnytsia Oblast killed two people, including a 13-year-old girl, on Nov. 1, the State Emergency Service reported.

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Ukraine reportedly strikes chemical, metallurgical plants in Russia

by Volodymyr Ivanyshyn, Dmytro BasmatOctober 28, 2026

A fire broke out in the area of the Novolipetsk Metallurgical Plant after air defenses were engaged, according to Ukrainian monitoring channel Exilenova Plus.

Politics

Trump reportedly considering lifting sanctions against Russia's investment fund

by Volodymyr IvanyshynOctober 27, 2026

U.S. President Donald Trump is considering lifting sanctions against Russia's government investment fund, the New York Times reported Oct. 27, citing an unnamed U.S. official.

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Ukraine reportedly strikes Russian ammunition depot in occupied Luhansk Oblast

by Volodymyr IvanyshynOctober 27, 2026

Ukraine used strike drones in an attack that took several hours near the city of Khrustalnyi, according to Ukrainian monitoring channel Exilenova Plus.

Smoke rises from Kyiv's Southern Bridge after a Russian missile attack

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Deadly Russian ballistic missile attack hits Kyiv university, bridge, medical centers

by Volodymyr IvanyshynOctober 26, 2026

Russia launched two waves of ballistic missiles at the capital overnight, targeting a major bridge, metro stations, and other civilian infrastructure.

Politics

Kyiv, Chisinau sign military-technical cooperation deal as Moldovan PM visits Kyiv

by Yevgeniya Doluda, Volodymyr IvanyshynOctober 26, 2026

"The agreement opens the way for an exchange of experience," Prime Minister Serhii Koretskyi said.

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Ukrainian forces reportedly strike Russian targets 2,500 kilometers from border

by Volodymyr IvanyshynOctober 24, 2026

Ukraine struck several targets, including a petrochemical plant and a warehouse in Siberia around 2,500 kilometers away from the border on Oct. 24, monitoring channels reported.

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Starshield operations restored to normal speed, Zelensky confirms as Elon Musk claims Ukraine violated Starlink terms

by Jonas Heins, Volodymyr IvanyshynOctober 24, 2026

"We record a speed of more than 400 kilometers per hour, the connection is stable," the ministry said.

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Ukrainian forces reportedly strike Moscow Oblast weapons plant

by Volodymyr IvanyshynOctober 22, 2026

Ukrainian forces struck a weapons plant in Serpukhov, Moscow Oblast, overnight on Oct. 22, monitoring channels reported.

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Deadly Russian missile strike on Kyiv used cluster warheads, hours after Putin-Witkoff meeting

by Lachlan Hyatt, Volodymyr Ivanyshyn, Christopher OcchiconeOctober 22, 2026

Among the injured people are four children, one of whom has been hospitalized, the State Emergency Service reported.

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Ukrainian forces reportedly strike energy infrastructure in occupied Donetsk Oblast, Luhansk telecom site

by Volodymyr IvanyshynOctober 21, 2026

Ukrainian forces struck energy infrastructure in the city of Chystiakove in Donetsk Oblast, and blackouts were reported in Crimea amid drone fire, monitoring channels reported late on Oct. 20.

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Zelensky confirms ballistic missile early warning systems operational after skipped alerts

by Volodymyr IvanyshynOctober 21, 2026

"This is very important for our people, as we can know when a Russian ballistic missile is incoming. Therefore, this morning began with positive signals from the American side," President Volodymyr Zelensky said.

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Russian drones strike Kyiv hospital, injure 12 across the city

by Jonas Heins, Volodymyr IvanyshynOctober 20, 2026

Ukrainian Prime Minister Serhii Koretskyi said Russia struck the operating room of the Strazheska Institute of the National Academy of Medical Sciences in Kyiv, injuring one patient.

Politics

Trump waives latest Russia sanctions amid growing Ukraine-US tensions

by Volodymyr Ivanyshyn, The Kyiv Independent news deskOctober 17, 2026

U.S. President Donald Trump issued a broad waiver of sanctions under the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act on Oct. 16.

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Articles

Ukraine's air raid alert system hacked, Russian system targeted hours later

Russian drone strike near school dormitory housing displaced people kills 13-year-old in Vinnytsia Oblast, injures more children

Ukraine reportedly strikes chemical, metallurgical plants in Russia

Trump reportedly considering lifting sanctions against Russia's investment fund

Ukraine reportedly strikes Russian ammunition depot in occupied Luhansk Oblast

Deadly Russian ballistic missile attack hits Kyiv university, bridge, medical centers

Kyiv, Chisinau sign military-technical cooperation deal as Moldovan PM visits Kyiv

Ukrainian forces reportedly strike Russian targets 2,500 kilometers from border

Starshield operations restored to normal speed, Zelensky confirms as Elon Musk claims Ukraine violated Starlink terms

Ukrainian forces reportedly strike Moscow Oblast weapons plant

Deadly Russian missile strike on Kyiv used cluster warheads, hours after Putin-Witkoff meeting

Ukrainian forces reportedly strike energy infrastructure in occupied Donetsk Oblast, Luhansk telecom site

Zelensky confirms ballistic missile early warning systems operational after skipped alerts

Russian drones strike Kyiv hospital, injure 12 across the city

Trump waives latest Russia sanctions amid growing Ukraine-US tensions

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