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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

Four air defense missiles light up orange under the night sky

War

Ukrainian drones reportedly attack Russia's Tambov Oblast, online retailer's fulfillment center set ablaze

by Volodymyr IvanyshynJuly 18, 2026

Ukrainian drones targeted the town of Kotovsk in Russia's Tambov Oblast overnight on July 18, resulting in a fire at a Russian online retailer's warehouse, monitoring channels reported.

Firefighters extinguish a burning car on the side of a road

War

Russian munition strike on civilian vehicle kills 1, injures 8 others, including 2 children

by Volodymyr IvanyshynJuly 18, 2026

One person was killed, and eight others were injured, including two children, after Russian munitions struck a passenger car in the Shevchenkivskyi district of Kharkiv Oblast on July 17.

A protestor holds up a sign reading "I choose DIGITILIZATION over SOVIETization"

Politics

Fedorov ally declines new defense ministry position, named presidential advisor on defense technologies

by Volodymyr IvanyshynJuly 18, 2026

"I cannot stand idly by with my knowledge, as only the enemy benefits from that. The President is giving me the opportunity and authority to strengthen our defense capabilities at the highest level as an Advisor," Serhii "Flash" Beskrestnov said.

Politics

Zelensky appoints Poklad as acting head of Ukraine's Security Service as cabinet assigns temporary National Police chief

by Volodymyr IvanyshynJuly 17, 2026

President Volodymyr Zelensky appointed Oleksandr Poklad, former senior deputy of Ukraine's Security Service (SBU), as acting head in a decree issued July 17, as the Cabinet of Ministers tapped Maksym Tsutskiridze as temporary head of Ukraine's National Police.

War

Ukrainian drones strike 12 Russian 'shadow fleet' vessels in Black Sea as Crimea comes under large-scale attack

by Volodymyr Ivanyshyn, Kateryna HodunovaJuly 17, 2026

Nine dry cargo ships, one oil tanker, one gas carrier, and one tugboat were hit in the Black Sea during the attack, Robert Brovdi, commander of Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces, said.

War

Deadly Russian strike hits foreign vessel in Odesa port for second day in row, killing 2

by Volodymyr IvanyshynJuly 15, 2026

"During the attack, a hostile drone struck a civilian vessel flying the flag of the Marshall Islands, damaging the ship's superstructure," Odesa Oblast Governor Oleh Kiper said.

Politics

Budapest 'closing the door' on Russia, Hungary's defense minister says

by Volodymyr IvanyshynJuly 15, 2026

"We are closing the door in the face of the Russians," Hungarian Defense Minister Romulusz Ruszin-Szendi said.

A bright explosions erupts, lighting up the night sky

War

Ukraine reportedly strikes Russian oil depot in Stavropol Krai, explosions reported in Moscow Oblast

by Volodymyr IvanyshynJuly 13, 2026

Ukraine struck an oil depot in southern Russia's Stavropol Krai, and explosions were heard in Moscow Oblast as air defenses were engaged overnight on July 13, monitoring channels reported.

Politics

Trump claims Zelensky, Putin 'want to make a deal' after speaking to both leaders

by Volodymyr IvanyshynJuly 8, 2026

"I had a very good talk with President Putin... We had a long talk yesterday. It lasted a long time. And I also spoke with President Zelensky right after that. I think they both want to make a deal. It's too bad it took so long. But I think there's something," Trump said.

Three large columns of smoke rise in the distance

War

Ukrainian drones hammer Russia's Saratov Oil Refinery, Tatarstan petrochemical plant, Zelensky confirms

by Volodymyr IvanyshynJuly 8, 2026

Ukrainian drones struck Russia's Saratov Oil Refinery and a petrochemical plant in Tatarstan overnight on July 8, monitoring channels reported.

War

Ukrainian missiles strike Russian airport, energy sites, as blackout reported in bordering Belgorod Oblast

by Volodymyr IvanyshynJuly 7, 2026

Belgorod and the Belgorod district were subjected to a massive missile attack by the Armed Forces of Ukraine last night," Governor Alexander Shuvaev said.

War

Blackouts in Crimea as Kyiv hits military targets across occupied Ukraine overnight

by Volodymyr Ivanyshyn, Luca Léry MoffatJuly 5, 2026

Ukraine struck several substations in Crimea overnight on July 5, plunging the Russian-occupied territory into a blackout, social media channels reported.

Presisdent Volodymyr Zelensky, wearing all black stands by the bedside of a wounded Ukrainian soldier in a medical facility.

War

Zelensky meets wounded soldiers, veterans in visit to Odesa

by Volodymyr IvanyshynJuly 5, 2026

"It is good to see you. Thank you for your service, for defending our country, and for your courage. We are proud of you and wish you a speedy recovery," President Volodymyr Zelensky told wounded soldiers.

Politics

Trump speaks to Zelensky, Putin on Independence Day as leaders congratulate US, discuss war

by Sonya Bandouil, Volodymyr IvanyshynJuly 4, 2026

President Volodymyr Zelensky spoke by phone with U.S. President Donald Trump on July 4, congratulating him on U.S. Independence Day and discussing the battlefield situation, diplomacy, and efforts to end Russia's war against Ukraine.

War

Ukraine strikes Russian missile, satellite components manufacturer, Ufa refinery, Zelensky confirms

by Volodymyr IvanyshynJuly 1, 2026

Ukrainian drones struck a state-owned bearing plant in the Russian city of Penza overnight on July 1 as strikes were recorded in occupied Donetsk, social media channels reported.

Editors' Picks

President Volodymyr Zelensky in Paris, France, on July 13, 2026.

Volodymyr Ivanyshyn

Articles

Ukrainian drones reportedly attack Russia's Tambov Oblast, online retailer's fulfillment center set ablaze

Russian munition strike on civilian vehicle kills 1, injures 8 others, including 2 children

Fedorov ally declines new defense ministry position, named presidential advisor on defense technologies

Zelensky appoints Poklad as acting head of Ukraine's Security Service as cabinet assigns temporary National Police chief

Ukrainian drones strike 12 Russian 'shadow fleet' vessels in Black Sea as Crimea comes under large-scale attack

Deadly Russian strike hits foreign vessel in Odesa port for second day in row, killing 2

Budapest 'closing the door' on Russia, Hungary's defense minister says

Ukraine reportedly strikes Russian oil depot in Stavropol Krai, explosions reported in Moscow Oblast

Trump claims Zelensky, Putin 'want to make a deal' after speaking to both leaders

Ukrainian drones hammer Russia's Saratov Oil Refinery, Tatarstan petrochemical plant, Zelensky confirms

Ukrainian missiles strike Russian airport, energy sites, as blackout reported in bordering Belgorod Oblast

Blackouts in Crimea as Kyiv hits military targets across occupied Ukraine overnight

Zelensky meets wounded soldiers, veterans in visit to Odesa

Trump speaks to Zelensky, Putin on Independence Day as leaders congratulate US, discuss war

Ukraine strikes Russian missile, satellite components manufacturer, Ufa refinery, Zelensky confirms

Editors' Picks

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