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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

War

Russia slams Ukrainian cities in mass missile attack overnight — at least 17 dead, 98 injured

by Volodymyr Ivanyshyn, Abbey Fenbert, Polina Moroziuk, Francis FarrellApril 16, 2026

Russian missiles destroyed homes, burned buildings, and killed civilians in Ukraine's major cities in a mass overnight strike on April 16, with residential neighborhoods in Kyiv, Dnipro, and Odesa bearing the brunt of the attack.

War

'A new model of warfare' — Ukraine's Defense Ministry announces drone assault units

by Volodymyr IvanyshynApril 16, 2026

Ukraine has introduced drone assault units that combine aerial and ground drones, the Defense Ministry announced on April 15.

A higher floor of a residential building damaged, with windows near the site of impact shattered.

War

Russian attacks kill 1, injure 6 in Odesa after striking residential building, spark Kyiv Oblast fire

by Volodymyr IvanyshynApril 16, 2026

Russia struck a residential building in Odesa, killing one and injuring six, while an attack on Kyiv Oblast sparked a fire, the State Emergency Service reported.

War

Ukraine's air defenses sharpening aim at Russian missiles, drones, defense minister says

by Volodymyr IvanyshynApril 15, 2026

"We strengthened our air defense — with the cruise missile interception rate of almost 80% and drone interception rising to 90%," Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov said.

A large explosion erupts in the distance under a dark sky.

War

Drones reportedly strike targets in occupied Zaporizhzhia Oblast, Crimea

by Volodymyr IvanyshynApril 14, 2026

A substation was struck by drones in occupied Zaporizhzhia Oblast, and explosions were heard in several cities across Crimea overnight on April 14, Telegram channel Exilenova Plus reported.

War

Russian drone strikes ambulance in northeastern Ukraine, injuring 3 paramedics despite Easter ceasefire

by Volodymyr IvanyshynApril 12, 2026

A Russian drone struck an ambulance in Sumy Oblast, injuring three paramedics overnight on April 12 despite an Easter ceasefire being in place, local authorities reported.

War

Ukrainian drones strike oil station in Krasnodar Krai, Tor missile system in occupied Donetsk Oblast, General Staff says

by Volodymyr Ivanyshyn, Yuliia TaradiukApril 9, 2026

An oil pumping station in Krymsk, Krasnodar Krai, was struck by Ukrainian drones overnight on April 9, independent Telegram channel Astra reported.

Politics

Ukraine proposes energy ceasefire to Russia, Zelensky says

by Volodymyr IvanyshynApril 7, 2026

"If Russia is ready to stop strikes on our energy infrastructure, we will be ready to respond in kind. This proposal has been conveyed to the Russian side through the Americans," President Volodymyr Zelensky said.

Dark smoke rises from a fire at an industrial enterprise

War

Ukrainian drones reportedly strike Russian military-linked chemical plant

by Volodymyr IvanyshynApril 6, 2026

The Minudobrenia plant was reportedly struck. The facility produces ammonia, ammonium nitrate, and nitric acid, which are key components of explosives and ammunition.

Firefighters respond to a burning 6-story residential building

War

3 killed, including child, another 16 injured in Russian attack on Odesa

by Volodymyr IvanyshynApril 6, 2026

Among the injured victims are a toddler and two teenagers. At least two of the injured were hospitalized in serious condition.

War

Over 340,000 left without power in northern Ukraine's Chernihiv Oblast following Russian strikes

by Volodymyr IvanyshynApril 6, 2026

Over 340,000 subscribers in northern Ukraine's Chernihiv Oblast were left without power overnight on April 6 following Russian attacks on energy infrastructure in the region.

War

Novorossiysk port on fire again as Ukrainian strike campaign on Russian oil export infrastructure continues

by Sonya Bandouil, Volodymyr IvanyshynApril 6, 2026

The Sheskharis oil terminal was struck by Ukrainian drones, independent Russian Telegram news channel Astra reported, citing eyewitness reports from the area.

Smoke rising from a commerical site in the distance filled with red and white smokestacks

War

Ukrainian drones reportedly strike oil refinery in Russian city of Ufa

by Volodymyr IvanyshynApril 2, 2026

Ukrainian drones struck an oil refinery in the Russian city of Ufa in the early hours of April 2, independent media reported.

A firefighter surrounded in an orangehaze puts out a fire

War

Russian drones attack western Ukraine's Khmelnytskyi, Lutsk, damage Nova Post terminal

by Volodymyr Ivanyshyn, Yuliia TaradiukApril 1, 2026

Russia attacked the city of Khmelnytskyi overnight on April 1, damaging a commercial site and a residential building was damaged by shelling in Lutsk, authorities and media reported.

A fire burns in the cityscape under a dark night sky

War

Explosions reported, air defense engaged in Russian city of Taganrog

by Volodymyr IvanyshynMarch 29, 2026

Explosions were heard in the southern Russian city of Taganrog late on March 29 amid a drone attack, local social media outlets reported.

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Articles

Russia slams Ukrainian cities in mass missile attack overnight — at least 17 dead, 98 injured

'A new model of warfare' — Ukraine's Defense Ministry announces drone assault units

Russian attacks kill 1, injure 6 in Odesa after striking residential building, spark Kyiv Oblast fire

Ukraine's air defenses sharpening aim at Russian missiles, drones, defense minister says

Drones reportedly strike targets in occupied Zaporizhzhia Oblast, Crimea

Russian drone strikes ambulance in northeastern Ukraine, injuring 3 paramedics despite Easter ceasefire

Ukrainian drones strike oil station in Krasnodar Krai, Tor missile system in occupied Donetsk Oblast, General Staff says

Ukraine proposes energy ceasefire to Russia, Zelensky says

Ukrainian drones reportedly strike Russian military-linked chemical plant

3 killed, including child, another 16 injured in Russian attack on Odesa

Over 340,000 left without power in northern Ukraine's Chernihiv Oblast following Russian strikes

Novorossiysk port on fire again as Ukrainian strike campaign on Russian oil export infrastructure continues

Ukrainian drones reportedly strike oil refinery in Russian city of Ufa

Russian drones attack western Ukraine's Khmelnytskyi, Lutsk, damage Nova Post terminal

Explosions reported, air defense engaged in Russian city of Taganrog

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