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General Staff: Russia has lost 651,810 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022

Russia has lost 651,810 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 Sept. 29. This number includes 1,170 casualties Russian forces suffered just over the past day. According to the report, Russia has

8:01 AM

Moldovan broadcaster's headquarters targeted in pre-election vandalism spree

Moldova's state-owned broadcaster reported on Sept. 28 that vandals had splashed paint across the entrance of its building in the capital, Chisinau. This incident occurred a day after police attributed similar acts to a group trained in Moscow with the aim of destabilizing the upcoming elections. "We are not afraid

5:43 AM

North Korea claims that US military aid to Ukraine is 'incredible mistake'

North Korea, facing accusations of illegally supplying weapons to Russia, slammed the U.S. decision to send $8 billion in military aid to Ukraine, labeling it an "incredible mistake" and warning that it risks sparking nuclear conflict with Russia. U.S. President Joe Biden announced the new aid package, which

4:57 AM

Energoatom confirms detention of company official on bribery charges

Ukraine's state nuclear energy agency Energoatom on Sept. 28 confirmed that one of its officials had been detained for accepting a bribe. The official, who leads the control and audit department, was apprehended near Energoatom's office in Kyiv while accepting a bribe of UAH 100,000 ($2,400). The money

1:21 AM

China's FM cautions against 'escalation' of Ukraine-Russia war

China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi cautioned on Sept. 28 against the escalation of the war in Ukraine, amid accusations from Kyiv that Beijing is supporting Russia. Kyiv has expressed skepticism towards Beijing's calls for negotiations, yet Wang reiterated China's willingness to assist in brokering a resolution. "The top priority is

Russian air strike in Kharkiv Oblast kills 3, injures 6

6:28 PM

(Updated: September 28, 2024 11:27 pm)

Russian air strike in Kharkiv Oblast kills 3, injures 6

Editor's Note: This is a developing story and is being updated. Russian air strikes on the village of Slatyne in Kharkiv Oblast on Sept. 28 killed three people and injured six others, regional authorities reported. Russia targeted Slatyne, a village 13 kilometers from the Russian border, with multiple air strikes

10:48 PM

Lithuania delivers ammunition, other support to Ukraine in military aid package

A military aid package that includes ammunition, computers, and logistical supplies will arrive in Ukraine this week, the Lithuanian government announced on Sept. 28. Lithuania has emerged as one of Kyiv's staunchest supporters amid Russia's full-scale war. The Baltic nation has provided Ukraine with helicopters, drones, armored vehicles, and air

10:02 PM

West should not 'fight to victory' against nuclear state, Russian FM says at UN

Ukraine and its Western allies should not try "to fight to victory with a nuclear power," Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov warned in a speech at the United Nations General Assembly on Sept. 28. Since the launch of the full-scale invasion, Russia has repeatedly invoked the threat of its nuclear

Russian double-tap attack on Sumy hospital kills 10, injures 22, officials say

10:56 AM

(Updated: September 28, 2024 8:59 pm)

Russian double-tap attack on Sumy hospital kills 10, injures 22, officials say

Russian forces launched a double-tap strike on a hospital in the northeastern city of Sumy, killing 10 people and injuring 22, Ukrainian officials said on Sept. 28. The initial attack claimed one life and caused extensive damage to several floors of the hospital, according to Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko. The

8:18 PM

Explosions damage railway bridge in Samara Oblast, Russian media reports

Explosions on a railway bridge in Russia's Samara Oblast have damaged the concrete structures supporting the track, the Russian Telegram news channel Baza reported on Sept. 28. An "unknown device" exploded at around 1:30 p.m. local time near the city of Kinel, Baza reported. The explosion set off

Russian colonel killed near Moscow, Ukraine's military intelligence says

7:25 PM

Russian colonel killed near Moscow, military intelligence says

Aleksey Kolomeitsev, a Russian colonel who trained specialists in the use of attack drones, was killed in the city of Kolomna in Moscow Oblast, Ukraine's military intelligence (HUR) reported on Sept. 28. Kolomeitsev, 51, led Russia's 924th State Center of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), a military unit responsible for training

7:04 PM

Ukrainian Supreme Court judge killed in Russian drone attack

Leonid Loboyko, a judge on Ukraine's Supreme Court, was killed on Sept. 28 by a Russian drone strike in the village of Kozacha Lopan in Kharkiv Oblast. A Russian FPV drone struck a civilian vehicle on Sept. 28, killing the driver immediately, the Kharkiv Oblast regional prosecutor's office reported. The

4:59 PM

Russia preparing for assault operations in Zaporizhzhia Oblast, Ukrainian military says

Russian troops appear to be preparing for assault operations in the southeastern Zaporizhzhia Oblast, where "the enemy is amassing personnel," the Ukrainian military's Southern Command spokesman Vladyslav Voloshyn said on Sept. 28. The statement comes as Russia continues to press forward on its offensives across the eastern front, primarily on

3:18 PM

Advisor to Putin accuses West of isolating Kaliningrad by disrupting transit links

Nikolai Patrushev, an advisor to Russian President Vladimir Putin, accused the West on Sept. 27 of attempting to isolate Kaliningrad Oblast by disrupting transportation links between the exclave and mainland Russia. Speaking at a meeting in Kaliningrad, a Russian exclave between Poland and Lithuania on the Baltic Sea, Patrushev claimed

Dare to Ukraine | Odesa: Summer by the sea during war

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Dare to Ukraine | Odesa: Summer by the sea during war.

Despite being scarred by Russia’s full-scale war, the city continues to draw locals and tourists to its lively streets, sunny beaches, and legendary nightlife.

1:55 PM

Russian losses

As Russian losses in Ukraine surge, some military bloggers turn on Kremlin, military command

The Kremlin is facing a backlash from Russian military bloggers outraged at reports of specialist troops being sent to storm Ukrainian positions in order to maintain pressure on the front lines. Facing a shortage of manpower and a pressing need to maintain the grinding advances in eastern Ukraine, Russia has

9:42 AM

General Staff: Russia has lost 650,640 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022

Russia has lost 650,640 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 Sept. 28. This number includes 1,470 casualties Russian forces suffered just over the past day. According to the report, Russia has

4:51 AM

Blinken criticizes China's Ukraine peace proposals following meeting with his counterpart

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken expressed strong U.S. concerns to Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Sept. 27 regarding China's support for Russia's defense industry, saying that Beijing's claims of seeking peace in Ukraine "don't add up." During their meeting on the sidelines of the U.N.

2:05 AM

Mediazona confirms identities of over 71,000 Russian soldiers killed in Ukraine

More than 71,000 Russian soldiers have been confirmed to have been killed in Ukraine amid the full-scale war, according to a report by independent Russian media outlet Mediazona on Sept. 27. Mediazona, along with BBC News Russian, has been documenting the names of Russian soldiers killed in Ukraine through

12:08 AM

Paraguay becomes 95th country to join global peace summit communique, Zelensky says

Paraguay formally signed the global peace summit joint communique on Sept. 27, becoming the 95th country to add their signature onto the final communique, President Volodymyr Zelensky announced. Switzerland hosted Ukraine's global peace summit on June 15-16, with representatives of around 100 countries and organizations in attendance. Seventy-eight states and

Trump meets with Zelensky, says his views on ending the war 'as soon as possible' have not changed

9:01 PM

(Updated: September 27, 2024 11:20 pm)

Trump meets with Zelensky, says his views on ending the war 'as soon as possible' have not changed

Editor's note: This article has been updated to reflect comments made by President Volodymyr Zelensky during his evening address. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said everything possible must be done to force Russian President Vladimir Putin to end the war in Ukraine. Zelensky made the remarks on Sept. 27 after meeting

Ukraine launches program allowing foreigners to remotely start businesses in Ukraine

10:47 PM

Ukraine launches program allowing foreigners to start businesses in Ukraine remotely

Ukraine has launched uResidency, a program enabling foreigners to start a business in the country remotely, Digital Transformation Minister Mykhailo Fedorov announced on Sept. 27 at the Lviv IT Arena, according to a Kyiv Independent journalist reporting from the event. The program offers foreign entrepreneurs favorable conditions for conducting business,

Ukraine war latest: Zelensky meets with Trump in New York, shows him his 'victory plan'

10:08 PM

War update

Ukraine war latest: Zelensky meets with Trump in New York, shows him his 'victory plan'

Key developments on Sept. 27: * Trump meets with Zelensky, says his views on ending the war 'as soon as possible' have not changed * Crimean bridge defenses being bolstered by underwater drone traps, according to reports * US intelligence warns of risks in permitting Ukraine's long-range strikes, NYT reports * Ombudsman denies reports

9:13 PM

Serhii Sukhomlyn named head of Ukraine's Agency for Restoration and Development of Infrastructure

Former Zhytomyr Mayor Serhii Sukhomlyn has been appointed head of the Agency for the Restoration and Development of Infrastructure, he announced on Facebook on Sept. 27. Sukhomlyn became mayor of Zhytomyr in November 2015 and resigned at his own request in early September 2024. Before Sukhomlyn, Mustafa Nayyem headed the

7:56 PM

'Attack on Belarus is World War III,' Lukashenko claims amid calls for changes to Russian nuclear doctrine

An attack on Belarus would lead to World War III, Belarusian dictator Alexander Lukashenko claimed on Sept. 27, following Russian President Vladimir Putin's call to update Russia's nuclear doctrine, according to the Belarusian state-owned news agency Belta. Putin proposed a series of changes to Russia's nuclear doctrine on Sept. 25

6:24 PM

Russian gains near Pokrovsk put civilians in line of fire.

The Kyiv Independent’s Francis Farrell and Olena Zashko visited Pokrovsk and joined volunteers evacuating civilians from neighboring Selydove, stranded due to Russia’s rapid advance.

6:17 PM

Zelensky, Trump hold meeting in New York

Editor's note: This is a developing story and is being updated. President Volodymyr Zelensky met with Republican presidential nominee and former U.S. President Donald Trump on Sept. 27 at Trump Tower in New York City. Zelensky has been in the U.S. since Sept. 22, engaging in a series

Open letter: President Biden, this is how you can uphold your legacy by supporting Ukraine

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Opinion

Open letter: President Biden, this is how you can uphold your legacy by supporting Ukraine

Editor’s Note: The opinions expressed below are those of the author(s) and signatories and do not purport to reflect the views of the Kyiv Independent. Dear U.S. President Joe Biden, As Ukrainian cities continue to be targeted by Russian missiles and drones, bringing death and devastation to

5:34 PM

India won't buy from sanctioned Russian Arctic LNG 2 project, Indian oil secretary says

India will not purchase liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Russia's Arctic LNG 2 project, which has been sanctioned by Western countries, Indian Oil Secretary Pankaj Jain said on Sept. 27, Reuters reported. Arctic LNG 2, owned by Russia’s Novatek, aims to produce nearly 20 million metric tons of LNG

Russian missile hits police department in Kryvyi Rih, killing 3, injuring 6

10:04 AM

(Updated: September 27, 2024 5:15 pm)

Russian missile hits police department in Kryvyi Rih, killing 3, injuring 6

Editor's note: This story is being updated. A Russian missile struck a district police department in the city of Kryvyi Rih in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, Governor Serhii Lysak reported on Sept. 27. One woman was killed and at least six men were injured, according to Oleksandr Vilkul, head of the city's

3:55 PM

Belarus weekly

Belarus Weekly: Lukashenko admits to decade-long cooperation with occupied Donetsk

In a meeting with a top Russian militant, Belarusian dictator Alexander Lukashenko admits to a decade-long cooperation with occupied Donetsk and complicity in hosting abducted Ukrainian children. The U.S. condemns Belarusian state-owned TV channel for broadcasting “repentance” of U.S. citizen turned Belarusian political prisoner Yury Ziankovich. Far-right German

2:57 PM

Ukraine's Achilles drone strike battalion releases video of failed Russian assault in Kharkiv Oblast

A Russian assault near the village of Pishchane in Kharkiv Oblast was repelled, and dozens of vehicles damaged and destroyed, the Achilles drone strike battalion of Ukraine's 92nd Separate Special Forces Brigade claimed on Sept. 27. Commander Yurii Fedosenko said Moscow's forces had attempted to advance toward Kolesnykivka and Kruhliakivka

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6:25 PM

Russia hits evacuation vehicle in Donetsk Oblast, killing civilian.

According to the police, Russian forces attacked the evacuation vehicles provided by chaplains three times.

6:17 PM

War

Ukraine’s new interceptor drones are starting to knock Russia’s long-range Shahed drones out of the sky

6:02 PM

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Why Norway is investing billions in Ukraine's victory.

The Kyiv Independent’s Oleksiy Sorokin sat down with Eivind Vad Petersson, state secretary to the Norwegian foreign minister and co-chair of the joint Norwegian-Ukrainian Working Group on Nuclear Safety and Security.

5:46 PM

Photos

Operation Spiderweb and Russia’s record drone assault – Ukraine in photos, June 2025

5:43 PM

Russian Su-34 aircraft crashes during training flight in Russia's Nizhny Novgorod Oblast.

According to Russia's Defense Ministry, the crew successfully ejected from the plane, and there were no casualties.

11:50 PM

(Updated: July 1, 2025 4:08 pm)

Oil tanker damaged by blast weeks after visiting Russian ports.

According to Ukraine's military intelligence (HUR), the vessel belongs to Russia's shadow fleet, used by Moscow to evade sanctions.

4:03 PM

Leading Ukrainian historian Plokhii steps down from top Harvard post after 12 years.

"It has been a privilege and an honor to lead the Institute over the past twelve years," Serhii Plokhii said in a farewell message.

3:35 PM

Ukraine receives $500 million in IMF funding, maintaining growth forecasts.

Ukraine received approximately $500 million from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), marking the ninth tranche under the country's Extended Fund Facility program, the Ukrainian Ministry of Finance announced in a press release on July 1.

3:20 PM

Zelensky signs ratification of Special Tribunal on Russian aggression.

The tribunal, once established, would specifically target Russia's top political and military leadership for the crime of aggression, defined as the illegal use of force by one state against another.

10:58 AM

(Updated: July 1, 2025 2:55 pm)

Russian missile attack kills, injures residents in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast village.

Russia launched two ballistic missiles, likely Iskander-M, against the village at 9:15 a.m. local time, the military reported.

2:39 PM

After Trump cut support, US lawmakers press for action on Russian abductions of Ukrainian children.

A bipartisan resolution condemns the abductions and calls for the repatriation of children even before a potential peace deal is finalized.

2:01 PM

Ukrainian woman, baby daughter found murdered in Germany, 16-year-old arrested, police say.

According to the police statement, the autopsy results confirmed that both victims died from violent causes. The bodies were discovered in the Holsterhausen district of Dorsten in Germany.

10:34 AM

(Updated: July 1, 2025 1:52 pm)

'With surgical precision' — Ukrainian drones strike Russian plant 1,300 km away, SBU source says.

The SBU said its long-range drones targeted the Kupol plant in Russia's Udmurt Republic on the morning of July 1, resulting in at least two confirmed strikes and a fire at the site.

12:49 PM

Ukraine shows footage of Bober drones hitting Russian air defenses, fighter jet in Crimea.

The footage shows the combat use of UJ-26 drones, commonly known as Bobers (Beavers), targeting high-value Russian military systems.

12:11 PM

Ukraine's army chief bans tent camps for troops in training after Russian strikes.

"My categorical order is to ensure and increase the safety of service members at training centers and training grounds," Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said.

11:40 AM

Kim Jong Un publicly honors North Korean soldiers killed in Russia-Ukraine war.

Photographs of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un resting his hands on flag-draped coffins were displayed during a gala concert in Pyongyang on June 30 to commemorate the first anniversary of a military treaty signed between North Korea and Russia.

10:52 AM

4 killed, 15 injured in Russian attacks on Ukraine over past day.

Russia launched 47 Shahed-type attack drones and decoys against Ukraine overnight, the Air Force reported. Ukrainian air defenses shot down 14 drones, while 33 were intercepted by electronic warfare or disappeared from radars, according to the statement.

10:45 PM

(Updated: July 1, 2025 10:06 am)

Minerals

Loss of Ukraine lithium deposit to Russia won’t impact minerals deal, says investor

5:08 AM

(Updated: July 1, 2025 9:40 am)

Russian military, industrial sites allegedly targeted in Ukrainian strikes on occupied Donetsk, Luhansk.

A Russian logistics hub in occupied Luhansk Oblast is on fire amid a reported drone attack overnight on July 1.

9:30 AM

Ukraine developing new anti-drone ammunition to counter Russian aerial attacks.

The manufacturer Brave1 has already codified the new rounds according to NATO standards. The goal is to supply every infantry soldier with a magazine of specialized ammunition for use in case of aerial threats.

9:08 AM

Iran summons Ukraine's envoy, warns of 'consequences' over comments on Israeli, US strikes.

Highlighting Iran's support for Russian aggression against Ukraine, Kyiv has previously called for the dismantling of the Iranian nuclear program to prevent it from threatening the Middle East or the wider world.

8:17 AM

General Staff: Russia has lost 1,020,980 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022.

The number includes 970 casualties that Russian forces suffered just over the past day.

7:44 AM

Zelensky, German FM discuss supplying IRIS-T air defenses, joint weapons production, strengthening Russia sanctions.

President Volodymyr Zelensky and German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul met in Kyiv on June 30, where the two leaders discussed Germany supplying additional IRIS-T air defense systems, joint weapons production, and strengthening sanctions against Russia, Zelensky said.

6:24 AM

UN analysis finds Russia responsible for 2022 Olenivka prison explosion killing Ukrainian POWs, ombudsman says.

"(A)n internal analysis of the UN showed that it was the Russian Federation that planned and carried out the attack," Ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets said.

1:28 AM

EU seals new trade deal with Ukraine, key details still pending.

The new deal replaces the autonomous trade measures that allowed Ukrainian agri-food exports to enter the EU tariff-free since 2022.

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