https://kyivindependent.com/ukrainian-drone-units-strike-over-1-million-targets-in-6-months-including-nearly-200-000-russian-troops-ministry-says/2026-07-17T15:04:07+00:00https://assets.kyivindependent.com/content/images/2025/04/GettyImages-2205672327.jpgThe Kyiv Independenten2026-07-17T15:04:07+00:00Ukrainian drone units strike over 1 million targets since start of 2026, including nearly 200,000 Russian troops, ministry sayshttps://kyivindependent.com/eu-sanctions-russian-drone-manufacturers-after-deadly-attacks-on-kyiv/2026-07-17T14:37:41+00:00https://assets.kyivindependent.com/content/images/2026/07/GettyImages-2240454419_20260717-141428.jpgThe Kyiv Independenten2026-07-17T14:37:41+00:00EU sanctions Russian drone manufacturers after deadly attacks on Kyivhttps://kyivindependent.com/ceasefire-as-camouflage-how-russia-weaponizes-negotiations-against-ukraine/2026-07-17T14:27:22+00:00https://assets.kyivindependent.com/content/images/2026/07/GettyImages-2282606963_20260709-184354.jpgThe Kyiv Independenten2026-07-17T14:27:22+00:00Ceasefire as camouflage — How Russia weaponizes negotiations against Ukrainehttps://kyivindependent.com/15-900-raised-how-youre-protecting-kyiv-independents-wartime-footage/2026-07-17T14:06:10+00:00The Kyiv Independenten2026-07-17T14:06:10+00:00$15,900 Raised: How You're Protecting Kyiv Independent's Wartime Footagehttps://kyivindependent.com/ukrainian-media-publish-defy-court-ban-publish-forbidden-report-on-top-officials-brother/2026-07-17T13:59:24+00:00https://assets.kyivindependent.com/content/images/2023/02/2022-01-suhachov-oleksij-oleksandrovich.jpgThe Kyiv Independenten2026-07-17T13:59:24+00:00Ukrainian media defy court ban, publish forbidden report on top official's brotherhttps://kyivindependent.com/in-explosive-livestream-former-fedorov-advisor-accuses-syrskyi-of-deliberately-weakening-ukrainian-brigades/2026-07-17T13:31:45+00:00https://assets.kyivindependent.com/content/images/2026/07/DSC03691_20260717-141828.jpgThe Kyiv Independenten2026-07-17T13:31:45+00:00Former Fedorov advisor accuses Syrskyi of deliberately weakening Ukrainian army in explosive livestreamhttps://kyivindependent.com/ukraine-strikes-russian-tu-95-bomber-in-saratov-oblast-inflicting-critical-damage/2026-07-17T12:04:19+00:00https://assets.kyivindependent.com/content/images/2025/01/GettyImages-1036674590.jpgThe Kyiv Independenten2026-07-17T12:04:19+00:00Russian Tu-95 bomber suffered 'critical damage' in strike on Engels air base, Zelensky sayshttps://kyivindependent.com/ex-interior-minister-tapped-to-head-ukraines-security-council/2026-07-17T11:37:03+00:00https://assets.kyivindependent.com/content/images/2026/07/photo_2026-07-17_14-13-11_20260717-112359.jpgThe Kyiv Independenten2026-07-17T11:37:03+00:00Ex-interior minister tapped to head Ukraine's Security Councilhttps://kyivindependent.com/government-reshuffle-throws-ukraines-2-key-wartime-ministries-into-uncertainty/2026-07-17T11:30:48+00:00https://assets.kyivindependent.com/content/images/2026/07/GettyImages-2285310826_20260717-140059.jpgThe Kyiv Independenten2026-07-17T11:30:48+00:00Zelensky's government reshuffle was even more chaotic than you thinkhttps://kyivindependent.com/behind-the-scenes-the-kyiv-independents-june-digest/2026-07-17T10:51:58+00:00https://assets.kyivindependent.com/content/images/2024/07/GettyImages-1238697038.jpgThe Kyiv Independenten2026-07-17T10:51:58+00:00Behind the Scenes: The Kyiv Independent's June Digesthttps://kyivindependent.com/deputy-prime-minister-kachka-eu-ambassador-chentsov-swap-roles-in-ukraine-government-reshuffle/2026-07-17T09:55:38+00:00https://assets.kyivindependent.com/content/images/2026/07/55de9c78-61e6-45ca-9863-a2cb48f6d90c_20260717-092711.jpgThe Kyiv Independenten2026-07-17T09:55:38+00:00Zelensky's reshuffle reaches Ukraine's EU team as Deputy PM Kachka, ambassador Chentsov swap jobshttps://kyivindependent.com/senate-russia-sanctions-bill-revised-after-grahams-death-now-has-enough-votes-to-beat-filibuster/2026-07-17T09:29:14+00:00https://assets.kyivindependent.com/content/images/2026/07/GettyImages-1228803133_20260717-091853.jpgThe Kyiv Independenten2026-07-17T09:29:14+00:00Lindsey Graham's revised Russia sanctions bill gains filibuster-proof Senate supporthttps://kyivindependent.com/russian-attacks-kill-7-injure-67-across-ukraine-over-past-day-as-odesa-targeted-again-amid-tourist-season/2026-07-17T08:37:20+00:00https://assets.kyivindependent.com/content/images/2026/07/photo_2026-07-17-10_36_40_20260717-073652.jpegThe Kyiv Independenten2026-07-17T08:37:20+00:00Russian attacks kill 7, injure 67 across Ukraine over past day as Odesa targeted again amid tourist seasonhttps://kyivindependent.com/what-fedorov-achieved-and-what-his-dismissal-risks-reversing/2026-07-17T06:58:23+00:00https://assets.kyivindependent.com/content/images/2026/07/PRV_2883_20260716-093443.jpgThe Kyiv Independenten2026-07-17T06:58:23+00:00Ukraine’s most effective defense minister? What Fedorov got right, and what his dismissal risks reversinghttps://kyivindependent.com/general-staff-russia-has-lost-1-425-990-troops-in-ukraine-since-feb-24-2022/2026-07-17T06:13:19+00:00https://assets.kyivindependent.com/content/images/2026/04/GettyImages-2235707695.jpgThe Kyiv Independenten2026-07-17T06:13:19+00:00General Staff: Russia has lost 1,425,990 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022https://kyivindependent.com/fires-drone-strikes-reported-overnight-across-occupied-crimea-as-shadow-fleet-vessels-allegedly-struck-in-black-sea/2026-07-17T03:42:16+00:00https://assets.kyivindependent.com/content/images/2026/07/photo_2026-07-17-09_22_04_20260717-062213.jpegThe Kyiv Independenten2026-07-17T03:42:16+00:00Ukrainian drones strike 12 Russian 'shadow fleet' vessels in Black Sea as Crimea comes under large-scale attackhttps://kyivindependent.com/2-killed-8-injured-in-russian-missile-attack-on-odesa/2026-07-16T23:54:41+00:00https://assets.kyivindependent.com/content/images/2026/07/IMG_8748_20260716-233551.JPGThe Kyiv Independenten2026-07-16T23:54:41+00:002 killed, 8 injured in Russian missile attack on Odesahttps://kyivindependent.com/hungary-opens-investigation-into-former-fm-szijjartos-russia-ties/2026-07-16T22:04:00+00:00https://assets.kyivindependent.com/content/images/2026/04/GettyImages-2270561436_20260429-172105.jpgThe Kyiv Independenten2026-07-16T22:04:00+00:00Hungary opens investigation into former FM Szijjarto's Russia tieshttps://kyivindependent.com/zelensky-dismisses-kyiv-military-administration-chief-tymur-tkachenko/2026-07-16T19:49:13+00:00https://assets.kyivindependent.com/content/images/2026/07/Tkach_20260716-194444.jpgThe Kyiv Independenten2026-07-16T19:49:13+00:00Zelensky dismisses Kyiv military administration chief Tymur Tkachenkohttps://kyivindependent.com/russian-opposition-politician-boris-nadezhdin-banned-from-leaving-country/2026-07-16T18:00:48+00:00https://assets.kyivindependent.com/content/images/2024/01/GettyImages-1925908154.jpgThe Kyiv Independenten2026-07-16T18:00:48+00:00Russian opposition politician Boris Nadezhdin banned from leaving countryhttps://kyivindependent.com/ukraine-war-latest-142/2026-07-16T17:51:34+00:00https://assets.kyivindependent.com/content/images/2024/08/GettyImages-1232955986.jpgThe Kyiv Independenten2026-07-16T17:51:34+00:00Ukraine war latest: Omega special forces say drone strike hit Russian Su-24 bomber in occupied Crimeahttps://kyivindependent.com/zelensky-appoints-sbu-chief-yevhen-khmara-acting-defense-minister/2026-07-16T16:42:32+00:00https://assets.kyivindependent.com/content/images/2026/07/photo_2026-07-16_19-30-06_20260716-163031.jpgThe Kyiv Independenten2026-07-16T16:42:32+00:00Zelensky says he appoints acting SBU chief Yevhen Khmara acting defense ministerhttps://kyivindependent.com/why-ukraines-soldiers-and-veterans-are-so-angry-at-zelenskys-dismissal-of-fedorov/2026-07-16T15:50:12+00:00https://assets.kyivindependent.com/content/images/2026/07/GettyImages-2286375841_20260716-145534.jpgThe Kyiv Independenten2026-07-16T15:50:12+00:00'We were finally seeing changes' — Ukrainian soldiers, veterans condemn Zelensky’s dismissal of Fedorovhttps://kyivindependent.com/businessman-iermolaiev-accuses-ukraines-military-intelligence-of-trying-to-kill-him-in-monaco/2026-07-16T15:37:08+00:00https://assets.kyivindependent.com/content/images/2026/06/2026-06-30-22_58_29_20260630-205943.jpgThe Kyiv Independenten2026-07-16T15:37:08+00:00Iermolaiev accuses Ukrainian intelligence officers of trying to kill him in Monacohttps://kyivindependent.com/editorial-by-sacking-fedorov-zelensky-risks-turning-tide-of-war-back-in-russias-favor/2026-07-16T14:58:32+00:00https://assets.kyivindependent.com/content/images/2026/07/ze-fe-3_20260716-135216.jpgThe Kyiv Independenten2026-07-16T14:58:32+00:00Editorial: By sacking Fedorov, Zelensky risks turning tide of war back in Russia's favorhttps://kyivindependent.com/ukraines-omega-special-forces-say-drone-strike-hit-russian-su-24-bomber-in-occupied-crimea/2026-07-16T14:34:43+00:00https://assets.kyivindependent.com/content/images/2026/07/WhatsApp-Image-2026-07-16-at-17_22_52_20260716-142745.jpegThe Kyiv Independenten2026-07-16T14:34:43+00:00Ukraine's Omega special forces say drone strike hit Russian Su-24 bomber in occupied Crimeahttps://kyivindependent.com/how-zelensky-turned-one-of-his-biggest-victories-into-one-of-his-biggest-blunders/2026-07-16T14:28:17+00:00https://assets.kyivindependent.com/content/images/2026/07/GettyImages-2285321474_20260716-132715.jpgThe Kyiv Independenten2026-07-16T14:28:17+00:00How Zelensky turned one of his biggest victories into one of his biggest blundershttps://kyivindependent.com/kyiv-repatriates-501-bodies-that-moscow-claims-are-ukrainian-citizens/2026-07-16T13:53:29+00:00https://assets.kyivindependent.com/content/images/2026/07/photo_2026-07-16-16_39_38_20260716-133949.jpegThe Kyiv Independenten2026-07-16T13:53:29+00:00Ukraine repatriates over 500 bodies that Russia claims belong to Ukrainian soldiershttps://kyivindependent.com/ukrainian-parliament-appoints-koretskyis-cabinet/2026-07-16T13:03:18+00:00https://assets.kyivindependent.com/content/images/2026/07/GettyImages-2280535017_20260716-130659.jpgThe Kyiv Independenten2026-07-16T13:03:18+00:00Ukrainian parliament appoints new Cabinet, delays decision on defense ministerhttps://kyivindependent.com/zelensky-awards-starmer-order-of-freedom-on-his-last-kyiv-visit-as-british-pm/2026-07-16T11:39:01+00:00https://assets.kyivindependent.com/content/images/2026/07/GettyImages-2285700021_20260716-123237.jpgThe Kyiv Independenten2026-07-16T11:39:01+00:00UK's Starmer announces $340 million for Gripen jets for Ukraine during last Kyiv visit as PMhttps://kyivindependent.com/google-play-app-store-removes-russia-controlled-social-media-max-vkontakte/2026-07-16T11:02:25+00:00https://assets.kyivindependent.com/content/images/2026/07/GettyImages-1881301315_20260716-103903.jpgThe Kyiv Independenten2026-07-16T11:02:25+00:00Google Play removes Russia-controlled social media Max, VKhttps://kyivindependent.com/fedorovs-last-act-as-defense-minister-close-the-skies-with-eu-loans/2026-07-16T10:19:02+00:00https://assets.kyivindependent.com/content/images/2026/07/GettyImages-2281552241_20260716-095024.jpgThe Kyiv Independenten2026-07-16T10:19:02+00:00On his way out, Fedorov moves to boost Ukraine's sky shield with EU loanshttps://kyivindependent.com/fedorov-admits-trying-to-replace-syrskyi-before-his-dismissal-as-defense-minister/2026-07-16T10:15:22+00:00https://assets.kyivindependent.com/content/images/2026/07/PRV_5299_20260716-093514.jpgThe Kyiv Independenten2026-07-16T10:15:22+00:00Zelensky rejected push to fire Syrskyi as commander-in-chief, Fedorov revealshttps://kyivindependent.com/ukrainian-parliament-appoints-koretskyi-as-prime-minister/2026-07-16T09:13:51+00:00https://assets.kyivindependent.com/content/images/2026/07/GettyImages-2265058064_20260712-142505.jpgThe Kyiv Independenten2026-07-16T09:13:51+00:00Ukrainian parliament appoints Koretskyi as prime ministerhttps://kyivindependent.com/2-russian-shadow-fleet-tankers-hit-by-drones-in-black-sea-ukraines-sbu-says/2026-07-16T09:00:11+00:00https://assets.kyivindependent.com/content/images/2026/07/IMG_3404_20260716-084908.jpgThe Kyiv Independenten2026-07-16T09:00:11+00:002 Russian shadow fleet tankers hit by drones in Black Sea, SBU sayshttps://kyivindependent.com/thousands-rally-in-kyiv-other-cities-against-defense-minister-fedorovs-dismissal-demand-reappointment/2026-07-16T08:25:00+00:00https://assets.kyivindependent.com/content/images/2026/07/AP26197284735441_20260716-123817.jpgThe Kyiv Independenten2026-07-16T08:25:00+00:00Thousands rally in Kyiv, other cities against Defense Minister Fedorov's dismissal, demand reappointmenthttps://kyivindependent.com/ukraines-air-force-deputy-commander-announces-resignation-over-fedorovs-dismissal/2026-07-16T07:55:22+00:00https://assets.kyivindependent.com/content/images/2026/01/yelizarov.jpgThe Kyiv Independenten2026-07-16T07:55:22+00:00Ukraine's Air Force Deputy Commander announces resignation over Fedorov's dismissalhttps://kyivindependent.com/general-staff-russia-has-lost-1-424-620-troops-in-ukraine-since-feb-24-2022/2026-07-16T06:47:14+00:00https://assets.kyivindependent.com/content/images/2026/07/GettyImages-2282194454_20260716-064159.jpgThe Kyiv Independenten2026-07-16T06:47:14+00:00General Staff: Russia has lost 1,424,620 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022https://kyivindependent.com/looking-forward-to-welcoming-them-back-international-handball-body-lifts-russian-belarusian-ban-following-ioc-decision/2026-07-16T02:57:20+00:00https://assets.kyivindependent.com/content/images/2026/07/gettyimages-2282665005-612x612_20260716-025418.jpgThe Kyiv Independenten2026-07-16T02:57:20+00:00'Looking forward to welcoming them back' — Ban on Russian, Belarusian handball teams lifted after IOC decisionhttps://kyivindependent.com/russias-engels-air-base-reportedly-struck-in-ukrainian-drone-attack/2026-07-16T01:06:24+00:00https://assets.kyivindependent.com/content/images/2024/04/FjOqRPzUYAsg-fD.jpegThe Kyiv Independenten2026-07-16T01:06:24+00:00Russia's Engels air base reportedly struck in Ukrainian drone attackhttps://kyivindependent.com/russias-nuclear-fleet-at-full-combat-readiness-kremlin-says/2026-07-15T23:58:35+00:00https://assets.kyivindependent.com/content/images/2025/03/GettyImages-1245767486.jpgThe Kyiv Independenten2026-07-15T23:58:35+00:00Russia's nuclear fleet at 'full combat readiness,' Kremlin sayshttps://kyivindependent.com/russia-hits-kyiv-with-ballistic-missiles-as-ukraine-reels-from-latest-political-shock/2026-07-15T22:31:55+00:00https://assets.kyivindependent.com/content/images/2026/07/photo_2026-07-15_23-45-07_20260716-035959.jpgThe Kyiv Independenten2026-07-15T22:31:55+00:00Russia hits Kyiv with ballistic missiles, killing 2, injuring 6, as Ukraine reels from political shockhttps://kyivindependent.com/ukraine-targets-russian-crypto-virtual-assets-in-updated-sanctions-against-moscows-finance-sector/2026-07-15T21:34:10+00:00https://assets.kyivindependent.com/content/images/2026/07/GettyImages-2193586891_20260715-213325.jpgThe Kyiv Independenten2026-07-15T21:34:10+00:00Ukraine targets Russian crypto, virtual assets in updated sanctions against Moscow's finance sectorhttps://kyivindependent.com/utterly-baffling-soldiers-activists-slam-fedorovs-removal-as-defense-minister/2026-07-15T19:43:27+00:00https://assets.kyivindependent.com/content/images/2026/07/GettyImages-2275139046_20260715-193908.jpgThe Kyiv Independenten2026-07-15T19:43:27+00:00'Utterly baffling': Ukrainians outraged, call for protest after Zelensky ousts Fedorovhttps://kyivindependent.com/popular-mykolaiv-governor-set-to-join-ukraines-government/2026-07-15T19:35:44+00:00https://assets.kyivindependent.com/content/images/2026/07/GettyImages-1252044036_20260715-143818.jpgThe Kyiv Independenten2026-07-15T19:35:44+00:00Popular Mykolaiv governor Kim tapped for Ukrainian Cabinet rolehttps://kyivindependent.com/ukraine-war-latest-lockheed-martin-backs-licensing-patriot-missiles-for-ukraine-official-says/2026-07-15T17:52:29+00:00https://assets.kyivindependent.com/content/images/2026/07/GettyImages-2281596976_20260701-113237.jpgThe Kyiv Independenten2026-07-15T17:52:29+00:00Ukraine war latest: Zelensky dismisses defense minister after just 6 months, Lockheed Martin backs Patriot licenses for Ukrainehttps://kyivindependent.com/the-prime-minister-is-gone-long-live-the-president/2026-07-15T17:42:21+00:00https://assets.kyivindependent.com/content/images/2026/07/GettyImages-2281586697_20260715-162529.jpgThe Kyiv Independenten2026-07-15T17:42:21+00:00The prime minister is gone. Long live the presidenthttps://kyivindependent.com/defense-minister-fedorov-set-to-leave-post-senior-official-confirms/2026-07-15T17:15:15+00:00https://assets.kyivindependent.com/content/images/2026/01/GettyImages-2256401930-1.jpgThe Kyiv Independenten2026-07-15T17:15:15+00:00Zelensky dismisses Defense Minister Fedorov, deepening turmoil in Ukraine's military leadershiphttps://kyivindependent.com/russias-election-results-not-to-affect-war-escalation-could-fuel-mobilization-zelensky-says/2026-07-15T16:58:41+00:00https://assets.kyivindependent.com/content/images/2026/07/GettyImages-2284500971_20260707-132104.jpgThe Kyiv Independenten2026-07-15T16:58:41+00:00Russian election results unlikely to affect escalation of war but could fuel mobilization, Zelensky sayshttps://kyivindependent.com/eus-russian-oil-price-cap-extended-for-a-week-as-sanctions-negotiations-remain-blocked/2026-07-15T15:48:06+00:00https://assets.kyivindependent.com/content/images/2026/06/GettyImages-2254352282_20260603-195359.jpgThe Kyiv Independenten2026-07-15T15:48:06+00:00EU's Russian oil price cap extended for a week as Greece blocks sanctions agreement