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Ukraine war latest: US announces $425 million in security aid for Ukraine, Zelensky says package includes long-range weapons

Ukraine war latest: US announces $425 million in security aid for Ukraine, Zelensky says package includes long-range weapons

by The Kyiv Independent news desk

Key developments on Oct. 16: * US announces $425 million in security aid for Ukraine, Zelensky says package includes long-range weapons * Zelensky unveils Ukraine's victory plan, says it's doable but 'depends on our partners' * Australia to give Ukraine almost 50 US-made Abrams tanks * Ukraine reportedly reclaims territory in north of Kharkiv

Ukraine war latest: Russian ship disabled after sabotage; Kyiv attacks oil depot in Crimea

Ukraine war latest: Russian ship disabled after sabotage; Kyiv attacks oil depot in Crimea

by The Kyiv Independent news desk

Key developments on Oct. 7: * Russian Baltic Sea Fleet vessel out of action after Ukraine's sabotage, intelligence says * Ukraine's 3rd Brigade frees captured soldiers in Kharkiv Oblast skirmish * Oil depot on fire in Crimea's Feodosia following Ukrainian attack * Russian airstrike against Kherson injures 20, including children * Kyiv's air defense intercepts

Russian air strike in Kharkiv Oblast kills 3, injures 6

Russian air strike in Kharkiv Oblast kills 3, injures 6

by Abbey Fenbert

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

Ukraine war latest: Fighting for Vovchansk continues, Kyiv restores control over aggregate plant

Ukraine war latest: Fighting for Vovchansk continues, Kyiv restores control over aggregate plant

by The Kyiv Independent news desk

Key developments on Sept. 24: * Ukraine regains control of Vovchansk aggregate plant, military intelligence says * Russia attacks Kharkiv's densely populated districts, killing 3, injuring 34 * Russia to maintain record high defense spending in 2025, Bloomberg reports * Around 60% of foreign parts in Russian weapons come via China, Ukraine says * 'Temporary'

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Zelensky meets with CIA director in Kyiv.

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IMF approves $1.1 billion in funding for Ukraine.

The IMF approved the $1.1 billion tranche after completing its sixth review of the Extended Fund Facility (EFF), a plan to provide Ukraine with over $15 billion in budget support over four years.
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