Key developments on July 1: * Zelensky says Russian casualties six times larger than those of Ukraine * Russia attempting new ways to attack Kyiv, military says * Document reveals why Russia keeps accidentally bombing itself, WP reports * Source: Ukrainian cyberattack leaves at least 250,000 consumers without connection in Russian-occupied territories * Ukraine
Russia targeted a total of 11 Ukrainian oblasts – Chernihiv, Mykolaiv, Luhansk, Kirovohrad, Zaporizhzhia, Sumy, Dnipropetrovsk, Kyiv, Kherson, Kharkiv, and Donetsk. Casualties were reported in the latter five regions.
Russian forces attacked Kyiv with missiles at around 8 p.m. local time. The debris hit a 14-story residential building in the Obolon district.
A residential apartment building in Kyiv was on fire after being struck by debris, according to Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko on June 30.
Russia has intensified its attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure in recent months, leading to lengthy and almost daily interruptions in electricity supply all over Ukraine. In this video, the Kyiv Independent shows how Kyiv lives amid blackouts in the summertime.
"We can confirm the death of the U.S. government employee who was under chief mission authority at the embassy in Kyiv. We extend our deepest condolences to the family and loved ones of our colleague," U.S. State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said at a briefing on June 26.
In stark contrast to the grim reality of air raid sirens and blackouts amid Russia's full-scale invasion, Ukrainians gathered to celebrate one of the most magical and ancient rituals of their ancestors that dates back to pagan times. Ivana Kupala falls on June 24, during the summer solstice, on the
Kyiv International School is accepting applications for the 2024- 2025 academic year for students aged 2 to 18. Established in 1992, Kyiv International School is a non-profit, co-educational day school that plays a leading role in educating the expatriate, diplomatic, and business communities in Kyiv. The school is known for
Two residents of Kazakhstan, Altai Zhakanbayev and Meiram Karatayev, crossed the border into Moldova on June 18 and were put on an international wanted list, Ukraine's National Police said.
The graves belonged to the legendary commander Dmytro "Da Vinci" Kotsiubailo, MiG-29 pilot Andrii "Juice" Pilshchykov, and activist-turned-soldier Pavlo Petrychenko.
An unidentified person opened fire in Kyiv on June 18 on Aidos Sadykov, a Kazakh opposition activist and journalist based in Ukraine, the Prosecutor General's Office reported.
The KyivPride march will occur on June 16 in the streets of Kyiv. Around 500 participants, including activists, diplomats, and international community representatives, will participate.
Russian forces launched missile attacks overnight on June 12, targeting multiple Ukrainian regions across the country.
A series of government firings, resignations and reshuffles have strained relations between Kyiv and Western allies and raised concerns about how Ukraine can deal with fixing the country's energy infrastructure as it comes under repeated attacks by Russia, the Financial Times (FT) reported on June 10, citing unnamed Ukrainian and Western officials.
Kyiv is once again adjusting to life without electricity as the capital faces what could be its worst energy crisis since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion. "We are catastrophically short of electricity for our needs," Serhii Kovalenko, Chief Executive Officer at the private energy company YASNO, said in a
Oleksandr Pavliuk, Ukraine's Ground Forces commander, said on June 4 that command and staff exercises involving military personnel and heavy equipment will be held in Kyiv and Kyiv Oblast. He said there is no threat of a renewed Russian offensive on Kyiv.
Kyiv has not hosted an LGBT+ pride event since the launch of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. Last year's event was hosted by Liverpool, England.
During a meeting between Ruslan Kravchenko, head of the Kyiv Regional Military Administration, and Ole Egberg Mikkelsen, the Danish Ambassador to Ukraine, they discussed priority projects for the Kyiv region.
During the night of May 31, Kyiv was targeted by a Russian missile attack. All missiles were successfully intercepted and destroyed by anti-aircraft defense.
Reuters reported earlier in the day, citing an unnamed Treasury official, that U.S. Deputy Treasury Secretary Wally Adeyemo will meet with Ukrainian Finance Minister Serhii Marchenko, aides to President Volodymyr Zelensky, and other lawmakers.
Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, is a city steeped in history, culture, and resilience. Even in the turbulence of wartime, life in Kyiv, to the greatest extent possible, goes on as usual: Shops, restaurants, clubs, bars, museums, parks, and galleries are all still operating. Tourism in Ukraine is largely on hold
"This is an important visit for the development of interparliamentary cooperation and strengthening of Ukrainian-Polish relations," said Ukranie's parliament deputy chair, Olena Kondratiuk.
Upon her arrival, Baerbock underscored Ukraine's need for air defenses to help repel Russian aerial attacks. "That's why, together with Defense Minister (Boris) Pistorius, I launched a global initiative for more air defense. Almost a billion euros have now been raised to provide additional support for the Ukrainian air defense forces, and we are working intensively to ensure that there is even more," she said.
Last year, the Ukrainian government passed a law limiting bonuses for those working in the civil service.
Videos circulated on Instagram showed U.S. Secretary Antony Blinken singing and playing guitar along with other musicians onstage.
"Defending Kyiv remains one of our main concerns, no matter how tough it is in the east", Oleksandr Pavliuk, Ukraine's Ground Forces commander, said.
Zelensky thanked Caputova "for her determination and moral leadership shown in the face of the full-scale Russian invasion, as well as for supporting the Ukrainian Peace Formula," the presidential office said.
European Parliament President Roberta Metsola and German Development Minister Svenja Schulze arrived in Kyiv on an unannounced visit on May 9.
The investigation alleges that Loif's mother Hanna, who is a schoolteacher, managed to purchase two pieces of luxury real estate worth an estimated collective total of Hr 16 million (~$405,000).
"The provision of this package, along with the crucial decision of the United States to provide assistance, is of great importance to us at this key moment," President Volodymyr Zelensky said when thanking Cameron for the U.K.'s new pledge of support.
On May 5, Orthodox Easter in Ukraine, security measures will be intensified in Kyiv. Local authorities are urging residents to follow the service online rather than attending church due to security concerns.
The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) is carrying out planned counter-intelligence exercises in Kyiv on May 1 to inspect protection against sabotage activities, the SBU press service reported.
