Kyiv 2nd worst in world's air quality amid fires in region
Kyiv authorities warned about sharp and "temporary deterioration" of air quality in the city.
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Von der Leyen arrives in Kyiv to discuss Ukraine's energy needs with Zelensky
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen arrived in Kyiv on Sept. 20 to discuss Ukraine's energy needs ahead of the coming winter.
State sells iconic Kyiv hotel to Ukrainian businessman for double starting price
Kyiv’s iconic “Hotel Ukraina,” located on the city’s central Independence Square, also known as Maidan Nezalezhnosti, was sold in an auction for Hr 2.5 billion ($60 million) after being state-owned since 1961, Ukraine's State Property Fund said. The sale marks one of the country's largest privatizations of
Air defense repels mass drone attack against Kyiv
Air defense forces intercepted "almost two dozen" Russian drones over the city's airspace, authorities said. There were no casualties or damage in Kyiv as a result of the attack, according to preliminary reports.
Budanov discusses Russia's strategy and North Korean involvement at YES meeting in Kyiv
Kyrylo Budanov, Ukraine’s military intelligence chief, delivered multiple statements during the 20th annual Yalta European Strategy (YES) meeting in Kyiv.
From strangers to friends: How Ukrainians meet and bond during wartime train travel
For the past eight years, Anton Lytvynov, a stage director at Lviv National Opera, has celebrated New Year in Kyiv with his three friends – Sandra, Mykhailo, and Volodymyr. However, on Dec. 31, 2022, work commitments kept Lytvynov in Lviv longer than he had expected. Determined to reunite with his closest
Ukraine's chief rabbi mourns loss of adopted son, killed in combat
On Thursday, a memorial service was held in Kyiv for Anton Samborskyi, the adopted son of Ukraine's Chief Rabbi Moshe Azman, who was killed in combat.
Zelensky gave detailed pitch to Blinken, Lammy on need for long-range strikes, source says
It remains unclear whether the decision on the long-range strikes will be taken during the meeting between U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer and U.S. President Joe Biden this Friday or later in September during a U.N. assembly in New York, the source said.
Estonian president arrives in Kyiv
"Arrived in the great city of Kyiv. Looking forward to all the meetings & discussions," Estonian President Alar Karis said on X.
Russian attacks against Ukraine kill 6, injure 44 over past day
Ukrainian air defenses shot down 44 of the 64 Shahed-type drones launched by Russia overnight, the Air Force said. Three drones reportedly flew back to Russia, while four others were "lost" on Ukrainian territory.
‘No Country for Love’ examines the cost of survival for Ukrainians in past wars
Editor’s note: This story contains graphic descriptions. The accounts of elderly Ukrainian civilians who survived the hardships of World War II in their youth, only to face the brutality of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, underscore the cyclical nature of history’s relentless and unforgiving course. It’s
Ukrainian bishop of Crimea who serves in military assaulted in Kyiv
Metropolitan Kliment of Crimea and Simferopol of the autocephalous Orthodox Church of Ukraine, who currently serves in the Armed Forces, was beaten up by unknown assailants in Kyiv on Sept. 10, a church official confirmed for Suspilne.
Ukraine identifies Russian general suspected of ordering strike on Kyiv children's hospital
Ukrainian authorities on Sept. 10 announced war crime charges in absentia against Russian Lieutenant General Sergey Kobylash over a deadly strike against the Ohkmadyt children's hospital in Kyiv.
Possible gas explosion kills 2 in Kyiv
The explosion partially destroyed the company's two-story building. People inside the building at the time of the explosion were trapped under the rubble.
Russian drone debris falls near Ukraine's parliament overnight
Debris from a Russian Shahed-type kamikaze drone downed overnight was discovered outside the Verkhovna Rada, Ukraine's parliament, on the morning of Sept. 7.
Updated: Russian attacks against Ukraine kill 4, injure more than 100 over past day
Ukrainian air defenses downed 58 of the 67 Shahed-type drones launched by Russia overnight, the Air Force said.
Russia targets Kyiv neighborhoods with drones
Debris from intercepted drones caused a fire in the yard of an apartment building in the city's Pechersk district and may have struck a kindergarten in the Dniprovsky district, authorities said. No casualties have been reported.
Russian attacks against Ukraine kill 2, injure 19 over past day
Ukrainian forces downed 60 of the 78 Shahed-type drones launched by Russia overnight, the Air Force reported.
Ukraine, Ireland sign agreement on cooperation, support
As part of the deal, Ireland has pledged an additional 128 million euros ($140 million) in non-lethal military support and at least 40 million euros ($44 million) in humanitarian assistance to Ukraine.
Irish PM arrives in Kyiv for talks with Zelensky
The two leaders are expected to sign a support and cooperation agreement between Ireland and Ukraine, the Irish government said in a press release.
Ukraine's Muslims defiant after Russian attack damages mosque — ‘We will clean, restore, then beat them’
"They are barbarians," 80-year-old Mustafa Dzhemilev tells the Kyiv Independent on Sept. 2, as he assesses the damage caused to the Islamic Cultural Center in Kyiv by a Russian missile attack in the early hours of the morning. "If they targeted a children's hospital, why wouldn’t they destroy a
Ukraine war latest: Poland has right to shoot down Russian missiles over Ukraine, Polish FM says
Key developments on Sept. 2: * Russia launches missile strike on Kyiv * Russia has no advance near Pokrovsk over past 2 days, Zelensky claims * Poland has right to shoot down Russian missiles over Ukraine for national security, Polish FM says * Dutch PM makes surprise visit to Ukraine, announces new aid package
Russia launches missile strike on Kyiv
Serhii Popko, the head of the Kyiv City Military Administration, said that Russia had used cruise and ballistic missiles in the attack.
Belgium pledges $165 million to restore infrastructure in Kyiv, Chernihiv oblasts
Belgium will allocate 150 million euros ($165 million) to restore civilian and energy infrastructure in Kyiv and Chernihiv oblasts, the Ukrainian government announced on August 30.
Russian attacks against Ukraine kill 5, injure 43 over past day
Ukrainian air defenses reportedly shot down 60 of the 74 "kamikaze" attack drones launched by Russia overnight, while 14 others fell or were lost on Ukrainian territory, the Air Force said.
Russia attacks Kyiv for third time in one week
Debris from intercepted Russian drones damaged several buildings in Kyiv overnight on Aug. 29, Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko reported.
End of summer in Kyiv: Longing for normalcy amid Russian attacks, blackouts (Photos)
As the summer is coming to an end, Kyiv residents are trying to enjoy glimpses of normalcy amid the never-ending threats of Russian missile and drone attacks and the blackouts, which often follow large-scale strikes that target critical infrastructure across Ukraine. On Ukraine's 33rd Independence Day, celebrated on Aug. 24,
Civilians killed, injured as Russia launches large-scale attack on Ukraine for second night in a row
Russia launched a combined wave of attacks against Ukraine for the second night in a row, reportedly using 81 Shahed-type attack drones and 10 missiles.
Kyiv Hydroelectric Power Plant has 'no critical damage' after Russian mass attack, governor says
After the morning attack on Kyiv Oblast, the Kyiv dam was closed for means of transport until 5 p.m. local time.
Kyiv hydroelectric dam hit during massive Russian attack across Ukraine, aide says
Russia used at least 100 missiles and 100 drones in a wide-scale attack across the country, President Volodymyr Zelensky said.
Russia attacks Ukraine with over 100 missiles, around 100 drones, Zelensky says
Russia launched a massive missile and drone attack against Ukraine on the morning of Aug. 26, killing seven people, injuring nearly 50 others, and targeting the country's energy infrastructure once again.
Poland to replace ambassador to Ukraine on Sep. 1
Piotr Lukasiewicz will replace Jaroslaw Guzy in Kyiv, appointed by the previous Polish government under Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki and started his tenure in December 2023.
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