Update: Death toll of Russian Feb. 7 attack on Kyiv rises to 6
The death toll of a Russian missile attack against Kyiv on Feb. 7 has risen to six as a man died in the hospital, the Suspilne news outlet reported, citing his relatives.
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Media: Argentina's president plans visit to Kyiv in June
Argentina's President Javier Milei may visit Kyiv this June as part of a broader European tour in a sign of his support for Ukraine, the infobae.com news portal reported on March 5.
Fire breaks out at ecopark in Kyiv
A fire broke out at the Osokorky Ecopark in Kyiv's Darnytskyi district on the evening of March 5, according to the State Emergency Service of Ukraine. The blaze was extinguished shortly before midnight.
Health Ministry starts inspection of Kyiv military medical commissions
Ukraine's Health Ministry is starting an inspection of military medical commissions in Kyiv due to increased complaints, Minister Viktor Liashko announced on March 4.
DTEK: Power supply restored for over 400,000 Ukrainian homes in February
DTEK, Ukraine's largest private energy company, restored electricity supply to 426,000 homes after blackouts caused by Russian attacks in February, DTEK's press service reported on March 4.
Bloomberg: Russia could break through defenses in summer, Ukrainian officials warn
Ukrainian officials worry that Russian forces could gain momentum on the battlefield by the summer if allies do not increase ammunition supplies to Kyiv, Bloomberg reported on Feb. 29, citing a source familiar with the discussions.
Yermak: Ukraine could invite Russia to global peace summit in future
Ukraine could invite representatives from Russia to a future peace summit if an upcoming meeting of global leaders in Switzerland proves successful, Andriy Yermak, Ukraine's Presidential Office head, said at the "Ukraine. Year 2024" forum on Feb. 25.
Russia used 2 Zircon hypersonic missiles in Feb. 7 attack, expert says
Russia launched two 3M22 Zircon hypersonic cruise missiles during the large-scale attack against Ukraine on Feb. 7, Oleksandr Ruvin, director of the Kyiv Scientific Research Institute of Forensic Expertise, said in an interview with Vechirniy Kyiv on Feb. 21.
Zelensky, first lady pay tribute to activists killed during EuroMaidan Revolution
Commemorating the 10th anniversary, President Volodymyr Zelensky and First Lady Olena Zelenska on Feb. 20 in Kyiv paid tribute to the "Heavenly Hundred," the activists killed during the EuroMaidan Revolution in 2014.
Death toll from Feb. 7 attack on Kyiv rises to 5
The death toll from Russia's attack against Kyiv on Feb. 7 rose to five after a woman died of her injuries, Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko reported on Telegram on Feb. 14.
'My hatred only grows:' Kyiv residents lament over their homes destroyed by Russian attack
On Feb. 7, Russia launched its latest large-scale attack against Ukraine, targeting Kyiv and other oblasts. At least five people were killed and dozens were wounded.
Is it ok to have fun during war? We asked Ukrainians
Editor’s Note: The servicemember and volunteer quoted in this article are referred to by first name only at their request for security reasons. A day after Russia attacked Kharkiv in mid-October with drones that damaged residential buildings, several dozen local residents gathered at an undisclosed venue to attend a
Kyiv Cake: The legendary sweet of Ukraine's capital
There’s nothing sweeter than home, unless you’re a Kyivan — because then you have Kyiv Cake. While many foreigners associate the city with the butter-filled chicken cutlet known as Chicken Kyiv, which is likely of French origin, the layers of nutty meringue and buttercream coated with crushed hazelnuts that
Flashbacks of first day of war as Russia strikes central Kyiv
KYIV — The morning of Oct. 10 in Kyiv was like no other since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24. Starting just after 8 a.m., explosions were heard throughout Ukraine’s capital, and it was soon apparent that not all incoming missiles were being shot down
Kyiv train station mayhem as thousands rush to flee
Editor’s Note: Ukrainians mentioned in this story were reluctant to have their full names published in the press due to security risks brought by the Russian invasion. Thousands of people spend hours at Kyiv’s central railway station, each day, hanging onto a slim hope of boarding a train
Kyiv under shelling: ‘First thing I heard was my child's scream’
One week since Russia began its full-scale war against Ukraine, the civilian death toll is in the hundreds, while thousands have been left injured. According to the United Nations, over 600 civilians have died as a result of Russia's aggression. Russian troops have shelled residential areas, hitting civilian targets such
Kyivans hide in subways as Russian forces bombard the capital
As Russian missiles rain down on their homes, many people of Kyiv have moved permanently into the safe shelter of the metro. After being thrown back from the capital numerous times over the past week, Russian forces have decided to revert to their doctrinal terror tactics of pounding the city
Kyiv residents calm after heavy night fighting
As morning rose over the battered capital city, the streets were emptied out but people were still going about their business. Sporadic sirens and bangs went off throughout the capital from the morning, into the early afternoon. After the night’s fighting, which has injured 35 people, including two children,
Top Kyiv official Panteleyev charged with negligence over environmental damage
The Kyiv Prosecutor’s Office charged Petro Panteleyev, deputy head of the Kyiv City Administration, with negligence on Jan. 31. He is a long-standing ally of Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko. Panteleyev is accused of failing to decontaminate the site of Kyiv’s former chemical plant Radikal, which according to prosecutors,
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