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Ukraine war latest: Russia takes aim at Ukraine's internet infrastructure

Ukraine war latest: Russia takes aim at Ukraine's internet infrastructure

Key developments on Sept. 24: * Russia puts Ukraine's internet in its sights as attacks on Kyiv infrastructure intensify * Polish Deputy PM says Starlink station fire possibly Russian sabotage * Denmark warns Russia could escalate hybrid attacks against NATO in coming months * Ukrainian drones attack Russia's Rostov Oblast, Krasnodar Krai, allegedly targeting oil depots Russian strikes have hit multiple data centers and internet providers in Kyiv over the past two days, disrupting service
Russia puts Ukraine’s internet in its sights as attacks on Kyiv infrastructure intensify
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Russia's latest target: Ukraine's internet

Russian strikes have hit multiple data centers and internet providers in Kyiv over the past two days, disrupting service for around 100,000 households as Moscow expands its attacks on Ukraine's internet infrastructure. Ukraine's Digital Transformation Ministry said around 100,000 households in Kyiv and Kyiv Oblast experienced internet problems following the Sept. 23 drone attack, as specialists worked to assess the damage and restore stable service. "This is the beginning of a phase where, sin
Washington attempts dealmaking, Moscow sticks with warmaking
Opinion

Washington attempts dealmaking, Moscow sticks with warmaking

"I can't die now. I still need to do the Russia sanctions," Lindsey Graham joked hours before his passing. Nine weeks later, the bill bearing his name became law with the U.S. president's signature. Reflecting the wishes of the American people, Congress placed a very large stick in the hands of the executive: tariffs of up to 100% on the largest buyers of Russian oil and gas. It will matter only if Trump swings it. The Senate passed the measure 86-11 and the House 262-159, a rare show of bipa
Kyiv Independent recommends 5 translated Ukrainian books to look out for in late 2026 and early 2027
Culture

Kyiv Independent recommends 5 translated Ukrainian books to look out for in late 2026 and early 2027

This November marks a milestone for Ukrainian literature in English translation — and especially for Ukraine's literary legend Yuri Andrukhovych. Andrukhovych's novel "Radio Night" will be the first contemporary Ukrainian novel published by New York Review Books, which boasts one of the most diverse and well-curated literary catalogs in English-language literature. They previously published his poetry collection "Set Change," which features verse from the 1980s and 1990s, in 2024. A publisher
EU approves 3 billion euros for Ukraine after Kyiv passes reforms
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EU approves 3 billion euros for Ukraine after Kyiv passes reforms

The agreement comes hours after a meeting between European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and President Volodymyr Zelensky, in which the former reminded that Ukraine unlock 37 billion euros ($42 billion) by carrying out previously-agreed reforms.
Ukraine war latest: Russian drone attacks on Kyiv kill 2, injure over 40 amid day of repeated strikes
War

Ukraine war latest: Russian drone attacks on Kyiv kill 2, injure over 40 amid day of repeated strikes

Key developments on Sept. 23: * Russian drone attacks on Kyiv kill 2, injure 43 amid day of repeated strikes * Russian Mi-8 helicopter violates Polish airspace near Kaliningrad, Poland says * Tsikhanouskaya warns Russia could use Belarus for new attacks on Ukraine * Explosions, smoke reported near oil refinery in Russia's Bashkortostan A series of deadly Russian drone strikes on Kyiv killed two people and injured at least 43 others during the morning of Sept. 23, setting a historic market