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Russian Mi-28 helicopter downed by Ukrainian drone, Madyar claims
Cases of drones taking out helicopters were unheard of just two years ago with the first ever recorded case happening on Aug. 6, 2024.
The Kyiv Independent is coming to London in October
After a sold-out debut in New York, the Kyiv Independent is bringing its live event series to the UK — and we couldn't be more excited to meet our London community in person.
Russian attacks kill 12, injure 90 across Ukraine as Odesa Oblast hit with missiles for fifth straight day
A missile strike on Odesa overnight on July 15 hit a multi-story apartment building, killing three residents and injuring at least six others, regional Governor Oleh Kiper reported.
Prime minister candidate Koretskyi meets Zelensky's faction, outlines his priorities
“Koretskyi said the government's top priorities would be (social) support for the public, preparing for the upcoming heating season, strengthening the Defense Forces, and protecting critical infrastructure," David Arakhamia, head of President Volodymyr Zelensky's faction, said.
EU agrees to extend protection for Ukrainians but won't grant it to potential conscripts
They also agreed that temporary protection would not be granted to new applicants who are not complying with their military obligations in Ukraine.
Ukraine's pornography ban fuels corruption. Legalization could boost war funding
Editor’s note: The two OnlyFans models interviewed for this article are referred to by pseudonyms for security reasons. Whenever there's a knock at Velma's door, she immediately fears it's the police. The young Ukrainian woman isn't a drug dealer or Russian spy, but instead a former adult OnlyFans model — a profession that is illegal in Ukraine under its strict anti-pornography laws. Velma initially started as a social media manager for an OnlyFans agency which manages the operations of the mo
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Ukraine's government operates under a semi-presidential system, with executive power divided between the president and the Cabinet of Ministers headed by the prime minister. The Verkhovna Rada, Ukraine's 450-seat parliament, holds legislative authority and oversees government activities through committees and parliamentary inquiries.
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In the "first combat mission of this type known," a Ukrainian sea drone delivered a ground drone to Russian-held territory on the Kinburn Spit, Ukraine's 123rd Territorial Defense Brigade said on July 13. "A ground-based robotic complex was delivered to the enemy shore by an unmanned sea platform, landed on the occupied territory and used to perform a combat mission," the brigade said in a post on social media. "This is a new approach to war, where the most dangerous tasks are performed by a m
