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Russian attacks on Ukraine kill eight and injure 41 over past day
In Donetsk Oblast, two people were killed, including a 13-year-old child, and two more were injured after Russian forces dropped bombs on houses in the village of Bilbasivka on Aug. 30,
At least 4 injured as Kyiv and Kyiv Oblast endure 4th day of drawn-out Russian attack
Drones have been flying toward the capital for hours at a time, with explosions and the sound of air defense fire rocking the city throughout the morning and afternoon.
Ukraine tests interceptors to down Russian jet-powered Shaheds
As Russia scales up production of its jet-powered drones — the Geran-4 and Geran-5 — Ukraine is struggling to shoot them down amid prolonged waves of attacks.
Why Russia escalates attacks on Ukraine’s businesses, explained
Russia has sharply escalated its attacks on Ukrainian businesses, striking supermarket distribution centers, postal facilities, gas stations, warehouses, railway infrastructure, industrial plants, and Black Sea ports. The Kyiv Independent’s Dominic Culverwell sits down with Hlib Vyshlinsky, executive director of the Kyiv-based Center for Economic Strategy, to discuss why Russia is increasingly targeting Ukraine’s civilian economy — and what the campaign could mean for businesses, consumers, and
Germany's Kremlin-friendly AfD eyes historic election win
Germany could get its first far-right state government since World War II — and Ukraine has reasons to follow it closely. The Alternative for Germany's (AfD) potential victory in Saxony-Anhalt's election on Sept. 6 will not only send a chilling signal to the federal state's 39,000 Ukrainians but also shake the mainstream parties' efforts to keep the Moscow-friendly party out of power. Polling at 41%, the AfD's local branch — classified by the German security service as "confirmed far-right ext
Ukraine ambassador to Turkey summoned by Ankara after attacks on ships in Black Sea
Amid intensifying attacks in the Black Sea from both Ukraine and Russia, a Turkish-operated vessel was hit on Aug. 26 off the coast of Tuapse — a Russian port city with a large oil refinery that Ukraine frequently attacks with drones.
About Sanctions against Russia
Sanctions against Russia include over 15,000 individual and entity designations imposed by Western countries following the full-scale invasion launched in February 2022. Measures target Russia's central bank, energy sector, technology imports, financial institutions, and individuals supporting the war. The European Union, United States, United Kingdom, and allies continue to coordinate sanctions.
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The target of the attack was the Slavneft-YANOS refinery, one of Russia's largest oil processing facilities, the General Staff said, adding that damage to the refinery was still being assessed.
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