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Ukraine war latest: Dozens of Ukrainian drones reportedly target Moscow ahead of Victory Day parade
Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin claimed that Ukraine's military launched dozens of drones towards the Russian capital throughout the night on May 8, just one day before Moscow is set to stage its annual Victory Day military parade.
Tensions mount in both Kyiv, Moscow ahead of Russia's Victory Day Parade
Tensions have been mounting this week ahead of Russia's Victory Day celebrations on May 9, with an apparent uptick in Ukrainian drone attacks prompting a flurry of speculation, ceasefire proposals, and threats of strikes and counterstrikes. What’s happening this weekend? If you take the rhetoric at face value, possibly a Ukrainian strike on Russia's most important parade of the year, and a massive "retaliatory" strike on central Kyiv. Russia observes Victory Day on May 9, a hugely public hol
Ahead of Victory Day, Russia distributes propaganda leaflets by drone in Ukraine's border areas
Russia has used drones to drop propaganda leaflets resembling Ukrainian banknotes in border areas ahead of Victory Day, Ukraine’s Center for Countering Disinformation said.
Zelensky shouldn't comment on ongoing corruption probe, President's Office adviser says
When the leaked transcripts were first published on April 28, the President's Office declined to comment, while President Volodymyr Zelensky has stayed tight-lipped on the scandal since it broke in November.
How Ukraine defends Black Sea coast from Russian drones and mines
The Kyiv Independent’s Kollen Post and Nick Allard embed with sailors of the Ukrainian Navy operating small mine-clearing vessels off the coast of Odesa. Using sea drones and sonar systems, these crews identify potential explosives and secure maritime routes — often under the threat of Russian drone and missile attacks.
Explainer: What’s the corruption controversy around drone maker Fire Point, and what should be done?
Ukrainian drone maker Fire Point has been described as a crucial supplier for the country's army and contributor to the country's war effort. At the same time, the company has found itself at the center of Ukraine's largest corruption scandal — a $100 million scheme centered around the state nuclear monopoly Energoatom and defense procurement. This has prompted calls for auditing the company's contracts and owners and nationalizing it, as well as reviewing the rules of defense procurement. Fi
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"We just don't see the point (to follow it) for the parade," a senior Ukrainian official told the Kyiv Independent.
