KYIV: Russia carried out one of the largest drone and missile attacks on Kyiv on Friday, killing six people in the capital and two more in southern Ukraine. The strikes targeted energy facilities, apartment buildings, and infrastructure, leaving debris and fires across nine districts of the city. Read More: Zelensky imposes sanctions amid Kyiv corruption sandal A […]
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Russia strikes Ukrainian gas site in Poltava, fire erupts
KYIV – A Russian attack overnight caused a fire at a Ukrainian gas production site in the Poltava region, Ukraine’s emergency services reported on Saturday. The blaze broke out around midnight and was contained after several hours of firefighting. The strike is part of a broader campaign targeting Ukraine’s energy infrastructure. State energy company Naftogaz […]
Russian strikes on Kyiv kill one, injure 10, Officials say
Russian forces launched missiles and drones targeting Kyiv overnight. The attacks killed one person and injured ten others. Authorities reported significant damage to residential areas. Broken windows, damaged cars, and a crater appeared in a courtyard of a building. Multiple fires also broke out, adding to the destruction across the city. The city military administration […]
Russia launches major drone strike on Kyiv, 28 killed
A deadly Russian drone attack hit Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, killing 28 people and injuring 150 others. The strike happened overnight and caused widespread destruction in residential areas. Emergency services confirmed that many buildings caught fire. Rescue teams worked through the night to save people trapped under rubble. Officials say the death toll may rise. Among […]
Russian airstrike injures 8 in Kyiv, including child, says Ukraine
A Russian airstrike on Kyiv early Monday injured eight people, including a three-year-old child, Ukrainian officials said. The attack struck a residential building in the Darnytskyi district shortly after midnight. Four people were taken to the hospital, with one in serious condition. The blast damaged windows on the upper floors of the building. Kyiv Mayor […]
Zelenskyy urges stronger U.S. support as Russia steps up attacks
KYIV: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met U.S. special envoy Keith Kellogg on Monday in Kyiv. They held what Zelenskyy described as a “productive” meeting. The main focus was air defense cooperation and increasing pressure on Russia through sanctions. Both sides also discussed how to speed up peace efforts. The visit came just one day after […]
German foreign minister lands in Kyiv to strengthen Ukraine’s defense
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul arrived in Kyiv on Monday for high-level talks focused on strengthening Germany’s support for Ukraine amid escalating Russian attacks. The German Foreign Ministry said Wadephul reaffirmed Germany’s commitment to helping Ukraine defend itself with modern air defense systems, advanced weapons, and vital humanitarian and economic aid. The visit follows a […]
Russia launches massive air assault on Kyiv, killing four and injuring dozens
Russia launched a massive overnight missile and drone attack on Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, killing four people and injuring at least 20 others. According to Ukrainian officials, powerful explosions shook the city as drones and cruise missiles targeted various districts, leaving widespread damage and fear among residents. Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko confirmed that 16 of the […]
Kyiv sending large delegation to recovery talks in Switzerland
Bern, Switzerland: Kyiv said Thursday that Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal would lead a delegation of around 100 people to Switzerland next week for an international meeting on rebuilding Ukraine. Ukraine is sending “a very high-level delegation”, Kyiv’s ambassador to Switzerland Artem Rybchenko told reporters in Bern, adding it would mark the largest delegation to leave […]
Zelensky urges Germany to tear down new Russian ‘Wall’ in Europe
“It’s not a Berlin Wall — it is a Wall in central Europe between freedom and bondage and this Wall is growing bigger with every bomb” dropped on Ukraine, Zelensky told MPs. Appearing on a screen in his now trademark khaki T-shirt with dark rings under his eyes, Zelensky was welcomed by MPs in the […]