Russian strikes hit 2 major Ukrainian steel plants, killing 2 and injuring 6
Kyiv Independentby Polina Moroziuk·12 Sept 2026
Russian missile strikes hit two major Ukrainian metallurgical plants overnight on Sept. 12, killing two people and injuring six others, according to statements from Zaporizhstal operator Metinvest...
Zelensky says he is ready to meet Putin at G20 summit in Miami
Kyiv Independentby Polina Moroziuk·12 Sept 2026
President Volodymyr Zelensky said he is prepared to travel to the G20 summit and meet Vladimir Putin there if the Russian leader attends, he told Deutsche Welle in an interview published on Sept.
Russian attacks kill 11, injure 96 across Ukraine as Odesa comes under mass overnight strike
Kyiv Independentby Polina Moroziuk·12 Sept 2026
At least 11 people were killed and 96 others injured in Russian attacks across Ukraine over the past day, as Moscow launched a mass overnight missile and drone attack targeting Odesa Oblast, local...
Explainer: How Ukraine’s biggest corruption scheme persisted despite all odds
Kyiv Independentby Oleg Sukhov·12 Sept 2026
Explainer: How Ukraine’s biggest corruption scheme persisted despite all odds L: Timur Mindich in Israel. (Screenshot / Ukrainska Pravda) C: President Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv, Ukraine, on Sept.
Fires reported at manufacturing sites in Russia following Ukrainian drone strikes
Kyiv Independentby Lachlan Hyatt·12 Sept 2026
Editor's note: This is a developing story and is being updated. Ukrainian forces appear to have struck industrial sites in the Russian cities of Tolyatti and Taganrog on Sept.
Half a million Russian troops killed since start of full-scale invasion of Ukraine, British intel reports
Kyiv Independentby Lachlan Hyatt·12 Sept 2026
Half a million Russian troops killed since start of full-scale invasion of Ukraine, British intel reports An estimated 500,000 Russian troops have been killed so far in Moscow's full-scale war...
Russia uses AI in cyberattacks against Ukraine, Europe, targeting WhatsApp accounts, government ministries, Anthropic says
Kyiv Independentby Volodymyr Ivanyshyn·11 Sept 2026
Russia uses AI in cyberattacks against Ukraine, Europe, targeting WhatsApp accounts, government ministries, Anthropic says Russia has been using Claude AI in cyberattacks against Ukraine and Europe...
Zelensky calls for stronger US sanctions against Russia, says Ukraine must engage in peace talks with Moscow
Kyiv Independentby Volodymyr Ivanyshyn·11 Sept 2026
Zelensky calls for stronger US sanctions against Russia, says Ukraine must engage in peace talks with Moscow Washington must impose stronger sanctions against Russia, including decisive...
Traveling to Kyiv during war: What you need to know
Kyiv Independentby Yevgeniya Doluda·11 Sept 2026
Traveling to Kyiv during war: What you need to know A person looks at the train schedule at the railway station in Kyiv, Ukraine, on June 12, 2024.
Investigation: Inside Russia's FSB prison system in Crimea
Kyiv Independentby Olesia Bida·11 Sept 2026
Investigation: Inside Russia's FSB prison system in Crimea The Kyiv Independent uncovered how two new pretrial detention centers in occupied Crimea became part of a system of unlawful detention of...
Ukraine war latest: Russia targets Kyiv gas stations for second day
Kyiv Independentby The Kyiv Independent news desk·11 Sept 2026
Key developments on Sept. 11: - 'There might be nothing left tomorrow' — Russia ramps up attacks on Kyiv's gas stations - Canada sanctions 8 individuals over deportation, militarization of...
Canada sanctions 8 individuals over deportation, militarization of Ukrainian children
Kyiv Independentby Yuliia Taradiuk·11 Sept 2026
Canada has sanctioned eight individuals involved in Russia's unlawful deportation, indoctrination and militarization of Ukrainian children, the Ukrainian Bring Kids Back UA initiative told the Kyiv...
US House to take up Graham's Russia sanctions bill next week
Kyiv Independentby Martin Fornusek·11 Sept 2026
The U.S. House of Representatives will start considering next week sweeping legislation that would impose tariffs of up to 100% on countries that buy Russian oil and gas.
'The time has come' — Belarus's Lukashenko inspects troops, says army 'needs shaking up'
Kyiv Independentby Jonas Heins·11 Sept 2026
Belarusian dictator Alexander Lukashenko announced the continued inspection of Belarus' armed forces for readiness, the state-owned Belarusian news agency BelTA said on Sept. 11.
Ukraine increases food exports in September, but remains at 40% of its capacity
Kyiv Independentby Dominic Culverwell·11 Sept 2026
Ukraine increased the volume of agricultural exports by road, rail, and the Danube River this month compared with August, but exports remain at only 40% of their full operational capacity as Russia...
SBU foils Russia's FSB plot to assassinate prominent Ukrainian activist in Kyiv Oblast
Kyiv Independentby Polina Moroziuk·11 Sept 2026
The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) detained a 19-year-old man suspected of plotting to assassinate prominent Ukrainian activist Hennadii Druzenko in Kyiv Oblast on orders from Russia’s Federal...
Communications Manager
Kyiv Independentby Nataliia Braichenko·11 Sept 2026
Communications Manager The Kyiv Independent, Ukraine's leading English-language publication, is looking for a Communications Manager to join our team.
'Shameful and immoral' — Ukraine reacts to far-right Polish politician vandalizing UPA monument
Kyiv Independentby Martin Fornusek·11 Sept 2026
'Shameful and immoral' — Ukraine reacts to far-right Polish politician vandalizing UPA monument Ukraine's Foreign Ministry on Sept.
Lawmaker charged in graft case involving President's Office returns to Ukraine
Kyiv Independentby Oleg Sukhov·11 Sept 2026
Editor's note: This story is being updated. Lawmaker Vadym Stolar, a suspect in a major corporate raiding case involving officials of the President’s Office, has returned to Ukraine, a law...
EU gives final green light to 6 billion euros in defense aid for Ukraine, Patriot missiles purchase
Kyiv Independentby Chris Powers·11 Sept 2026
EU gives final green light to 6 billion euros in defense aid for Ukraine, Patriot missiles purchase BRUSSELS, Belgium — The European Commission approved a 6.1 billion euros ($7.1 billion) tranche...
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