Ukraine war latest: Russian general eliminated in occupied part of Donetsk Oblast, military says
Kyiv Independentby The Kyiv Independent news desk·26d ago
Key developments on Sept. 16: - 'In his nighttime lair' — Russian general eliminated in occupied Donetsk Oblast, military says - Partisans claim sabotage at Russian plant producing missile...
EU ambassadors advance major defense projects plan, with Ukraine featuring prominently
Kyiv Independentby Chris Powers·26d ago
BRUSSELS, Belgium — EU ambassadors on Sept. 16 approved plans for five bloc-wide projects potentially worth tens of billions of euros each to beef up Europe's defense capacity.
Russia's military recruitment drive in Africa — Time to reassess relationship
Kyiv Independentby Ieva Miyares·26d ago
Russia's military recruitment drive in Africa — Time to reassess relationship Families of Kenyans allegedly recruited illegally to fight for Russia in its war against Ukraine hold photos of their...
As Russia attacks Ukraine’s grid, solar offers a path to resilience
Kyiv Independentby Anna Conkling·26d ago
As Russia attacks Ukraine’s grid, solar offers a path to resilience With help from government incentives, Ukrainian businesses and households are increasingly investing in solar.
Russia plans new prison complex in occupied Kherson Oblast among wider prison expansion
Kyiv Independentby Polina Moroziuk·26d ago
Russian authorities plan to build a new large-scale prison complex in occupied Kherson Oblast as part of a program to construct seven such facilities across Russia and occupied Ukraine by 2035, The...
Partisans claim sabotage at Russian plant producing missile components
Kyiv Independentby Polina Moroziuk·26d ago
An agent of Ukrainian partisan group Atesh sabotaged the power supply to an electronics plant in Russia's Voronezh that produces components used in Kh-101 and Iskander-K missiles and Pantsir-S1 air...
Angelina Jolie visited Kharkiv during 3rd wartime trip to Ukraine in August
Kyiv Independentby Kateryna Denisova·26d ago
Hollywood star Angelina Jolie visited Kharkiv during a late-August trip to Ukraine, she confirmed on Sept. 16, as Russia continues to intensify attacks across the country.
Putin weaponizing migration to destabilize Europe, Kyiv says
Kyiv Independentby Martin Fornusek·26d ago
Russian President Vladimir Putin is seeking to drive migration to Europe to destabilize governments and weaken support for Ukraine ahead of key upcoming elections, Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha...
Charges likely identify Zelensky’s chief of staff as organizer of money laundering scheme, media report says
Kyiv Independentby Oleg Sukhov·26d ago
Charges likely identify Zelensky’s chief of staff as organizer of money laundering scheme, media report says Key developments: - A person matching the description of Kyrylo Budanov, head of the...
Ukraine's parliament can fill Zelensky's budget black hole, if it does the reforms, EU letter reminds
Kyiv Independentby Chris Powers·26d ago
Ukraine's parliament can fill Zelensky's budget black hole, if it does the reforms, EU letter reminds Ukraine could unblock over 20 billion euros ($23 billion) of EU funding by the end of 2026, but...
Russian attacks across Ukraine kill at least 9, injure 36 as drone strike on bus kills 5
Kyiv Independentby Polina Moroziuk·26d ago
At least nine people were killed and 36 others injured in Russian attacks across Ukraine over the past day, including five people killed when a Russian drone struck a passenger bus in...
EU unveils new NATO-like mechanism against Russian hybrid threat, offers little new for Ukraine
Kyiv Independentby Chris Powers·26d ago
EU unveils new NATO-like mechanism against Russian hybrid threat, offers little new for Ukraine The EU will develop its own version of NATO's Article 4 mechanism to counter the increasing number of...
Ukraine's drone strikes force 3 of Russia's largest diesel refineries to halt or slash output, Reuters reports
Kyiv Independentby Tamara Nowakowsky·26d ago
Ukraine's drone strikes force 3 of Russia's largest diesel refineries to halt or slash output, Reuters reports Half of Russia's six largest diesel-producing refineries have cut or completely halted...
US charges 5 suspects linked to alleged Russian assassination, sabotage network targeting Ukraine's allies
Kyiv Independentby Tamara Nowakowsky·26d ago
US charges 5 suspects linked to alleged Russian assassination, sabotage network targeting Ukraine's allies U.S.
US House advances Russia sanctions bill, paving way for final vote
Kyiv Independentby Abbey Fenbert·26d ago
The U.S. House of Representatives on Sept. 15 voted to advance a bill imposing sweeping sanctions on Russian energy buyers, readying the measure for a final vote the following day.
Behind the Scenes: The Kyiv Independent's August Digest
Kyiv Independentby The Kyiv Independent·27d ago
Welcome to the Kyiv Independent's August digest, where we share our news and talk about things that matter to us as a company. Last month, Ukraine marked its 35th anniversary of independence.
Ukraine war latest: New interceptors for Russian jet-powered drones 'successfully tested,' Zelensky says
Kyiv Independentby The Kyiv Independent news desk·27d ago
Ukraine war latest: New interceptors for Russian jet-powered drones 'successfully tested,' Zelensky says Key developments on Sept.
Ukraine largely absent from Republican midterm convention stage, but party members weigh in offstage
Kyiv Independentby Tanya Kozyreva·27d ago
Ukraine largely absent from Republican midterm convention stage, but party members weigh in offstage President Donald Trump takes the stage at the conclusion of Vice President JD Vance's speech at...
Analysis: Through the fog of war, Ukraine reveals 'Operation Vivaldi' counterattack near Lyman
Kyiv Independentby Francis Farrell·27d ago
Analysis: Through the fog of war, Ukraine reveals 'Operation Vivaldi' counterattack near Lyman Ukraine's offensive success present a major setback for Russian designs on capturing the Donbas, but...
The winter that will reach Russia's rear
Kyiv Independentby Liubov Tsybulska·27d ago
The winter that will reach Russia's rear Cars queue at a Gazpromneft gas station in the suburbs of Moscow, in Istra, Russia, on July 10, 2026.
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