Kyiv Claims Successful Attack on Russian Weapons Plant
Both the Ukrainian and Russian governments have issued claims of successful attacks on each other's military infrastructure, while accusing the other of attacking civilians. The Ukrainian military announced that it had successfully attacked a major Russian weapons factory in the Kaluga region of Western Russia, a region of Eastern Europe bordering Moscow. Andriy Kovalenko, director […]
US reopens Kyiv embassy after Ukraine firing of ATACMS missiles into Russia
The United States announced late Wednesday that it had reopened its embassy in Kiev, which had been closed for the day due to a serious air attack threat, a day after Ukraine used U.S. missiles to attack targets inside Russia. Russia describes the US missile attack as an escalation of a 1,000-day-old war, while Ukrainian […]
U.S. Closes Kyiv Embassy Over ‘Significant Air Attack’ Intelligence
With tensions between the United States and the Russian Federation at an all-time high, the U.S. Embassy in Ukraine on Wednesday morning issued an order for its citizens to shelter in place, citing “specific information regarding the possibility of a significant air attack.” commanded. The US embassy in western Kiev was closed on Wednesday morning, […]
US Embassy in Kyiv closed as ‘potential significant air attack’ looms
The U.S. Embassy in Kiev, Ukraine, issued the warning after receiving “specific information regarding the possibility of a significant air attack” that was said to have taken place on Wednesday. The embassy in Ukraine's capital has been temporarily closed following the alert, and staff have been asked to prepare to evacuate to designated locations. “The […]
Odesa Hit With Deadly Drone Strike as Top EU Diplomat Arrives in Kyiv
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) – One person was killed and 13 others injured by a Russian drone overnight in a residential area of the Ukrainian port city of Odesa, local officials said Saturday. EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell has arrived in Kiev for negotiations. Assistance to Ukraine. Odesa region governor Ole Kiper said the drone's […]
Ukraine war briefing: Biden administration confirms surge of military aid to Kyiv will continue | Ukraine
The Biden administration has acknowledged that: US continues surge in aid to Ukraine until Donald Trump takes office in January. “That doesn't change. We're going to get it to Ukraine in a hurry. We understand how important it is to make sure they get what they need,” White House reports. said Karine Jean-Pierre, a public […]
Ukraine war briefing: Brics summit backfired on Putin with calls for peace, says Kyiv | Ukraine
The Foreign Ministry in Kiev announced Wednesday that Moscow had failed to gain support for its invasion of Ukraine. At the country-hosted BRICS summit, Putin faced a direct call for an end to the conflict. From some of his closest and most important partners. The ministry said: “The BRICS summit, which Russia planned to use […]
Ukraine Military Recruiters Raid Kyiv Nightlife Hotspots for Conscripts
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) – Ukrainian military recruitment officers raided restaurants, bars and concert halls in Kiev, checked military registration documents and detained men who did not comply, local media reported Saturday. Police reportedly descended on Kyiv's Sports Palace venue on Friday night after a concert by Ukrainian rock band Okean Elzy. Video footage broadcast by […]
Ukraine war briefing: Russian attacks on hospital in Ukraine’s Sumy kill 10, Kyiv says | Ukraine
At least 10 people have been killed in two consecutive Russian attacks on hospitals in Soumi. Officials said the initial shelling killed one person and damaged several floors of the building, but while patients at the hospital were being evacuated, Russian forces struck again. At least 22 people were reportedly injured in the attack. Daniel […]
Russian Strikes on Ukraine Medical Centre Leave Nine Dead, Kyiv Says
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — At least nine people were killed Saturday morning in two consecutive Russian attacks on a medical center in the northeastern Ukrainian city of Sumy, officials said. One person was killed in the first attack. Ukraine's Interior Minister Ihor Klimenko said Russia struck again while patients and staff were being evacuated. Local […]