Ukraine’s Top General Says Eastern Front Situation ‘Significantly Worsened’
The top commander of Ukraine’s armed forces has admitted that the situation along the Eastern Front with Russia has “significantly deteriorated” amid renewed pressure from the Russian military. Ukraine’s top commander, Oleksandr Shirushkyi, assumed the top post in February following the ouster of Valery Zarzhiny, who called the war a “stalemate.” I have written He […]
Ukraine’s Parliament Passes Controversial Law Expanding Conscription
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) – Ukraine’s parliament passed a law on Thursday governing how the country will recruit new conscripts, after months of delays and thousands of amendments to water down the original draft. It was approved. Lawmakers dragged their feet for months over the potentially unpopular law. President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said in December that the […]
US announces $138 million in sales to bolster Ukraine’s HAWK air defense system
The U.S. State Department announced Tuesday that it has authorized an emergency $138 million foreign military sale to Ukraine for repairs to the Hawk missile system. “Ukraine has an urgent need to strengthen its ability to defend against Russian missile attacks and Russian military aviation capabilities. Maintaining and sustaining the Hawk missile system will protect […]
Russian Strikes on Ukraine’s Kharkiv Leave Six Dead, 11 Injured
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) – Russian forces attacked Ukraine with drones and missiles overnight, killing at least six people and wounding 11 more in Ukraine’s second city, Kharkiv, local officials reported. Kharkiv Oblast Governor Oleh Sinievov said the missile attack on the city damaged homes, gas stations, kindergartens, cafes, shops and cars. Overall, Russia launched 32 […]
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Russia Continues Bombing Campaign on Ukraine’s Energy Infrastructure
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — One man was killed in a Russian cruise missile attack on infrastructure in western Ukraine’s Lviv region, authorities said Sunday. The attack destroyed buildings and caused a fire, Governor Maksim Kozytsky wrote on the social media app Telegram. He said rescue operations were underway. Meanwhile, in Ukraine’s Odesa region on Sunday, […]
Russia launches barrage of 99 drones and missiles on Ukraine’s energy system, officials say
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) – The Russian government launched a major attack on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure on Friday, saying a massive barrage of 99 drones and missiles hit areas across the country. announced by the military. Air raid sirens were sounded across Ukraine and 10 regions of the country came under shelling, the country’s Interior Minister […]
Zelensky ousts key staffers as Ukraine’s war against Russia continues
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy continued to clean house on Saturday despite Russia bombing the country, carrying out 75 airstrikes in just 24 hours. President Zelenskiy expelled two key officials: his chief aide Serhiy Shefir, the head of the soldiers’ rights office Alyona Verbitka, and four other government officials. The reason for the expulsion has not […]
Russia Launches Coordinated Assault on Ukraine’s Energy Infrastructure
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) – Russia carried out one of the most devastating attacks on Ukraine’s power sector on Friday. The airstrike was in retaliation for recent attacks inside Russia, and comes days after President Vladimir Putin hardened his stance and announced a possible sign of an escalation of the war. his seizure of power in […]
14 killed in Russia missile attack on southern Ukraine’s Odesa
Odesa first responders were hit by a second missile while rescuing victims of a Russian missile attack on a home, killing 14 people. Odesa has been under increasing attack by Russia since last summer. The port city of Odesa has historical and cultural ties to Russia, but has been the site of conflict since Russia’s […]