Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited Serbia to garner support, despite Belgrade's close ties with Moscow. This visit occurred as Ukraine faces ongoing Russian attacks, including concerns over the Zaporizhzhia NPP losing external power and the broader threat of a winter power crisis.
Several communities in Ukraine's Kyiv region, including Vyshhorod, Boiarka, Vasylkiv, Obukhiv, and Brovary, have reported elevated levels of fine particulate matter in the air, though overall air quality in most settlements remains acceptable.
The director of a Russian drone manufacturing company, known for producing 'Ghoul' drones, was seriously injured in a car explosion near Yekaterinburg. Media reports indicate he was critically wounded in the blast.
A series of Russian missile and drone strikes on the Kyiv region resulted in the deaths of at least 17 people and numerous injuries. The attacks caused significant damage, with officials highlighting Ukraine's vulnerability to such assaults.
Russian forces launched an overnight attack on the Kyiv region, damaging a Rozetka online marketplace warehouse, a Rozum publishing warehouse in Vyshneve, and a mosque belonging to the Spiritual Administration of Muslims of Ukraine. Cleanup operations have been completed following the strikes.
A series of powerful earthquakes, including a magnitude 7, struck Kumamoto Prefecture in Japan, causing buildings to collapse and leaving several people in cardiac arrest. Thousands have been evacuated as rescuers search for those trapped.
Firefighters in the Kyiv region are continuing efforts for a second day to extinguish a large fire that broke out at an illegal landfill and spread to nearby open land.
Kyiv's Sviatoshynskyi District Court has ordered the organizer of a defense industry exhibition in the Kyiv region, which was recently struck by Russia, to be held in pre-trial detention for 60 days.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has warned that Russia is preparing a massive missile attack within 48 hours and plans a new military mobilization this autumn. He also discussed Ukraine's grain export protection plan and the development of long-range strike drones.
A drone attack on a post office in Sumy, Ukraine, resulted in two fatalities. Separately, the Kyiv region experienced a daytime raid, causing 10 deaths and 100 injuries, while Russia claimed to have intercepted 571 Ukrainian drones.
Ukrainian drones have reportedly struck warehouses belonging to Wildberries, Russia's largest online retailer, for a second time. The attacks have caused significant damage and financial losses for sellers, bringing the war closer to ordinary Russians.
Russian missile strikes on Kyiv and its region damaged a major logistics hub, a military equipment manufacturer, and other facilities, causing significant destruction. The attacks resulted in one death and widespread damage to infrastructure.
A scandal is shaking the Ukrainian army as Stanislav Luchanov, the former commander of the 155th separate mechanized brigade, faces serious accusations of kidnapping and murdering two civilians in the Kyiv region, with an investigation into these grave allegations underway.
The town of Vyshneve near Kyiv experienced severe explosions that destroyed entire streets, forcing the evacuation of hundreds of people, with President Zelenskyy expecting intelligence services to investigate the incident.
Russian forces have struck a fire engine in the Donetsk region, adding to the casualties from recent attacks. This incident follows a separate Russian strike on the Kyiv region that resulted in six deaths.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy has called for the domestic production of Patriot missiles and urged 40 allied nations to supply them, following a series of intensified Russian attacks that included a strike on a sports center injuring children and a mass attack on Kyiv that killed 27.
A lyceum in the Ivankiv community of the Kyiv region, which sustained damage during the Russian occupation, has completed its renovation. The restoration efforts aim to rebuild infrastructure affected by the conflict.
Russian strikes killed 12 civilians and injured nearly 50 across two Ukrainian oblasts, with specific attacks reported on a dairy factory in Kyiv Oblast and a gas station in Kherson Oblast. A 76-year-old woman injured in a Kherson attack later died.
Ukraine launched a series of drone attacks targeting areas near St. Petersburg and Moscow, with dozens of drones reportedly shot down. This comes as Russia prepares for an economic forum, and amidst ongoing conflict where Russia has lost more territory than gained in recent months.
The German state of Hesse is strengthening cooperation with Ukraine's Kyiv region through a new partnership focused on reconstruction, economic development, and sending a clear signal of support to Ukraine.
Russia conducted one of its largest missile attacks on Ukraine, including the use of the rare Oreshnik hypersonic missile against Kyiv. Ukraine has requested an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council in response to the widespread strikes.
Russia conducted a large-scale missile and drone attack on Kyiv, resulting in at least four deaths and significant damage to residential buildings, cultural sites, and infrastructure, including the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry building and the Albanian ambassador's residence.
A Russian drone attack targeted the Vyshhorod district of the Kyiv region, resulting in reported damage. One of the articles specifically mentions that a drone hit one of their cars during the assault.
Russia initiated a large-scale drone attack, reportedly involving over 200 drones, on Ukraine immediately after a three-day truce expired. The overnight assault caused damage and power outages in regions such as Kyiv and Mykolaiv.
Ahead of its Victory Day parade, Russia implemented significant security measures, including temporary mobile internet shutdowns in Moscow and St. Petersburg and the cancellation of some mass events in Crimea. These actions were taken as the country prepared for its annual World War II commemoration.
Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, visited the National Military Memorial Cemetery in the Kyiv region to honor the memory of Ukraine's fallen servicemen and women.
Ukraine's SvitloDIM government program has received more than 2,500 applications in Kyiv and the Kyiv region since its launch, and the initiative has now been expanded to include the Kharkiv region.
Trenutno smo pod ukrajinskom gasnom blokadom, ali možemo nadoknaditi gubitak sa juga, ako se ta pupčana vrpca preseče, mađarska ekonomija će stati, poručio je premijer Viktor Orban.
Russia launched an extensive missile and drone attack across Ukraine, with a significant focus on the Kyiv region, resulting in at least one fatality and widespread power outages. The assault involved nearly 500 drones and missiles, prompting Poland to scramble fighter jets.
Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas and foreign ministers from four EU countries have arrived in Kyiv to commemorate the anniversary of the Bucha massacre, joining other EU foreign policy officials to express unwavering support for Ukraine and reiterate commitment to holding Russia accountable for its crimes.
Moldovan Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu has filed his 2025 income declaration, revealing the sale of a house in the Kyiv region and an apartment in central Chisinau. The document also details his earnings during his first two months as prime minister.
The Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) and National Police have detained a Russian agent suspected of carrying out a double terrorist attack in Bucha, Kyiv region, on the morning of March 23.
Russian forces attacked a train in Odesa, killing a conductor, and launched drone strikes on the Kyiv region. Meanwhile, Hungary's Foreign Minister stated Budapest would not support sending EU funds to Ukraine amidst an 'oil blockade' on Hungary.
The Russian army attacked the Brovary community in the Kyiv region, causing damage to businesses, residential homes, and vehicles, and sparking a fire.
Law enforcement authorities have notified a deputy head of the SBU in Kyiv and the Kyiv region, a deputy head of the SBU office in the Rivne region, and a civilian intermediary of suspicion over a $600,000 business extortion scheme, following earlier reports of SSU officials being detained on bribery charges.
Oksana Kiriļuka from the Kyiv region is actively building cooperation between small towns in Ukraine and Latvia, successfully securing aid for several Ukrainian municipalities.
On the night of March 7, Russia again attacked Ukraine's heat-generating infrastructure, targeting heating facilities in the Kyiv, Kharkiv, and Donetsk regions.
In Putrivka in the Fastiv district, Kyiv region, eight people, including a child, were rescued from under the rubble following a Russian missile and drone attack. One person died while being transport
Russia launched overnight strikes on Ukraine, killing four people, including a child, in the Kyiv region, while Ukraine retaliated with strikes on two oil refineries in Russia. Ukraine has warned of a tough winter ahead as the conflict continues.
The Russian Ministry of Defense released a video after carrying out a drone attack on a logistics center in the Kyiv region, according to a news agency report.
During a large-scale Russian attack on Kyiv and the Kyiv region, a logistics center belonging to the Lithuanian supermarket chain 'Novus' was among the targets hit by ballistic missiles and drones.
Russian forces launched a large-scale missile and drone attack on the Kyiv region, resulting in at least one fatality and numerous injuries. The strikes caused significant fires and damage across the city and surrounding areas.
Russian forces have launched multiple attacks across Ukraine, resulting in civilian casualties and damage to infrastructure. Missile strikes on Kyiv killed at least nine people, while shelling and drone attacks in regions like Zaporizhzhia, Mykolaiv, Poltava, Kherson, and Dnipropetrovsk have caused further deaths and injuries.
Five people, including a child, were injured in Russia's overnight attack on the Kyiv region, while a private home in the Brovary district was partially destroyed.
The Pentagon announced it would not finish spending Ukraine aid funds until after the year Donald Trump leaves office, while Trump faces ongoing legal challenges and makes controversial statements regarding international allies and conflicts. These developments occur as over 600 US troops have been wounded since the Iran war began, and a Trump-linked influencer visited a rebuilt power substation in Ukraine.
A Kyiv court has set pre-trial restrictions for the organizer of a weapons exhibition in the Kyiv region that was targeted by Russian ballistic missiles, resulting in casualties.
Russian forces launched multiple attacks across Ukraine, resulting in two deaths in Sumy and injuries in Dnipropetrovsk. A Latvian consulate in the Donetsk region was also struck during the assaults.
A Russian ballistic missile strike on a private training ground near Kyiv, where a defense event was taking place, resulted in 10 deaths and approximately 100 injuries. Ukraine has launched an investigation into the deadly attack.
A Russian strike has destroyed a UNICEF warehouse in the Kyiv region, containing humanitarian aid valued at $3.9 million intended for Ukrainian children and families.
Russia has launched a series of attacks on Kyiv and the surrounding region, resulting in at least one fatality and multiple injuries, with reports of 13 wounded in the capital and two in the Bucha district. The strikes have caused widespread damage to residential buildings and infrastructure across the Ukrainian capital and its vicinity, following a Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow warehouses.
Law enforcement agencies in Ukraine have launched an investigation into an abduction case involving servicemen from military unit A5001, with the unit commander reportedly having left his post without authorization.
The NATO summit has commenced in Ankara, with leaders including Donald Trump in attendance. Reports suggest Trump is expected to announce the restoration of F-35 jet access to Turkey, a move that could ease tensions but also raises questions about the US's commitment to its European allies and their defense capabilities.
Russian forces launched a deadly attack on Kyiv, killing at least 14 people and causing significant damage to apartments, marking the second major strike in less than a week. The attack occurred just ahead of a crucial NATO summit.
A large-scale Russian missile and drone attack on Kyiv resulted in at least 18 deaths and 90 injuries, causing widespread damage to residential buildings, infrastructure, and even the city zoo. Kyiv's mayor declared a day of mourning following what was described as one of the most massive attacks on the capital.
Russian drone attacks targeted a petrol station in Zaporizhzhia and a warehouse in the Kyiv region, resulting in injuries to at least two people. The strikes caused fires and damage in both areas.
A Russian drone strike damaged a nuclear waste storage facility near the Chornobyl plant, prompting Ukraine to classify it as a war crime and inform international partners, including the IAEA.
Russia launched the 'Oreshnik' medium-range ballistic missile into the Kyiv region on May 24, with President Putin stating it was solely to collect data for future attacks.
Russia launched a massive overnight attack on cities across Ukraine, killing at least 22 people including children, adding to the casualties and damage from previous large-scale air attacks.
Russia conducted massive air attacks on the Kyiv region, resulting in 87 injuries and two fatalities. Ukrainian President Zelensky has called for strengthened air defense and increased pressure on Russia.
Russia conducted one of its largest drone and missile attacks on Ukraine, primarily targeting Kyiv, resulting in at least one death, dozens of injuries, and significant damage to residential buildings. The assault involved hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles, with air raid alerts lasting over eight hours in the capital.
Firefighters are battling a forest fire that has been burning for several days within the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone. Authorities have assured that there are no immediate radiological risks to neighboring countries like Moldova.
The Kyiv region is in the process of installing approximately 150 MW of additional distributed gas generation units, supplementing the 103 MW already in operation.
EU leaders convened in Cyprus, where they approved a significant loan package for Ukraine after Hungary lifted its veto, and also adopted a 20th package of sanctions against Russia. Ukrainian President Zelensky attended the summit, advocating for Ukraine's full EU membership.
Attacks have caused significant fires at industrial facilities in both Ukraine's Kyiv region and Russia's Krasnodar Krai. A factory in the Kyiv region caught fire after a Russian attack, while a refinery in Krasnodar Krai was hit by a drone attack.
US special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are expected to visit Kyiv during April, according to Ukrainian authorities. The visit aims to strengthen ties and discuss ongoing support.
During the planning of defensive operations in the Kyiv region, the biggest challenge at the initial stage was organizing communication between different units, which used radios operating on various frequencies, according to Syrskyi.
Ukraine and Qatar have signed a 10-year defense agreement aimed at deepening cooperation in combating missile and drone threats, including technological collaboration and development, as Kyiv seeks to leverage its battlefield expertise and secure new partnerships amid rising regional tensions.
A Russian strike on March 25 disrupted energy infrastructure in Slavutych, Kyiv Oblast, leaving the city's approximately 21,000 residents temporarily without a centralized power supply.
DTEK reports that some residents in Kyiv and the surrounding Kyiv region are experiencing temporary power outages attributed to an equipment failure, affecting local electricity supply.
Oleksandr Dovhach, commander of the 39th Tactical Aviation Brigade and a Ukrainian hero known for fighting for Snake Island and the Kyiv region, was killed in eastern Ukraine on March 9.
The State Bureau of Investigation has apprehended a platoon commander from a Ukrainian Air Force unit for stealing and selling equipment intended for combat duty and protecting the airspace of the Kyiv region.
The Embassy of Israel in Ukraine, together with Israel's Agency for International Development Cooperation MASHAV, has provided 100 portable backup power systems for the Kyiv region.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited Belgrade, Serbia, meeting with President Aleksandar Vucic to discuss humanitarian aid, trade, and Ukraine's path to the EU. Zelenskyy also announced an agreement with the U.S. for monthly deliveries of interceptor missiles, though he noted they are insufficient to meet Ukraine's needs.
Ukrainian air defense forces successfully shot down 66 Russian drones, while cleanup efforts continued in two districts of the Kyiv region following a recent Russian ballistic missile strike.
The Kyiv region has declared August 6 a day of mourning following a Russian strike that destroyed Rozetka's largest distribution hub near Kyiv. All fires in the area have since been extinguished.
A wave of Russian missile and drone attacks targeted Kyiv and its surrounding region overnight, resulting in at least 15 deaths and numerous injuries. Ukrainian officials described it as one of the most tragic attacks to date, with emergency services searching for people potentially trapped under rubble.
A massive Russian missile and drone attack on Kyiv killed at least nine people and wounded 28, damaging residential buildings, a school, and the Lithuanian Embassy. Ukrainian officials, including President Zelenskyy, urgently requested additional air defense systems and interceptor missiles from international partners.
An Iskander ballistic missile used by Russia in a July 10 strike on the Kyiv region reportedly contained over 140 foreign-made components from various countries, including the United States, Switzerland, Germany, Taiwan, China, and Japan. Experts suggest Russia would be unable to produce new Iskanders or Shahed drones without these imported parts.
Russian forces launched a series of attacks across Ukraine, resulting in at least one death and multiple injuries in Balakliia, a drone strike on a bus in Zaporizhzhia, and damage to energy sites and a gas station in Kharkiv. These strikes also targeted a car carrying government officials in Sloviansk and a weapons exhibition in the Kyiv region, where the death toll rose to 11.
An arms exhibition in the Kyiv region was reportedly targeted in a missile strike, with the organizing Association of Manufacturers of Unmanned Systems and Related Technologies ARMADA stating that the exact location was not publicly disclosed and only shared with verified participants.
A Russian missile strike on an arms exhibition near Kyiv killed 10 people and injured around 100 others. Russia claimed responsibility for the attack, stating it targeted a drone demonstration.
A ballistic missile reportedly struck an arms fair in the Kyiv region, causing at least 10 deaths and approximately 100 injuries. The incident is part of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
Ukraine's national postal service, Ukrposhta, has reopened its central branch in Borodianka, Kyiv region, which was destroyed in 2022, following extensive reconstruction efforts.
Russia conducted missile attacks on military factories in the Kyiv region overnight, causing fires in several districts, according to both Russian and Ukrainian authorities.
Ukraine has reported drone attacks on Russian ships in the Azov Sea, claiming to have hit multiple vessels. This comes as Russia continues its strikes on Ukrainian cities, including Kyiv and Odesa, resulting in casualties and damage to infrastructure.
Russian attacks on the Kyiv region have resulted in 23 deaths and 56 injuries, prompting Ukraine to warn of a shortage of interceptor missiles. An expert suggests Russia's strikes aim to divert attention from its failures on the front lines.
Russia struck Ukraine's Kyiv region with ballistic missiles and drones on July 7, killing at least 11 people and wounding dozens on the eve of a NATO summit in Turkey.
Russia conducted a large-scale missile and drone attack on Kyiv, resulting in multiple deaths and injuries, and causing significant damage to residential buildings across several districts.
A massive overnight Russian drone and missile attack on the Kyiv region resulted in three injuries and damage across five districts. Sacred relics and religious treasures at the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra were successfully evacuated immediately after a Russian strike on the monastery complex, preserving them from destruction.
Ukraine conducted drone strikes on oil facilities in the St. Petersburg region, coinciding with a major economic forum, while also launching a separate attack on Zaporizhzhia that injured a minor and his father.
A Russian attack in the Kyiv region resulted in injuries to a fuel truck driver, with firefighting operations ongoing at the site. The incident highlights the continued danger to civilians and infrastructure in the area.
Air raid sirens sounded across multiple regions of Ukraine on Friday evening as cruise missiles were detected heading towards the west of the country, with explosions reported in Kyiv and other areas of the Kyiv region.
Russia conducted a large-scale missile and drone attack on Kyiv, utilizing hypersonic Oreshnik missiles, resulting in four deaths and significant destruction. The strikes drew widespread condemnation from European leaders, who described the attack as an escalation and a political scare tactic.
A delegation from the Federal Republic of Germany, led by Thorsten Frei, Head of the German Federal Chancellery and Federal Minister for Special Tasks, visited the Kyiv region, including the cities of Irpin and Bucha.
Andriy Yermak, former chief of staff to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, has been charged in a corruption and money laundering investigation, with prosecutors seeking his pre-trial detention. Authorities have clarified that President Zelensky is not a target of the ongoing probe.
Firefighters are engaged in a multi-day battle against a large-scale forest fire raging in Poland's Puszcza Solska region. The blaze has been described as "hell" by emergency services.
Katerina Serdyuk, a Ukrainian refugee from the Kyiv region, is actively assisting other Ukrainian women in integrating into life in Riga, Latvia, through her role as a project manager at the 'Avots' center.
A Russian agent, apprehended in May 2025 in the Kyiv region for attempting to derail a freight train, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison with property confiscation.
A new wave of massive Russian air attacks across Ukraine during daylight hours has resulted in at least 10 deaths, according to Kyiv, which condemned the escalation. Moscow has also rejected a proposed energy truce for the Easter period.
Russian drones launched an overnight attack on April 2nd, targeting and damaging port infrastructure, civilian buildings, and high-rise structures in Ukraine's Odesa region, including Chornomorsk.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited the United Arab Emirates, securing a new defense cooperation agreement and discussing security. This visit follows a defense deal with Saudi Arabia, as Ukraine seeks broader arms partnerships with Gulf states to counter Iranian drones.
Law enforcement officers have formally notified a 21-year-old resident of Bucha, Kyiv region, of suspicion in connection with committing a terrorist act in the city.
In Brovary, Kyiv region, a gas station, an enterprise, nine private homes, and four cars were damaged as a result of a Russian attack on the night of March 22.
President Volodymyr Zelensky paid tribute to servicemen who died defending and liberating the village of Moschun in the Kyiv region during fierce battles with Russian invaders in 2022.
Ukraine's High Anti-Corruption Court has set bail at UAH 998,400 for a deputy head of the Security Service of Ukraine's (SBU) Kyiv regional directorate suspected of bribery and exerting pressure on businesses.
A 15-year-old girl was killed and her parents severely injured in a Russian attack on a village near Chernihiv, Ukraine, which also damaged two residential buildings.
The President of the Bundestag, Julia Klöckner, accompanied by the Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada Ruslan Stefanchuk, visited an energy facility in the Kyiv region that had been damaged by Russian attacks.
Restoration works have been completed at a school in the village of Myrcha, Borodianka community, Kyiv region, which was damaged during hostilities in March 2022.
