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kyivindependent.comKyiv approves alternative Dnipro crossings after Russian strikes on bridgesKyiv's Southern Bridge was struck by at least one Russian ballistic missile on the morning of Oct. 27, leaving a large hole in the structure and closing the bridge to both road and rail traffic.

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Kyiv approves alternative Dnipro crossings after Russian strikes on bridges Kyiv's Southern Bridge was struck by at least one Russian ballistic missile on the morning of Oct. 27, leaving a large hole in the structure and closing the bridge to both road and rail traffic.

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Silence after shelling: what is happening in Kherson right now? #shorts

kyivindependent.comUkrainians fled west for safety. Now Russian drones are following themAndrii Mazur has spent 24 years with Ukraine's State Emergency Service in Volyn Oblast, but during all that time, nothing has compared to the situation that has unfolded in recent weeks. He and his team have been dispatched to disaster areas eight times in seven days, operating round the clock as swarms of Russian jet-powered drones bombard Western Ukraine. "Above all, we fear for our colleagues on site, as nothing outweighs the worth of a human life," he told the Kyiv Independent. Russia has

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Ukrainians fled west for safety. Now Russian drones are following them Andrii Mazur has spent 24 years with Ukraine's State Emergency Service in Volyn Oblast, but during all that time, nothing has compared to the situation that has unfolded in recent weeks. He and his team hav...

uawire.orgRussian political prisoners face rising deaths in detention centersPolitical prisoners in Russia have been dying in pre-trial detention centers and penal colonies at an alarming rate. Since the start of the year, eleven people have died in custody, three of them in October. In March 2025, Crimean political prisoner Rustem Viratti died in a Russian prison. The most recent death was that of 52-year-old production designer Oleksandr Kondratov, who had lived in Kyiv since 2012 and faced charges of state treason, The Moscow Times reported. According to the human rights project Memorial, eleven political prisoners have died in Russia since the beginning of 2026. The organization’s figures indicate that at least 80 political prisoners have died in Russian custody overall. Kondratov died at Botkin Hospital in Moscow, after being transferred from a pre-trial detention center on October 23. The cause of death has not yet been disclosed. He had traveled to Moscow to renew his foreign passport and was detained at Vnukovo airport in May. Initially, he was repeatedly detained on administrative charges of “hooliganism.” Later, on August 5, the Meshchansky District Court in Moscow opened a treason case against him under Article 275 of Russia’s Criminal Code. The charges were reportedly based on at least six unspecified online publications. Kondratov was the production designer for the television series Likvidatsiya and a recipient of the Golden Eagle and TEFI awards in 2008. He is the third political prisoner to die under similar circumstances in October. Earlier, two men—aged 52 and 49—convicted under “terrorism” charges died in detention: one in a Krasnodar pre-trial center and the other in a penal colony in Penza region. One was convicted for allegedly seeking to join the Freedom of Russia Legion, while the other was convicted for involvement with the banned organization Hizb ut-Tahrir based on a group photo taken at a tea party in 2014. Defense lawyers for both men argued there was no evidence of their guilt. Earlier this year, eight more people sentenced in political cases died in Russian penal colonies and detention centers. Most had been convicted for antiwar social media posts, criticism or insults directed at Russian authorities or the military. Among them was a resident of occupied Luhansk region, sentenced to five and a half years in prison for driving duties in the Ukrainian Aidar battalion in 2018–2019. Like the other prisoners who died, he had complained about detention conditions before his death. Political prisoners frequently reported pressure from authorities, systematic denial of medical care, and deterioration in health. Eight of the eleven who died were aged 50 or older. Many had chronic health problems. Russian authorities officially deny having politically motivated prisoners in their jails. Deaths of such individuals, as well as other inmates, are usually explained as resulting from natural causes, or less often, accidents and suicides. Opposition figure Alexei Navalny died in a Russian prison in February 2024. In response, the European Union proposed new sanctions on Russia, targeting 35 individuals and two entities, including prison and government officials, judges, and penal colonies.

Russian political prisoners face rising deaths in detention centers Political prisoners in Russia have been dying in pre-trial detention centers and penal colonies at an alarming rate. Since the start of the year, eleven people have died in custody, three of them in October. I...

kyivindependent.comBlackout in Konotop enters fourth day with no end in sightWater is currently being heavily rationed in the city, with supplies only available for six hours per day, Konotop Mayor Artem Semenikhin said.

Blackout in Konotop enters fourth day with no end in sight Water is currently being heavily rationed in the city, with supplies only available for six hours per day, Konotop Mayor Artem Semenikhin said.

counteroffensive.newsWhy this U.S. intel cutoff was differentUnlike in 2025, no official reports confirmed a U.S. intelligence cutoff for military missions. But civilians faced ballistic strikes before alerts sounded — and Europe has no solution.

Why this U.S. intel cutoff was different At the bottom of this page: Latest news at this hour Humanitarian ceasefire begins in Oleshky… Ukrainian drone interception rate drops minimally during Starshield slowdown… Russian attacks on energy facilities are war crimes… Ukraine ce...

kyivindependent.comOn holiday celebrating Ukrainian language, Russia strikes publisher's warehouse in KharkivThe disruption to KSD's planned releases is the latest blow to Ukraine's book industry, which has endured repeated Russian strikes on printing facilities and warehouses since the start of the full-scale war.

On holiday celebrating Ukrainian language, Russia strikes publisher's warehouse in Kharkiv The disruption to KSD's planned releases is the latest blow to Ukraine's book industry, which has endured repeated Russian strikes on printing facilities and warehouses since the start of the full-scale war.

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Oleshky humanitarian operation starts! Russian ballistic strike targets Kyiv students

kyivindependent.comRussia's return to global sports gathers momentum as EU mulls response"Sports and culture must not become vehicles for whitewashing Russian aggression," the EU's top diplomat Kaja Kallas said on Oct. 13. But since then, Russia has advanced its sports agenda in at least two instances.

Russia's return to global sports gathers momentum as EU mulls response "Sports and culture must not become vehicles for whitewashing Russian aggression," the EU's top diplomat Kaja Kallas said on Oct. 13. But since then, Russia has advanced its sports agenda in at least two instances.

kyivindependent.comUkrainian postal service forms private air defense force, shoots down Russian dronesNova Poshta is the largest private postal and courier company in Ukraine, operating over 15,817 branches across the country, and employing over 34,000 people. Its post offices and distribution centers have frequently come under Russian attack.

Ukrainian postal service forms private air defense force, shoots down Russian drones Nova Poshta is the largest private postal and courier company in Ukraine, operating over 15,817 branches across the country, and employing over 34,000 people. Its post offices and distribution...

uawire.orgUkraine plans to resume strikes on Russian oil refineries soonUkraine will continue to target Russian oil refineries after a temporary pause in attacks, according to claims circulated on the Telegram channel Ukraine Context, which is described as being close to the Office of the President. The reports state that not only the United States but also other international partners requested that Kyiv halt its strikes on Russian oil refineries. The ten-day pause is said to be temporary, while Ukrainian officials await responses to their proposals. Ukraine Context did not specify which other countries made such requests. "Ukraine has not carried out strikes on Russian oil refineries for ten days. This is at the request not only of the Americans but also of other partners," the channel stated. "However, this pause is only temporary, while the Ukrainian side awaits a response regarding certain proposals. At present, strikes are concentrated on other critical facilities within the Russian Federation". The channel also claimed that Ukraine is continuing its long-range operations by shifting its focus to other high-value targets inside Russia. Systematic strikes on Russian oil refineries have presented some of the most significant economic and logistical challenges for Russia since the start of the full-scale war, according to previous reports. The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine stated in October 2026 that more than 51% of Russia’s oil refining capacity had been put out of action as a result of its operations. Earlier, overseas analysts, including Financial Times, estimated that long-term damage to Russian infrastructure stood at around 20-40%. It was previously reported that a key production unit at the Ryazan oil refinery was shut down following a drone attack. Reports also indicated that US officials had offered Ukraine Starlink and Patriot systems, but claimed that the Kremlin opposed the offer and that Russian actions provoked Ukraine’s strikes against refineries.

Ukraine plans to resume strikes on Russian oil refineries soon Ukraine will continue to target Russian oil refineries after a temporary pause in attacks, according to claims circulated on the Telegram channel Ukraine Context, which is described as being close to the Office of ...

uawire.orgIT specialist jailed for 13 years for Ukrainian army donations after Binance shared records with Russian investigatorsThe 2nd Western District Military Court has sentenced 49-year-old IT specialist Yuriy Belenky to 13 years in prison on charges of "financing terrorism," according to the legal aid group Perviy Otdel . Under the court's ruling, Belenky will spend the first three years in prison, with the remainder of his sentence to be served in a high-security penal colony. The court also imposed a fine of 500,000 rubles (about $5,000) and ordered the confiscation of an additional 126,000 rubles (about $1,300). The case against Belenky began after he made a transfer to a bank account published by blogger Arkady Babchenko, who was fundraising for the needs of Ukraine's Armed Forces. Cryptocurrency exchange Binance provided a record of these transfers at the request of Russia's Investigative Committee. Belenky had been living in Bulgaria since 2015 and held a residence permit in the European Union, but continued to visit Russia occasionally. In September 2025, he was detained at Moscow's Sheremetyevo Airport, purportedly for "petty hooliganism." Soon after, authorities opened a criminal case against him for allegedly aiding terrorist activity. Investigators charged Belenky with making six transfers totaling 742.26 USDT (62,000 rubles, about $670) to support Ukraine's Armed Forces. Babchenko's cryptocurrency addresses are public, allowing any user to view their transaction history and current balance. Law enforcement officials first learned of Belenky's specific transfers from a Telegram chat run by the journalist, in which users shared information about their donations. In October last year, the Investigative Committee requested that Binance provide transaction histories for several users, including Belenky, citing opened criminal cases under "terrorism" charges. The report Binance sent to investigators included a detailed history of Belenky's account, featuring personal data, scanned documents, records of transfers, deposits and withdrawals, Binance Pay card transaction details, login history, and a list of trusted devices. This report revealed nine further transfers by Belenky to Babchenko's address, bringing the total attributed to him to 15 transfers amounting to 1,680.69 USDT (135,000 rubles, about $1,460). Arkady Babchenko, a former journalist and war correspondent, left Russia in 2017. In July 2020, Russia's financial watchdog Rosfinmonitoring added him to its list of terrorists and extremists, and in April 2023, he was declared a "foreign agent."

IT specialist jailed for 13 years for Ukrainian army donations after Binance shared records with Russian investigators The 2nd Western District Military Court has sentenced 49-year-old IT specialist Yuriy Belenky to 13 years in prison on charges of "financing terrorism," accor...

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kyivindependent.com302,000 Russian soldiers killed or wounded by Ukrainian drones since January, Defense Ministry saysThe highest number of casualties Ukrainian drones inflicted on the Russian military was recorded in March, with almost 34,000 soldiers killed or irrecoverably wounded.

302,000 Russian soldiers killed or wounded by Ukrainian drones since January, Defense Ministry says The highest number of casualties Ukrainian drones inflicted on the Russian military was recorded in March, with almost 34,000 soldiers killed or irrecoverably wounded.

uawire.orgUkraine awaits US approval for new Patriot, NASAMS missile deliveries, Zelensky saysA decision on supplying missiles for the Patriot and NASAMS air defense systems has been awaiting the signature of Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth for nearly a month, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said . Zelensky instructed his team to raise the issue with Washington again, adding that Kyiv is also in talks with European countries and other partners about securing additional interceptors. According to Zelensky, he chaired a conference call focused on weapons deliveries from Ukraine’s partners and on restoring the country’s energy system after Russian strikes. Defense Minister, the Commander-in-Chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, and the Foreign Minister updated him on the status of air defense supplies, particularly missiles for Patriot systems. Kyiv is negotiating simultaneously with the United States, European countries, and other partners who hold stocks of PAC-2 and PAC-3 missiles. "We are working on several fronts: with the United States, Europe, and other partners who have PAC-2 and PAC-3 missile stocks. In particular, we have been waiting for nearly a month for Mr. Hegseth’s signature on the decision for Patriot and NASAMS missiles. I have instructed that this issue be discussed again with the American side. Negotiations also continue with other countries," Zelensky said. The meeting also addressed preparations for the upcoming "Ramstein" format meeting, scheduled for November. Zelensky stressed the need to accelerate the implementation of previously agreed decisions, noting that some commitments have remained unfulfilled for an extended period. He described each support package as an opportunity to save lives and thanked those partners who are helping to speed up desperately needed deliveries. Earlier, the head of communications for the Air Force Command, Yurii Ihnat, said in a podcast with RBK-Ukraine that the volume of Patriot missiles expended in the Middle East would have been enough to sustain Ukraine's batteries for several years. Ihnat attributed the current shortage of interceptors partly to this situation. He added that over the course of the large-scale war, Ukrainian forces have adapted their approach to operating American systems and have learned to use the expensive missiles more efficiently. Meanwhile, media outlets reported that Pete Hegseth has delayed the delivery of the next batch of Patriot missiles to Ukraine, which are intended to intercept Russian ballistic rockets. Zelensky himself has spoken about the difficulties in obtaining certain types of weapons—and the question remains about the fate of contracts already paid for by European partners under the PURL military aid program.

Ukraine awaits US approval for new Patriot, NASAMS missile deliveries, Zelensky says A decision on supplying missiles for the Patriot and NASAMS air defense systems has been awaiting the signature of Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth for nearly a month, Ukrainian President Volodymyr...

kyivindependent.comNorway, Finland call Putin ahead of potential Abu Dhabi peace talks"The outcome of this war will have a direct impact on our and the broader European security. Ending the war requires direct discussions," said Finnish President Alexander Stubb.

Norway, Finland call Putin ahead of potential Abu Dhabi peace talks "The outcome of this war will have a direct impact on our and the broader European security. Ending the war requires direct discussions," said Finnish President Alexander Stubb.

kyivindependent.comRussian attacks across Ukraine kill four, injure 55 over past day, as Kyiv comes under ballistic missile assaultRussian attacks hit Kyiv's Southern Bridge, disrupting metro services, as well as a university campus, an administrative building, and medical centers.

Russian attacks across Ukraine kill four, injure 55 over past day, as Kyiv comes under ballistic missile assault Russian attacks hit Kyiv's Southern Bridge, disrupting metro services, as well as a university campus, an administrative building, and medical centers.

uawire.orgUkraine and Moldova sign defense cooperation agreement focused on dronesKyiv and Chișinău have signed a defense cooperation agreement that includes joint work in the field of drones. On Monday, October 26, a Moldovan delegation led by the country's prime minister, Vasile Tofan, arrived in Kyiv. The visit resulted in an agreement to deepen defense cooperation. Tofan announced his visit to the Ukrainian capital. "Today I am in Kyiv to reaffirm Moldova's support for our Ukrainian neighbors and friends, and to discuss joint projects in infrastructure, energy, and security," the Moldovan prime minister wrote. He added that Moldova is prepared to serve as a logistical center for Ukraine and as its gateway to Southeastern Europe. According to reports , a key focus of this visit was to strengthen cooperation in defense. The two countries signed a military-technical cooperation agreement. Chișinău specifically aims to learn from Ukraine's extensive experience in countering Russian drone attacks. Tofan noted that Russian drones have crossed into Moldovan territory more than 100 times, and that the threat from Moscow continues to grow. Previously, Russia was reported to have carried out large-scale drone attacks on Moldova. Other reports stated that Kovalenko explained why Russian kamikaze drones have recently begun entering Moldova in greater numbers.

Ukraine and Moldova sign defense cooperation agreement focused on drones Kyiv and Chișinău have signed a defense cooperation agreement that includes joint work in the field of drones. On Monday, October 26, a Moldovan delegation led by the country's prime minister, Vasile Tofa...

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HE SURVIVED, BUT HIS OWNER DIDN'T. Rescuers pulled a dog from the rubble #shorts

uawire.orgRomania uncovers Russian-led sabotage network targeting defense sites in EuropeRomania has uncovered a sabotage network that it says was coordinated directly by Russian intelligence services, the country's domestic intelligence agency SRI announced on Monday, October 26. According to the agency, the network attempted to set fire to the Carfil weapons factory in the city of Brașov on September 14. Reuters quoted the agency as saying: "Coordinators from the Russian Federation provided the group with an extensive list of targets in the region: state and private arms manufacturers, as well as other sites of military and industrial interest." The agency was unable to reach the Russian embassy in Bucharest for comment but noted that Moscow has repeatedly denied such allegations. The suspects include two Belarusian citizens and one Ukrainian citizen. Two of them were detained in Germany while allegedly preparing similar acts of sabotage, while the third is wanted in Poland, according to the Romanian TV channel Știri. Bucharest is seeking their extradition to Romania. A year ago, Poland and Romania detained eight people suspected of being involved in a Russian plan to send parcels containing explosives to Ukraine. Romania, a member of the European Union and NATO, shares a land border with Ukraine of more than 600 kilometers. President Nicușor Dan has previously stated that Romania is targeted in a hybrid war waged by Russia to destabilize countries supporting Ukraine in its defense against Russian military aggression. Romanian Foreign Minister Dan Nicolaescu told AFP that the Brașov fire was "part of a broader sabotage campaign across Europe" targeting defense production. The SRI said that for such acts of sabotage, recruits are usually found via social media, initially being offered money for "seemingly harmless tasks" such as "monitoring or photographing certain facilities." Its statement added, "The tasks then become more serious and may include acts of vandalism, arson, or even murder." Russian President Vladimir Putin personally ordered an escalation of sabotage operations against NATO countries, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported on October 20, citing three European officials familiar with US intelligence findings. According to the report, a failed drone attack at the German airport in Leipzig on August 4 was one of the first actions in this new sabotage campaign. After the Leipzig incident, Russian representatives used an informal communications channel to warn the German government that Leipzig would not be the last target, according to sources familiar with the conversation. The uptick in covert operations reportedly coincided with Russia's lack of major battlefield successes in Ukraine and increased Ukrainian strikes deep inside Russian territory. That incident was followed by a series of new events across Europe. In August, drone-manufacturing plants in Estonia and Poland were set on fire. Slovakian authorities reported that arson at a similar facility had been prevented during the same period. Poland, Lithuania, and Bulgaria have reported acts of sabotage targeting ground stations of the Starlink satellite system. Western officials say the sabotage campaign is being organized by the Department of Special Tasks of the Russian General Staff's Main Directorate, a unit established after the start of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The unit is led by Colonel General Andrey Averyanov. Western intelligence services have also identified Colonel Denis Smolyaninov, one of the unit's leaders, as being involved in the Leipzig operation, according to the WSJ.

Romania uncovers Russian-led sabotage network targeting defense sites in Europe Romania has uncovered a sabotage network that it says was coordinated directly by Russian intelligence services, the country's domestic intelligence agency SRI announced on Monday, October 26. Acco...

uawire.orgSlovakia plans to expand cooperation with Russia outside sanctioned sectorsSlovakia plans to expand cooperation with Russia in areas not covered by sanctions, Slovak Foreign Minister Juraj Blanár said Monday, October 26, following his visit to Moscow. His statement was published on the Slovak Foreign Ministry's website . Blanár led Slovakia’s delegation at the 22nd meeting of the bilateral intergovernmental commission on economic and scientific-technical cooperation. The previous session was held in 2021. The Russian side was headed by Russian Minister of Science and Higher Education Valery Falkov. According to Blanár , the meetings—including talks with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov—focused on Slovakia’s energy security, bilateral relations with an emphasis on economic cooperation, and the war in Ukraine. Blanár said it was necessary to maintain dialogue with Russia to resolve “situations arising from the European Commission’s decisions to phase out Russian energy resources” by the end of 2027. The Slovak Foreign Ministry’s website reported that Lavrov assured Blanár that Russia “remains ready to fulfill its contractual obligations.” Commenting on the war in Ukraine, the Slovak minister said both sides understood “how important it is to consider the root causes of this conflict and to actively support dialogue with all parties” to bring it to an end. According to Blanár, Lavrov described his proposal for “preparatory low-level negotiations” in Bratislava as “acceptable.” Blanár, a member of the ruling left-centrist party Direction – Social Democracy, faced sharp criticism from opposition parties over his trip. Gábor Grendel, a politician and journalist representing the conservative Nova party in parliament, called the visit by the foreign minister to Russia “an international disgrace”. On his social media accounts, Grendel demanded Blanár explain “what exactly his trip to Moscow brought to the citizens of Slovakia.” Former foreign minister Ivan Korčok, a member of the liberal Freedom and Solidarity party, called Blanár “the undertaker of Slovak foreign policy.” He claimed Blanár planned to ask Lavrov for permission to increase the number of Slovak embassy staff in Moscow. Similar comments have previously been voiced by other Slovak opposition figures. Blanár’s visit was not the first recent trip to Russia by a top Slovak official. On May 8, Prime Minister Robert Fico traveled to Moscow. On the eve of Victory Day, he laid flowers at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and met with Russian President Vladimir Putin the next day. However, Fico did not attend the parade on Red Square.

Slovakia plans to expand cooperation with Russia outside sanctioned sectors Slovakia plans to expand cooperation with Russia in areas not covered by sanctions, Slovak Foreign Minister Juraj Blanár said Monday, October 26, following his visit to Moscow. His statement was publis...

kyivindependent.comGeneral Staff: Russia has lost 1,581,840 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022Russia has lost 1,581,840 troops in Ukraine since the beginning of its full-scale invasion on Feb. 24, 2022, the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported on Oct. 27. The number includes 1,400 casualties that Russian forces suffered over the past day. According to the report, Russia has also lost 12,448 tanks, 25,609 armored combat vehicles, 167,472 vehicles and fuel tanks, 51,653 artillery systems, 2,241 multiple-launch rocket systems, 1,727 air defense systems, 449 aircraft, 356

General Staff: Russia has lost 1,581,840 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022 Russia has lost 1,581,840 troops in Ukraine since the beginning of its full-scale invasion on Feb. 24, 2022, the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported on Oct. 27. The number includes...

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Kyiv AFTER A NIGHT OF RUSSIAN ATTACKS! University, residential buildings and dormitories damaged

kyivindependent.comRussia's assault on Ukraine's energy grid is a war crime, UN saysRussia’s attacks on energy infrastructure, which weaponize winter to inflict suffering, amount to war crimes, a UN inquiry has found.

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Russia's assault on Ukraine's energy grid is a war crime, UN says Russia’s attacks on energy infrastructure, which weaponize winter to inflict suffering, amount to war crimes, a UN inquiry has found.

kyivindependent.comUkrainian media face pressure as they step up scrutiny of authorities in wartimeOver the past year, Ukrainian independent media have stepped up investigations into corruption among top officials and abuse in the military, despite the constraints and risks of Russia’s full-scale invasion. Yet this work is coming at a cost. Ukrainian media have faced a wave of lawsuits, controversial court rulings, threats, and smear campaigns on social media. "An environment is gradually taking shape in which it is becoming increasingly difficult for journalists to do their jobs," Inna V

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Ukrainian media face pressure as they step up scrutiny of authorities in wartime Over the past year, Ukrainian independent media have stepped up investigations into corruption among top officials and abuse in the military, despite the constraints and risks of Russia’s full-sca...

kyivindependent.comRussian sabotage network behind Romanian arson attack, officials sayThe attack is "part of a larger campaign of sabotage operations attributed to the Russian Federation in Europe," according to the Romanian Intelligence Service.

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Russian sabotage network behind Romanian arson attack, officials say The attack is "part of a larger campaign of sabotage operations attributed to the Russian Federation in Europe," according to the Romanian Intelligence Service.

kyivindependent.comNew report tracks how Russia helps China build better dronesThe investigation found that Russian designs for rocket-launched drones likely helped shape weapons China unveiled in 2025 and that Russian wind tunnels kept testing aircraft models for China's top arms maker after the invasion of Ukraine.

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New report tracks how Russia helps China build better drones The investigation found that Russian designs for rocket-launched drones likely helped shape weapons China unveiled in 2025 and that Russian wind tunnels kept testing aircraft models for China's top arms maker after the invasion of Ukraine.

kyivindependent.comLocal ceasefire in besieged Oleshky begins, Ukrainian, Russian officials sayA ceasefire to allow humanitarian aid to enter the Russian occupied city began as Russian forces launched ballistic missiles at other parts of Ukraine.

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Local ceasefire in besieged Oleshky begins, Ukrainian, Russian officials say A ceasefire to allow humanitarian aid to enter the Russian occupied city began as Russian forces launched ballistic missiles at other parts of Ukraine.

kyivindependent.comUkraine reportedly strikes Russian ammunition depot in occupied Luhansk OblastUkraine used strike drones in an attack that took several hours near the city of Khrustalnyi, according to Ukrainian monitoring channel Exilenova Plus.

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Ukraine reportedly strikes Russian ammunition depot in occupied Luhansk Oblast Ukraine used strike drones in an attack that took several hours near the city of Khrustalnyi, according to Ukrainian monitoring channel Exilenova Plus.

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Strike on Russia's microelectronics: fewer missiles ahead #shorts

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Operation Vivaldi: Ukrainian forces crush Putin's encirclement attempt near Kramatorsk

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Ballistic missiles hit a Kyiv university and Kyoto Park: casualties reported, Zelensky says #shorts

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ZELENSKYY'S ULTIMATUM: no concessions! Drones burn down Russian plants

kyivindependent.comParamedics caught under fire as Russian ballistic missiles slam KyivA team of paramedics came under missile fire as Russian ballistic missiles again targeted Kyiv late on Oct. 26, Mayor Vitali Klitschko said.

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Paramedics caught under fire as Russian ballistic missiles slam Kyiv A team of paramedics came under missile fire as Russian ballistic missiles again targeted Kyiv late on Oct. 26, Mayor Vitali Klitschko said.

kyivindependent.comHow Ukraine's annual radio dictation brings a nation together, one word at a timeAs it turns out, dictation exercises are not just for schoolchildren. On Oct. 27, hundreds of thousands of Ukrainians — from diaspora communities abroad to service members on the front lines — will take part in an annual tradition: listening, writing, and testing their mastery of the Ukrainian language. Organized by Ukrainian Radio since 2000, the annual Radio Dictation celebrates the Day of Ukrainian Writing and Language, bringing participants together to transcribe a text broadcast live acros

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How Ukraine's annual radio dictation brings a nation together, one word at a time As it turns out, dictation exercises are not just for schoolchildren. On Oct. 27, hundreds of thousands of Ukrainians — from diaspora communities abroad to service members on the front lines — wi...

kyivindependent.comUkraine war latest: Ukrainian forces carry out 2 aerial evacuations of wounded soldiers, video showsKey developments on Oct. 26: * Ukrainian forces carry out 2 aerial evacuations of wounded soldiers, video shows * Death toll from Russian attack on park in Kharkiv Oblast on Oct. 19 rises to 6 after child dies in hospital * Ukraine strikes Russian plant producing missile, bomb batteries in Yelets, General Staff says * Exclusive: Russia significantly expands glide-bomb production, research shows * Russian ministry recommends underground data centers following Ukrainian drone strikes Ukrain

Ukraine war latest: Ukrainian forces carry out 2 aerial evacuations of wounded soldiers, video shows Key developments on Oct. 26: Ukrainian forces carry out 2 aerial evacuations of wounded soldiers, video shows Death toll from Russian attack on park in Kharkiv Oblast on Oct. 1...

kyivindependent.comUkrainian forces evacuate 2 severely wounded soldiers from battlefield using drone, video showsThe two soldiers, 25-year-old Yevhen, call sign "Izium," and 24-year-old Artem, call sign "Kolobok," had suffered severe limb injuries and were stranded in a contested area about 5 kilometers (3 miles) from the Russian border.

Ukrainian forces evacuate 2 severely wounded soldiers from battlefield using drone, video shows The two soldiers, 25-year-old Yevhen, call sign "Izium," and 24-year-old Artem, call sign "Kolobok," had suffered severe limb injuries and were stranded in a contested area about 5 ...

kyivindependent.comUkraine adopts EU-linked law giving veterans priority in government hiringThe law fulfills Ukraine's commitments under the Ukraine Facility, an EU financial assistance program launched in 2024, and unlocks 137 million euros ($153 million) in budget funding, Prime Minister Serhii Koretskyi said.

Ukraine adopts EU-linked law giving veterans priority in government hiring The law fulfills Ukraine's commitments under the Ukraine Facility, an EU financial assistance program launched in 2024, and unlocks 137 million euros ($153 million) in budget funding, Prime Minister Serhii Koretskyi said.

kyivindependent.comPolish city halts ties with Lviv amid dispute over UPA commemorationsThe move adds to tensions between the two countries after Lviv's council adopted decrees on Oct. 20 symbolically declaring 2027 as the Year of the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA) and its military leader Romam Shukhevych.

Polish city halts ties with Lviv amid dispute over UPA commemorations The move adds to tensions between the two countries after Lviv's council adopted decrees on Oct. 20 symbolically declaring 2027 as the Year of the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA) and its military leader Romam Shukhevych.

kyivindependent.comFrom emergency repairs to resilience in the housing sector: How Transitional Development Assistance contributes to Ukraine's social recoveryWhen Russia launched its full-scale invasion in February 2022, Iryna Simakina was in Enerhodar, a city in southern Ukraine, home to Europe's largest nuclear power plant. As Russian forces advanced on the city, staying became increasingly dangerous. Simakina, who uses a wheelchair because of a disability, eventually left her home behind, uncertain whether she would ever return. Simakina found refuge in Zhytomyr, northwestern Ukraine, in 2023, where she initially stayed with a friend. In Decembe

From emergency repairs to resilience in the housing sector: How Transitional Development Assistance contributes to Ukraine's social recovery When Russia launched its full-scale invasion in February 2022, Iryna Simakina was in Enerhodar, a city in southern Ukraine, home to Euro...

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kyivindependent.comUkraine strikes Russian plant producing missile and bomb batteries in Yelets, General Staff saysA fire broke out on the territory of the Energia plant following the attack, the General Staff said, without specifying the extent of the damage.

Ukraine strikes Russian plant producing missile and bomb batteries in Yelets, General Staff says A fire broke out on the territory of the Energia plant following the attack, the General Staff said, without specifying the extent of the damage.

kyivindependent.comAnalysis: No Elon Musk, Russian soldiers in Ukraine are not 'kids' who have 'no choice but to fight and die'"We should (have) some sympathy for the poor Russian conscripts too. Those kids have no choice but to fight and die in drone strikes." For anyone watching and understanding Ukraine's years-long struggle for survival, the words of SpaceX founder and world's richest man Elon Musk ring with deep moral bankruptcy. But more importantly, Musk's post on Oct. 25 — made in the middle of a hurricane scandal around Musk's throttling of Starlink internet terminals used by the Ukrainian military — badly mi

Analysis: No Elon Musk, Russian soldiers in Ukraine are not 'kids' who have 'no choice but to fight and die' "We should (have) some sympathy for the poor Russian conscripts too. Those kids have no choice but to fight and die in drone strikes." For anyone watching and understan...

kyivindependent.comVolunteer urges residents to leave Oleshky in evacuation, as town may face greater destruction"The worst thing would be if the whole world came to believe that everyone had been evacuated from Oleshky, whilst (people) were still there. And (they) would simply be forgotten," evacuation volunteer Kseniia Arkhipova said.

Volunteer urges residents to leave Oleshky in evacuation, as town may face greater destruction "The worst thing would be if the whole world came to believe that everyone had been evacuated from Oleshky, whilst (people) were still there. And (they) would simply be forgotten," e...

kyivindependent.comMusk's meddling in Ukraine's Starlink is a warning to every country relying on private techIn the midst of Donald Trump's attempt to turn Russian diesel into a political asset to help him avoid disaster in November's midterm elections, the internet went out on the front lines. Since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, Ukrainian forces have relied on Starlink to communicate, and essentially to manage the battlefield of the 21st century. When its service was cut to Ukraine this October, there were big questions about who was responsible for pulling that particular lever. The Wal

Musk's meddling in Ukraine's Starlink is a warning to every country relying on private tech In the midst of Donald Trump's attempt to turn Russian diesel into a political asset to help him avoid disaster in November's midterm elections, the internet went out on the front lines...

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