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War - The Kyiv Independent
WEBUkraine war latest: Russian forces reportedly capture most of Vuhledar, Kyiv doesn't comment. by The Kyiv Independent news desk October 1, 2024. Key developments on Oct. 1: * Russian forces enter Vuhledar, situation 'extremely difficult,' governor says * Russia attempts to capture new positions in Zaporizhzhia sector, preparing small-scale ...
Ukraine - The Kyiv Independent
WEB3 days ago · by The Kyiv Independent news desk September 28, 2024. Russia has lost 650,640 troops in Ukraine since the beginning of its full-scale invasion on Feb. 24, 2022, the General Staff of Ukraine's Armed Forces reported on Sept. 28. This number includes 1,470 casualties Russian forces suffered just over the past day.
News feed - The Kyiv Independent
WEBFeb 24, 2022 · Russia launches mass drone attack on Ukraine, 15 drones downed in Kyiv. Ukraine’s Air Force reported that Russia launched 105 Shahed-type drones across Ukraine overnight. Seventy-eight were shot down across 15 oblasts, while 23 were lost to electronic warfare, and one flew toward Belarus, the statement said. 8:58 AM.
About - The Kyiv Independent
WEBWe had to grow fast. Today, the Kyiv Independent is a dynamic organization producing stories, video reports, podcasts, newsletters, documentaries, and more. In March 2023, one year after the start of the full-scale invasion, we formed a separate unit within the team to investigate Russian war crimes. We are continuing to grow and learn.
Opinion - The Kyiv Independent
WEB5 days ago · by Kate Tsurkan September 8, 2024. After two and a half years of brutal aggression and growing evidence of war crimes committed by Russian soldiers, some people abroad still cling to the hope that the reality of what’s happening in Ukraine isn't as grim as it seems: a nation of nearly 150 million people can’. Opinion.
KI Insights
WEBSep 16, 2024 · Opinion: Navigating the ‘Zelensky Legitimacy Question’. As Zelensky’s presidential term comes to an end, debates over his legitimacy and Ukraine’s political future intensify. KI Insights took a deep look into constitutional ambiguity, internal political struggle, and how they might affect a potential future peace process.
The Kyiv Independent
WEBAug 2, 2024 · The Kyiv Independent held its first-ever training course for Ukrainian journalists in December 2023: the J-School. The 10-day intensive program was targeted at those aspiring to report for international audiences, and included seminars with expert trainers and renowned guest speakers on international journalism standards, English-language reporting, investigating war crimes and
Culture - The Kyiv Independent
WEB6 days ago · by Kate Tsurkan September 22, 2024. At the start of Russia’s full-scale war, Kyiv-based Swiss filmmaker Marc Wilkins, like many artists in Ukraine, was struggling to create. “The violence around me left me feeling paralyzed,” Wilkins, who has lived full-time in Ukraine since 2016, told the Kyiv Independent.
General Staff: Russia has lost 645,150 troops in Ukraine since Feb.
WEBSep 24, 2024 · Russia has lost 645,150 troops in Ukraine since the beginning of its full-scale invasion on Feb. 24, 2022, the General Staff of Ukraine's Armed Forces reported on Sept. 24. This number includes 1,400 casualties Russian forces suffered just over the past day. According to the report, Russia has also lost 8,800 tanks, 17,292 armored fighting ...