


'Faster deliveries and fewer red-lines' — Borrell reassures Kyiv of EU's unwavering support following Trump victory
During a visit to Kyiv on Nov. 9, the European Union's chief diplomat, Josep Borrell, reassured Kyiv of the EU's "unwavering" support amid uncertainty about the level of U.S. support under President-elect Donald Trump's leadership. "We need faster deliveries and fewer self-imposed red lines," Borrell said referring to his support of allowing Ukraine to strike […]
'Ukrainians can help Americans protect lives' — Zelensky says Kyiv ready to send firefighters to California
Ukraine is preparing to send rescuers, including 150 firefighters, to the U.S. state of California to help combat the wildfires that have devastated the region in recent days, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Jan. 12. Wildfires have ravaged the city of Los Angeles in the past week, killing at least 16 people, displacing hundreds of […]
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01 Oct: INSANE ATTACK. Russians Lose 55 TANKS & BMPS, 1’000 MEN IN 20 MINUTES | War in Ukraine
Video Summary The Ukrainian military has repelled a large-scale Russian mechanized assault in the Kupyansk direction, with Russian forces launching over 60 tanks and armored vehicles to break through Ukrainian defenses and advance towards the Oskil River and the city of Kremanna. The Ukrainian 77th Air Assault Brigade used reconnaissance drones to track the Russian […]
02 Oct: UNBELIEVABLE! Confused Russian Tank Drivers CRASH INTO EACH OTHER MID FIGHT | War in Ukraine
Video Summary In the Poov direction, the rainy season is threatening to turn Ukrainian fields into muddy terrain, forcing Russians to launch rapid assaults before their operations are compromised. Ukrainians have capitalized on these hasty assaults, inflicting heavy losses on Russian forces and buying time to fortify their stronghold. The Russians’ primary goal is to […]
03 Oct: Wow! Russian Factory Assault TURNS INTO BLOODBATH! | War in Ukraine Explained
Video Summary The situation in Vens has taken a dramatic turn, with the Russians deploying brutal tactics to try and regain control. Despite this, the Ukrainian forces have made significant gains, capturing the aggregate plant and forcing the Russians to retreat. The plant, which was the last major fortified position in the city, was the […]
05 Oct: TANKS UNLEASHED! Ukrainians CUT OFF RUSSIAN BRIDGEHEAD! | War in Ukraine Explained
Video Summary The Ukrainian military has deployed its elite third assault brigade to counter a Russian push in the Luhansk region, with the goal of stabilizing the defense line against a larger Russian force. The Russian objective is to gain control over the remaining areas of Luhansk and use the bridgeheads near Makiivka to launch […]
07 Oct: BRUTAL DEFEAT! Ukrainian Forces DECAPITATE RUSSIAN STRIKE FORCE! | War in Ukraine Explained
Video Summary Russian forces launched a bold push to establish a bridgehead in the south of Izyum, crossing the canal and securing the town of Stoi. The goal was to bypass the canal’s defenses and create a launching point for a larger assault on Kharkiv. Russian forces used forest cover to move quickly, dismounting and […]
08 Oct: HIT WHERE IT HURTS! Russian STRATEGIC BASES IN FLAMES! | War in Ukraine Explained
Video Summary Here is a summary of the article: Ukraine’s military has been launching a series of precision strikes against Russian military infrastructure, using drones and missiles to target key assets. Recent attacks included a strike on a major oil depot in Theodosia, Crimea, which was heavily damaged, and a fuel storage facility near Voronezh, […]
09 Oct: RUSSIAN LOSSES MOUNT at Vuhledar as Ukrainians Escape Through Open Corridor | War in Ukraine
Video Summary As the war in Ukraine rages on, two major developments have emerged. The first significant battle occurred in the Vadar direction, where Russian forces attempted to fully close their encirclement and capture the entire Ukrainian contingent. Despite intense urban fighting, the Russians were forced to navigate through the town instead of around it, […]
1,000 days of full-scale war: Reflections from the Kyiv Independent team
As we mark 1,000 days since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, members of the Kyiv Independent’s staff have paused to reflect. These reflections offer a glimpse into the profound impact of war — not only on a nation’s struggle for survival but on those who bear witness to its unfolding. Francis Farrell War […]