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Russia reportedly launches no Shahed drones against Ukraine overnight for first time in over month

Russian forces did not launch any Shahed-type drone overnight on Oct. 14 for the first time since late August, according to monitoring channels. The lull came after Russia attacked Ukraine with more than 1,300 Shahed kamikaze drones in September, launching them across the country on a daily basis for an entire month. This daily trend […]

Ukraine

October 14, 2024

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Russia launches record 188 drones against Ukraine overnight, Air Force says

Russia launched a record number of 188 Shaheds and other drones against Ukraine in a single night on Nov. 26, the Air Force said. Ukrainian air defenses reportedly shot down 76 drones across 17 oblasts, while 95 were "lost," presumably thanks to electronic warfare means. Five drones flew to Belarus, according to the Air Force. […]

Ukraine

November 26, 2024

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Ukraine launches 5G pilot project

Ukraine is launching a 5G pilot project in three cities to test the network's compatibility with military technology, Digital Transformation Minister Mykhailo Fedorov announced on Nov. 1. 5G, the fifth-generation cellular network technology, offers significantly faster data-transmission speeds than its predecessor, 4G. The Ukrainian government has amended the resolution on the use of radio frequencies, […]

Ukraine

November 1, 2024

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Ukraine war latest: Russia launches record 188 drones against Ukraine overnight, Air Force says

Key developments on Nov. 26: Russia launches record 188 drones against Ukraine overnight, Air Force says Russian Defense Ministry admits that Ukraine hit airbase in Kursk Oblast with ATACMS Russia's advance in Ukraine fastest since early 2022, analysts claim Russian soldiers suspected of executing 5 Ukrainian POWs near Pokrovsk UK boosts Kyiv's arsenal with more […]

Ukraine

November 26, 2024

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Russia launches hours-long drone attack on Kyiv for second consecutive night

Editor's Note: This is a developing story and is being updated. Russia launched its latest overnight drone strike on Ukraine, targeting the capital in an attack that lasted over five hours, city officials reported on Nov. 3. Several waves of explosions were heard in Kyiv throughout the night. Debris from intercepted drones struck multiple city […]

Ukraine

November 3, 2024

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Kyiv Independent launches winter merch collection celebrating Ukrainian traditions

Following on from the launch of the Kyiv Independent’s online store this summer, we are unveiling our first-ever winter collection in time for the holiday season. This collection is more than just a celebration of the festive season. It's a testament to the resilience of Ukrainian culture, a heritage that has faced — and continues […]

Ukraine

November 27, 2024

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Russia launches record number of drones in October, General Staff reports

Russia launched at least 4,300 Shahed-type attack drones and similar UAVs imitating Shaheds against Ukraine between August and October 2024, according to the Ukrainian Air Force. This number represents a sharp rise compared to earlier months, when 1,133 Shahed-type drones were launched over Ukraine from May to July. October also marked a record-high month for […]

Ukraine

November 5, 2024

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Russia launches mass missile attack against Ukraine's power grid

Editor's Note: This is a developing story and is being updated. Russia launched a large-scale missile and drone attack against Ukraine the morning of Nov. 28, targeting energy infrastructure. The Air Force announced a nationwide aerial alert after warning that Russia had launched seven Tu-95 strategic bombers. Explosions were reported in mulitple cities, including Kharkiv, […]

Ukraine

November 27, 2024

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Russia launches missile attack on Kyiv for first time since early October

Russian forces attacked Kyiv and the surrounding Oblast with drones and a missile overnight on Nov. 8, local authorities reported. While Russian drone attacks on Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities have escalated in recent months, the use of missiles in aerial strikes has dropped significantly. Experts have previously told the Kyiv Independent this could be […]

Ukraine

November 8, 2024

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Ukrainian airline SkyUp launches flights from Moldova in April 2025

Ukrainian airline SkyUp Airlines announced on Dec. 11 the launch of a program of direct scheduled flights from Chisinau, Moldova to several European destinations, according to the company's statement. Ukraine's airspace has been entirely closed since the start of the full-scale invasion began. Ukrainians traveling abroad must use road or rail to reach neighboring countries […]

Ukraine

December 11, 2024

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American AI company Vantiq launches project to develop smart cities in Ukraine

U.S based tech company Vantiq has donated AI software worth $500,000 to develop smart cities in Ukraine, the company’s Vice President of Partnerships David Sprinzen said at the Summit of Mayors in Kyiv on Nov. 8. “We can help Ukraine tackle the challenges they have right now, and then use the same technology architecture to […]

Ukraine

November 9, 2024

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Ukraine war latest: Russia launches one of the largest aerial attacks on Ukraine's energy grid

Key developments on Dec. 13: Russia launches one of the largest aerial attacks on Ukraine's energy grid Ukraine resisting Russian encirclement attempts at 4 Donetsk Oblast villages, military says Ukraine's new Ground Forces chief announces reforms focused on personnel, tech Russia mulls attacking Ukraine with Oreshnik nuclear-capable missile this weekend, FT reports Russia launched a […]

Ukraine

December 13, 2024

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