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North Korean troops taking casualties in Russia's Kursk Oblast, Zelensky confirms

North Korean troops fighting against Ukrainian forces are taking casualties in Russia's Kursk Oblast, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Nov. 7. "Currently, 11,000 North Korean soldiers are present on Russian territory near the Ukrainian border, specifically in Kursk Oblast," he said at a press conference at the European Political Community summit in Budapest. "Some of […]

Ukraine

November 8, 2024

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UK sanctions illicit gold trade, says it funds Russia's war

The United Kingdom on Dec. 9 announced new sanctions targeting the illicit gold trade, which it said helps finance Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. "Russia uses the illicit gold trade to launder money and evade sanctions, in doing so bolstering (Russian President Vladimir) Putin's war efforts," the U.K. government said in a press release. The […]

Ukraine

December 9, 2024

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Romania says drone breached its airspace during Russia's attack on Ukraine

An unidentified flying object was detected by Romanian radar systems near the Black Sea during Russia's overnight attack on Ukraine on Oct. 19, the Romanian Defense Ministry said. It is the second time this week that Romanian airspace has been violated, following the incident only a day ago, when Romania and Belarus scrambled jets in […]

Ukraine

October 19, 2024

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EU widens sanctions on Iran for supporting Russia's war

The European Union expanded sanctions against Iran on Nov. 18 in response to Tehran's support for Russia in its war against Ukraine, according to the European Council. The council announced a "transaction ban prohibiting any transaction with ports and locks that are owned, operated or controlled by listed individuals and entities or are used for […]

Ukraine

November 18, 2024

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NATO chief confirms North Korean troops deployed in Russia's Kursk Oblast

Editor's note: The story is being updated. North Korea has sent troops to Russia, and they have already been deployed in Kursk Oblast, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said on Oct. 28. Rutte joined other Western officials in confirming reports by Kyiv and Seoul that Pyongyang is sending military personnel to Russia as a sign […]

Ukraine

October 28, 2024

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Russia's drone attack damages children's medical center in Kyiv, injuries reported

Editor's Note: This is a developing story and is being updated. Russian forces launched attack drones targeting Kyiv, among other regions, on the evening of Nov. 28. Air defense systems shot down the drones, but debris caused structural damage in several areas of the city, according to officials. Several explosions were heard in different parts […]

Ukraine

November 28, 2024

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Residents in Russia's Belgorod Oblast to be paid record $31,000 signing bonus for joining army

Belgorod Oblast Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov announced on Oct. 7 that residents in the region will be paid a nationwide record 3 million rubles (about $31,200) through a one-time signing bonus for joining the military. The additional payments are in line with efforts by Russian officials to entice more citizens to join the military as the […]

Ukraine

October 7, 2024

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Ukraine war latest: Ukrainian drones hit oil refinery in Russia's Saratov, HUR source says

Key developments on Nov. 8: Ukrainian drones hit oil refinery in Russia's Saratov, HUR source confirms Ukraine to receive $6 billion in US military aid before Trump's term begins, Pentagon confirms Estonia to provide Ukraine with air defense missiles for testing Ukraine retrieves bodies of 563 fallen soldiers US allows deploying its military contractors to […]

Ukraine

November 8, 2024

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How will Russia's war in Ukraine end? The good, the bad, and the ugly scenarios

Editor's note: This article is a compliment to an upcoming analytical report on scenarios for the end of Russia’s war against Ukraine by KI Insights, the Kyiv Independent’s research unit. After nearly three years of heavy battles and mass strikes, Russia’s full-scale war against Ukraine is showing signs of accelerating toward what could be its […]

Ukraine

December 13, 2024

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Russia's attack on Sumy Oblast's town kills 1, injures 11

Russian forces launched an attack on Shostka, a town in Sumy Oblast, overnight on Oct. 19 using guided bombs and drones, regional authorities reported. One civilian was killed, and 11 others were injured in the attack, according to Mykola Noha, mayor of Shostka. Sumy Oblast, located on Ukraine's northeast border with Russia, is subject to […]

Ukraine

October 19, 2024

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Putin approves Russia's updated nuclear doctrine

Russian President Vladimir Putin approved updated principles of Russia's nuclear deterrence policy, according to a presidential decree published on a government website on Nov. 19. The revised doctrine outlines scenarios that could justify a nuclear strike. It implies that this could include "aggression against the Russian Federation and its allies by a non-nuclear state with […]

Ukraine

November 19, 2024

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1 killed, 12 injured in Russia's attack on Kryvyi Rih

Editor’s note: This is a developing story and is being updated. Casualties from the Russian missile attack on residential buildings and medical facility in Kryvyi Rih late on Oct. 28 have increased to one dead and 12 injured, Ukrainian authorities report. A 39-year-old man died in the hospital following the attack, Dnipropetrovsk Oblast Governor Serhii […]

Ukraine

October 28, 2024

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