Germany announces $1.46 billion in aid for Ukraine, including interceptor drones
Kyiv Independentby Polina Moroziuk·4d ago
Germany on Oct. 4 announced a new support package worth more than €1.3 billion ($1.46 billion) for Ukraine, including funding for interceptor drones and energy assistance.
Russian attacks kill at least 5, injure 30 across Ukraine
Kyiv Independentby Polina Moroziuk·4d ago
At least five people were killed and 30 others injured in Russian attacks across Ukraine over the past day, as Russian forces targeted Sumy Oblast with drones and glide bombs, local authorities...
Russia targets Kyiv bridges for fourth consecutive day, hits Northern Bridge
Kyiv Independentby Polina Moroziuk·4d ago
Russia struck the roadway of Kyiv’s Northern Bridge across the Dnipro River with a drone on the morning of Oct. 4, Mayor Vitali Klitschko said.
Kyiv now feels like a front-line city — but its resolve is holding, for now
Kyiv Independentby Tania Myronyshena·4d ago
Kyiv now feels like a front-line city — but its resolve is holding, for now Firefighters work after a Russian drone attack struck a residential building in Kyiv, Ukraine, on Sept. 1, 2026.
U.S. peace negotiations with Russia could now involve multi-billion dollar Lukoil deal, NYT reports
Kyiv Independentby Rebecka Pieder·4d ago
U.S. peace negotiations with Russia could now involve multi-billion dollar Lukoil deal, NYT reports The Trump administration’s peace negotiations with the Kremlin have come to include discussions...
At least 15,000 civilian casualties documented in Ukraine in 2026, UN report finds
Kyiv Independentby Rebecka Pieder·4d ago
The UN Human Rights Office found that an average of more than 400 civilians were killed or injured every week in Ukraine during the first eight months of 2026, a 55% increase from the same period...
Exit polls show pro-Ukraine United List party leading Latvian parliamentary elections as counting begins
Kyiv Independentby Rebecka Pieder·4d ago
Exit polls show pro-Ukraine United List party leading Latvian parliamentary elections as counting begins Editor's note: This is a developing story and is being updated.
Moscow unveils 'new doctrine' targeting Ukrainian civilians, Zelensky vows to respond with more energy strikes
Kyiv Independentby Lachlan Hyatt·5d ago
Moscow unveils 'new doctrine' targeting Ukrainian civilians, Zelensky vows to respond with more energy strikes In response to a new airstrike policy targeting Ukrainian civilians by Moscow...
Pontoon crossings coming to Kyiv following Russian strikes on key bridges, media reports
Kyiv Independentby Lachlan Hyatt·5d ago
Following Russian attacks on vital bridges in central Kyiv, the capital plans to construct pontoon crossings across the Dnipro River, Ukrainian media reported on Oct. 3.
5 Russian missiles and drones exploded on Moldova's territory in overnight attack against Ukraine, Sandu says
Kyiv Independentby Jonas Heins·5d ago
5 Russian missiles and drones exploded on Moldova's territory in overnight attack against Ukraine, Sandu says Five Russian air attack weapons, including Banderol missiles and drones, violated...
Ukrainian woman detained in Kazakhstan after alleged FSB trap over grandson's return
Kyiv Independentby Linda Hourani·5d ago
Kazakh authorities detained Ukrainian citizen Liubov Rozhanska at Astana airport at the request of Russian authorities, her lawyer, Alexei Pryanishnikov, told The Insider, an independent Russian...
Russian strikes kill 8, injure 81 across Ukraine, target another key Kyiv bridge
Kyiv Independentby Linda Hourani·5d ago
Russian attacks across Ukraine killed at least eight civilians and injured 81 others over the past day, regional authorities reported on Oct.3.
Russia strikes key Kyiv bridge for 3rd straight day as attacks intensify
Kyiv Independentby Dmytro Basmat·5d ago
Editor's note: This is a developing story and is being updated. Russian forces launched a strike on the Northern Bridge over the Dnipro River in Kyiv in the morning hours of Oct.
US-Ukrainian fund unveils first critical minerals deal
Kyiv Independentby Dmytro Basmat·5d ago
The joint U.S.–Ukraine Reconstruction Investment Fund (URIF) unveiled several investment projects on Oct.
'Every fallen hero will be found' — Kyiv to speed up identification of fallen Ukrainians, Budanov says
Kyiv Independentby Abbey Fenbert·5d ago
'Every fallen hero will be found' — Kyiv to speed up identification of fallen Ukrainians, Budanov says Ukraine is developing a plan to accelerate the process of identifying the bodies and remains...
Embassies not planning to evacuate Kyiv amid Russia's bombardment, Foreign Ministry confirms
Kyiv Independentby Abbey Fenbert·5d ago
Ukraine has received no notifications from any foreign diplomatic missions regarding intent to relocate from Kyiv, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Heorhii Tykhyi said on Oct. 2.
Washington should pay attention to Ukraine's new robotic counteroffensive
Kyiv Independentby Kateryna Lisunova·6d ago
Washington should pay attention to Ukraine's new robotic counteroffensive Preparation of an unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) for deployment.
Ukraine war latest: Russia takes aim at key Kyiv bridge for second day
Kyiv Independentby The Kyiv Independent news desk·6d ago
Key developments on Oct. 2: - Key Kyiv bridge hit by Russian drones fourth time in 2 days - Ukraine aims to produce up to 400 interceptor drones as Russian jet-powered drone use grows, Zelensky...
Russia planning to increase 'hybrid warfare' activity in Europe, Ukrainian intelligence warns
Kyiv Independentby Jimmy Rushton·6d ago
Russia's secret services have been tasked with increasing the number of attacks in Europe, Ukrainian military intelligence (HUR) warned in a statement on Oct. 2.
Sign of the times: Ukraine’s small dairy farms are disappearing
Kyiv Independentby Alex McDonald·6d ago
Sign of the times: Ukraine’s small dairy farms are disappearing Farm animals owned by Marinka Hritsik on her farm in Chernihiv, Ukraine on Sept. 30, 2026.
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