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Russia Hits Second Kyiv Bridge as Strike Exchange Kills Five
Russian forces struck a second major bridge in Kyiv on October 3, killing at least five, in an escalating exchange of strikes with Ukraine, Kyiv's mayor confirmed.
Ukraine Seeks Tighter Sanctions After Drone Strikes Snarl Kyiv Bridges
Ukraine is pushing allies for tighter sanctions on Russia after drone strikes on three Kyiv bridges triggered citywide traffic gridlock, officials said Friday.
Russia Strikes Key Bridge in Kyiv, South Korea Demands Ukraine Apology
Sky News reports a Russian strike on a key bridge in Kyiv, alongside a separate diplomatic dispute in which South Korea is demanding an apology from Ukraine.
Russian Drone Hits Kyiv School as Moscow Presses Air Campaign
A Russian drone struck a school in Kyiv and damaged a key bridge, Ukrainian officials said, part of a sustained Russian aerial campaign against the capital and other Ukrainian cities.
Russian Strikes Injure Two in Kyiv, Odesa, Ukrainian Officials Say
Russian strikes injured two people in Kyiv and Odesa, Ukrainian officials said, the latest in a bombardment campaign running alongside Moscow's escalating nuclear rhetoric toward NATO.
Putin Shows No Sign of Ending War, Russia Doubles Down on Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin's latest foreign policy remarks gave no indication Moscow intends to scale back its invasion of Ukraine, even as fighting continues on multiple fronts.
Putin to Inject £150 Billion Into War Effort, Germany Warns
Putin plans to pour roughly £150 billion into Russia's war effort as Germany identifies what it calls Kyiv's weakest point, The Independent reported, deepening a war now stretching into its fourth year.
NATO Condemns Moscow's 'Irresponsible' Nuclear Rhetoric as Kyiv Strikes Intensify
NATO condemned what it called Moscow's irresponsible nuclear rhetoric as Russian strikes on Kyiv intensified, deepening a standoff that runs alongside parallel nuclear disputes over Iran and North Korea.
Russia Strikes Kyiv Again After Deadly Hit on Academy of Sciences
Russian forces pounded Kyiv overnight, days after a strike on Ukraine's Academy of Sciences killed people in the capital, as Zelensky warns of new North Korean troop deployments.
Putin Orders Army Expansion as Zelensky Says More North Koreans Coming
Putin ordered Russia's army expanded as Zelensky said North Korea is preparing to send 10,000 more troops to Russia, The Guardian and Reuters reported.
What Matters More to Putin: Refineries or Hitting Ukraine?
Kyiv Post frames a strategic question for Moscow as Russian strikes on the Ukrainian capital continue: does the Kremlin prioritize defending its refineries or keeping up the offensive?
Russian Drone Strike Hits Kyiv Science Academy, Killing One
A Russian drone struck the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine in central Kyiv on Monday, killing one person, as citywide strikes killed seven and injured dozens, Reuters and Al Jazeera reported.
NATO Commander: Russia Aims to Break Will of Ukraine's Allies
A top NATO commander says Russia aims to break the will of Ukraine's allies, Reuters reported, as CBS News reported at least seven killed in Russian strikes.
Kyiv Landmark Ablaze After Deadly Russian Daylight Strikes
A landmark in Kyiv was set ablaze in deadly Russian daylight strikes, Sky News reported, as Politico counted eight killed across Ukraine and the Kremlin blamed Kyiv.
Zelensky Says Drone Wave Has 'Vanquished' Kyiv Schools
Zelensky says Kyiv's schools have been 'vanquished' in a wave of Russian drone attacks, The Independent reported, as the Kremlin says Ukraine is 'paying the price' for its strikes.
Russian Attacks Kill Three in Ukrainian Cities, Nine Hurt in Kyiv
Russian strikes killed three people in Ukrainian cities and injured nine in Kyiv, officials said, as Moscow's campaign continues despite diplomatic appeals and Patriot plans.
NATO Jets Scrambled Over Poland and Romania as Russia Strikes Kyiv
Allied air forces went on alert along NATO's eastern flank as Russia launched a major assault on Kyiv, while the EU announced a $1.6 billion transfer to Ukraine.
Russia Pounds Kyiv With Drones, Killing 2 Before Zelenskyy UN Address
Russian drone strikes hit Kyiv on Tuesday, killing 2 and wounding 23, hours before President Zelenskyy was to address the UN General Assembly, AP confirmed.
Russian Drones Kill Three Children, One Woman in Kyiv Region
Russian drone strikes hit Ukraine's Kyiv region Sunday, killing three children and a woman, Reuters confirmed, as Ukraine simultaneously launched its largest-ever drone assault on Moscow.
Four-Minute Warning: Russia's Relentless Missile Pace Exhausts Kyiv Residents
Increasingly frequent and ferocious Russian missile attacks on Kyiv have compressed civilian warning times to as little as four minutes, leaving residents on edge and near exhaustion.
Russia Strikes Kyiv With Missiles and Drones, Injuring at Least 20
Russian missiles and drones struck Ukraine's capital overnight, injuring at least 20 people as Poland scrambled jets and warned Moscow may target NATO-adjacent states.
Russia Strikes Ukraine, Killing Nine; Putin Warns Europe on Troops
Russian strikes killed nine and wounded dozens across Ukraine as Putin warned European nations that sending troops to the front would mean direct war with Russia.
Russian Drones Hit Kyiv Fuel Stations for Second Day, Killing Two
Russian drones killed two in Kyiv Thursday as Moscow struck the capital's gas stations for a second consecutive day, signaling a campaign to disrupt civilian fuel supply.
Ukraine Hits 8 Russian War Sites, Strikes Shahed Supply Port on Caspian
Ukrainian forces struck eight Russian military sites in a single day and hit a Caspian Sea port supplying Shahed drones, as Russia launched attacks on Kyiv and Dnipro.
Bodycam Footage Shows Russian Missile Detonating Yards From Kyiv Police Officers
Video from a Ukrainian officer's bodycam captured a Russian missile striking near police on patrol in Kyiv, as Ukraine moves to secure 1,000 Patriot missiles from Western allies.
Lithuania Trains Civilians for War, Tells Putin: 'We Don't Fear You'
As Russian forces resume deadly strikes on Kyiv, Lithuania launches civilian military training and delivers a direct warning to Moscow: 'We don't fear you.'
Russia Resumes Kyiv Strikes, Killing Two, After U.S. Envoys Depart
Russian drones and missiles hit Kyiv overnight, killing two people and collapsing a roof, ending a three-day pause that coincided with U.S. peace envoy visits.
Kyiv on Alert as Capital Strike Pause Holds and Witkoff Cites Progress
Drone and missile alerts sounded in Kyiv overnight as a temporary pause on capital strikes held, while U.S. envoy Witkoff cited substantive progress in peace talks.
U.S. Envoys Hint at New Ukraine-Russia Talks After Kyiv Meeting
American envoys completed their first Kyiv visit on Sunday after meeting with Putin in Moscow, hinting at new negotiations as Zelensky warns the war may last into winter.
Trump Envoys Fly to Kyiv for Zelensky Talks After Moscow Meetings
American peace envoys are traveling to Kyiv to brief President Zelensky after concluding what they called 'highly useful' talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Putin Orders Pause in Kyiv Strikes as Trump Envoys Prepare Ukraine Visit
Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered a halt to strikes on Kyiv ahead of US special envoy meetings in both Moscow and the Ukrainian capital, raising cautious hopes for a ceasefire opening.
Russia Strikes Ukraine Security Service Headquarters in Central Kyiv
A Russian drone strike hit the Security Service of Ukraine headquarters in central Kyiv on Thursday, part of an intensifying aerial campaign targeting Ukrainian state institutions.
Russian Strikes Trigger Air Raid Alert on Kyiv's First Day of School
An air raid alert disrupted the first day of school in Kyiv on Monday after overnight Russian missile strikes, as Russia hit the Ukrainian capital for the sixth consecutive day.
Russian Drone and Missile Barrage Kills at Least 12 in Kyiv
A combined drone and missile attack on Ukraine's capital killed at least 12 people as EU defence ministers met in Ireland over critical gaps in Ukraine's air defences.
Jet-Powered Russian Drones Bare Kyiv Shelves, Rattle Civilians
Jet-powered Russian drone strikes are leaving Kyiv supermarket shelves empty and unsettling civilians as Moscow signals another wave of massive energy infrastructure attacks.
Russia Strikes Kyiv Care Home, Killing 34 in Deadliest Attack of 2026
Russia hit a residential care home in Kyiv Saturday, killing at least 34 people in what AP News confirmed as the deadliest single strike on Ukraine this year.
Russia's Deadliest 2026 Strike on Ukraine Shows Shifting Tactics
AP photographs document the aftermath of Russia's most lethal air assault on Ukraine this year as analysts identify a shift toward sustained, high-frequency attacks.
Ukraine Opens Negligence Inquiry After Kyiv Depot Blast Kills 37
A Russian strike on a weapons depot near Kyiv killed at least 37 and wounded dozens, prompting Ukraine to open a negligence investigation into why the facility was sited near homes.
Russian Drone Strike on Kyiv Warehouse Kills at Least 37
A Russian drone strike on an ammunition depot in Ukraine's Bucha district overnight triggered massive secondary blasts, killing at least 37 people and injuring 42, per Reuters and AP.
Russia Strikes Near Kyiv, Killing at Least 27
A Russian overnight attack on the Kyiv region killed at least 27 people, including a 14-year-old girl, and forced hundreds to evacuate, the regional governor and AP confirmed.
Putin Fires Nuclear-Capable Missile Days After CIA Chief's Ukraine Visit
Russia fired a nuclear-capable missile capable of reaching the US days after the CIA chief's visit, as strikes simultaneously wiped out 90% of Ukraine's modern commercial storage.
Russia Destroys 90% of Ukraine Commercial Storage as Kyiv Enters Second Day Under Fire
Russian strikes hit Kyiv for a second consecutive day, destroying 90% of Ukraine's modern commercial storage. Zelenskyy orders the military to triple long-range strike rates.
Russia Kills Civilians, Strikes Homes and Warehouses Near Kyiv
Russian forces struck residential areas and logistics facilities near Kyiv on Friday, killing civilians in an intensifying campaign against Ukrainian civilian infrastructure.
Kyiv Endures Day-Long Russian Drone and Missile Barrage
Russia struck Ukraine's capital with a sustained assault as Moscow warned Britain it faces retaliation for Kyiv's use of UK-supplied weapons, and Trump declared Putin will not hit NATO soil.
CIA Director Makes Surprise Kyiv Visit as Ukraine Pledges to Hold Fire on Moscow
Kyiv agreed not to target Moscow while the CIA chief was present in Ukraine, The Independent reports, as Zelensky simultaneously presses China to use its leverage over Russia.
Burnham in Kyiv to Share Long-Range Missile Blueprints With Ukraine
A British official arrives in Kyiv carrying long-range missile blueprints for Ukraine as Russian strikes kill three and Zelensky warns of a 300,000-troop Russian mobilization.
Russia Fires Ballistic Missiles at Kyiv on Eve of Independence Day
Russia struck Kyiv with ballistic missiles Sunday, the eve of Ukraine's 35th Independence Day, Euromaidan Press reported on war day 1,641.
Six Killed, 90 Wounded in Russian Strike on Ukraine Shopping Center
A Russian strike on a shopping centre in Ukraine killed six people and wounded around 90 others Friday, Reuters reported, in the latest mass-casualty attack on a civilian venue.
Kyiv Collects Its Dead After Russian Missile and Drone Strike Kills 16
Residents of Kyiv recovered bodies and tended to pets in the streets Thursday as rescue workers confirmed 16 dead after an overnight Russian missile and drone attack.
Kyiv: 16 Dead After Russian Missiles and Drones Strike the Capital
Russian missiles and drones struck Kyiv overnight, killing 16 people as residents emerged to collect bodies from rubble and emergency teams worked through the night.
Kyiv Death Toll Rises to 16 as Ukraine Warns of 200-Missile Salvo Threat
Russia's overnight strike killed 16 in Kyiv and wounded dozens more. Defense officials warn of combined salvos up to 200 missiles as interceptor stocks fall to multi-year lows.
Russian Missiles Kill 12 in Kyiv as Zelenskyy Faces Domestic Pressure
Ukrainian officials confirmed at least 12 dead and dozens wounded after Russian ballistic missiles struck Kyiv on Thursday, as President Zelenskyy confronts pressure at home.
Russia Kills at Least Eight in Massive Missile Strike on Kyiv Region
Russian missiles struck apartment blocks and warehouses across Kyiv and surrounding areas Thursday, killing at least eight and wounding 20 as Zelenskyy faces domestic pressure.
Russian Ballistic Missiles Kill at Least Three in Kyiv
Russian ballistic missiles struck Ukraine's capital, killing at least three people, Kyiv's mayor said, as Russia continues targeting civilian infrastructure.
Ukraine Months From Striking Russia With Domestic Ballistic Missiles
Ukraine's former defence minister says Kyiv is months away from fielding domestically produced ballistic missiles capable of striking targets inside Russia, marking a pivotal escalation in the war.
Russian Missile Strike Hits Kyiv, Sparking Fires as NATO Jet Downs Drone Over Romania
Russia struck Kyiv with missiles Sunday, sparking fires and injuring at least one person, while a NATO aircraft intercepted a drone over Romanian airspace and Ukraine launched 130+ drones at Russia.
Kyiv Deploys Flamingo Missile Against Russian Industrial Site
Ukraine struck a Russian industrial site using its domestically developed Flamingo cruise missile, as Kyiv simultaneously wrestles with a critical shortage of interceptor rounds needed to shield its own cities.
Trump Said Ukraine Had No Cards. Kyiv Struck Russia Anyway.
Despite White House signals that Ukraine lacked diplomatic leverage, Kyiv launched operations on Russian territory, challenging the administration's framing of the war.
Russian Barrage Kills 17 in Kyiv Region as Ukraine Hits Refineries
A two-hour Russian missile and drone barrage killed 17 and wounded 44 in the Kyiv region, Zelensky said, as Ukraine struck two major Russian oil refineries deep behind the front.
Trump Backs Off Air-Defense Pledge as Russian Missiles Kill 9 in Kyiv
Russia killed at least nine people in Kyiv on Friday as President Trump retreated from a commitment to strengthen Ukraine's air defenses, leaving gaps Russia quickly exploited.
Russia Strikes Kyiv Again, Killing at Least Four
Ukrainian officials confirmed at least four killed and 15 injured in Russian strikes on Kyiv Friday, as Moscow sustains its aerial campaign against the Ukrainian capital.
Russia Pounds Kyiv With Ballistic Missiles and Drones, Killing Nine
Russia struck Kyiv with ballistic missiles and drones, killing at least nine and wounding dozens in one of the deadliest attacks on the capital in recent weeks.
Russia Hits Kyiv With Ballistic Missiles and Drones, Killing Three
Russian ballistic missiles and drones struck Kyiv on Saturday, killing at least three and wounding more than a dozen, with rescuers freeing residents from debris.
Russia Strikes Kyiv With Ballistic Missiles After Zelenskyy's Warning
Russia struck Kyiv with ballistic missiles on Wednesday, killing at least seven people, hours after Zelenskyy warned allies of an imminent 'massive' Russian attack on his return from Washington.
Laura Loomer Explains Ukraine War Shift From Kyiv Bomb Shelter
Far-right commentator Laura Loomer outlined a shift in her position on Russia's war against Ukraine in a PBS interview filed from inside a Kyiv bomb shelter.
Russian Strikes Spark Kyiv Fires Ahead of Trump-Zelensky Meeting
Russia struck Kyiv overnight, sparking fires across the capital, as ceasefire talks edged forward and Zelensky alleged Moscow is seeking 30,000 more North Korean troops.
Russia Strikes Kyiv Overnight; Zelenskyy Says Moscow Feeds Iran Satellite Data
Russian forces struck Kyiv overnight, starting fires across the capital, as Zelenskyy accused Russia of sharing satellite imagery with Iran to direct Middle East strikes.
Russia Hits Kyiv Arms Exhibition With Ballistic Missiles, Killing 10
Russian ballistic missiles struck a drone and weapons exhibition in Kyiv, killing at least 10 and wounding more than 100 in one of the deadliest single strikes on the capital this year.
Russia Strikes Kyiv Weapons Exhibition, Wounding 100 and Killing 10
Updated casualty figures show the Russian strike on a defense exhibition near Kyiv wounded around 100 people in addition to the 10 confirmed dead, NDTV reported Friday.
Russian Missile Strike Kills 10 at Ukraine Defence Event
A Russian missile strike killed at least 10 people at a Ukrainian defence gathering Friday as both sides traded long-range blows, leaving at least 17 dead across the day's exchanges.
Ukraine Defense Chief Rejects Zelensky's Offer, Demands Reinstatement
Fedorov, Ukraine's ousted defense minister, rejected President Zelensky's offer of a different government role and says he will return only as defense minister.
Russia Strikes Kyiv and Kharkiv With Ballistic Missiles, One Killed
Russia launched one of the largest ballistic-missile barrages of the war against Kyiv and Kharkiv on Saturday, killing at least one and wounding up to 15 others.
Russia Hits Kyiv With Largest Ballistic Missile Attack of the War
Russian ballistic missiles struck Kyiv on July 19, killing one and wounding 13 in what Zelensky called the most massive ballistic attack on Ukraine's capital.
EU Lists Six Russian Military-Industrial Entities Over Kyiv Strikes
The European Union has agreed to sanction six entities linked to Russia's military-industrial complex, citing their role in the recent deadly strikes on Kyiv.
Russian Missiles Strike Kyiv, Killing Two and Wounding Six
Mayor Vitali Klitschko confirmed two deaths and six injuries, including a 16-year-old, after Russian missiles struck multiple districts of Kyiv on Wednesday.
Kyiv Hit by Russian Missiles Hours After EU-Ukraine Drone Deal
Russia launched a ballistic missile attack on Kyiv on Wednesday, killing two and wounding six, hours after the EU and Ukraine signed a joint drone production deal.
Kyiv Claims More Than 100 Russian Vessels Hit in Azov Sea Over Nine Days
Ukraine says a nine-day naval strike campaign in the Sea of Azov has struck more than 100 Russian ships, marking one of the war's most sustained maritime attrition efforts.
Russia Strikes Kyiv After Putin Vows 'Powerful' Response
Russian forces hit Ukraine's capital Monday in a fresh wave of attacks hours after Putin threatened retaliation for Ukrainian drone and missile strikes on Russian territory.
Russia Missile and Drone Strike Kills Two in Ukraine, Wounds 19
Russia struck Ukraine overnight with ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and drones, killing two people and wounding 19, including 11 in Kyiv, per multiple reports Saturday.
Russian Missiles and Drones Strike Kyiv Overnight, Injuring 10
Russia struck Ukraine's capital with a combined missile and drone barrage overnight, injuring at least 10 people as both sides continue trading deep strikes on each other's territory.
Russia Hits Ammunition Depot in Ukraine's Kyiv Region, Zelenskiy Says
A Russian strike on an ammunition warehouse in Ukraine's Kyiv region drew attention as NATO allies met and Germany finalized a deal to buy U.S. Tomahawk cruise missiles.
Kostyuk Advances at Wimbledon as Kyiv Burns, Blasts IOC on Russia
Ukrainian tennis player Marta Kostyuk extended her Wimbledon run Wednesday as attacks hit Kyiv and renewed her public condemnation of IOC policy permitting Russian athletes to compete internationally.
Zelensky Warned Russia Would Strike Before NATO Summit — Then It Did
Ukraine's president publicly predicted a Russian attack ahead of his Trump meeting at the NATO summit. A large-scale strike killed at least 11 in Kyiv hours later.
Russia Kills 11 in Second Kyiv Bombardment This Week as NATO Summit Opens
A second Russian ballistic missile barrage in seven days killed at least 11 civilians and wrecked Kyiv apartments hours before Trump's NATO summit meeting with Zelensky.
Russia Hits Kyiv With Ballistic Missiles on Eve of NATO Summit
Putin struck the Ukrainian capital with ballistic missiles and drones hours after Zelensky warned an attack was imminent, killing at least nine on the eve of the Turkey NATO summit.