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Editor’s note: This story is being updated. Ukraine signed 10-year bilateral security agreements with Estonia and Lithuania at the recent Brussels summit. This move aims to strengthen Kyiv’s defense against Russian aggression. The agreements follow a pledge made by the Group of Seven (G7) last July. In addition to the security deals, Kyiv also signed an agreement with the European Union on the same day. Estonia and Lithuania have committed to providing long-term military and financial support to Ukraine, including defense aid and allocating a percentage of their GDP annually for military support. The agreements outline the types of military…

Russian forces carried out a guided bomb attack on the town of Derhachi in Kharkiv Oblast on June 26, causing injuries to at least four individuals, as reported by Governor Oleh Syniehubov. The strike resulted in damage to houses and ignited a fire at an outbuilding, as confirmed by Kharkiv Oblast Police. Among the casualties, four individuals were hospitalized with explosive injuries, while four others, including three children, suffered shock from the attack. This incident adds to a series of escalated assaults by Moscow on Kharkiv and Kharkiv Oblast, involving missiles, glide bombs, and drones, leading to destruction of vital…

Support independent journalism in Ukraine. Join us in this fight. Become a member Support us just once Editor’s note: This story is being updated. Ukraine recently conducted a prisoner exchange with Russia, bringing back 90 people from captivity on June 25. President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed that those released included service personnel from various branches of the military. The exchange involved 90 Russian soldiers being swapped for the Ukrainian captives. Zelensky reiterated the country’s commitment to securing the release of all its people held in Russian captivity. The released captives consisted of individuals from the National Guard, border guards, and various…

Russian aggression continues to escalate in Ukraine, with a recent attack in the Kharkiv district leaving four people injured. Governor Oleh Syniehubov reported that the village of Bobrivka was targeted with guided aerial bombs, causing damage to several houses. Among the injured were two women, aged 40 and 87, and two men, aged 56 and 67, with the latter two requiring hospitalization. This attack is part of Moscow’s intensified assaults on Kharkiv and its surrounding region, utilizing various destructive weapons like missiles, glide bombs, and drones. This recent incident follows a tragic event on June 22 when a Russian strike…

Support independent journalism in Ukraine. Join us in this fight. Become a member Support us just once The Czech-led initiative has delivered the first batch of artillery shells to Ukraine, with plans to provide a total of 1.5 million rounds. Countries like the Czech Republic, Germany, and Canada have contributed funds towards the effort, amounting to over 1.6 billion euros. Ukraine faced an ammunition shortage, which prompted the initiative after losing the city of Avdiivka. As Russia escalates attacks, international support is crucial. While Russian forces withdraw for replenishment, concerns about delays in Western support have arisen. The Czech government…

Support Independent Journalism in Ukraine – Join Us in the Fight! Support independent journalism in Ukraine. Join us in this fight. Become a member Support us just once Satellite imagery obtained by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) shows the aftermath of a Ukrainian drone strike on an oil depot in Russia’s Rostov Oblast. The strike resulted in a fire that raged for three days, destroying three out of six fuel tanks. Ukrainian Security Service drones targeted two oil depots in the Russian region, leading to fires at several oil storage tanks. The attack focused on the Azovskaya and Azovnefteprodukt oil…

Support independent journalism in Ukraine. Join us in this fight. Become a member Support us just once Ukrainian forces are holding back Russia’s assault in the Horlivka — Toretsk direction in Donetsk Oblast on June 22 amid ongoing fighting, as Moscow’s troops intensify attacks near Toretsk. Despite Russian attempts, they have not succeeded in capturing strategic areas like Toretsk and Pivnichne. Recent reports suggest that Russian troops may have captured the village of Shumy, but Ukraine’s General Staff has not confirmed this. Kyrylo Sazonov, a soldier in the area, mentioned ongoing attacks in the “gray zone,” emphasizing that Russian progress…

Support Independent Journalism in Ukraine Join us in the fight for independent journalism in Ukraine by supporting The Kyiv Independent. Support independent journalism in Ukraine. Join us in this fight. Become a member Support us just once Altai Zhakanbayev, one of the suspects in the assassination attempt of Kazakh opposition activist Aidos Sadykov in Ukraine, was detained after surrendering to local police in Kazakhstan. Sadykov, who fled Kazakhstan due to political persecution, was shot in Kyiv and remains hospitalized in serious condition. Ukrainian authorities suspect two Kazakh residents in the attack and have put them on an international wanted list.…

Support independent journalism in Ukraine. Join us in this fight. Become a member Support us just once Recent Russian attacks in Ukraine resulted in eight casualties and 19 injuries. The attacks targeted multiple regions, causing significant damage and loss of life. In Donetsk Oblast, Povrosvk, Bakhmut, and Kramatorsk were affected, resulting in fatalities and destruction of buildings. The aftermath of Russian attack on Donetsk Oblast on June 21, 2024. (Vadym Filashkin/Telegram) Meanwhile, in Kharkiv Oblast, a drone strike caused casualties, and in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, a food warehouse was hit. Kherson, Zaporizhzhia, and other regions also suffered damage, with energy infrastructure…

Ukrainian law enforcement agencies suspect two residents of Kazakhstan in the assassination attempt on Kazakh opposition activist and journalist Aidos Sadykov in Kyiv. The suspects, Altai Zhakanbayev and Meiram Karatayev, arrived in Ukraine’s capital and stalked Sadykov, learning his schedule and details about his life. They attempted to shoot Sadykov in his car, causing him serious injury. Aidos Sadykov and his wife Natalya Sadykova, founders of a critical YouTube channel, fled Kazakhstan in 2014 and have been vocal in their opposition to the Kazakh government. Sadykov’s activism has led to persecution and imprisonment in Kazakhstan, culminating in the recent assassination…