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The Kyiv Independent news desk
The Kyiv Independent News Desk is a part of The Kyiv Independent media outlet from Ukraine that shares news updates on the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, local Ukraine news as well as international stories making headlines from a Ukrainian perspective. The Kyiv Independent media was launched in November, 2021.
Russia has suffered a devastating blow in Ukraine, losing a staggering 542,700 troops since the start of the invasion on Feb. 24, 2022, as reported by Ukraine’s General Staff on June 30. The casualties include 1,140 Russian soldiers lost in just one day of fighting. The losses extend beyond human lives, with Russia also losing a significant amount of military equipment. The report details the destruction of 8,080 tanks, 15,524 armored fighting vehicles, 19,643 vehicles and fuel tanks, 14,533 artillery systems, and more. As the conflict rages on, the world is closely watching the situation in Ukraine. Recent events, such…
Support independent journalism in Ukraine. Join us in this fight. Become a member Support us just once The Foreign Ministry celebrated Google Translate’s recent inclusion of the Crimean Tatar language, emphasizing the importance of Ukraine’s indigenous people’s linguistic and cultural heritage to the global community. Google announced the addition of 110 new languages, including Crimean Tatar and 12 languages of ethnic groups in Russia. The Ukrainian government has been working to preserve the Crimean Tatar language, which faced endangerment due to historical deportations and repression. The illegal annexation of Crimea by Russia in 2014 exacerbated the challenges faced by Crimean…
Support independent journalism in Ukraine. Join us in this fight. Become a member Support us just once Russia’s losses in Ukraine are staggering, with 541,560 troops and a significant amount of military equipment destroyed since the invasion began on Feb. 24, 2022. The latest report from Ukraine’s Armed Forces reveals that 1,070 Russian soldiers lost their lives in the last 24 hours alone. The breakdown of Russian losses includes 8,073 tanks, 15,505 armored vehicles, 19,568 support vehicles, 14,480 artillery systems, and more. This data underscores the intensity of the conflict and the high toll it has taken on Russia’s military.…
Key updates on June 28: Kremlin claims ‘provocations’ from US drones over Black Sea, prepares potential response Drone hits oil depot in Tambov Oblast, Russian official says Russia hits nine-story residential building in downtown Dnipro, killing at least 1, injuring 5 Another Russian Su-25 downed, Ukraine’s National Guard claims Finland announces $170 million in new military aid for Ukraine Moscow’s defense minister has ordered the Russian army to develop measures to deal with provocations from U.S. drones over the Black Sea, increasing the risk of direct confrontation between Russia and NATO. The Russian Defense Ministry stated that the UAVs were…
Russia has suffered significant losses in Ukraine, with 540,490 troops lost since the invasion began. The latest report from Ukraine’s Armed Forces General Staff on June 27 indicates 1,170 Russian casualties in the past day alone. The report details the loss of 8,066 tanks, 15,480 armored fighting vehicles, and various other military equipment by Russia. This data showcases the intense nature of the conflict and the toll it has taken on Russian forces. According to the New York Times, over 1,000 Russian troops were killed or wounded on average each day in May, emphasizing the deadly nature of the ongoing…
Support independent journalism in Ukraine. Join us in this fight. Become a member Support us just once Key developments on June 27: Ukraine, EU sign security agreement in Brussels Ukraine signs long-term security deals with Estonia, Lithuania Russian chemical plant reportedly targeted by drone attack Ukraine repels Russian troops from eastern Chasiv Yar neighborhood, military says Russia has sent around 10,000 immigrants who recently received citizenship to join military fighting in Ukraine, official says President Volodymyr Zelensky signed a security agreement with the European Union on June 27 during the EU leaders summit in Brussels. According to the agreement, Ukraine…
The Cost of War: Russia’s Losses in Ukraine Since the start of its full-scale invasion on February 24, 2022, Russia has suffered significant losses in Ukraine. The General Staff of Ukraine’s Armed Forces revealed that a staggering 539,320 Russian troops have been lost in the conflict, with an additional 1,260 casualties reported in the past day alone. The report details the extent of Russia’s losses, including 8,042 tanks, 15,459 armored vehicles, 19,468 vehicles and fuel tanks, 14,363 artillery systems, and more. The sheer scale of destruction is evident in the numbers: 868 air defense systems, 359 airplanes, 326 helicopters, 11,459…
Key developments on June 26: Zelensky visits Donetsk Oblast along with newly appointed General Hnatov PACE adopts 3 resolutions on Ukraine, including on Russia’s cultural genocide Russian attack on Kharkiv, Kherson oblasts injure at least nine people U.S. supports ICC investigation into Shoigu, Gerasimov Ukraine’s crowdfunded satellite takes over 4,000 images of Russian facilities President Volodymyr Zelensky visited Donetsk Oblast on June 26 along with the newly appointed Commander of the Joint Forces of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, Brigadier General Andrii Hnatov. Zelensky emphasized the need for officials to personally visit front-line areas, stating that solutions to local problems “simply…
Since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24, 2022, Russia has suffered significant losses, with 538,060 troops reported dead by the General Staff of Ukraine’s Armed Forces. The latest figures reveal 1,220 casualties in just one day. Additionally, Russia has lost a staggering number of military assets, including 8,039 tanks, 15,450 armored vehicles, 19,407 vehicles and fuel tanks, 14,321 artillery systems, and more. The situation is escalating, with international developments such as the issuance of arrest warrants for Russia’s former Defense Minister Shoigu and Russian army Chief Gerasimov by the International Criminal Court. The European Court of Human Rights…
Key developments on June 25: International Criminal Court issues arrest warrants for Russia’s Shoigu, Gerasimov Czech PM confirms Ukraine received first batch of shells under Prague-led initiative European Court of Human Rights finds Russia guilty of violating human rights in occupied Crimea Ukraine brings back 90 POWs from Russian captivity Ukraine’s military intelligence says it set fire to ammunition depot in Russia’s Voronezh Oblast The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for Russian officials accused of war crimes, specifically directing attacks at civilian objects in Ukraine. President Zelensky welcomed the decision, emphasizing justice for these crimes. The Czech-led…