Ukraine

Kyiv

SBU Colonel Found Dead in His Kyiv Office in Apparent Suicide

The colonel died of a gunshot wound to the head, with media reports suggesting that he used his service pistol, a Makarov, to take his own life on August 25th.

By Julia Struck-Feshchenko

Aug. 29, 2023

Ukraine

‘It’s Delusional’ – Reznikov Slams German Media Report Pinning Nord Stream Attack on Ukraine

A report by Der Spiegel titled “All the Evidence Points to Kyiv” alleges Baltic Sea pipeline attacks were carried out on the orders of Ukrainian Commander-in-Chief Zaluzhny.

By Maryna Shashkova

Aug. 29, 2023

War in Ukraine

OPINION: Battle of Ilovaisk – A Tragedy Remembered

Nine years on from the fateful battle which saw hundreds of Ukrainian soldiers killed, wounded and taken, we remember the promise of a pathway to life which became a road paved with death.

By Daryna Kolomiiets

Aug. 29, 2023

War in Ukraine

Ukraine Summer Offensive Update Aug 29 (Europe Edition): ‘Ukraine Can Do It’

Russian Navy launches missiles from Black Sea, striking Poltava; sends elite forces to Robotyne; Zelensky promises more Ukrainian-made weapons as Russians re-supply quickly.

By John Moretti

Aug. 29, 2023

War in Ukraine

Russia Says Foiled Latest Ukrainian Drone Attacks

Two drones "were destroyed" by air defences over the Tula region south of Moscow, Russia's defence ministry said in a statement on Telegram.

By AFP

Aug. 29, 2023

War in Ukraine

ISW Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, August 28, 2023

War in Ukraine - Latest update, key takeaways and map from the Institute for the Study of War on August 28, 2023

By ISW

Aug. 29, 2023

War in Ukraine

Ukraine’s New Strategy for Crimea: Bombardment First, Physical Liberation Later

Kyiv has long insisted Moscow abandoning occupied Crimea is a hard pre-condition for peace. Zelensky and Co. are modifying things: Long-range strikes on Russian targets now, total liberation later.

By Stefan Korshak

Aug. 28, 2023

Ukraine

Zelensky – Ukraine Ready for Long Fight on Homeland, Compares Situation to Israel

Zelensky spoke about fighting corruption in wartime, bloodlessly liberating Crimea, future NATO membership, the possibility of elections next year and the growth of the Ukrainian weapons industry.

By Maryna Shashkova

Aug. 28, 2023

Featured

Italy

Italy Appoints a New Honorary Consul in Odesa

In its continuing effort to help Ukraine win the war and rebuild afterwards, Italy has officially re-established a diplomatic post in the city that used to be home to a substantial Italian community.

By Ugo Poletti

Aug. 28, 2023

War in Ukraine

Robotyne Officially Liberated, Ukraine Advancing Further

Deputy Defense Minister Hanna Maliar made the announcement on Monday morning, adding that troops were advancing on toward Novoprokopivka and Ocheretuvate.

By Kyiv Post

Aug. 28, 2023

War in Ukraine

Ukraine Summer Offensive Update for August 28 – ‘A Monumental Task Completed’

A Ukrainian soldier has given a detailed and fascinating insight into the Russian defenses that Kyiv’s forces have already overcome and what still lies ahead.

By John Moretti

Aug. 28, 2023

War in Ukraine

Three Dead After Russian Missile Strike on Poltava

The city of Poltava was also hit and an industrial facility damaged.

By Kyiv Post

Aug. 28, 2023

Ukraine

OPINION: Will Elections Be Held in the Near Future?

Despite rumors, parliamentary elections are unlikely to be held while under martial law and definitely not in October, whereas a presidential election in March is still a possibility.

By Volodymyr Fesenko

Aug. 28, 2023

War in Ukraine

Russia Says Destroys Drones Near Moscow, Ukraine Border

The capital and other Russian regions have been targeted by a barrage of Ukrainian drone attacks recently after Kyiv vowed this summer to "return" the conflict to Russia.

By AFP

Aug. 28, 2023