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War in Ukraine
Wild Hornets: Ukraine’s Tiny Armor-Busting, Trench-Clearing Secret Weapon
Fast, low-cost and multi-functional – Wild Hornet drones smash enemy tanks on the frontline. But fundraising is vital to keep supply up with demand.
July 8, 2023
War in Ukraine
What’s the Future of Wagner PMC in the Failed Coup Aftermath?
Following the aborted uprising of the Wagner PMC “March on Moscow” and its leader’s exile to Belarus, will the notorious Russian mercenary group continue operating in Ukraine and elsewhere?
June 27, 2023
War in Ukraine
Should We Prepare for Sudden Russian Collapse?
Putin’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine gave rise to the scenario of war leading to political turmoil and collapse of the Russian Federation. Wagner’s mutiny could be the catalyst for just that.
June 27, 2023
War in Ukraine
Damn Dams – For Ukrainians, Devastation Caused by Destruction of Dams Should Be No Surprise
It will take time for the damage resulting from the destruction of the Nova Kakhovka dam to be assessed, but Ukraine’s history of such catastrophes shows it will be massive.
June 6, 2023
War in Ukraine
OPINION: War in Ukraine Stretching Some Nations’ Neutrality to the Limit
The continued savagery of Russian forces carrying out the Kremlin’s illegal invasion is forcing many countries to reconsider their traditional neutral stance towards war.
June 4, 2023
War in Ukraine
OPINION: Abduction, Deportation, Russification: Fate of Ukrainian Children
International pressure must be brought to bear on Russia to return hundreds of thousands of abducted children to Ukraine. Russia must be thoroughly punished for these crimes against humanity.
June 3, 2023
War in Ukraine
The Bucha Volunteers – Like ‘Dad’s Army,’ Only with Serious Combat Experience
A civil defense unit full of older guys would not, in most places, be considered “real army”. In Ukraine, though, they're knocking Kremlin cruise missiles out of the sky.
May 30, 2023
War in Ukraine
OPINION: Last Year I Went Home to Chernihiv After the Russian Siege – This is What it Looked Like
Last May, I made my first trip to the Chernihiv region which had been under Russian occupation until April 2022. What I saw is permanently etched on my memory and left a deep scar on my heart.
May 13, 2023
War in Ukraine
Kremlin Artillery in Ukrainian Crosshairs: Russian Guns Singled Out for Destruction
Claimed kills of Russian mortars, howitzers and rocket launchers have spiked by 65 percent in the last two weeks, as Ukraine’s military counts down to the launch of a major offensive.
May 11, 2023
War in Ukraine
Fierce Ukrainian Counterattack Takes Ground in Bakhmut – Prigozhin Claims ‘Betrayal’
A Kyiv-raised elite assault infantry unit grabbed ground and hit defenders with dozens of casualties in the Russian army’s worst battlefield failure in months.
May 10, 2023
War in Ukraine
'Bandera'-Tagged Case File: Kherson Volunteer Held in Russian Captivity for a Year
Iryna Horobtsova, a volunteer and activist from Kherson, has been in Russian captivity for almost a year. Her parents are making every effort to free her from the occupiers' clutches.
May 4, 2023
Ukraine
Russian Casualties in Ukraine Decreased During April
A Kyiv Post analysis shows Russian casualties in Ukraine down by 29.6% over the last month as battleground tactics change, including at Bakhmut, but average monthly losses are double those of 2022.
May 2, 2023
War in Ukraine
Catalog of the Kremlin's PMCs: 37 Private Military Companies of the Russian Federation
Molfar's OSINT community has collected data on PMCs from open sources of information (OSINT), investigated the owners, sponsors, and type of subordination of the organizations.
April 29, 2023
War in Ukraine
What's So Special About Italy's Modified M109L Howitzers Now in Ukraine?
Ukraine has reportedly received at least 30 units of artillery weapons from Italy, which has made it a policy not to divulge specifics about the amount of military aid it sends.
April 28, 2023
War in Ukraine
The 3 Things You Need to Know About Russian Rockets and Missiles
Russia has launched hundreds of missile, rocket and drone strikes against Ukraine. Here at KyivPost we feel it is timely to discuss the key aspects of Russia’s rocket and missile arsenal.
April 27, 2023
War in Ukraine
Freed British POW with Ukrainian State Award Now Blocked from Schengen Zone
Briton and serving Ukrainian Marine Aiden Aslin was freed in a prisoner swap and travelled back to England. Now Germany has created an unexpected obstacle to his return to Ukraine.
April 24, 2023
War in Ukraine
Wild Hornets: Ukraine’s Tiny Armor-Busting, Trench-Clearing Secret Weapon
Fast, low-cost and multi-functional – Wild Hornet drones smash enemy tanks on the frontline. But fundraising is vital to keep supply up with demand.
July 8, 2023
War in Ukraine
What’s the Future of Wagner PMC in the Failed Coup Aftermath?
Following the aborted uprising of the Wagner PMC “March on Moscow” and its leader’s exile to Belarus, will the notorious Russian mercenary group continue operating in Ukraine and elsewhere?
June 27, 2023
War in Ukraine
Should We Prepare for Sudden Russian Collapse?
Putin’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine gave rise to the scenario of war leading to political turmoil and collapse of the Russian Federation. Wagner’s mutiny could be the catalyst for just that.
June 27, 2023
War in Ukraine
Damn Dams – For Ukrainians, Devastation Caused by Destruction of Dams Should Be No Surprise
It will take time for the damage resulting from the destruction of the Nova Kakhovka dam to be assessed, but Ukraine’s history of such catastrophes shows it will be massive.
June 6, 2023
War in Ukraine
OPINION: War in Ukraine Stretching Some Nations’ Neutrality to the Limit
The continued savagery of Russian forces carrying out the Kremlin’s illegal invasion is forcing many countries to reconsider their traditional neutral stance towards war.
June 4, 2023
War in Ukraine
OPINION: Abduction, Deportation, Russification: Fate of Ukrainian Children
International pressure must be brought to bear on Russia to return hundreds of thousands of abducted children to Ukraine. Russia must be thoroughly punished for these crimes against humanity.
June 3, 2023
War in Ukraine
The Bucha Volunteers – Like ‘Dad’s Army,’ Only with Serious Combat Experience
A civil defense unit full of older guys would not, in most places, be considered “real army”. In Ukraine, though, they're knocking Kremlin cruise missiles out of the sky.
May 30, 2023
War in Ukraine
OPINION: Last Year I Went Home to Chernihiv After the Russian Siege – This is What it Looked Like
Last May, I made my first trip to the Chernihiv region which had been under Russian occupation until April 2022. What I saw is permanently etched on my memory and left a deep scar on my heart.
May 13, 2023
War in Ukraine
Kremlin Artillery in Ukrainian Crosshairs: Russian Guns Singled Out for Destruction
Claimed kills of Russian mortars, howitzers and rocket launchers have spiked by 65 percent in the last two weeks, as Ukraine’s military counts down to the launch of a major offensive.
May 11, 2023
War in Ukraine
Fierce Ukrainian Counterattack Takes Ground in Bakhmut – Prigozhin Claims ‘Betrayal’
A Kyiv-raised elite assault infantry unit grabbed ground and hit defenders with dozens of casualties in the Russian army’s worst battlefield failure in months.
May 10, 2023
War in Ukraine
'Bandera'-Tagged Case File: Kherson Volunteer Held in Russian Captivity for a Year
Iryna Horobtsova, a volunteer and activist from Kherson, has been in Russian captivity for almost a year. Her parents are making every effort to free her from the occupiers' clutches.
May 4, 2023
Ukraine
Russian Casualties in Ukraine Decreased During April
A Kyiv Post analysis shows Russian casualties in Ukraine down by 29.6% over the last month as battleground tactics change, including at Bakhmut, but average monthly losses are double those of 2022.
May 2, 2023
War in Ukraine
Catalog of the Kremlin's PMCs: 37 Private Military Companies of the Russian Federation
Molfar's OSINT community has collected data on PMCs from open sources of information (OSINT), investigated the owners, sponsors, and type of subordination of the organizations.
April 29, 2023
War in Ukraine
What's So Special About Italy's Modified M109L Howitzers Now in Ukraine?
Ukraine has reportedly received at least 30 units of artillery weapons from Italy, which has made it a policy not to divulge specifics about the amount of military aid it sends.
April 28, 2023
War in Ukraine
The 3 Things You Need to Know About Russian Rockets and Missiles
Russia has launched hundreds of missile, rocket and drone strikes against Ukraine. Here at KyivPost we feel it is timely to discuss the key aspects of Russia’s rocket and missile arsenal.
April 27, 2023
War in Ukraine
Freed British POW with Ukrainian State Award Now Blocked from Schengen Zone
Briton and serving Ukrainian Marine Aiden Aslin was freed in a prisoner swap and travelled back to England. Now Germany has created an unexpected obstacle to his return to Ukraine.
April 24, 2023
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