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Ukraine Breaking News Today Live on 04-27-2024

By Kyiv Post

Apr. 27, 01:00

WORLD BRIEFING: April 27, 2024

By Michael Bociurkiw

Apr. 27, 18:43

The world in focus, as seen by a Canadian leading global affairs analyst, writer and speaker, in his review of international media.

Declining Birth Rate, Migration, Mortality: How Will Ukraine Recover?

By Daryna Kolomiiets

Apr. 27, 13:12

About 70 percent of Ukrainian women who went abroad have higher educations. Those that haven't yet found good jobs will likely do so. Businesses, if not foreign governments, may want them to stay.

Update on Russia’s ‘Massive’ Overnight Electric Grid Attack

By AFP

Apr. 27, 12:49

Kremlin and Kyiv trade blows to each other’s energy sectors with the AFU sending over 60 drones after Moscow’s oil and Russia lobbing 34 missiles in a “massive” assault on Ukraine's electric grid.

EXPLAINER: Consular Service Suspension for Ukrainian Men Abroad – What We Know So Far

By Leo Chiu

Apr. 27, 09:54

Though the suspension is supposed to be temporary, many Ukrainians have complained of its abruptness and criticized the government for its divisive policy.

Russian Defense Ministry Claims Shootdown of 68 Ukrainian Drones

By AFP

Apr. 27, 09:45

Recent uptick in Ukraine’s drone attacks on oil facilities in and near the Russian-occupied Crimean Peninsula has increased Moscow’s need to defend against Kyiv’s UAVs.

Russian Forces Attack Kharkiv, Injuring Hospital Patient

By UkrInform

Apr. 27, 08:44

In Kharkiv, Russian fired two S-300 MLRS missiles at a hospital building that housed 60 patients, injuring one civilian man.

Ukrainian Mortarman: ‘There Are Enough Mines to Deter and Counter Russian Assaults’

By Julia Struck

Apr. 27, 08:41

A Ukrainian mortar battery platoon commander, call sign “Grynya,” shares insights with Kyiv Post on the urgent need for frontline personnel and shifts in Russian battlefield tactics.

Two Kyiv Hospitals Evacuate Over Feared Russian Strikes

By AFP

Apr. 27, 08:32

Kyiv officials announced evacuation of two hospitals after KGB chief in Moscow-allied Belarus said on national television that the buildings hosted military personnel “hiding behind sick children.”

Ukrainian Special Ops Report Eliminating 9 Russian Soldiers and Disabling Armored Vehicles with FPV Drones

By Kyiv Post

Apr. 27, 08:12

Ukrainian Special Operations Forces, aided by FPV drones, reportedly destroyed two Russian infantry fighting vehicles and an armored personnel carrier.