The Latest Breaking News from Dnipro

Trapped civilians in Russian-occupied city in Ukraine face starvation or ‘road of death’

Moscow's forces seized the city on the very first day of their full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022

The Independent UK · 22h ago

Don’t rebuild the dam: Ukrainian experts urge Unesco to protect site uncovered by Russian sabotage

As archaeologists find treasure trove along new floodplain, conservationists say another Nova Kakhovka would be ecocide

The Guardian - UK · Oct 10

Bridges under attack: Why Russia is targeting Kyiv's vital crossings

In a strategic move, Russia has targeted crucial bridges spanning the Dnipro River in Kyiv, severely impacting transportation and essential infrastructure. The attacks have led to significant traffic congestion throughout the city, with public transport facing notable disruptions. The Southern Bridge has experienced considerable damage, hindering metro services crucial for…

The Times of India · Oct 4

Russia launching ‘suicide missions’ across strategic Dnipro river as pause in US aid hampers defence

After publicly belittling Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky in a White House meeting, Donald Trump has suspended US military aid to Ukraine and paused intelligence sharing. It is now clear that Ukraine is in trouble in both its political and military situations, and the latter will only worsen as the effects…

The Conversation · Mar 6, 2025

Russia sending ‘suicidal missions’ to win foothold over Dnipro River, says Ukraine

Moscow trying to improve its claim to entire Kherson region in time for peace negotiations, says governor

The Guardian - UK · Mar 4, 2025

6 months inside Ukraine's special forces show how covert missions shape the war behind the frontline

Ukrainian special forces officers spent six months on the mission to establish a bridgehead across the Dnipro River in southern Ukraine after an explosion destroyed the dam upstream

The Independent UK · Dec 26, 2023

Inside Ukraine's covert Center 73, where clandestine missions shape the war behind the frontline

Ukrainian special forces officers spent six months on their mission to establish a bridgehead across the Dnipro River in southern Ukraine after an explosion destroyed the dam upstream

The Independent UK · Dec 26, 2023

Kherson one year on: a city bereft of its younger residents and still bombarded by Russian forces across the river

It is a year now since Ukrainian forces liberated Kherson. I knew it before the war as a polyglot and bustling port city (if still determinedly Soviet in feel) sitting largely on the western (right) bank of the mighty Dnipro River.

The Conversation · Nov 23, 2023

Ukrainian military reports ‘successful operations’ on Dnipro River’s east bank

Military says troops have conducted a series of operations having established positions on left bank

The Guardian - UK · Nov 17, 2023

Russia admits Ukrainian troops crossed Dnipro river but says ‘fiery hell’ awaits them

Kyiv reports ‘fairly fluid’ frontline as Russia goes on defensive across Dnipro river bank

The Independent UK · Nov 16, 2023