The Latest Breaking News from Kyiv

‘Massive’ Russian attack on Ukraine’s Kyiv kills at least 21, wounds dozens

Ukrainian authorities say four children were among those killed in Russian attack that struck multiple areas of Kyiv.

Al Jazeera · Aug 28, 2025

At least 18 killed and dozens injured in major Russian attack on Ukraine's capital Kyiv

The attack targeted over 20 locations across the Ukrainian capital, authorities said. Rescue teams were on site to pull people trapped underneath the rubble.

Euronews · Aug 28, 2025

Russian missile and drone attack on Kyiv kills at least 18 people

Zelenskyy says Moscow ‘chooses ballistics instead of the negotiating table’ after strikes on more than 20 locations

The Guardian - UK · Aug 28, 2025

Ukraine knocks out 17% of Russia's oil refining capacity, creating shortages and disrupting exports

Ukraine has significantly intensified its attacks against Russia's energy sector over the past few weeks, managing to disrupt oil refining capacity, weakening Moscow’s war economy.

Euronews · Aug 26, 2025

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Kyiv acknowledges Putin’s troops have entered Dnipropetrovsk region

Moscow’s military first claimed it had entered the Dnipropetrovsk region earlier this summer

The Independent UK · Aug 26, 2025

Ukraine war briefing: Water crisis in Russian-held Donetsk as canal eludes capture

Residents queueing up with bottles at tanker trucks petition Putin for help; Polish president vetoes support for Ukrainian children. What we know on day 1,280

The Guardian - AU · Aug 26, 2025

Weakening Russia's war machine: Why Kyiv is targeting Moscow's energy sector

Hungary has complained about Ukraine's strategy of targeting Russia's energy sector. But how has Kyiv intensified its attacks on the primary source of financing of Moscow’s war machine, and why is it working?

Euronews · Aug 25, 2025

Norway's military support for Ukraine will continue into next year, PM Gahr Støre says

On Sunday, Norway pledged around 7 billion kroner (€593 million) toward air defence systems for Ukraine.

Euronews · Aug 25, 2025

Hungary and Slovakia in spat with Ukraine over bombed Druzhba oil pipeline

In a comment on Sunday, Zelenskyy indicated that the future of the pipeline could depend on Hungary's behaviour. Budapest said Kyiv harms its sovereignty, and Slovakia warned Ukraine might be left without fuel, if the attacks continue.

Euronews · Aug 25, 2025

Norway's leader is the latest to visit Ukraine as Trump weighs peace options

Norway’s prime minister says his country's multibillion-dollar military and civilian support for Ukraine’s fight to defeat Russia’s invasion will stretch into next year

The Independent UK · Aug 25, 2025