The Latest Breaking News from Kyiv

A Russian drone hits a Kyiv school as Moscow presses its aerial campaign against Ukraine

A Russian drone has struck a school in Kyiv, as the Ukrainian capital endures relentless aerial attacks

The Independent UK · Oct 1

Several regions of Ukraine hit by power cuts after Russian strikes, grid operator says

Kyiv said it was Moscow's opening salvo in an expected campaign to try to knock out heating and power as winter approaches.

Euronews · Oct 1

Putin says ‘all weapons at disposal’ if there’s an attack on Russia – as it happened

The president said it was a warning if any countries were considering an attack on Russia

The Guardian - UK · Oct 1

Ukraine war briefing: Russia pounds power grid with seven killed in biggest energy attack in months

Emergency power cuts imposed in Kyiv for first time since spring after airstrikes across at least 10 regions ahead of winter. What we know on day 1,681

The Guardian - AU · Oct 1

The War in the Sky: Kyiv braces for another winter of Russian attacks

A Euronews documentary goes inside Ukraine’s battle to defend its skies, from air-defence crews battling Russia’s drone threats to workers repairing the damage and families preparing for another winter of attacks.

Euronews · Sep 30

Russian strikes kill 7 in Kyiv; weak air defence keeps Ukraine under pressure

Recent drone and missile attacks by Russia on Kyiv's energy infrastructure have tragically claimed seven lives. Ukrainian authorities have confirmed that such strikes have been consistent since the summer, but a noticeable increase has been observed in recent days. Prime Minister Serhii Koretskyi stressed the significant nature of this large-scale…

The Times of India · Sep 30

Putin thinks he’s winning the Ukraine war – and I think he’s right, warns ex-Nato official

Head of foreign policy at the New Eurasian Strategies Centre called on the government to ‘step up’ its response to Russia

The Independent UK · Sep 30

Exclusive: Ukraine's partners could access new tech to counter jet-powered drones, Budanov tells Euronews

Countries with existing drone cooperation agreements with Kyiv could negotiate access to Ukraine’s latest technology for countering Russia’s new jet-powered drones, Kyrylo Budanov told Euronews.

Euronews · Sep 30

Deadly Russian attacks on Ukraine kill at least four and hit Kyiv power supply

Ensuring energy supply is critical as the cold winter months approach. Russian strikes on the sector last year cut light and heating as temperatures plunged to as low as -20C.

Euronews · Sep 30

Russia pounds the Kyiv region, killing 4 and targeting the power grid

Russia is continuing its missile and drone attacks on Kyiv and surrounding areas, killing four people, including a child

The Independent UK · Sep 30