The Latest Breaking News from Kyiv

Man who grew up with war in Iraq now in Kyiv using his business to help

When Iraqi-born American entrepreneur Emad Ballack watched footage of war breaking out in Ukraine from his office in Iraq's northern Kurdistan region, he decided he had to act.

Reuters · Mar 18, 2022

Russian airstrikes hit outside Lviv and in Kyiv amid fierce fighting

LVIV, Ukraine — Airstrikes hit an aircraft repair facility outside the city of Lviv on Friday, bringing the war closer to a relative safe haven in western Ukraine that has become a center of refugee transport and humanitarian aid.

Los Angeles Times · Mar 18, 2022

Is Putin going to have to stop using Botox because of sanctions on Russia?

Rumours of Russia’s leader’s use of product began after 2011 visit to Kyiv

The Independent UK · Mar 18, 2022

Kyiv says 222 killed in capital since start of war, including 60 civilians

Kyiv city authorities on Friday said 222 people had been killed in the capital since Russia's invasion of Ukraine began, including 60 civilians and four children.

Reuters · Mar 18, 2022

Perthshire dad brings entire family out of Ukraine to be safe with granny in Auchterarder

There's a houseful of family newly arrived from Ukraine for Jayne McNiel to look after since her stepson Robert had to leave his Kyiv business base of 20 years with wife, mother-in-law, twin children and a whole lot of dogs.

Daily Record · Mar 18, 2022

Banksy print and NFTs to raise cash for Kyiv hospital and war refugees

Banksy’s works are increasingly sought after, with one of his paintings selling for a record £18.5 million last year

Evening Standard · Mar 18, 2022

Ukraine army is 'humiliating Russia' with Kremlin 'making almost every tactical mistake'

A number of military experts have lambasted Russia's tactics so far in their invasion of Ukraine, pointing out how Kyiv has been "humiliating" the Kremlin for weeks

Daily Mirror · Mar 18, 2022

‘I felt paralysed by fear’: woman describes escape from Ukraine

TV advertiser Yuliya Danilina, 53, risked journey to border after facing severe food shortage in her cut-off village

The Guardian - UK · Mar 18, 2022

What weapons does Russia have? The deadly arms Putin could use in Ukraine war from cluster to vacuum bombs

Thermobaric rocket launchers have been seen moving towards Kyiv

The Independent UK · Mar 18, 2022

Fighting reaches central Mariupol as shelling hinders rescue attempts

Russia claims to be ‘tightening noose’ around south-eastern port city as thousands stranded

The Guardian - UK · Mar 18, 2022