The Latest Breaking News from Oleksiy Danilov

Ukraine: ‘Physical integrity’ of Zaporizhzhia nuclear power station ‘violated’, UN nuclear chief says

Military activity is increasing in that part of the country, and “this worries me a lot”, Rafael Grossi said

Evening Standard · Sep 2, 2022

Zaporizhzhia: Russian official tells UN nuclear inspectors rocket ‘did 180’ flip

Ukraine’s president has warned Russia will present a one-sided narrative to UN inspectors at Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant

Evening Standard · Sep 2, 2022

Ukraine Security Chief: Nuclear Plant a Threat to the World

The head of Ukraine’s powerful National Security Council says his government is still not fully aware of the situation, including potential threats, inside the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant despite the ongoing inspection by United Nations monitors. Oleksiy Danilov, a key official in Ukraine’s war effort, in an interview with The…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Sep 2, 2022

Russia escalating attacks on civilians, says top Ukrainian official

Head of national security council says ‘more and more civilian targets’ being hit, after deadly Vinnytsia attack

The Guardian - UK · Jul 15, 2022

Ukraine says Western weapons making a difference, but needs more

The Western supply of high-precision weapons is helping Ukraine slow down Russia's invasion, but the volumes of weapons are not enough and soldiers need time to adapt to using them, a top Ukrainian security official said on Friday.

Reuters · Jul 8, 2022

Ukraine says it remains in control of Sievierodonetsk plant sheltering hundreds

Ukraine remains in control of the Azot chemical plant in Sievierodonetsk where hundreds of civilians are sheltering amid bitter fighting, the region's governor said on Saturday, after a Russia-backed separatist claimed 300 to 400 Ukrainian fighters were also trapped there.

Reuters · Jun 10, 2022

Ukrainian Counterattacks Slowing Russian Offensive in East

Russian troops are pressing their offensive in the eastern Donbas region in an attempt to fully seize Ukraine's industrial heartland but have made little headway as fierce Ukrainian counterattacks have slowed their efforts, Ukrainian and British officials said Saturday. Russia continues to fight for full control of the Donetsk and…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 23, 2022

Live updates | Ukraine: Russian offensive continues in east

The Ukraine military’s general staff says that Russian forces continue their “offensive operations” in eastern Ukraine with the goal of defeating Ukrainian forces, establishing full control over the Donetsk and Luhansk regions, and securing a land route between these territories and the occupied Crimea

The Independent UK · Apr 23, 2022

Russia shifts forces for battle over Ukrainian heartland

Russia and Ukraine are hurtling toward what could be an epic battle for control of the country’s industrial heartland

The Independent UK · Apr 23, 2022

Ukraine security chief: Main battles taking place in Donbas

Ukraine’s security chief says the main battles in Ukraine are taking place in the Donbas, the industrial heartland in the east, with Russians deploying more and more troops every day

The Independent UK · Apr 22, 2022