The Latest Breaking News from Ukraine

Ukrainians living through war reflect on six months of fear, pain and loss as Vladimir Putin calculates Russia's next move

On February 24, Ukrainians awoke to find their nation at war with Russia. Six months on and millions have fled their homes while others have taken up the fight at home. Those who have survived say they are determined to make sure their pain and suffering is not for nothing.

ABC News · Aug 23, 2022

Meet The Ukrainian Bomb Builders Who Have Exceeded Production Targets By 600 Percent

The first piece of video was obtained from the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Zenger · Aug 23, 2022

Ukrainian Navy Destroys Massive Russian Drifting Anti-Ship Mines

“The Naval Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine continue to detect and neutralize drifting Russian mines in the Black Sea.”

Zenger · Aug 23, 2022

Weary but Uncowed, Ukraine to Mark Independence Day amid New Strike Fears

Ukrainians reveled at a surreal display of burnt-out Russian tanks and armor laid out as war trophies in central Kyiv to mark 31 years of independence this week, but fears of fresh Russian attacks lurked behind the show of defiance. The sense of an eerie calm before the storm grew…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 23, 2022

Mine clearance charity marks six months of Ukraine war with special visit

The British ambassador to Ukraine visited an area near Kyiv where the charity the Halo Trust is working to remove landmines.

The Independent UK · Aug 23, 2022

U.S. to announce $3 billion in new military aid for Ukraine -official

The United States will announce a new security assistance package for Ukraine of about $3 billion as early as Wednesday, a U.S. official said on Tuesday, in what would be the single largest tranche to Kyiv since Russia's invasion six months ago.

Reuters · Aug 23, 2022

How a Century of Turmoil in Russia and Ukraine Shaped My Family

Since 1917, my kin have fled and returned, only to leave again. Will Putin’s war stop us from ever going back?

The Walrus · Aug 23, 2022

Ukrainian refugees feel surprisingly at home in Brazil's 'Little Ukraine'

Eight families fled the war and traveled 5,000 miles to Brazil to live in a town settled by Ukrainians over a century ago. The language and customs — and kindnesses — have eased their transition.

WEKU · Aug 23, 2022

Ukrainian Air Force Shoots Down Russian Drone With Buk Missile System

The images were obtained from the Central Air Command of the Ukrainian Air Force, on Sunday, August 21. 

Zenger · Aug 23, 2022

Zelenskiy Vows Tough Response to Any Russian Attack on Independence Day

With Ukraine set to mark both its independence from Soviet rule in 1991 and six months since Russian forces invaded, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy vowed that any Russian attacks in or around the date would provoke a powerful response. Zelenskiy, who has led his country's resistance since Russian troops poured over…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 23, 2022