Kyiv Independent
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A news outlet based in Ukraine that covers current events with a focus on Ukraine-related issues, including conflict updates, political developments, and military actions.
- Top beat: Security
- Tracked since 2026
- 6 Ukraine peers
Latest stories
- Russia's 4th-largest oil refinery shuts down after Ukrainian drone strike, Reuters reportsRussia's fourth-largest oil refinery halted operations after a Ukrainian drone strike damaged a key production unit, exacerbating the country's fuel crisis.
- Ukraine's SBU to wage 40-day pressure campaign against Russia, Zelensky saysUkraine's president approved a 40-day SBU operation to pressure Russia to end the war, following recent successes in striking Russian forces and infrastructure. The U.S. has urged Ukraine to act more boldly against Russia.
- Ukraine's wartime action thriller 'Killhouse' reaches global audience on NetflixUkraine's action film 'Killhouse' premieres on Netflix, depicting a military rescue mission inspired by real events and highlighting soldiers' bravery while omitting female soldiers' roles.
- The problem at the top of Ukraine's judiciaryUkraine's Supreme Court has struggled with corruption and resistance to reform, prompting EU demands for integrity checks on judges, but implementation remains delayed.
- Former SBU counter-terrorism chief sentenced to life in prison for passing state secrets to RussiaFormer SBU counter-terrorism chief Dmytro Koziura was sentenced to life in prison for treason after passing state secrets to Russia's FSB, including information about Kyiv's infrastructure and military operations.
- Russia launches fresh ballistic missile attack against KyivRussia launched a fresh ballistic missile attack against Kyiv, with Ukrainian air defenses responding but no immediate casualties reported. The attack occurs as Moscow increases missile strikes on Ukrainian cities.
- Top 5 Ukrainian deep strikes inside Russia in May — and how they're making Russians doubt PutinUkrainian long-range drones struck Russian oil refineries multiple times in May 2026, causing significant disruptions and increasing public distrust in the Russian government's ability to protect its citizens.
- Ukraine war latest: Ukrainian troops raise flag on Russian-held Kinburn Spit, military saysUkrainian forces raised the flag on the Kinburn Spit as Russian troops retreated, while strikes hit Crimea's infrastructure and Russian attacks caused casualties across Ukraine.
- Ukraine turns to strangling Russian logistics in Crimea — and it's workingUkraine's sustained drone campaign is effectively isolating Crimea, disrupting logistics, causing fuel shortages, and power outages
- Skelia assault regiment commander suspended from duty amid investigation into alleged abuseUkraine's Skelia assault regiment commander suspended as investigation into alleged abuse and 26 noncombat deaths unfolds
- Denmark says it won't grant refugee protection to Ukrainians eligible for conscriptionDenmark announced it will deny refugee protection to Ukrainian men aged 23 to 60 to prevent conscription avoidance, drawing criticism from human rights officials as part of broader EU debates on Ukrainian refugee policies.
- Rubio says no Ukraine agreement reached at Alaska summit, contradicting Moscow's claimsUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated no Ukraine agreement was reached at the Alaska summit, contradicting Russian claims of an understanding.
- Ukraine faces possible daily 5-hour power cuts in July–August if Russian attacks continue, Ukrenergo saysUkraine may experience daily 5-hour power cuts in July and August if Russian attacks on energy infrastructure continue, according to Ukrenergo CEO Vitaliy Zaichenko. Emergency outages have already been implemented in some Kyiv districts due to a technical malfunction, while the country's power grid faces ongoing strain from summer demand and damage from Russian strikes.
- Exclusive: Ukraine central bank governor rejects claims of personal motive in postal service feudUkraine's central bank governor denied personal motives in the decision to request the dismissal of Ukrposhta's CEO, stating the move was based on regulatory requirements and a collective process.
- France seizes Russian shadow fleet vessel in MediterraneanFrance seized a Russian shadow fleet vessel in the Mediterranean after it failed a nationality check, marking the second such interception in a month. European nations are intensifying efforts to board and stop ships linked to Russia's shadow fleet to enforce sanctions.