An alert was in effect for Kyiv yesterday after an “air attack”, the city’s military administration announced, with the mayor citing an explosion in one district that left one person injured.
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Zelenskyy’s visit a ‘historic one’ in US-Ukraine ties
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was given a hero’s welcome in US as he stepped out of his war-ravaged country for the first time after the Russian invasion 300 days ago.
Not encouraging Ukraine to strike beyond its borders: US
The United States (US) said it was “not encouraging” Ukraine to strike into Russia after drone attacks on bases widely seen as carried out by Kyiv.
Ukraine evacuates Kherson civilians after Russia steps up bombings
News: Russian forces are intensifying their shelling of Kyiv-controlled territories in the Kherson region, as Ukrainian authorities evacuated civilians to safer areas.
Ukraine scrambles to restore Russia-hit power grid
News: Much of Ukraine remained without heat or power after the most devastating Russian air strikes on its energy grid so far, and in Kyiv residents were warned to brace for further attacks.
Ukrainian President addresses UN meet on Russian attacks
News: Addressing the UN Security Council via videolink, Ukraine President Zelenskyy accused Russia of “crimes against humanity” after a new missile attack caused blackouts across Ukraine.
US senators urge Biden to reconsider selling Ukraine ‘lethal’ drones
News: A bipartisan group of 16 United States senators has asked the Biden administration to carefully reconsider Ukraine’s request for lethal Gray Eagle drones to fight Russia.
Ukraine detains man accused of freeing Kherson inmates
News: Ukrainian investigators have detained a prison official in the recently liberated city of Kherson suspected of committing treason by releasing inmates before the Russian army’s retreat.
Zelenskyy visits liberated Kherson, says probe reveals over 400 Russian war crimes
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that investigators had uncovered more than 400 Russian war crimes and found the bodies of both servicemen and civilians in areas of Kherson.
11 dead, 15 hurt as two open fire at Russian military ground
Two gunmen opened fire at a Russian military training ground near Ukraine, killing at least 11 people and wounding 15 others, according to Russia’s Ministry of Defence.