Tag: Kyiv
Ukraine war: Russian attacks on Kyiv after intense drone barrage – BBC News
Russian missiles have hit Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, following two nights of heavy drone strikes. They were all reportedly shot down and there are no reports of casualties. Flaming debris from the intercepted missiles landed in residential areas in central Kyiv. Russia has launched 16 air attacks on the Ukrainian capital this month. The latest, however, was unusual because it took place during the day –…
Ukraine war: Missile and drone strikes as African leaders visit Kyiv – BBC News
As African leaders arrived in the Ukrainian capital Kyiv to meet with President Zelensky, an air raid alert was issued in the city and the region. The alert came after the Ukrainian air force said several Russian Kalibr missiles had been launched from the Black Sea and were “heading north” towards Kyiv. Russian missile attacks ramped up this week on Kyiv, Odesa, and President Zelensky’s…
Russia has blown up major Ukrainian dam, says Kyiv – BBC News
Ukraine’s military has accused Russian forces of blowing up a major dam in the Moscow-seized region of Kherson in the south of the country. There are fears that thousands of houses downstream may now be flooded. A Russian-installed local official said only the power plant’s upper part was destroyed by shelling – but not the dam itself. Neither claims have been verified by the BBC….
Ukraine war: Kyiv hit by new massive Russian drone attack – BBC News
Russia has carried out a new massive drone attack on Ukraine’s capital Kyiv. Kyiv’s mayor Vitaliy Klitschko said a man died when drone wreckage fell near a petrol station. A woman was injured. Overall, Russia launched a record 54 so-called kamikaze drones on Ukrainian targets, 52 of which were shot down, Ukraine’s Air Force reported. Russia – which launched its full-scale invasion in February 2022…
Ukraine war: Kyiv denies Russia's claims it occupies Bakhmut – BBC News
Ukraine has disputed claims by Russia that it has taken full control of the city of Bakhmut. Russia has lost thousands of men in its assault on Bakhmut, in the east of Ukraine, in the longest battle of the war so far. Ukraine’s President Zelensky returned home from a meeting of G7 leaders in Japan in which he secured further promises of financial…
Ukraine war: Kyiv denies Russia's claims it occupies Bakhmut – BBC News
Ukraine has disputed claims by Russia that it has taken full control of the city of Bakhmut. Russia has lost thousands of men in its assault on Bakhmut, in the east of Ukraine, in the longest battle of the war so far. Ukraine’s President Zelensky returned home from a meeting of G7 leaders in Japan in which he secured further promises of financial…