Deadly Russian attacks fuel blaze at centuries-old monastery in Kyiv

Russia’s defense ministry denied responsibility, saying that the damage was caused by “a missile from a U.S.-made Patriot” missile system, which Ukraine uses for air defense. NBC News has reached out to Zelenskyy’s office for comment on the claim, while Yuriy Ihnat, a spokesperson for Ukraine’s Air Force, said that a Russian drone had hit … Read more

Russia targets Kyiv with massive overnight attack

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Now Playing Russia targets Kyiv with massive overnight attack 01:49 UP NEXT Russian drone intended for Ukraine injures two people in Romania 00:46 Putin Says He Believes Ukraine War is ‘Coming to an End’ 00:24 Ukraine accuses Russia of violating … Read more

U.S. dismisses claim its diplomats have fled Kyiv as Zelenskyy pens Trump letter asking for air defense

The United States on Thursday reiterated that its diplomats remained in Kyiv despite Russia’s escalating threats, dismissing a suggestion from the European Union’s top diplomat that Washington had evacuated the Ukrainian capital. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. The restated American commitment to the city came … Read more

Russia pressures U.S., Ukraine’s allies to flee Kyiv, threatening ‘systematic strikes’

Moscow says more attacks like it could be coming. Russia’s Foreign Ministry warned Monday that it would conduct “systematic strikes” against military targets in Kyiv, including what it called “decision-making centers.” It said this would be in retaliation for a drone attack last week that authorities said killed 21 people including students at a college … Read more

Russia launches heavy missile strikes on Kyiv after Ukraine drone attack

A large ballistic missile attack pounded Kyiv early on Sunday local time, authorities said, wounding at least five people after Moscow threatened retaliation for strikes in Russian-occupied eastern Ukraine. Loud explosions were heard in the Ukrainian capital, causing a residential building near the government district to shake, while dozens took shelter in an underground metro … Read more

Prince Harry implores U.S. to do more for Ukraine, accuses Russia of war crimes on surprise visit to Kyiv

Kyiv – Prince Harry, the younger son of Britain’s King Charles, made an unannounced visit to Ukraine on Thursday to show his support for the country, which he said is “bravely and successfully defending Europe’s eastern flank.” During an address at the Kyiv Security Forum on Thursday morning, Harry contrasted European support for Ukraine with … Read more

6 killed after gunman opens fire in Kyiv, Ukrainian officials say

A gunman who killed at least six people in the streets of Kyiv Saturday before taking hostages and barricading himself in a nearby supermarket has been shot dead by police, Ukrainian officials said. The head of Ukraine’s Interior Ministry, Ihor Klymenko, said in a statement on social media that special tactical police units stormed the … Read more

Trump says Ukraine war depleted U.S. weapons stockpiles, but as Iran takes that mantle, Kyiv sees opportunities

Kyiv — The White House wants Congress to provide at least $200 billion more in funding for the war in Iran, and President Trump says that’s partly due to aid for Ukraine having depleted U.S. weapons stockpiles as it fends off Russia’s ongoing full-scale invasion.  “This is a very volatile world,” Mr. Trump said Thursday. … Read more