The Kyiv Independent

2023-04-21 06:12:51 Washington Post: Leaked documents show Ukraine planned attacks on Russian forces in Syria.

Ukraine's military intelligence made plans to conduct covert attacks on Russian forces operating in Syria with the help of Kurds, leaked U.S. intelligence documents show, the Washington Post reported. Відкрити / Коментувати

2023-04-21 05:01:21 Russia fighter jet accidentally fires ammunition in Belgorod, injuring 2.

A Russian fighter-bomber jet accidentally fired its ammunition on the Russian city of Belgorod on April 20, injuring two women, Russian state-controlled media Tass reported, citing the Russian Defense Ministry. Відкрити / Коментувати

2023-04-21 03:52:47 Lithuanian lawmakers impose softer restrictions on Belarusian citizens.

The Lithuanian parliament decided on April 20 to override President Gitanas Nauseda's bid to introduce the same restrictions for Russians and Belarusian nationals. Відкрити / Коментувати

2023-04-21 02:20:56 Group of Republicans urge Biden to stop sending ‘unrestrained’ aid to Ukraine.

A minority group of 19 Republican lawmakers has urged the Biden administration to stop sending “unrestrained” aid and weapons to Ukraine amid the ongoing war. Відкрити / Коментувати

2023-04-21 01:26:10 Air defense active in Kyiv Oblast.

Air defense is at work in Kyiv Oblast early on April 21, according to Kyiv Oblast Military Administration. Відкрити / Коментувати

2023-04-21 01:10:19 Ukraine war latest: Stoltenberg declares ‘Ukraine’s rightful place’ in NATO, Zelensky demands to know timeframe and ‘concrete steps’

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg on April 20 made his first wartime visit to Kyiv, where he met President Volodymyr Zelensky and reiterated that Ukraine’s future is with the alliance.

“Ukraine’s rightful place is in NATO,” Stoltenberg said at a joint press conference after talking with Zelensky about the war-torn country’s future membership in the alliance.

Photo: NATO press service Відкрити / Коментувати

2023-04-21 00:07:47 Minister: Estonia to send Ukraine ammunition under EU program.

Estonia will send Ukraine 155 mm shells as part of the European Union's plan of delivering one million artillery rounds, Hanno Pevkur, the country's defense minister, said on April 20.

In addition, Estonia will supply night vision devices and 5.56 mm ammunition to the Ukrainian army, according to the official. He didn't specify how many rounds would be delivered. Відкрити / Коментувати

2023-04-20 23:11:09 Media: Slovenia to join EU ammunition procurement program.

Slovenia's Defense Minister Marjan Sarec will sign an agreement with the European Defense Agency (EDA) on participating in a joint purchase of ammunition for Ukraine, RTV Slovenija reported on April 20. Відкрити / Коментувати

2023-04-20 22:13:41 Kyiv Independent investigation into International Legion shortlisted for European Press Prize.

The Kyiv Independent's investigation into alleged leadership misconduct in the Ukrainian army's International Legion has been shortlisted for the European Press Prize in the Special Award: Ukraine Reporting category.

The European Press Prize, which "celebrates the highest achievements in European journalism," was founded in 2012 and is awarded on a yearly basis. The 2023 edition of the Prize selected 25 articles and projects among hundreds of submissions from 40 countries. Відкрити / Коментувати

2023-04-20 21:08:04 Russian strike on Zaporizhzhia Oblast kills family.

Russian forces hit the village of Mala Tokmachka on April 20, killing a family of two, according to the regional administration.

A 54-year-old man and a 65-year-old woman were in their yard when a Russian projectile hit it, reads the report. Відкрити / Коментувати