Stories from Kyiv · Ukraine

Ukraine has successfully repatriated 205 individuals as part of the first phase of a "1,000 for 1,000" initiative. The exchange included soldiers from the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the National Guard, and the State Border Guard Service.

Multiple drones were reported heading towards the Kyiv and Odesa regions of Ukraine. The attack impacted 12 regions and dozens of cities. The scale of the attack is in recent times.

Ukraine's corruption probe has expanded with the arrest of a former top aide to President Zelensky. The aide faces money laundering charges.

Ukraine is expected to experience widespread frost on April 9th. Meanwhile, four countries are reportedly opposing Ukraine's entry into NATO, according to statements made by Rutte.

A serious attack has targeted a Russian refinery, with reports indicating it is a retaliatory strike by Ukraine. Russia launched its largest barrage of drones and missiles on Ukraine, which managed to pass through Ukrainian air defenses. Ukraine reported that Russia has been bombing its territory nonstop for two days to exhaust air defenses. Ukraine is seeking countermeasures for such attacks as soon as possible.

Sean Pinner, a former British soldier who fought for the Ukrainian military, is discussing the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. He now resides in the eastern part of the country.

Rescue operations at the site of a Russian strike in Kyiv have concluded after 28 hours.

German news outlets reported the attack, citing the ongoing conflict. The attacks occurred recently, with details emerging from Ukrainian reports. A Russian strike in Kyiv resulted in 21 fatalities and 48 injuries. A Russian-struck apartment block in Kyiv has resulted in 24 confirmed deaths, including three children. Rescue operations concluded after 28 hours. Ukrainian air defense systems reportedly had an effectiveness rate of 95.38% during the attacks on the night of the 13th. This action signals a departure from Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's previous alignment with the Kremlin. Kyiv has declared a day of mourning for victims of a Russian attack on May 14. The commander of Ukraine's drone forces confirmed the attack. The specific refinery targeted was not immediately disclosed. The city is seeking ways to manage a €90 billion credit.

The Ukrainian military has reported the presence of landmines along its border with Belarus.

Russia has violated the Easter ceasefire 1,971 times in Ukraine. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy mentioned an upcoming trilateral meeting, while Dmitry Medvedev warned of biological weapons in Ukraine.