Stories from kyiv · Ukraine

An air alert has been declared across all of Ukraine due to the imminent threat of Kinzhal missiles. This follows the detected takeoff of a MiG-31K fighter jet in Russia. Ukrainian forces reported that air strikes continued overnight, with some flights described as relatively loud. Despite discussions of a potential ceasefire, air activity has not completely ceased.

Andriy Yermak, a former close associate of Ukrainian President Zelensky, has been arrested. He is accused of laundering over $10 million through real estate transactions. Yermak was 64 years old and a former economics professor.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated on Friday his intention to launch further retaliatory strikes against Russia. This vow follows a Russian strike on Kyiv the previous day that resulted in 24 fatalities, including three children.

According to reports, Ukraine could soon receive a tranche of funds from the Ukraine Facility. Ukraine is reportedly close to receiving a tranche of funds through the Ukraine Facility program.

This incident occurred amidst other reports of misconduct by enlistment office staff.

Ukrainian President Zelensky stated that Russia plans to launch an attack on Ukraine or a NATO country from Belarus.

Ukraine is experiencing a slowdown in international aid, potentially exacerbated by the ongoing conflict involving Iran.

The World Health Organization and the CDC are addressing the mental health crisis among Ukrainians due to ongoing Russian attacks.

Kyiv is in mourning after 24 individuals were killed during a prisoner of war exchange between Ukraine and Russia. The death toll from an attack on a Kyiv apartment building has risen to 24.

A residential building in the capital, Kyiv, was hit by a missile, causing an entire section of the building to collapse. Approximately two dozen people were residing in the building, and the death toll is increasing.