Apr 29 Ukraine slams Kyiv attack amid new Mariupol rescue effort By David Keyton, Inna Varenytsia, Associated Press Ukraine’s leader has accused Russia of trying to humiliate the United Nations by raining missiles on Kyiv during a visit by Secretary-General Antonio Guterres. Continue reading
Apr 16 Ukraine war far from over as Russia renews strikes in Kyiv By Adam Schreck, Mstyslav Chernov, Associated Press Stung by the loss of its Black Sea flagship and indignant over alleged Ukrainian aggression on Russian territory, Russia’s military command had warned a day earlier of renewed missile strikes on Ukraine’s capital. Officials in Moscow said they were targeting… Continue reading
Apr 15 Ukraine police find more than 900 civilian bodies in Kyiv region after Russian withdrawal By Adam Schreck, Yesica Fisch, Associated Press More than 900 civilian bodies have been discovered in the region surrounding the Ukrainian capital following the withdrawal of Russian forces — most of them fatally shot, police said Friday, an indication that many people were "simply executed."… Continue reading
Apr 10 Watch 5:07 Ukraine claims victory in battle for Kyiv as Russian forces prepare for new phase of war By Simon Ostrovsky, Ali Rogin, Shoshana Dubnow Russia is repositioning troops to the east and south of Ukraine as it moves the focus of the conflict. To oversee it, Russian President Putin is assigning the same general who previously led Russia's punishing campaign in Syria. And in… Continue watching
Apr 02 Ukrainian forces retake territory near Kyiv amid fear of traps By Nebi Qena, Yuras Karmanau, Associated Press Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned in his nightly video address hours earlier that departing Russian troops were creating a “catastrophic" situation for civilians by leaving mines around homes, abandoned equipment and “even the bodies of those killed."… Continue reading
Apr 02 Zelenskyy warns mines left after Russian retreat 'catastrophic' for Ukrainian civilians By Associated Press Russian troops retreating from the region around Ukraine's capital of Kyiv are creating a dangerous situation for civilians by leaving mines around homes, abandoned equipment and “even the bodies of those killed," President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned Saturday. Continue reading
Mar 30 Russia shells areas near Kyiv, hours after it promised to reduce military operations By Nebi Qena, Yuras Karmanau, Associated Press Ukrainian officials say Russian forces pounded areas around Ukraine's capital and another city overnight. Continue reading
Mar 29 Watch 5:01 Russia and Ukraine discuss a path to peace as Ukrainian forces retake critical Kyiv suburb President Biden's expressed skepticism Tuesday over Russia's statement that it would curtail some of its military activity in northern Ukraine as talks between Ukraine and Russia in Turkey showed some signs of progress. This as Russian forces continued to bombard… Continue watching
Mar 29 WATCH: Pentagon sees 'small' Russian troop movement away from Kyiv By Associated Press Spokesman John Kirby said Tuesday that the movement appears to be a repositioning of forces, “not a real withdrawal.” He said it was too soon to say how extensive the Russian movements may be or where the troops will be… Continue reading
Mar 27 Watch 4:21 Russia's war tactics in Ukraine are throwback to the Chechnyan war Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has entered its second month with no signs of an end or peace deal. Millions of Ukrainians have fled and indiscriminate bombing of cities and civilian centres continue, prompting comparisons with the Chechnyan war. Kimberly Marten,… Continue watching