Ukraine

2 years after the horrors at Bucha, some families struggle to come to terms with atrocities

By Samya Kullab, Associated Press

Now there are signs of renewal and rebuilding in streets of Bucha where bodies once lay, but some of those whose loved ones were killed say they are finding it impossible to move on.

Escalating Russian attacks on Ukraine’s energy grid leave 2 dead, hundreds of thousands without power

By Associated Press

A Russian cruise missile strike on infrastructure in Ukraine’s western Lviv region killed one man, while another died in an attack in the northeast, officials said Sunday.

Zelenskyy continues adviser reshuffle as Russia launches more strikes across Ukraine

By Associated Press

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy dismissed a longtime aide and several advisers on Saturday in a continuing reshuffle while Russia unleashed fresh missile and drone attacks overnight.

Russia launches barrage of 99 drones and missiles on Ukraine’s energy system, officials say

By Associated Press

Russia has escalated its attacks on Ukraine in recent days, launching several missile barrages on the capital, Kyiv, and hitting energy infrastructure across the country in apparent retaliation for recent Ukrainian aerial attacks on the Russian border region of Belgorod.

Ukraine ramps up spending on homemade weapons to help fight Russia

By Hanna Arhirova, Associated Press

One emerging bright spot is its small but fast-growing defense industry, which the government is flooding with money in hopes that a surge of homemade weapons and ammunition can help turn the tide.

Ukraine says a third of Russian warships in the Black Sea have been destroyed or disabled

By Associated Press

Ukraine's navy spokesman says that Ukrainian forces have sunk or disabled a third of all Russian warships in the Black Sea, a major blow to Moscow’s military capability as the war has dragged into a third year.

Russia keeps blaming Ukraine for concert attack despite Islamic State claiming responsibility

By Associated Press

Despite the signs pointing to IS, President Vladimir Putin insisted on alleged Ukrainian involvement — something that President Volodymyr Zelenskyy rejected, accusing the Kremlin leader of trying to drum up fervor as his forces fight in Ukraine.

UN humanitarian chief Martin Griffiths is stepping down for health reasons

By Edith M. Lederer, Associated Press

U.N. humanitarian chief Martin Griffiths is stepping down for health reasons after nearly three years of trying to tackle mounting crises in Ukraine, Gaza and Africa. U.N. deputy spokesman Farhan Haq made the announcement Monday.

Putin attempts to deflect blame for Moscow attack onto Ukraine as massacre dents his image

By Associated Press

The attack on a Moscow-area concert hall that killed scores of people has dealt a major blow to President Vladimir Putin's image as a tough guy who is able to defend Russia from all threats.

Poland says Russian missile entered its airspace during latest major attack on Ukraine

By Vanessa Gera, Tony Hicks, Associated Press

Poland demanded an explanation from Russia on Sunday after one of its missiles strayed briefly into Polish airspace during a major missile attack on Ukraine, prompting the NATO member to activate F-16 fighter jets.