Explosions and fires were reported in Donetsk, followed by a blackout amid an alleged Ukrainian drone attack on the occupied city just before midnight on July 28.
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Amy B. Zegart
- 'I already know the answer' — Trump to shorten Ukraine deadline for Putin to 10–12 days
- Ukraine to receive 11 more IRIS-T air defense systems from Germany, ambassador says
- Ukraine has exchanged over 5,850 captives held by …
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Blackout, explosions reported in occupied Donetsk amid Ukrainian drone attack
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Ukraine shifts defense procurement to domestic suppliers, nearly all drones now Ukrainian-made
“Ukraine’s Defense Procurement Agency (DPA) signed an additional Hr 158 billion ($3.8 billion) in contracts with domestic weapons manufacturers in the first six months of 2025, compared to the same period last year, the Defense Ministry …
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Non-EU countries, including Ukraine, can join Europe's new satellite network rivaling Starlink, commissioner says
Ukraine and other non-EU countries in Europe are welcome to begin negotiations to join the bloc’s new IRIS-2 secure satellite communication program, European Defense and Space Commissioner Andrius Kubilius said in an interview published July …
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“Good” Ukrainian drones are ATTACKING Russia! A railway power substation was hit #shorts
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Ukraine war latest: ‘I already know the answer’ — Trump to shorten Ukraine deadline for Putin to 10–12 days
Key developments on July 27:
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Trump dictates terms — Ukraine is at the center of the game | News Pulse
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‘True brotherhood’ — Ukrainians welcome back Georgian music festival amid shared struggle against Russian aggression
Amid the heavy strain of Russian attacks and anti-corruption protests, a festival organized by Georgians and Ukrainians brought much-needed respite and solidarity to Kyiv.
Over the weekend of July 25-27, thousands of people danced their way through …
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This is the TRUTH! It is Russia that is prolonging the war, — Zelenskyy on Trump's statement #shorts
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Propaganda campaign mimics Kyiv Independent to spread fake news, targets US
Videos and social media posts circulating online impersonate the Kyiv Independent’s branding, falsely claiming that President Volodymyr Zelensky has imposed sanctions on a list of American citizens, such as Steve Bannon, Donald Trump Jr., …
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Artillery Brigade Bolsters 16th Army Corps
The 26th Artillery Brigade has officially entered service with the 16th Army Corps of the Ukrainian Ground Forces, also referred to as the Kharkiv Army Corps. The announcement was made…
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Sanctioned Russian officials attend Global Parliamentary Summit in Geneva
Switzerland’s Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) explained that under its host-state agreement, it is obliged to facilitate the participation of official delegates in international events held on Swiss territory.
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Investigation: Despite sanctions, American trucks are being used by Russia to launch kamikaze drones
A U.S. company is among several worldwide that have sold U.S.-made pickup trucks to Russia, despite U.S. sanction restrictions prohibiting the sale of such vehicles to the country, the Kyiv Independent can reveal.
Further, one type of vehicle in …
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Estonia summons Russian envoy after border patrol ship violates territorial waters
“This is a serious and unacceptable incident,” Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna said. “That message has been clearly communicated to the Russian charge d’affaires."
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A DEVASTATING blow to Aeroflot: pro-Ukrainian HACKERS carry out a large-scale attack #shorts
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'It hits their psyche hard' — Ukraine's drones throw Russia's airports further into 'chaos'
As Ukraine continues its long-range drone campaign, major airports across Russia have been repeatedly forced to suspend operations, reroute flights, and ground aircraft.
In July alone, nearly every day of the month, at least one formally operating …
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Russia eyes deploying additional North Korean troops to the front, boosting its hand in potential negotiations
North Korean troops had fought alongside Russia since late 2024. They saw combat in Russia's Kursk Oblast but didn't cross into Ukraine.
That might soon change. Ukrainian officials assess that North Korea has additionally deployed 20,000 to 30,000 …
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The enemy is panicking: Ukrainian attacks and Russian failures | Front Line with @StarskyUA
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Russia’s war crime in Olenivka is a test for international justice
Three years ago, on the night of July 28-29, 2022, Russians blew up a barrack in the penal colony in Olenivka, killing over 50 Ukrainian prisoners of war (POWs) and injuring around 130.
The victims were soldiers of the Azov Brigade who had defended …
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Ukraine to receive 11 more IRIS-T air defense systems from Germany, ambassador says
“Each system currently produced for Ukraine includes three medium-range SLM launchers, and two short-range SLS launchers, as part of a unified complex,” Ukrainian Ambassador to Germany Oleksii Makeiev said.
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SURVIVORS told about the consequences of the Russian attack on Kyiv! Zelenskyy also reacted #shorts
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I am very DISAPPOINTED with Putin, I will shorten the 50-day deadline for him — TRUMP #shorts
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Plastic surgery to cover up war wounds
Editor’s Note:
Last night’s attacks were brutal. Undoubtedly people left the scenes of strikes with terrible injuries that need reconstructive surgery of one kind or another.
Our mission is not just to tell you about the strikes, but the legacy of …