Ukraine

Today, August 24 is Ukraine's Independence Day. It makes it 32 years since Ukraine gained independence from the Soviet Union.  Ukraine's president Volodimir Zelensky took to social media to share an emotion-filled, inspirational video with the world as Ukraine continues to battle for its statehood with Russia. Happy Ukraine’s Independence…

People gather at the bottom of a hotel, which has been partially destroyed by a Russian strike in the centre of the Ukrainian capital Kyiv. — AFP/FileAuthorities in Ukraine said late Tuesday at least three people have lost their lives in a Russian strike on two villages near the eastern…

A Nigerian war with Niger Republic could rank alongside America’s catastrophic evacuation from Afghanistan two years ago or Russia’s disastrous invasion of Ukraine last year for super power military humblings. It is a dubious distinction that Nigeria doesn’t need and can’t afford but there are certain similarities in the Niger…

The promise by Nato members Denmark and the Netherlands to provide advanced US-made F-16 jets to strengthen Kyiv’s Soviet-era air force is the latest evolution of the alliance’s aid to Ukraine since the war started in February 2022. The US is by far the biggest provider of weapons to Ukraine…

Ukraine will receive 42 coveted fourth-generation F-16 fighter jets from the Netherlands and Denmark, the Dutch and Ukrainian leaders said on Sunday, marking the first time fighter jets made in the West have been guaranteed to the war-torn country. "Mark Rutte and I agreed on the number of F-16s that…

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Reuters File Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy promised harsh punishment on Sunday for Russia’s missile assault in the centre of the northern Ukrainian city of Chernihiv, which killed seven people and injured hundreds more. “I am sure our soldiers will respond to Russia for this terrorist attack.…

At least seven people have been killed – and 90 more wounded - in an alleged Russian missile attack on the Ukrainian city of Chernihiv. Buildings in the city centre, including a theatre, were hit. Moscow is yet to comment on the alleged attack In a tragic escalation of the…

West Wing aides have noted that public support goes up for Ukraine funding any time there is a major moment in the conflict. They plan to take advantage of a pair of upcoming international appearances by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to keep the pressure on Republicans. Zelenskyy is expected to…

More than 300 Ukrainian athletes, coaches and sports personnel have been killed on the front lines since Russia invaded its neighbor last year, and hundreds of training facilities across the country have either been destroyed or damaged by Russian bombings, according to Ukrainian officials.  But many athletes continue to train…

Last Updated: August 19, 2023, 15:18 IST Kyiv, Ukraine Ukraine War: Zelensky said a polytechnic university and a theatre in Chernihiv have been struck by Russian missile strikes and warned of casualties. (Image: Reuters) Ukraine War: Zelensky said that Russia hit the central square of Chernihiv and also struck a…