https://www.rferl.org Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty is an international news organization serving Central and Eastern Europe, the Caucasus, Central Asia, Russia, the Middle East and Balkan countries https://www.rferl.org/Content/responsive/RFE/en-US/img/logo.png https://www.rferl.org en Copyright 2026 - RFE/RL, Inc. 60 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 02:41:30 +0200 Pangea CMS – RFE/RL Overnight Russian air attacks on the Ukrainian capital killed at least eight people and wounded dozens -- including 10 children -- on July 31, according to the head of the city’s military administration. The missiles and drones rained down on more than 27 locations in Kyiv, officials said. https://www.rferl.org/a/ukraine-kyiv-russia-strike-fatal-civilian-residential-children-rescue-drone-missile/33490979.html https://www.rferl.org/a/ukraine-kyiv-russia-strike-fatal-civilian-residential-children-rescue-drone-missile/33490979.html Thu, 31 Jul 2025 13:23:16 +0200 UkraineRussiaVideo ArchiveVideosRussia Invades Ukraine Russia launched a massive attack on Ukraine on July 10 that lasted almost 10 hours, according to Kyiv officials. The strike killed at least 2 people and injured over a dozen more in the capital. Civilian infrastructure was damaged in several parts of the city. https://www.rferl.org/a/massive-strike-ukrane-june-10/33470524.html https://www.rferl.org/a/massive-strike-ukrane-june-10/33470524.html Thu, 10 Jul 2025 13:47:19 +0200 VideosUkraineRussia Invades UkraineThe Rundown Stories Kyiv was reeling on July 4 from a massive overnight Russian strike, the largest of the war so far according to the Ukrainian authorities. More than 20 people were injured but there were no immediate reports of fatalities. Homes, ambulances, and a medical center were hit. https://www.rferl.org/a/largest-russian-drone-attack-kyiv/33463959.html https://www.rferl.org/a/largest-russian-drone-attack-kyiv/33463959.html Fri, 04 Jul 2025 11:56:02 +0200 UkraineVideosRussia Invades UkraineThe Rundown Stories Several people have died in continuing Russian air strikes on Ukraine, with hundreds of drones raining down upon cities including Kyiv and Odesa on June 10. The Kremlin has intensified attacks in recent days, combining drones with missile and glide bombs to hit population centers across Ukraine. https://www.rferl.org/a/ukraine-kyiv-odesa-donetsk-russia-drone-strike-deadly-civilian/33438840.html https://www.rferl.org/a/ukraine-kyiv-odesa-donetsk-russia-drone-strike-deadly-civilian/33438840.html Tue, 10 Jun 2025 12:02:42 +0200 UkraineRussiaVideo ArchiveVideosRussia Invades Ukraine The Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, was hammered by Russian drone and missile strikes early on June 6. Officials said at least four people were killed and 49 were wounded. Kyiv residents told RFE/RL correspondent Oleh Haliv how they ran for cover. https://www.rferl.org/a/kyiv-hit-by-massive-russian-attack/33435810.html https://www.rferl.org/a/kyiv-hit-by-massive-russian-attack/33435810.html Fri, 06 Jun 2025 13:01:35 +0200 VideosRussiaUkraineVideo ArchiveRussia Invades Ukraine Amid ongoing strikes by Russia, some Ukrainians are turning to a new kind of air-raid shelter for protection. Kateryna Storozhuk, a resident of Bucha, has installed a 'Life Capsule' in her home. https://www.rferl.org/a/life-capsule-bucha-war-ukraine/33428803.html https://www.rferl.org/a/life-capsule-bucha-war-ukraine/33428803.html Sat, 31 May 2025 00:02:25 +0200 VideosUkraineRussia Invades Ukraine Neighbors and family gathered in the Ukrainian community of Vasylkiv, outside Kyiv, to mourn a mother who died on May 18 while shielding her 4-year-old son from a Russian air attack. Anna Yefymenko, 27, was killed in the air strike on the family's apartment. https://www.rferl.org/a/ukraine-russia-kyiv-air-strike-mother-killed-child-civilian-memorial/33419370.html https://www.rferl.org/a/ukraine-russia-kyiv-air-strike-mother-killed-child-civilian-memorial/33419370.html Tue, 20 May 2025 23:48:11 +0200 UkraineRussiaVideo ArchiveVideosRussia Invades Ukraine A "coalition of the willing" called on Russia on May 10 to agree to an unconditional 30-day cease-fire. If accepted, the pause in fighting would begin on May 12. The British, French, German, and Polish leaders met in Kyiv with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to agree on the proposal. https://www.rferl.org/a/ukraine-uk-france-germany-poland-cease-fire-kyiv-russia-coaltion/33410150.html https://www.rferl.org/a/ukraine-uk-france-germany-poland-cease-fire-kyiv-russia-coaltion/33410150.html Sat, 10 May 2025 17:53:23 +0200 UkraineRussiaVideo ArchiveVideosRussia Invades Ukraine More than 140 Russian drones hit cities and other civilian areas in Ukraine overnight May 6-7, killing two people in Kyiv. Zaporizhzhya was also struck, causing several casualties. . https://www.rferl.org/a/ukraine-kyiv-kherson-dnipro-zaporizhzhya-russia-drone-strike-deadly/33407484.html https://www.rferl.org/a/ukraine-kyiv-kherson-dnipro-zaporizhzhya-russia-drone-strike-deadly/33407484.html Wed, 07 May 2025 17:49:06 +0200 UkraineRussiaVideo ArchiveVideosRussia Invades Ukraine Tearful family and friends gathered at the funeral for Danylo Khudia, a Ukrainian teenager killed in a massive Russian strike on Kyiv on April 24. The funeral was also a remembrance for Khudia's parents, who were among at least 12 people killed in the attack. https://www.rferl.org/a/funeral-held-for-teenager-parents-killed-in-russian-strike-on-kyiv/33399126.html https://www.rferl.org/a/funeral-held-for-teenager-parents-killed-in-russian-strike-on-kyiv/33399126.html Mon, 28 Apr 2025 16:22:30 +0200 VideosUkraineVideo ArchiveRussia Invades Ukraine As Ukraine marks the 39th anniversary of the world's worst civilian nuclear accident at the Chernobyl power plant, engineers are struggling to find ways to repair the complex's protective shield more than two months after a Russian drone left a large hole in the structure. https://www.rferl.org/a/ukraine-chernobyl-nuclear-shield-strike/33397007.html https://www.rferl.org/a/ukraine-chernobyl-nuclear-shield-strike/33397007.html Sun, 27 Apr 2025 10:06:29 +0200 VideosRussiaUkraineVideo Archive As Ukraine marks the 39th anniversary of the world's worst civilian nuclear accident at the Chernobyl power plant, engineers are struggling to find ways to repair the complex's protective shield more than two months after a Russian drone left a large hole in the structure. https://www.rferl.org/a/ukraine-chernobyl-nuclear-disaster-anniversary-russia/33397012.html https://www.rferl.org/a/ukraine-chernobyl-nuclear-disaster-anniversary-russia/33397012.html Sat, 26 Apr 2025 00:21:01 +0200 UkraineFeaturesRussiaRussia Invades UkraineThe Rundown Stories As Ukraine marks the 39th anniversary of the world's worst civilian nuclear accident at the Chernobyl power plant, engineers are struggling to find ways to repair the complex's protective shield more than two months after a Russian drone left a large hole in the structure. https://www.rferl.org/a/chernobyl-ukraine-nuclear-plant-russia-strike/33396970.html https://www.rferl.org/a/chernobyl-ukraine-nuclear-plant-russia-strike/33396970.html Fri, 25 Apr 2025 23:51:48 +0200 UkraineRussiaVideo ArchiveVideos On a day of mourning for the 12 people killed in Kyiv, a memorial service was held for Danylo Khudia, a 17-year-old Ukrainian killed in the Russian strike on April 24. Khudia's parents were also killed in the attack, and his youngest sister remains in the hospital. https://www.rferl.org/a/danylo-khudia-kyiv-russian-strike-news-video-ukraine/33396849.html https://www.rferl.org/a/danylo-khudia-kyiv-russian-strike-news-video-ukraine/33396849.html Fri, 25 Apr 2025 16:54:53 +0200 VideosUkraineRussia Invades Ukraine Kateryna Mamedova had the chance to embrace the transplant patient who received her late husband’s heart -- and to hear his heartbeat once again. https://www.rferl.org/a/ukraine-widow-heart-transplant-video/33376933.html https://www.rferl.org/a/ukraine-widow-heart-transplant-video/33376933.html Wed, 09 Apr 2025 00:01:00 +0200 UkraineFeaturesVideo ArchiveRussia Invades UkraineThe Rundown Stories When former Ukrainian soldier Aslan Mamedov was declared brain dead following a car accident in 2024, his wife honored his wishes to donate his organs to save others' lives. Mamedov's heart was transplanted into the body of Oleh Babiy, who met his donor's widow for the first time recently. https://www.rferl.org/a/ukraine-heart-transplant-soldier-donor-widow-recipient-save-lives-russia-car-accident/33372788.html https://www.rferl.org/a/ukraine-heart-transplant-soldier-donor-widow-recipient-save-lives-russia-car-accident/33372788.html Tue, 08 Apr 2025 23:45:42 +0200 UkraineRussiaVideo ArchiveVideosRussia Invades Ukraine