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 Thu, 06 Aug 2026 22:27:11 +0200 Pangea CMS – RFE/RL Oleksiy Yukov devoted his life to finding and recovering the remains of fallen soldiers on the battlefields of Ukraine. Just days after RFE/RL's Ukrainian Service filmed him on one of his missions, Yukov's wife announced that he had died near the front lines. https://www.rferl.org/a/ukraine-war-fallen-soldiers-search-mission/33823670.html https://www.rferl.org/a/ukraine-war-fallen-soldiers-search-mission/33823670.html Thu, 06 Aug 2026 22:23:01 +0200 UkraineVideo ArchiveVideos Interviews with residents and police units in Kherson were constantly interrupted by Russian drone attacks. Recent targets include a mechanic riding his bike to work and a garbage truck. https://www.rferl.org/a/ukraine-kherson-russian-drones-human-safari/33822793.html https://www.rferl.org/a/ukraine-kherson-russian-drones-human-safari/33822793.html Thu, 06 Aug 2026 12:16:17 +0200 UkraineFeaturesRussiaRussia Invades UkraineThe Rundown Stories As Russian drones terrorize the southern Ukrainian city of Kherson, RFE/RL follows the police units trying to shoot them down. Residents whose homes have been hit explain why they continue living in one of Ukraine's most dangerous cities. https://www.rferl.org/a/living-under-russian-drones-in-kherson/33823399.html https://www.rferl.org/a/living-under-russian-drones-in-kherson/33823399.html Thu, 06 Aug 2026 12:14:32 +0200 UkraineRussia Invades Ukraine Russia launched a massive overnight attack on Kyiv and the surrounding region with ballistic missiles and drones. At least 17 people were killed, including eight near a train station outside Brovary. The strikes also destroyed major warehouse owned by Ukrainian retailer Epicentr. https://www.rferl.org/a/russia-launches-deadly-ballistic-missile-drone-attack-on-kyiv-region/33822670.html https://www.rferl.org/a/russia-launches-deadly-ballistic-missile-drone-attack-on-kyiv-region/33822670.html Wed, 05 Aug 2026 13:03:48 +0200 UkraineRussia Invades Ukraine BROVARY, Ukraine -- Russian overnight drone and ballistic missile strikes killed at least 17 people in the Kyiv region, as Ukraine warned of critical air defense shortages and urged its allies to hasten deliveries of urgently needed air defense missiles. https://www.rferl.org/a/russian-drone-and-missile-barrage-on-ukraine/33822483.html https://www.rferl.org/a/russian-drone-and-missile-barrage-on-ukraine/33822483.html Wed, 05 Aug 2026 07:50:58 +0200 NewsRussiaUkraineRussia Invades UkraineThe Rundown Headline When Serhiy Kutrakov decided to take up arms in 2014 to defend Ukraine from Russian-backed separatists, he accepted there was a good chance he would be killed in combat. Now, he's determined to live -- and secure his country's freedom amid Russia's full-scale invasion. Documentarian Yulia Hontaruk followed Kutrakov and two other soldiers on and off the battlefield for 12 years. Her new film, To Die To Live, premiered in July at the Karlovy Vary film festival. https://www.rferl.org/a/ukraine-soldier-donetsk-donbas-2014-documentary-karlovy-vary-film-hontaruk-kutrakov-russia-civilian/33817605.html https://www.rferl.org/a/ukraine-soldier-donetsk-donbas-2014-documentary-karlovy-vary-film-hontaruk-kutrakov-russia-civilian/33817605.html Sun, 02 Aug 2026 09:40:05 +0200 UkraineRussiaVideo ArchiveVideosRussia Invades Ukraine Russia launched dozens of ballistic missiles at Kyiv, killing at least nine people and injuring 23, according to emergency services. Zelenskyy said a shortage of air defense missiles limited Ukraine's ability to intercept the attack. https://www.rferl.org/a/russia-launches-deadly-ballistic-missile-attack-on-kyiv/33819745.html https://www.rferl.org/a/russia-launches-deadly-ballistic-missile-attack-on-kyiv/33819745.html Sat, 01 Aug 2026 12:30:23 +0200 UkraineRussiaVideo ArchiveVideosRussia Invades UkraineThe Rundown Stories In 2022, Oleksandra Paskal lost her leg following a Russian missile strike on Ukraine’s Odesa region. She was just six years old. Following months of intense rehabilitation, she learned to walk with a prosthesis -- and made a remarkable return to rhythmic gymnastics. https://www.rferl.org/a/ukrainian-gymnast-wins-gold-after-losing-leg-in-russian-strike/33819012.html https://www.rferl.org/a/ukrainian-gymnast-wins-gold-after-losing-leg-in-russian-strike/33819012.html Sat, 01 Aug 2026 09:21:28 +0200 UkraineVideo ArchiveVideosRussia Invades UkraineThe Rundown Stories Mourners made a makeshift memorial to members of the Voronov family, which was almost entirely wiped out by a Russian missile strike on the Ukrainian village of Radushne. Six out of the 10 family members were killed in the July 30 attack when the missile destroyed their home. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said preliminary findings indicated that Russia used a North Korean missile in the attack. https://www.rferl.org/a/memorial-held-for-ukrainian-family-destroyed-by-russian-missile-/33819261.html https://www.rferl.org/a/memorial-held-for-ukrainian-family-destroyed-by-russian-missile-/33819261.html Fri, 31 Jul 2026 17:38:30 +0200 VideosUkraineVideo ArchiveRussia Invades Ukraine President Donald Trump said the United States should be "very careful" about granting Kyiv a license to produce Patriot missiles as Ukraine seeks greater air defense capabilities to protect itself against Russia's daily air attacks. https://www.rferl.org/a/ukraine-russia-drone-attack-wildberries-patriot-missile-license/33819054.html https://www.rferl.org/a/ukraine-russia-drone-attack-wildberries-patriot-missile-license/33819054.html Fri, 31 Jul 2026 12:07:03 +0200 NewsRussiaUkraineRussia Invades UkraineThe Rundown Headline Russia launched dozens of ballistic and cruise missiles, along with hundreds of drones, at Ukraine in the early hours of July 30 in another large-scale attack. Damage was reported in several cities, including Kyiv and Lviv. https://www.rferl.org/a/russia-launches-massive-missile-and-drone-attack-on-ukraine/33818362.html https://www.rferl.org/a/russia-launches-massive-missile-and-drone-attack-on-ukraine/33818362.html Thu, 30 Jul 2026 13:44:02 +0200 UkraineRussia Invades Ukraine KRYVIY RIH -- Russian ballistic missile strike hit a home in the village of Radushne in Ukraine's southeastern Dnipropetrovsk region, killing almost an entire family, as local officials reported at least nine people dead and dozens of others injured across the country. https://www.rferl.org/a/russia-missile-deadly-strike-ukraine/33818229.html https://www.rferl.org/a/russia-missile-deadly-strike-ukraine/33818229.html Thu, 30 Jul 2026 10:46:18 +0200 NewsRussiaUkraineRussia Invades UkraineThe Rundown Headline Ukrainian drones struck targets in several places inside Russia on July 29, including an oil refinery and a logistics center belonging to Russia's largest online retailer, Wildberries, as Kyiv expands its long-range strike campaign to pressure Moscow into peace negotiations. https://www.rferl.org/a/ukraine-russia-drone-attack-wildberries-zelenskyy-trump/33817538.html https://www.rferl.org/a/ukraine-russia-drone-attack-wildberries-zelenskyy-trump/33817538.html Wed, 29 Jul 2026 13:02:31 +0200 NewsRussiaUkraineRussia Invades UkraineThe Rundown Stories A Ukrainian court has ordered the organizer of a military technology exhibition into pretrial detention without bail after a Russian missile strike on the event killed at least 11 people and injured around 100. Vasyl Honcharuk allegedly organized the July 24 exhibition in the Kyiv region without the required approval from state or military authorities. https://www.rferl.org/a/ukraine-defense-exhibition-organizer-held-without-bail-after-deadly-russian-strike/33816779.html https://www.rferl.org/a/ukraine-defense-exhibition-organizer-held-without-bail-after-deadly-russian-strike/33816779.html Tue, 28 Jul 2026 15:48:00 +0200 VideosUkraineVideo ArchiveRussia Invades UkraineThe Rundown Stories Russian drone attacks are making it increasingly dangerous to deliver supplies to Ukraine's frontline troops. While Kyiv is deploying unmanned ground vehicles for some of the riskiest missions, volunteers like 60-year-old Mykhaylo continue making supply runs the old-fashioned way. He makes dangerous boat trips to support Ukrainian infantry while under almost constant attack in the Donetsk region. https://www.rferl.org/a/year-old-ukrainian-volunteer-supplies-front-lines-amid-rise-of-unmanned-ground-vehicles/33815972.html https://www.rferl.org/a/year-old-ukrainian-volunteer-supplies-front-lines-amid-rise-of-unmanned-ground-vehicles/33815972.html Mon, 27 Jul 2026 16:14:42 +0200 VideosUkraineVideo ArchiveRussia Invades UkraineThe Rundown Stories In a face-to-face meeting, Kazakh President Qasym-Zhomart Toqaev told Vladimir Putin that it was time to freeze Russia's war in Ukraine. The appeal to the Russian leader came at a summit in Omsk on July 25. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov later said "a freeze as such is impossible," adding, "The main condition is that we must achieve our goals." Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha welcomed the Kazakh leader's efforts calling it "a realistic, timely, and wise message." https://www.rferl.org/a/toqaev-tells-putin-to-freeze-ukraine-war/33816013.html https://www.rferl.org/a/toqaev-tells-putin-to-freeze-ukraine-war/33816013.html Mon, 27 Jul 2026 16:01:25 +0200 VideosRussiaUkraineThe Rundown Stories President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Moscow wants to bring in thousands of North Korean soldiers again for its invasion of Ukraine, with preparations in Russia having been under way since early summer. https://www.rferl.org/a/ukraine-claims-caspian-strike-russia-iran-military-route-kyiv-mourning/33812868.html https://www.rferl.org/a/ukraine-claims-caspian-strike-russia-iran-military-route-kyiv-mourning/33812868.html Sat, 25 Jul 2026 15:32:07 +0200 UkraineNewsRussiaRussia Invades UkraineThe Rundown Headline Ukraine struck targets in several parts of Russia early on July 24, including another warehouse of Russian e-commerce retailer Wildberries, as Kyiv continues to expand its retaliatory long-range strike campaign in an effort to force Moscow into negotiations. https://www.rferl.org/a/wildberries-russia-ukraine-strikes-us-rubio/33811940.html https://www.rferl.org/a/wildberries-russia-ukraine-strikes-us-rubio/33811940.html Fri, 24 Jul 2026 11:50:56 +0200 NewsRussiaUkraineRussia Invades UkraineThe Rundown Stories Large plumes of black smoke rose high into the skies of the Moscow region on July 20 after Ukrainian drone strikes hit an oil depot and logistics facilities, wounding 10 people as Kyiv vowed to respond to deadly Russian attacks that have left several people dead. https://www.rferl.org/a/russia-ukraine-drone-and-missile-strikes/33807500.html https://www.rferl.org/a/russia-ukraine-drone-and-missile-strikes/33807500.html Mon, 20 Jul 2026 15:14:08 +0200 NewsRussiaUkraineRussia Invades UkraineThe Rundown Stories Russia launched 41 missiles and 125 drones in a massive overnight attack on Ukraine, with Kyiv as the main target. Ukrainian officials said it was Russia's largest use of ballistic missiles since the start of the full-scale invasion. At least one person was killed and 16 were injured. https://www.rferl.org/a/russia-hits-kyiv-in-massive-missile-and-drone-attack/33806892.html https://www.rferl.org/a/russia-hits-kyiv-in-massive-missile-and-drone-attack/33806892.html Sun, 19 Jul 2026 13:07:43 +0200 UkraineRussia Invades Ukraine