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Ukroboronprom Director Steps Down a Week After Deadly Vysheneve Blast
17+ min ago (561+ words) In brief: Herman Smetanin has resigned as CEO of Ukroboronprom, Ukraine’s largest defense manufacturer, after a Russian strike detonated one of the company’s ammunition depots in Vyshneve, killing nine people, and evacuating more than 600. The Deputy Minister of Defense, Serhiy…...
Ukraine Drones Blast Power Plant, Effectively ‘Shooting Out the Lights’ in Russian-Occupied Crimea
27+ min ago (660+ words) In brief: Ukraine has escalated its Crimea campaign from fuel targets to the power grid, striking power plants, substations and air defenses with FP-2 drones. Widespread blackouts now affect tens of thousands as Russia struggles to restore electricity. Ukraine’s punishing…...
Trump Now Sees Ukraine as the Winner, Russia as the Loser
1+ hour, 52+ min ago (154+ words) Kyiv Post Trump Now Sees Ukraine as the Winner, Russia as the Loser The Winner’s Calculus: Why Trump’s political philosophy aligns with backing the side holding strategic momentum. A massive shift just occurred at the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey....
Prosecutors Detail Alleged Execution Plot as Ex-155th Brigade Commander Is Jailed Without Bail
4+ hour, 17+ min ago (825+ words) In brief: A Kyiv court ordered the former 155th Brigade commander to be held without bail. Prosecutors allege Luchanov ordered soldiers to abduct and kill two brothers after a dispute involving his wife, allegations he denies. The Rokytne District Court in…...
Russia Reaches Less Than 50% of 409,000 Troop Recruitment Target by July, Kyiv Says
4+ hour, 9+ min ago (698+ words) Russia is failing to meet its 409,000-troop recruitment target in 2026, according to Ukraine’s Foreign Intelligence Service (SZRU) on Tuesday. The SZRU, in a press release, said Russia has filled less than half of that target as of July, with only…...
Zelensky Warns Russia’s 5,000-km Ballistic Missiles Could Reach Every European Capital Soon
7+ hour, 19+ min ago (482+ words) In brief: Zelensky warned Russia will soon field 5,000-km ballistic missiles capable of reaching any European city. He urged Europe to accelerate an eight-country missile defense project, with the first systems potentially entering service in 2026 if testing succeeds. President Volodymyr…...
British Defence Intelligence Update Ukraine July 10, 2026
7+ hour, 34+ min ago (237+ words) Kyiv Post Delivers Exclusive and In-Depth News and Opinions on Politics, Economics – Get Your Daily News Brief Direct from Ukraine Today! British Defence Intelligence Update Ukraine July 10, 2026 In brief: British Defence Intelligence. - On 03 July 2026, Russian Chief of the General Staff…...
Paris Coalition Summit Backs Missile Shield for Ukraine as Europe Pushes New Russia Sanctions
8+ hour, 6+ min ago (218+ words) Paris summit leaders pledged to turn support for Ukraine into concrete security measures, including a European missile shield. Kyiv Post Editor-in-Chief says momentum is building behind both stronger military support and a new EU sanctions package against Russia. Can Europe…...
One Step Closer to EU – Ukraine Opens Cluster 6 in Accession Talks
9+ hour, 27+ min ago (518+ words) In brief: Officials confirmed that Cluster 6 of Ukraine’s EU accession negotiations was opened on Tuesday, July 14. The cluster covers trade and defense policy alignment with the bloc, with European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos noting Ukraine’s strength in this particular…...
Ukraine and EU Set to Launch Multi-Billion-Euro Defense Partnership
9+ hour, 45+ min ago (367+ words) In brief: Ukraine is expected to sign a sweeping defense partnership with the European Commission that would provide up to €2 billion for joint drone and missile production and deepen Kyiv’s integration into the EU defense industry. Ukraine is expected to…...