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In Kyiv, Russian attacks have damaged the embassies of six countries
A Russian missile attack on Kyiv on Dec 20 damaged six foreign embassies — including Albania, Argentina and Portugal — shattering windows and doors in a major blow to diplomatic institutions | empr.media. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
Dec 20, 2024
Kyiv. Aftermath of the attack
After a Russian missile and drone barrage on Kyiv, emergency services completed search, rescue and debris removal; dozens were injured and at least two killed, with widespread damage to homes and power infrastructure as crews worked round‑the‑clock. | empr.media. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
Dec 20, 2024
Consequences of another massive Russian attack on Ukraine’s energy sector
Inside the fallout from a massive Russian assault on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure — power facilities hit across multiple regions, civilian damage, and critical winter survival challenges. Read more on empr.media.
Dec 13, 2024
Two Ukrainian hockey players killed by Russian missile strike
Two Ukrainian amateur hockey players, Bohdan Titov and Maksym Brahin, were killed in a Russian missile attack on Zaporizhzhya, devastating their community and raising global concern. empr.media
Dec 10, 2024
For the first time in medical history: Kyiv cardiac surgeons perform a unique heart surgery on a newborn
In Kyiv, cardiac surgeons made medical history by performing a world-first heart surgery on a newborn with a life-threatening congenital defect immediately after delivery, saving the baby’s life. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
Dec 2, 2024
Russian oligarch and Putin’s friend Usmanov elected as president of the International Fencing Federation
Russian billionaire Alisher Usmanov — long linked to Vladimir Putin and under Western sanctions — was elected president of the International Fencing Federation (FIE), prompting strong condemnation from Ukrainian Olympic champion Olha Kharlan and other critics. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
Nov 30, 2024
A US company accuses the National Police and the Defense Ministry of extortion. They also say they have uncovered a scam
U.S. supplier Sinclair & Wilde alleges Ukraine’s National Police and Defense Ministry demanded bribes, withheld payments and attempted to frame it in a corruption scam tied to military gear contracts. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
Nov 29, 2024
Ukrainian nuclear power plants reduce electricity production due to Russian strikes – IAEA
Ukrainian nuclear power plant units with reduced output after Russian attacks on the energy grid, highlighting disrupted electricity production. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
Nov 29, 2024
Consequences of Russia’s massive attack on Ukraine’s energy sector
A massive Russian missile and drone assault on Ukraine’s energy sector triggered emergency blackouts, heating and water loss in key cities, damaged power plants and left millions coping with winter outages. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
Nov 28, 2024
Russian attacks on Ukrainian energy facilities have damaged critical substations for nuclear power plants
Russian air and missile strikes have damaged critical high‑voltage substations tied to Ukraine’s nuclear plants, forcing reduced output and sparking international safety alerts as winter power shortages deepen.
Nov 25, 2024
Russia plans to strike Ukrainian territory with an experimental ballistic missile
Russia is gearing up to use its new experimental intermediate‑range ballistic missile, known as the “Oreshnik,” against Ukrainian territory — a move seen as both an escalation and psychological signal in the war. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
Nov 20, 2024
In Odesa, the number of dead and injured has increased: the state emergency service shared footage from the impact site
After a Russian attack on Odesa, officials confirm the number of dead and injured has climbed. The State Emergency Service released dramatic footage from the impact site showing devastation and rescue efforts. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
Nov 19, 2024