Ukraine war updates: Russia strikes Kyiv as Russian troops move into Belarus (Oct. 17)
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Explosive suicide drones rock Ukraine's capital, hitting residential buildings
Explosions rang out across Kyiv early Monday, a week after nationwide strikes rocked the city for the first time since June.
Deadly missile strikes hit Kyiv as explosions reported in other cities across Ukraine
The attacks came only hours after Russia blamed Ukraine for a weekend explosion that partially damaged a strategic bridge that connects Russian-occupied Crimea to mainland Russia.
Secretary of State Blinken offers big aid package on unannounced visit to Ukraine
Antony Blinken is on a trip to Kyiv, where he visited a children's hospital and met with U.S. Embassy staff. The U.S. announced nearly $3 billion in aid and weapons for Ukraine and other countries.
Once a heavyweight champion, Kyiv's mayor now fights the Russians
Mayor Vitali Klitschko was known as Dr. Ironfist when he dominated the boxing ranks. Now he leads Ukraine's capital city with an equally fierce determination in the battle against Russia.
Russia bombs Kyiv in a weekend missile barrage across Ukraine
A Russian missile slammed into the top floor of an apartment building in the capital, killing at least one person and injuring several others.
Ukrainians' discovery of a dead Russian soldier left for weeks stirs anguish and anger
A Russian soldier's forgotten body is discovered in a liberated village north of Kyiv, setting off a range of emotions and an inquest — as Russia refuses to acknowledge many of its war dead.
Some war-ravaged parts of Ukraine try to rebuild as fighting rages elsewhere
Since the war has mainly shifted to the east of Ukraine, residents and business owners have been returning to parts of the Kyiv region, including hard-hit Bucha.
U2's Bono and the Edge held a concert in a Kyiv subway station in support of Ukraine
The musicians said they were performing in Kyiv at the invitation of Ukraine's president. They played acoustic versions of U2 hits and also shared the "stage" with the Ukrainian band Antytila.
Kyiv residents begin to find calm after Russian forces' retreat
Ukrainians in Kyiv are starting to piece their lives back together as the Russian invasion enters its third month. Even in moments of calm, residents still live with the threat of airstrikes.