The strike caused shells, mines and drones to detonate late on Friday, triggering a blast that damaged nearby properties including a care home for the elderly and disabled, President Volodymyr Zelensky said.
By Samuel OtienoUkraine has suspended elections under martial law, a measure still widely supported by the population as the country focuses on fighting off the Russian invasion launched in 2022.
By Samuel OtienoThe overnight attacks damaged apartment blocks, warehouses and industrial facilities, while a children's hospital was also affected. Emergency teams were searching through rubble for survivors, with two people rescued from damaged buildings
By Chrispho OwuorEarlier this week, Zelenskyy met Trump and later said the US leader had agreed to license the production of Patriot missiles in Ukraine. However, Trump later told reporters that no such agreement had been reached.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe latest bombardment highlights a dual challenge for Ukraine in its fifth year of war. It is facing intensifying Russian missile attacks alongside rare domestic political instability triggered by a sudden wartime shakeup of its defence leadership.
By Samuel OtienoUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Kyiv was the main target, but other areas were also hit, with at least 83 people injured.
By Samuel OtienoThe announcement from Moscow follows repeated appeals by President Volodymyr Zelensky for a ceasefire, which had previously gone unanswered by the Kremlin. The latest declaration is likely to be met with suspicion in Ukraine, especially given past experiences with similar pauses.
By Maureen KinyanjuiPresident Volodymyr Zelensky said Russia was deliberately using the severe cold as part of its war approach, accusing Moscow of taking advantage of winter to deepen suffering. Overnight temperatures in Kyiv have recently dropped to around -20C, making the loss of heating, power and water even more dangerous for households.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe Russian offensive targeted Kyiv’s civilian and energy infrastructure, with President Volodymyr Zelensky reporting almost 500 drones and 40 missiles aimed at the capital.
By Maureen KinyanjuiZelensky’s remarks followed his meeting with senior US military officials in Kyiv, including US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll, army chief of staff Gen Randy George and top commander in Europe Gen Chris Donahue. Though he did not endorse the draft, Zelensky said he “appreciated the efforts of President Trump and his team to return security to Europe,” signaling a desire to keep communication open with Washington even while raising concerns.
By Maureen KinyanjuiKyiv Mayor Vitaliy Klitschko confirmed that twelve people were injured in the city. In Zaporizhzhia in southern Ukraine, a seven-year-old boy was killed and seven others were hurt. Central Cherkasy reported ten injuries from the attacks.
By Maureen KinyanjuiPS Sing’Oei said the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, through the Kenyan Mission in Moscow, is already handling the matter following reports by the BBC that one Kenyan had been captured.
By Ann NyamburaRussian missiles and drones rained down across Ukraine early Sunday, killing four people and setting government offices in the capital Kyiv ablaze.
By Samuel OtienoUK Defence Secretary John Healey underlined that the support extended not only to sustaining Ukraine through the current conflict but also to strengthening its future security.
By Rose AchiengThere were no injuries and the fire was quickly extinguished, the plant's press service said on messaging app Telegram.
By RGK.co.keThe attacker, who remains unidentified, fled the scene immediately after the shooting. The SBU has not publicly named the victim, but Ukrainian media reports have identified him.
By Ann NyamburaEmergency services shared images of destroyed buildings still burning, and residents being led away from the rubble.
By Maureen KinyanjuiHis comments, made at a major economic forum, reflect Moscow’s growing territorial ambitions and come as Russian troops advance deeper into northeastern Ukraine.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe gunman fled into a nearby wooded park after firing several shots at Portnov, according to Spanish media.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe meeting, held in Istanbul on Friday, lasted just over 90 minutes and was seen as a small step forward in a conflict that has caused immense destruction.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe offer, delivered early on Sunday, came hours after the leaders of Ukraine, France, Germany, Poland, and the United Kingdom called for an unconditional 30-day ceasefire.
By Samuel OtienoKharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov reported that drone strikes had hit 12 sites during the overnight assault.
By Maureen KinyanjuiZelensky said Ukraine saw hundreds of attacks and drone launches on Sunday.
By Samuel OtienoOn Saturday, Russia and Ukraine also conducted a significant prisoner-of-war exchange, with both sides reporting the return of over 240 captured fighters.
By Brenda SockyFrench President Emmanuel Macron condemned Russia for its "blatant disregard for human lives.
By Brenda Socky