The Kyiv Independent [unofficial] the_kyiv_independent

Russian forces using chemical weapons to storm Ocheretyne, situation 'difficult' -- What Ukraine lost while waiting for the US aid bill to pass -- What's happening with Russia's assets frozen in the West? -- Swedish Navy chief says Russian 'shadow fleet' of oil tankers possibly conducting espionage in Baltic Sea -- and more

How Johnson came to allow a vote on Ukraine aid after months of delays -- Over 20,000 Russian troops trying to storm Chasiv Yar, outskirts -- Russia’s energy infrastructure attacks are depopulating Ukraine -- Polish protesters stop blockade at Yahodyn-Dorohusk border crossing -- and more

Ukraine will be 'able to blunt' Russia's offensive if US aid arrives quickly -- Ukraine aid bill finally passes the House – what happens next? -- Poland, Lithuania, other NATO allies begin military exercise around Suwalki Gap -- Blinken to warn Beijing over support for Russia in upcoming trip to China -- and more

Slovak citizens raise $2.8 million for Czech ammunition initiative after government refuses to contribute -- Ukraine's obsolete S-200 anti-aircraft missile systems reportedly back on track to hit Russian targets -- US considers deploying extra military advisers to Ukraine -- Ukrainian drones strike Russian energy facilities overnight -- and more

Russia’s war destroys over 100,000 residential buildings in Donetsk Oblast -- Ukraine’s Bohdana howitzer is rolling off production lines – here’s what it can do -- [video] Russian military uniforms reveal inequality between forces -- Half of British military defense fund for Ukraine remains unused -- and more

Microsoft says Russian disinformation campaign targeting US election has begun -- Ukraine destroys missile launchers, radar stations at Russian military airfield in Crimea -- Ukraine to produce 10 Bohdana howitzers this month -- Russian diesel exports continue to drop amid Ukrainian drone strikes on oil refineries -- and more

How Russia is losing superiority in the Black Sea -- Ukraine receives US-made assault breacher -- Germany's military support for Ukraine will continue at least until 2032 -- Russian courts in Crimea have issued 472 verdicts for 'discrediting' Russian army since start of full-scale invasion -- Moldova's security chief says Russia spent $55 million on destabilization campaign -- and more

Russia attacks Ukraine with missiles on Jan. 26 -- Russia planning new offensives, Ukraine needs more weapons -- Leopard tanks to arrive in Ukraine within 3 months -- Russian forces intensify assault in direction of Bakhmut, Vuhledar -- UNESCO places Odesa on endangered World Heritage sites list -- and more

Russia continues missile production despite Western sanctions -- Electricity deficit in Ukraine at 19% after latest Russian attack -- Defense secretary says US is not preventing Ukraine from developing long-range strike capabilities --Ukraine's air defense downs all 8 Russian drones in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast -- and more

What is Budmo.info?