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Trapped civilians in Russian-occupied city in Ukraine face starvation or ‘road of death’

Moscow's forces seized the city on the very first day of their full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022

The Independent UK · Oct 17

Russia-Ukraine War: Russia claims new strikes on bridge and ships; Kyiv targets drones

Russia on Sunday said its forces struck the Northern bridge over the Dnipro River in Kyiv, alleging that the route was being used to transport Ukrainian troops and military cargo.

The Times of India · Oct 4

Merz unveils new aid for Ukraine as Russia strikes Kyiv during German leader's visit

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced a new aid package for Ukraine worth more than 1.3 billion euros ($1.5 billion) during a visit to Kyiv on Sunday marked by renewed Russian attacks on the Ukrainian capital, including the latest drone attack on a bridge spanning the Dnipro River.

France 24 · Oct 4

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Bridges under attack: Why Russia is targeting Kyiv's vital crossings

In a strategic move, Russia has targeted crucial bridges spanning the Dnipro River in Kyiv, severely impacting transportation and essential infrastructure. The attacks have led to significant traffic congestion throughout the city, with public transport facing notable disruptions. The Southern Bridge has experienced considerable damage, hindering metro services crucial for…

The Times of India · Oct 4

Russia strikes another Kyiv bridge, deepening travel chaos in Ukraine's capital

Kyiv's Northern Bridge across the Dnipro river was hit by a Russian air attack, Mayor Vitali Klitschko said Saturday, deepening travel chaos amid an escalation in strikes on ‌infrastructure in the Ukrainian capital. The latest attack comes a day after the city's Southern Bridge was hit by several strikes that…

France 24 · Oct 3

Russian aerial strikes snarl traffic on 3 Kyiv bridges in a new disruption tactic

Russian aerial attacks have forced the partial closure of three bridges over the Dnipro River in Kyiv, causing traffic chaos

The Independent UK · Oct 2

Ukraine’s robot and drone parade offers a glimpse of the future of war

Ukraine marked its 35th Independence Day with a military display unlike any it had staged before: robots on the streets of Kyiv, naval drones on the Dnipro river and UAVs in the skies above the capital, showcasing technologies that have transformed the battlefield since Russia’s full-scale invasion.

Euronews · Aug 24

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Russia sending ‘suicidal missions’ to win foothold over Dnipro River, says Ukraine

Moscow trying to improve its claim to entire Kherson region in time for peace negotiations, says governor

The Guardian - UK · Mar 4, 2025

6 months inside Ukraine's special forces show how covert missions shape the war behind the frontline

Ukrainian special forces officers spent six months on the mission to establish a bridgehead across the Dnipro River in southern Ukraine after an explosion destroyed the dam upstream

The Independent UK · Dec 26, 2023

Inside Ukraine's covert Center 73, where clandestine missions shape the war behind the frontline

Ukrainian special forces officers spent six months on their mission to establish a bridgehead across the Dnipro River in southern Ukraine after an explosion destroyed the dam upstream

The Independent UK · Dec 26, 2023

The Dnipro River, a new key front line for Ukraine’s counteroffensive against Russia

Ukraine confirmed this week that it had managed to maintain its positions along the left bank of the Dnipro River, which had been completely under Russian control. These successes suggest that a major Ukrainian counteroffensive, aimed at reclaiming Crimea, could soon be under way.

France 24 · Nov 24, 2023

Kherson one year on: a city bereft of its younger residents and still bombarded by Russian forces across the river

It is a year now since Ukrainian forces liberated Kherson. I knew it before the war as a polyglot and bustling port city (if still determinedly Soviet in feel) sitting largely on the western (right) bank of the mighty Dnipro River.

The Conversation · Nov 23, 2023

Russia-Ukraine war – live: Putin to give shock G20 speech as Moscow troops desert Donetsk frontline

Moscow being forced to rely more heavily on penal recruits and mobilised reservists, Kyiv claims

The Independent UK · Nov 20, 2023

Ukraine declares major breakthrough in southern counteroffensive ‘against all odds’

Ukrainian breakthrough across the Dnipro River could open up a new line to attack Crimea

The Independent UK · Nov 15, 2023

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Evening Standard · Nov 8, 2023

Ukraine armoured infantry vehicles cross Dnipro River to fight Putin forces on its east bank, say military sources

Some 300 Ukrainian troops are reported to have seized land on the east bank of the Dnipro River

The Guardian - UK · Nov 3, 2023

Ukraine troops defend vital foothold on Russian-controlled Dnipro River

Beachhead established on occupied side of river could allow Kyiv forces to reclaim more of Kherson region

Evening Standard · Sep 19, 2023

Ukraine forces engaged in ‘heavy fighting’ against Russia for islands in Dnipro River

Both sides are launching maritime raids in small boats

The Conversation · Aug 17, 2023

Ukraine recap: bridgehead across the Dnipro river a key objective as Kyiv works to maintain solidarity among allies

Google the words “Ukraine counteroffensive” and the adverb you will most commonly find associated with them is “slowly”. The popular misconception in the months leading up to the launch of Ukraine’s summer push was that, like last autumn’s lightning counter-attacks around Kherson in the south and Kharkiv in the north-east…

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The Conversation · Aug 17, 2023

Ukraine war: gaining a bridgehead east of the Dnipro river would be a gamechanger for Kyiv – here's why

There have been reports that Ukrainian units have crossed the Dnipro River and established bridgeheads on the eastern side – which could be an important moment in Ukraine’s summer counteroffensive push in the south. How many troops made the crossing and how secure their bridgehead really is, remains unclear.

Evening Standard · Aug 9, 2023

Ukrainian forces ‘in surprise raid’ to gain foothold on east side of Dnipro River

Up to seven Ukrainian boats are reported to have been involved in the operation

WEKU · Jul 28, 2023

Ukraine struggles to rebuild a navy destroyed by Russia

First, Russia wiped out Ukraine's navy. Now, Moscow is blocking critical grain exports. As Ukraine tries to rebuild its navy, and fight back, NPR's Greg Myre got a ride on one of its few boats.

Evening Standard · Jul 18, 2023

Ukrainian forces gain ‘small bridgehead’ on left bank of giant Dnipro River threatening Russian troops

Ukrainian forces have dug in at a small bridgehead on the left bank of the giant Dnipro River threatening Russian troops in the area, British military chiefs said on Tuesday.

The Independent UK · Jul 3, 2023

After the flood: The nightmare is just beginning for those left to rebuild after the Ukraine dam explosion

Bel Trew travels the Dnipro River speaking to some of those who have been left with nothing after the floodwaters wrecked their homes, and hears from officials warning of the extreme long-term consequences that could be felt by the rest of the world

WEKU · Jun 22, 2023

Ukraine's troops long planned their move on Russian forces. Then came the flood

Soldiers spent months making clandestine trips across Ukraine's Dnipro River to plan the counteroffensive. Instead of facing off against Russian forces, this unit found itself fighting floodwaters.

The Guardian - UK · Jun 12, 2023

‘We can rebuild’: Ukrainian mayor sees opportunity amid dam chaos

Fearing Nova Kakhovka could one day collapse, Andrii Seletskyi began project on local history in 2020. His knowledge now offers hope

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