Ukraine-Russia war latest: Russia closes in on key Ukrainian city ...
6 hours ago · If Russia were to succeed in taking over the eastern city of a pre-war population of 60,000, it would be in a strong position to launch attacks in the east, putting further pressure …
Kyiv - Ancient Capital, Slavic Culture, Kievan Rus | Britannica
4 days ago · Kyiv, with its good defensive site on the high river bluffs and as the centre of a rich agricultural area and a group of early Slavic towns, began to gain importance. About 882 Oleg …
Kyiv - Wikipedia
Kyiv is an important industrial, scientific, educational, and cultural center in Eastern Europe. It is home to many high-tech industries, higher education institutions, and historical landmarks. The …
Kyiv | Points of Interest, Map, Facts, & History | Britannica
4 days ago · Kyiv, chief city and capital of Ukraine. A port on the Dnieper (Dnipro) River and a large railroad junction, it is a city with an ancient and proud history. As the centre of Kyivan …
At least one killed and several embassies damaged in ‘barbaric’ Russian …
Dec 20, 2024 · At least one person has been killed and several embassies have been damaged in an early morning Russian missile attack on Ukraine’s capital Kyiv. The Kyiv City Military …
Russian attack kills 4 people in Kyiv | AP News - Associated Press …
Jan 18, 2025 · KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia attacked Ukraine’s capital with a barrage of drones and missiles Saturday, leaving at least three people dead, while industrial sites in Russia were …
History of Kyiv - Wikipedia
Kyiv prospered in the Russian industrial revolution of the late 19th century. In the conflicts and turbulence that followed the October Revolution of 1917, it became the capital of several short …
Kyiv - History, Culture, Architecture | Britannica
Jan 23, 2025 · Kyiv - History, Culture, Architecture: In 1793 the Second Partition of Poland, under Russian Empress Catherine II (the Great), brought Right Bank Ukraine into the Russian …
Russia strikes kill three in central Kyiv at critical moment in …
Jan 18, 2025 · Three people were killed and three others were injured in an attack on the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv on Saturday, according to officials, in a move Russia said was in …
Russia Attacks Kyiv With Ballistic Missiles - The New York Times
Jan 18, 2025 · Russia attacked Ukraine’s capital with drones and ballistic missiles before dawn on Saturday, officials said, killing at least three people in central Kyiv as part of a broader assault …