Ukraine launched drone strikes across Russia on August 24, damaging a Kursk nuclear plant transformer and sparking a massive fire at Ust-Luga fuel terminal. Russia intercepted 95 drones.

'Ukraine is not a victim; it is a fighter': Ukrainian drone strike hits Russian nuclear plant, oil terminal as Kyiv marks Independence Day

Zelensky on Sunday, marking the Ukraine's Independence Day, acknowledged Europe and the US's support amid Russia's aggression as he said his country is now listened to and is told to take its decisions, rather than asking to "wait outside". 

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Ukraine marked its 31st Independence Day this week which also marks six months of war with Russia after Moscow invaded in February. VOA’s Luliia Larmolenko has this exclusive interview with Ukraine’s ambassador to the United States.

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Today is an important day for Ukraine as the country marks 31 years of independence from the soviet union. However, celebrations will be muted, curfew has been imposed and security heightened as Ukraine marks six months since Russia began its invasion.

Ukraine's 31st Independence day overshadowed by Russian invasion

Volodymyr Zelensky has told Ukrainians in an emotional speech to mark 31 years of independence that the country was reborn when Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24.

Ukraine marks Independence day: Zelensky says Ukraine was ‘reborn’ when Russia invaded on Feb 24

Destroyed Russian military vehicles and war machines have been on display in Kyiv as part of an exhibition linked to Independence Day celebrations.

Ukraine marks Independence day: Kyiv displays destroyed Russian tanks and war machines

Ukraine is preparing for intensified Russian attacks as it marks its Independence Day tomorrow. The day also coincides with the 6 month anniversary of Russia launching a special operation in Ukraine.

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As the war in Ukraine continues, Kyiv is bracing for increased Russian attacks in time for Ukraine's Independence day on 24th August. Ukraine's military warned that Russia had positioned 5 war ships with cruise missile and submarines in the Black Sea.

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