Tag: #Kyiv

New Commander-in-Chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces: Zelenskyy appoints Mykhailo Drapatyi, replacing Syrskyi

Politics 07/22/2026, 15:11

Volodymyr Zelenskyy has officially appointed Major General Mykhailo Drapatyi as the new Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 🇺🇦 Drapatyi replaces Oleksandr Syrskyi against the backdrop of protests in Kyiv demanding personnel changes in the defense ministry. The new commander is set to lead the army, bringing experience in commanding key military groupings.

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Anatolich Involved in a Car Accident in His Favorite Convertible in Kyiv: Details of the Crash and the Host's Condition

Incidents 07/22/2026, 14:19

Ukrainian TV host Anatolich was involved in a traffic accident in Kyiv in his favorite yellow BMW convertible. The showman crashed into a suddenly stopped Skoda, but no one was injured. Anatolich explained that the red traces on the car were not blood, but paint from another vehicle. 🚗💥🚑

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5G expands beyond Kyiv: Ukraine prepares to scale pilot project

Technology 07/22/2026, 12:16

The 5G pilot project in Ukraine is expanding beyond Kyiv. Deputy Minister of Digital Transformation Stanislav Prybytko confirmed that Odesa will be the next city for testing. The experiment may be extended for the entire duration of martial law to collect data on network performance under various conditions. 📡🇺🇦

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5G in Kyiv: Pilot Launch, Speeds up to 1 Gbps, and Expansion Plans for Odesa

Technology 07/22/2026, 12:06

📶 5G pilot launched in Kyiv — speeds up to 1 Gbps! Already 1.5 million Ukrainians have tested the network. Next city — Odesa. #5G #Ukraine #Technology

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Kyiv City Express: Ticket sales temporarily suspended in the UZ app — what passengers need to know

Technology 07/22/2026, 11:42

Ticket sales for Kyiv City Express are temporarily suspended in the Ukrzaliznytsia app until 12:00. 🚄 Trains continue to run on schedule; passengers are advised to purchase tickets using alternative methods. We remind you that fares for travel in Kyiv were increased in mid-July. 🎫🇺🇦

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Strikes on Odesa and Kyiv: casualties, fire on a gas pipeline, and a massive drone attack

Incidents 07/22/2026, 10:41

Russian drones attacked Odesa and Kyiv: a woman died in the Odesa region, and a fire broke out on a gas pipeline. Children and adults were injured in the Bucha district. Air defense forces repelled a massive strike, but casualties could not be avoided. 🚨🇺🇦🔥

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Massive Attack: Russia Strikes Ukraine with 216 Drones and Iskander-M Missiles. Results of the Night of July 22

Incidents 07/22/2026, 09:10

Russia attacked Ukraine on the night of July 22, launching 216 drones and missiles. Air defense shot down most targets, but there were impacts and casualties in the Kyiv region. 🚨🇺🇦

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Strikes on Nighttime Kyiv: Children Injured and Homes Destroyed in Bucha District

Incidents 07/22/2026, 09:00

Russian drones attacked the Kyiv region on the night of July 22. In the Bucha district, 5 people, including three children, were injured, and 5 homes were destroyed. Rescue workers are on site, and the police are urging vigilance. 🚨🔥

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Weather will split Ukraine in half: gusts and hail in Odesa, warm weather without rain in Kyiv

Politics 07/22/2026, 07:36

On July 22, the weather will split Ukraine: thunderstorms, hail, and gusts up to 20 m/s in the southwest, warm weather without rain in Kyiv. Weather-sensitive individuals should be cautious due to magnetic storms. 🌦️🌪️

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Twice as expensive: fares on Kyiv City Express trains have doubled in Kyiv

Economy 07/22/2026, 07:19

Since July 22, travel on Kyiv City Express trains has doubled in price. UZ explained the price hike as necessary to cover costs and due to a lack of compensation from the city. Benefits for pensioners and students remain, but season passes are being introduced to help save money 🚆💸

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New Commander-in-Chief and 'Closed Sky' Strategy: Zelenskyy Announces Major Reforms for the Armed Forces of Ukraine

Politics 07/21/2026, 23:44

Zelenskyy announced a new defense strategy for the Armed Forces of Ukraine following a change in command. Key priorities: closing the sky from strikes, mobilization reform, and mass drone supplies. 🇺🇦🚁

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Change of command at the headquarters: Zelensky appoints new Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine amid protests

Politics 07/21/2026, 22:52

Volodymyr Zelensky appointed Mykhailo Drapatsky as the new Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The change in leadership occurred against the backdrop of the government's resignation and ongoing protests in the country against the actions of the Ministry of Defense. 🇺🇦🔴

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Kharkiv Highway in Kyiv: Partial Traffic Restrictions Due to Roadworks

Incidents 07/21/2026, 22:23

On Wednesday, July 22, traffic will be restricted on Kharkiv Highway in Kyiv due to asphalt repairs. The affected section is the overpass over the railway tracks on the left bank. Drivers should plan their route in advance. 🚧🚗

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Fine for a cartoon in Russian: how a teacher in Kyiv came under the scrutiny of the language ombudsman

Politics 07/21/2026, 22:03

A teacher at a Kyiv lyceum was fined 3,400 hryvnias for showing a cartoon in Russian in a first-grade class. The inspection was initiated by a war veteran whose child was taught by the educator. The ombudsman declared "zero tolerance" for violations of the language law in schools 🇺🇦🚫🇷🇺

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Sharp rise in civilian casualties: UN records alarming statistics in Ukraine for the first half of 2026

Incidents 07/21/2026, 21:46

🚨 The UN has recorded a sharp rise in civilian casualties in Ukraine in 2026: the number of deaths increased by 37%. The main threat is attacks by short-range drones, which are destroying urban life-support systems. 🇺🇦📉

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New Map of Kyiv: How the War Rewrote the Rules of Housing Choice and Shifted Construction to the Left Bank

Economy 07/21/2026, 21:19

The war has rewritten the rules of Kyiv's real estate market: instead of prestige, buyers choose safety and the metro. The Darnytskyi district has become the leader in construction with 27% of all sales launches, overtaking traditional elite zones. A new housing map is forming around autonomy and infrastructure. 🏗️🇺🇦

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Fine for a cartoon: a teacher in Kyiv was punished for violating the language law

Politics 07/21/2026, 20:27

A teacher in Kyiv was fined 3,400 hryvnias for showing a cartoon in Russian. The trigger was a complaint from a parent who is a combatant. The teacher cited educational purposes as the reason, but the law left no room for choice. 🇺🇦📚

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IMF Approves New Tranche for Ukraine: $690 Million and Reform Challenges

Economy 07/21/2026, 18:14

The IMF has approved a new tranche of $690 million for Ukraine after completing the review of the assistance program. 🇺🇦💰 Despite maintaining macroeconomic stability, the Fund noted a slowdown in reforms and the impact of external crises on the country's reserves. Kristalina Georgieva urged Kyiv to pursue strict fiscal policy. 📉🏛️

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