Anna Vlasenko
@annavlasenko.bsky.social
Journalist for German television ARD. Freelance writer for The Globe and Mail, Canada’s national newspaper.
Based in Ukraine.
Based in Ukraine.
Another loud night in the city. Dozens of drones and missiles are heading toward Ukraine. Weekends are supposed to bring rest, yet Ukrainians spend them underground, hoping that tonight death passes them by.
November 29, 2025 at 4:35 AM
Another loud night in the city. Dozens of drones and missiles are heading toward Ukraine. Weekends are supposed to bring rest, yet Ukrainians spend them underground, hoping that tonight death passes them by.
The western part of Ukraine, which people often think is safer, is not. Last night, Ternopil came under drone and rocket attacks. At the moment, 19 people have been killed and 66 injured.
November 19, 2025 at 11:19 AM
The western part of Ukraine, which people often think is safer, is not. Last night, Ternopil came under drone and rocket attacks. At the moment, 19 people have been killed and 66 injured.
Looks like the time of blackouts has returned. After drone and rocket attacks on Kyiv, part of the city - including my home - is without electricity, and the metro is running with delays. Twelve people were also injured after a drone attacked an apartment building.
October 10, 2025 at 5:15 AM
Looks like the time of blackouts has returned. After drone and rocket attacks on Kyiv, part of the city - including my home - is without electricity, and the metro is running with delays. Twelve people were also injured after a drone attacked an apartment building.
Waking up in the middle of the night to the noise of a machine gun not far from you is not the best experience, but it’s the reality when Russia attacks Ukraine with drones. Kyiv is under attack again.
September 10, 2025 at 12:44 AM
Waking up in the middle of the night to the noise of a machine gun not far from you is not the best experience, but it’s the reality when Russia attacks Ukraine with drones. Kyiv is under attack again.
Loud explosions are heard in Kyiv. The city is also under drone attacks. It looks like it will be a long night without sleep.
September 7, 2025 at 12:35 AM
Loud explosions are heard in Kyiv. The city is also under drone attacks. It looks like it will be a long night without sleep.
It looks like Russian drones have started to terrorize the capital not only at night. An explosion was heard in the city.
September 2, 2025 at 9:00 AM
It looks like Russian drones have started to terrorize the capital not only at night. An explosion was heard in the city.
This train was supposed to depart for Kharkiv, but early this morning it was attacked by a Russian drone. I have often traveled on this train myself. Miraculously, the railway workers managed to stop the fire and prevent the damage from spreading to other carriages.
August 28, 2025 at 3:00 PM
This train was supposed to depart for Kharkiv, but early this morning it was attacked by a Russian drone. I have often traveled on this train myself. Miraculously, the railway workers managed to stop the fire and prevent the damage from spreading to other carriages.
It was a horrible night in Kyiv. At the moment, 8 people have been killed and 38 injured as a result of the Russian attack. Search operations are still ongoing.
August 28, 2025 at 5:30 AM
It was a horrible night in Kyiv. At the moment, 8 people have been killed and 38 injured as a result of the Russian attack. Search operations are still ongoing.
The stars are so beautiful above the capital tonight. Meanwhile, Russia is attacking Kyiv with rockets and drones. A new wave of explosions is happening here.
August 28, 2025 at 12:35 AM
The stars are so beautiful above the capital tonight. Meanwhile, Russia is attacking Kyiv with rockets and drones. A new wave of explosions is happening here.
Kyiv is under ballistic missile attack. There were around 10 explosions.
August 28, 2025 at 12:09 AM
Kyiv is under ballistic missile attack. There were around 10 explosions.
The consequences of the night attack on Kyiv. 11 people were killed and 135 injured.
July 31, 2025 at 2:22 PM
The consequences of the night attack on Kyiv. 11 people were killed and 135 injured.
Living in Ukraine, I go to sleep each night hoping the whistle of a rocket won’t come for me.
Meanwhile, we can already feel how Putin is responding to Trump’s statement about reaching a peace agreement with Ukraine within 10–12 days.
Meanwhile, we can already feel how Putin is responding to Trump’s statement about reaching a peace agreement with Ukraine within 10–12 days.
July 31, 2025 at 6:20 AM
Living in Ukraine, I go to sleep each night hoping the whistle of a rocket won’t come for me.
Meanwhile, we can already feel how Putin is responding to Trump’s statement about reaching a peace agreement with Ukraine within 10–12 days.
Meanwhile, we can already feel how Putin is responding to Trump’s statement about reaching a peace agreement with Ukraine within 10–12 days.
The consequences of the night attack on Kyiv are terrifying.
Early in the night, the city came under a drone attack, and around 5 a.m., ballistic missiles struck. An apartment building in a residential area was hit. As of now, six people have been killed and 52 injured.
Early in the night, the city came under a drone attack, and around 5 a.m., ballistic missiles struck. An apartment building in a residential area was hit. As of now, six people have been killed and 52 injured.
July 31, 2025 at 6:19 AM
The consequences of the night attack on Kyiv are terrifying.
Early in the night, the city came under a drone attack, and around 5 a.m., ballistic missiles struck. An apartment building in a residential area was hit. As of now, six people have been killed and 52 injured.
Early in the night, the city came under a drone attack, and around 5 a.m., ballistic missiles struck. An apartment building in a residential area was hit. As of now, six people have been killed and 52 injured.
Very loud explosions in Kyiv from ballistic missiles.
July 31, 2025 at 1:44 AM
Very loud explosions in Kyiv from ballistic missiles.
I hate those nights when I’m asleep and explosions suddenly happen, making my heart feel like it’s about to jump out of my chest. Russia attacks Kyiv and other regions with drones.
July 20, 2025 at 11:43 PM
I hate those nights when I’m asleep and explosions suddenly happen, making my heart feel like it’s about to jump out of my chest. Russia attacks Kyiv and other regions with drones.
Russia has started attacking energy infrastructure. In Kryvyi Rih, restoration work continues to rebuild everything as soon as possible. Kharkiv, Vinnytsia, Dnipro, and the Odesa region were attacked.
July 16, 2025 at 7:51 AM
Russia has started attacking energy infrastructure. In Kryvyi Rih, restoration work continues to rebuild everything as soon as possible. Kharkiv, Vinnytsia, Dnipro, and the Odesa region were attacked.
One more sleepless night in Kyiv: drones are attacking Ukraine, and explosions can be heard in the capital.
July 9, 2025 at 11:20 PM
One more sleepless night in Kyiv: drones are attacking Ukraine, and explosions can be heard in the capital.
One more sleepless night in Kyiv: drones are attacking Ukraine, and explosions can be heard in the capital.
July 9, 2025 at 11:06 PM
One more sleepless night in Kyiv: drones are attacking Ukraine, and explosions can be heard in the capital.
Monday morning in Kharkiv: 27 people are injured as a result of drone attacks on the city.
Photo: Suspilne, Vitalii Hnidyi
Photo: Suspilne, Vitalii Hnidyi
July 7, 2025 at 5:31 AM
Monday morning in Kharkiv: 27 people are injured as a result of drone attacks on the city.
Photo: Suspilne, Vitalii Hnidyi
Photo: Suspilne, Vitalii Hnidyi
One of the largest drone and rocket attacks was on Kyiv last night. 26 people were injured. The city was filled with smoke.
July 4, 2025 at 2:18 PM
One of the largest drone and rocket attacks was on Kyiv last night. 26 people were injured. The city was filled with smoke.
Multiple ballistic missiles just hit Kyiv. Plus, the drone attack continues
July 3, 2025 at 11:36 PM
Multiple ballistic missiles just hit Kyiv. Plus, the drone attack continues
2:00 am
Just 29 drones left, and then we can go to sleep - if they don’t kill us first, of course
Just 29 drones left, and then we can go to sleep - if they don’t kill us first, of course
July 3, 2025 at 11:04 PM
2:00 am
Just 29 drones left, and then we can go to sleep - if they don’t kill us first, of course
Just 29 drones left, and then we can go to sleep - if they don’t kill us first, of course
Explosions are heard in Kyiv. Drones are attacking Ukraine. It looks like another horrible night lies ahead
July 3, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Explosions are heard in Kyiv. Drones are attacking Ukraine. It looks like another horrible night lies ahead