Ukraine: The Latest Kyiv’s “Revenge operation” hits Russia’s far east as RAF commits Typhoons to NATO’s flank.
Sep 16, 2025
Colin Freeman, a freelance foreign affairs journalist and former chief foreign correspondent for The Telegraph, dives into Kyiv’s recent 'revenge operation' against Russian forces linked to war crimes. He shares firsthand reports from Kharkiv, where civilians suffer amidst military strikes. Freelancing on military nuances, Freeman also discusses his new book revealing the untold stories of Ukraine’s Foreign Legion, exploring the complex motivations of international volunteers fighting for Ukraine. It’s a raw glimpse into resilience and the realities of war.
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Everyday Normality Amid Air Raids
- Kharkiv residents treat air raids as routine, often continuing normal life during alerts.
- Latika Bourke observed people carrying on despite repeated raids and a daytime strike on a university.
Cemetery Of Missiles Visit
- Latika described touring a "cemetery of missiles" collecting debris from recent strikes near Kharkiv.
- An emergency responder texted video showing injured people after the daytime strike on the pharmacy university.
Strike Hits Russian Far East Unit
- Explosions struck a Russian airborne battalion near Vladivostok, labelled a "revenge operation" by Ukrainian sources.
- Ukrainian HUR claimed the unit had fought at multiple bloody battlefields and was accused of war crimes.
