Ukraine is the second-largest European country, after Russia, and the largest country entirely in Europe. Lying between latitudes 44° and 53° N, and longitudes 22° and 41° E., it is mostly in the East European Plain. Ukraine covers an area of 603,550 square kilometres (233,030 sq mi), with a coastline of 2,782 kilometres (1,729 mi). [45]

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Apr 25, 2025 · Ukraine carried out a daring attack on nuclear-capable bombers deep in Sibera and a highway bridge was blown up over a passenger train.

2 days ago · KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — The covert operation was described as one for the “history books” by Ukraine’s president. In the span of a few hours on Sunday, nearly a third of Moscow’s strategic bomber fleet was destroyed or damaged with cheaply made drones sneaked into Russian territory, according to Ukrainian officials.

5 days ago · Stay on top of Ukraine latest developments on the ground with Al Jazeera’s fact-based news, exclusive video footage, photos and updated maps.

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4 days ago · Ukraine is located in eastern Europe and is the second largest country on the continent after Russia. Its capital is Kyiv. Learn more about Ukraine in this article.

3 days ago · Ukraine's attack on the Kerch Bridge left no damage, the Kremlin has claimed. Kyiv's SBU security service said yesterday that it hit the road and rail bridge linking Russia and the annexed Crimean ...

3 days ago · Ukraine suspects Russia is not really interested in pausing the conflict and ending the war, and the head of the country’s delegation, Defence Minister Rustem Umerov, said the key points could ...