Echoing Hanukkah theme, embassy says generators will 'illuminate the darkness' in a region where energy infrastructure has been ravaged by Russian bombardment

Many who were unwilling or unable to abandon their homes now languish under occupation. Damaged infrastructure and fear of eavesdropping prevent loved ones from learning their fate

Ambassador Michael Brodsky in Ukrainian capital for 1st time since Russia invaded; meets with Ukrainian officials to prepare reopening of mission, which had relocated to Poland

Radio Free Europe says body of Vera Hyrych found in rubble after Russian missile strike on city that came as UN secretary-general was visiting