Test Your Knowledge of Ukraine’s Biggest News Stories in 2024

As we bid farewell to 2024, it’s time to reflect on the year’s most significant events in Ukraine. From surprising developments on the battlefield to cultural milestones, countless stories shaped Ukraine and the world this year.

Test your knowledge with Kyiv Post’s inaugural Year-in-Review Quiz, designed to challenge your memory of the biggest headlines of the war in Ukraine from the past 12 months.

Join us every Saturday for a fresh quiz highlighting the stories you don’t want to miss. Are you the expert in Ukraine news that you thought you were? Let’s find out!

The city of Avdiivka in Eastern Ukraine fell after a months-long assault that forced tens of thousands of people from the former mining hub. What strategy did Russian forces employ in its attack on Avdiivka to push the last Ukrainian troops out?

The US Senate passed a much-needed $60 billion aid package for Ukraine in April. The hotly contested bill was held up in Congressional negotiations for months, making some fear that the delay could be the beginning of the end of American support for Kyiv. What was the main driver behind the legislative hold-up?

According to Ukrainian military intelligence (HUR), how many ships of the Russian Navy has Ukraine reportedly sunk or damaged since the start of the full-scale invasion in 2022?

What type of missiles did a defecting Russian pilot indicate that his division regularly used to shell Ukrainian cities, including the Ohmatdyt Children's Hospital hit on July 8 in Kyiv?

Russia suffered one of the largest cyber attacks in history in July after Ukrainian hackers launched a widespread, multipronged digital offensive targeting several Russian financial institutions, telecommunications providers, and government websites. What common cyber warfare tactic was used in the attack?

Ukraine launched its cross-border operation into the Kursk region on Aug. 6, surprising Russian forces and international allies alike with the rapid and effective campaign. How many settlements did Ukrainian forces reportedly capture during the first weeks of the Kursk Offensive?

How many North Korean troops were estimated to be deployed in Russia’s Kursk region in November, according to officials in Kyiv and Seoul?

Former US President Donald Trump won re-election in November, sending shockwaves through the international community. Trump has stated that he would end the war in Ukraine within 24 hours of assuming office and has already proposed a peace plan. Who has the president-elect named as Ukraine Envoy to lead US-UA relations when he takes office next year?

US President Joe Biden granted Ukraine permission to use American-sourced long-range weapons to strike inside Russia for the first time in November. The lift on restrictions immediately led to a spate of successful attacks by Ukrainian forces using HIMARS and ATACMS to target Russian territory. Which of the following events was NOT a main driver behind the long-awaited change in American policy?

What type of photos did presenters on Russia's popular 60 Minutes TV show air to celebrate US President-elect Donald Trump’s electoral victory just days after he won the White House?

Approximately 130,000 Ukrainian internally displaced people (IDPs) have returned to their homes in the Russian-occupied Donetsk and Luhansk oblasts over the past year. What is the most common reason Ukrainians have cited for returning to Russian-occupied Donbas?

Russian forces launched the largest aerial attack ever against Ukraine on Nov. 26, mostly targeting the country's energy and telecommunications infrastructure. The massive combined assault involved anti-aircraft guided missiles, cruise missiles, guided air-to-surface missiles, and dozens of Shahed drones. How many aerial targets did Russia launch against Ukraine that night, according to the Armed Forces of Ukraine?

Stay tuned every Friday for more Kyiv Post quizzes highlighting the stories you don’t want to miss from the previous week.

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