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Ukrinform celebrates 108 years of journalism

The Ukrainian National News Agency, Ukrinform, marks its 108th anniversary since its founding.

Ukrinform celebrates 108 years of journalism

The Ukrainian National News Agency, Ukrinform, marks its 108th anniversary since its founding.

One Mountain — Three Anniversaries

Russian forces attack Zaporizhzhia, leaving over 7,500 customers without power

Russian forces attacked Zaporizhzhia. As a result of the strike, more than 7,500 customers lost power.

Kherson adds two new shelters in city center

Two additional basic shelters have been completed in the Central District of Kherson.

Russia bans use of foreign words in commercial activity – intelligence

In Russia, new rules for businesses came into force in March banning the use of foreign words in commercial activity.

Fall of Russian satellite causes disruptions in broadcasting of Russian TV propaganda – CCD

The Russian telecommunications satellite "Express-AT1" has permanently failed, leading to large-scale disruptions in the broadcasting of propaganda TV channels from Kaliningrad to the Far East, as well as in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine.

NABU says SBU unjustifiably detained its officer at checkpoint near Sumy

The National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) has said its officer was unjustifiably detained by officers of the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) at a checkpoint near the entrance to Sumy.

Renowned Ukrainian artist Andrii Shabunin passes away

At the age of 66, Andrii Shabunin, a historian and artist, has passed away.

Zelensky honors civilian and military volunteers, presents awards to families of fallen

President Volodymyr Zelensky marked the Ukrainian Volunteer Fighter Day by presenting state awards to servicemen of the Security and Defense Forces of Ukraine and civilian volunteers, and by handing posthumous awards to the families of the fallen.

Russian court sentences five Ukrainian POWs to 15-18 years over Kursk region operation

A Russian military court in Moscow has sentenced five Ukrainian prisoners of war to between 15 and 18 years in prison over their alleged participation in a Ukrainian offensive operation in Russia's Kursk region, which Russian authorities classified as a terrorist attack.

During four years of war 8,669 Ukrainians return from captivity

Since the start of the full-scale invasion, 8,669 Ukrainians have been brought back from captivity.

NG Commander Pivnenko meets soldiers released from captivity and presents awards

National Guard Commander Oleksandr Pivnenko visited National Guard soldiers released from Russian captivity who are undergoing treatment and rehabilitation at a medical center, and presented them with the honorary badge “For Fortitude and Resilience.”

National Union of Journalists of Ukraine receives Media Freedom Award

The National Union of Journalists of Ukraine and the network of Journalist Solidarity Centers have received the Media Freedom Award, the top prize of the Voices Festival held in Florence, Italy.

Police record over 300 fraud cases targeting families of missing persons – official

Over the past year, police received more than 300 official complaints from families of missing persons who fell victim to fraud schemes.

MFA: 16 Ukrainians evacuated from Middle East to Warsaw

The Foreign Ministries of Ukraine and Poland jointly evacuated 16 Ukrainian citizens from the Middle East to Warsaw.

Czech Republic transfers generators to Sumy

The Czech Republic has provided Sumy with generators that will ensure the uninterrupted operation of critical infrastructure in the city.

Dobroserdov: Russia uses artificial intelligence to mislead families of missing persons

Russian special services are using artificial intelligence to mislead the families of Ukrainians who are considered missing.

Artur Dobroserdov, Commissioner for Persons Missing Under Special Circumstances

Over 90,000 persons are considered missing in Ukraine due to the war

Rivne region receives first evacuation train from Donetsk region this year

The Rivne region has received its first evacuation train of the year, carrying 20 residents from the Donetsk region.

Belgian volunteers deliver 12 vehicles for Ukrainian military

Volunteers from Belgium have delivered 12 vehicles for Ukrainian soldiers to the city of Kalush in the Ivano-Frankivsk region.

Number of Ukrainian refugees in Lithuania rises by 10,000 over past year

The number of Ukrainian refugees living in Lithuania has increased by more than 10,000 over the past year.

Forty-six children to be evacuated from Kherson region

Ukraine's Coordination Headquarters for Evacuation has decided to evacuate 46 children together with their parents or legal guardians from two communities in the Kherson region.

SBU uncovers scheme for mass production of fake security service IDs

The Internal Security Department and investigators of the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) have uncovered a scheme for the mass production and sale of fake documents imitating identification cards of Ukrainian security agencies, including forged SBU IDs, intended for use to evade mobilization.

Emergency power cuts introduced in part of Bucha district in Kyiv region

Emergency power cuts have been introduced in part of the Bucha district in the Kyiv region.

Patriarch Filaret hospitalized due to deteriorating health

Patriarch Filaret has been hospitalized due to deteriorating health.

Head of State Statistics Service emphasizes importance of integrating AI with statistics

The integration of artificial intelligence systems with official statistical data has become one of the key topics of discussion at the international level.

Women’s March held in Kyiv

A Women’s March took place in the center of Kyiv, with over 2,500 participants.

Police receive over 130 reports of Russian intel attempting to recruit minors

Since 2024, the National Police of Ukraine has received more than 130 reports from children and their parents about attempts by Russian intelligence services to recruit minors.