Slovakia shelters almost 400,000 Ukrainians - Ombudsman
Almost 400,000 Ukrainian citizens have received temporary shelter in Slovakia.
Society and Culture
112 telephone service fully operational in Kyiv region
A single telephone number for all emergencies, the 112 service, has been fully launched in the Kyiv region.
27 September 2023
In Storms of Steel: Photographs of battles from near Bakhmut displayed in Kyiv
The exhibition titled In Storms of Steel has opened in the Kyiv History Museum. It displays the photographs taken during active hostilities in the Bakhmut direction.
Ukraine launches information campaign in Russia to return deported children
As part of the implementation of the Bring Kids Back UA action plan approved by President Volodymyr Zelensky, the "If You Know, Tell" information campaign was launched to motivate people living in Russia to oppose the forced deportation of Ukrainian children and to facilitate the return of young Ukrainian citizens to Ukraine.
In Bucha, high-rise building being restored on one of streets most affected by fighting
In the city of Bucha, in the Kyiv region, work has begun on the restoration of a multi-storey residential building on Vokzalna Street.
Divided opinions in Poland as regards arms supplies to Ukraine
About half of Polish citizens (47.2%) positively assessed the recent statement by the country's Prime Minister, Mateusz Morawiecki, that Warsaw will not be donating weapons to Ukraine due to its own rearmament campaign.
Unbreakable Vira from Dementiivka
76-year-old Vira Chernukha rode back to her devastated village through Europe after living under occupation, being injured, and treated in Russia.
Entire Ukraine to observe minute of silence on Oct 1
On October 1, 2023, as Ukraine will mark Day of Defenders for the first time, the entire country will observe a minute of silence to honor the memory of the fallen warriors.
Entire Ukraine to observe minute of silence on Oct 1
On October 1, 2023, as Ukraine will mark Day of Defenders for the first time, the entire country will observe a minute of silence to honor the memory of the fallen warriors.
“Putin's friends” and Prigozhin's network: Foreign “observers” in pseudo elections in occupied areas
Russian propaganda is diligently working to create at least the appearance of “broad international support” for Russia's war as the Kremlin is drawing individual foreigners into their criminal campaigns.
Water supply restored in Nikopol and Marhanets by end of October
Nikopol and Marhanets will be supplied with water by the end of October.
26 September 2023
About four million Ukrainian citizens staying in Europe
About four million Ukrainian citizens currently stay in Europe.
Ukraine not to extradite foreigners who fought for Ukraine - migration chief
If a foreigner defended Ukraine, the government will definitely not extradite them.
Dmytro Zaruba, First Deputy Head of State Ecological Inspectorate, Oleh Lystopad, ecologist
Ecocide: who will pay, who will restore?
Chernihiv authorities renovating houses damaged by Russian missile
Active roofing works are underway in the houses affected by Russia’s missile attack on downtown Chernihiv, which took place on August 19, 2023.
More than 1 million Ukrainian refugees officially registered in Germany
As many as 1.068 million asylum seekers from Ukraine are officially registered in Germany.
Chernihiv authorities renovating houses damaged by Russian missile
Active roofing works are underway in the houses affected by Russia’s missile attack on downtown Chernihiv, which took place on August 19, 2023.
25 September 2023
Lithuanian diplomats visit de-occupied Kherson region
A Lithuanian delegation visited Kalynivske community in the de-occupied territory of Kherson region.
Residential building destroyed by Russians being restored in Bucha
In Bucha, in the Kyiv region, another residential building destroyed during active hostilities in the city is being restored at the expense of the Fund for the Elimination of the Consequences of Armed Aggression.
Andreas Papaconstantinou, Director for Neighborhood and Middle East with the European Commission’s DG ECHO
Russia preventing safe access of humanitarian organizations to temporarily occupied area
Shelters for critical infrastructure facilities being prepared in Zaporizhzhia
In the Zaporizhzhia region, shelters are being prepared for critical infrastructure facilities to withstand Russian missile attacks in the fall and winter.
In Lviv region, 100% of schools and main hospitals have generators in case of blackout - RMA
In the Lviv region, 100% of schools and main hospitals are provided with diesel generators in case of power outages.
Dmytro Lubinets, Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights
There should not be such a thing in the world that a country feels free to abduct children
West Carpathian Marathon to support Armed Forces of Ukraine held in Zakarpattia region
The West Carpathian Marathon in support of the Armed Forces of Ukraine was held in Zakarpattia region. About half a thousand participants from 18 regions of Ukraine joined the marathon.
Over half of Ukrainian refugees in Czechia faced aggression - poll
Among Ukrainian refugees in the Czech Republic, 57% faced verbal abuse over their origin, and 5% experienced physical assaults.
Olena Zelenska signs agreement with Canada on rehabilitation of veterans
First Lady of Ukraine, Olena Zelenska, concluded an agreement with Canada to support the rehabilitation of war veterans as a corresponding Ukrainian-Canadian medical partnership has already been established.
Pope Francis calls on believers to pray for Ukrainians, migrants
Pope Francis concluded his Sunday meeting with pilgrims in St. Peter's Square in the Vatican, as he has been doing for more than a year and a half, with a call to pray for the long-suffering Ukrainian people.
West Carpathian Marathon to support Armed Forces of Ukraine held in Zakarpattia region
The West Carpathian Marathon in support of the Armed Forces of Ukraine was held in Zakarpattia region. About half a thousand participants from 18 regions of Ukraine joined the marathon.
Unique rehabilitation center for AFU veterans created in Sumy region
A unique rehabilitation center for veterans of the Armed Forces of Ukraine with a modern cinema and a swimming pool is being created in Konotop district, Sumy region.