Repairs completed at UPR soldiers' cemetery in western Poland
In the city of Kalisz in western Poland, repairs have been completed at the Kalisz-Szczypiorno cemetery of UPR soldiers, which have been underway since 2023.
Society and Culture
22 October 2024
Russian army killed 581 children in Ukraine
Russian troops have killed 581 children in Ukraine since the beginning of the full-scale invasion.
21 October 2024
Demining in some regions of Ukraine may last up to 100 years - sapper
The problem of mine clearance remains one of the most urgent ones for Ukraine. Chaotic mining by the Russian army poses a constant threat to the civilian population, and demining work will continue for years to come.
Hurricane Helene kills family of Ukrainians who fled war to US
As a result of Hurricane Helene in North Carolina, a family of Ukrainian citizens who moved to the United States from Kherson to escape the war and occupation died.
As Russia targets critical infrastructure, Invincibility Points in Sumy region to be open 24/7
In northeastern Ukraine’s Sumy region, Invincibility Points, deployed in the Romy district, have been switched to 24-hour operation as emergency response teams scramble to restore power supply to populated areas amid continued Russian attacks.
20 October 2024
Police tell how mobilization raids conducted jointly with TRC
National police officers have been participating in mobilization activities together with the Territorial Recruitment Centers (TRC) since May, and currently there has been no activation of these measures.
ELLE Ukraine puts first ladies, gentlemen on cover - Zelenska
The photo of the nine spouses of Ukraine’s partner countries’ leaders, guests of honor at the Fourth First Ladies and Gentlemen Summit, graced the cover of the ELLE Ukraine magazine.
Another 273 people were evacuated from Kupiansk, Borivske directions in Kharkiv region
In the Kharkiv region, 273 people, including a child, were evacuated from the Kupiansk and Borivske directions overnight.
Russians bring foreign propagandists to Mariupol – Center for National Resistance
Russian occupiers and collaborators have organized another tour for foreign journalists in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine.
Russians intensify filtration measures among teenagers in TOT
In the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine, the Russian invaders have intensified filtration measures among teenagers under the pretext of ‘preventing crime’.
Ukraine to develop comprehensive plan to combat organized crime for 2025
As part of the Strategy to Combat Organized Crime, a unified comprehensive action plan for 2025 will be developed.
UN to continue sending humanitarian aid to Ukraine but resources keep shrinking - coordinator
The UN Resident Humanitarian Coordinator in Ukraine, Matthias Schmale, hopes the United Nations will provide the necessary assistance to Ukrainians for as long as the Russian invasion continues, but the international community is allocating fewer and fewer resources to this end.
19 October 2024
Rescuers complete work to eliminate consequences of air strike on Zaporizhzhia
In Zaporizhzhia, rescue services have completed work to eliminate the consequences of a strike by Russian aircraft,
Lubinets, French FM discuss Russia's crimes against Ukrainian children
Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights Dmytro Lubinets discussed Russia's crimes against Ukrainian children during a meeting with French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot.
POW exchange: 34 Azov fighters released in latest effort
Among the 95 defenders of Ukraine who returned from Russian captivity as a result of the latest swap, there are 34 service members from the Azov unit who had been defending the strategic city of Mariupol on the coast of the Sea of Azov for almost three months.
POW swap: 95 Ukrainian fighters liberated from Russian captivity
Ninety-five Ukrainian service members returned from Russian captivity, 20 of whom were sentenced to life imprisonment for defending their own land from the aggressor.
Father of rights defender Butkevych says son released from Russian captivity
The father of human rights defender, journalist and soldier Maksym Butkevych, who had been captured by Russia and sentenced to 13 years in prison, said his son returned to Ukraine.
18 October 2024
Ukrainian church says brawl in Cherkasy church “deliberate provocation” to discredit Ukraine
The clashes outside the St. Michael Cathedral in Cherkasy were an attempt to create content for Russian propaganda.
17 October 2024
Facts no longer as important as convictions: ex-AFP executive editor on social media influence
Social networks play a massive and harmful role in shaping political preferences of average voters in the West.
Ukrainian embroidery parade held at Council of Europe
The Council of Europe in Strasbourg hosted a parade showcasing traditional Ukrainian embroidered attire. The event also featured an exhibition of early 20th-century artifacts curated by collector and ethnographer Yurii Melnychuk from the All-Ukrainian Center of Embroidery and Carpet Weaving in Reshetylivka, Poltava region.
16 October 2024
French volunteer, former AFP executive editor Denis Hiault
Sometimes, you just have to act
Chechen, Central Asian mobs scramble to seize criminal control over occupied areas of Ukraine
Ethnic mafia groups originally based in Russia are gaining momentum in setting up operations in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine, mainly littoral areas.
Mykolaiv, part of region in blackout
A significant part of the Mykolaiv region and the city of Mykolaiv remained without electricity due to an accident on high-voltage networks.
Every fifth artist who left abroad not returning to Ukraine – Minister of Culture
Every fifth artist who received permission to go abroad is not returning to Ukraine.
Kyiv to screen Sentsov's documentary ‘Real’
On October 19, the Kyiv cinema Zhovten will screen ‘Real’, a documentary by Ukrainian filmmaker and Ukrainian Armed Forces serviceman from Crimea, Oleh Sentsov.
Residential buildings almost 100% ready for heating season - PM Shmyhal
In Ukraine, the readiness of residential buildings for winter is more than 99%, with more than 18,000 boiler houses and 4,800 central heating stations at the stage of readiness to supply heat.
15 October 2024
Ukrinform opens photo exhibition dedicated to heroic employees of Naftogaz
In partnership with Naftogaz, the National News Agency of Ukraine Ukrinform has opened a photo exhibition entitled “Gas Front Heroes.”
Ukraine's cultural heritage destruction: CoE Congress adopts declaration
The Congress of Local and Regional Authorities of the Council of Europe has stated that the issue of restoring Ukraine's cultural heritage should be put high on the agenda of the 2025 Ukraine Recovery Conference to be held in Rome. Moreover, the regional authorities should facilitate the work on documenting these crimes and submitting applications to the Register of Damage.
Over 60% of Ukrainians support having single Orthodox Church in country
Majority of Ukrainians (61%) support the idea of having only one Orthodox church in Ukraine.