Russian invaders sending threats to Kherson region’s residents via social media - watchdog
Residents of Kherson have been receiving messages containing threats of physical violence, being targeted by enemy bots.
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20 August 2023
Russia’s Luna-25 interplanetary station crashes during lunar landing
The Russian automatic interplanetary station Luna-25 “ceased to exist” as a result of a collision with the Moon's surface.
19 August 2023
Ukraine, UN sign preventive plan to protect children's rights amid Russian aggression
Ukraine and the UN have signed a joint preventive plan to prevent and stop gross violations of children's rights in the context of Russia's armed aggression.
U.S. extends Temporary Protected Status for Ukrainians for 18 months
The United States has extended Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Ukrainian citizens who previously received it for 18 months - from October 20, 2023, through April 19, 2025.
Poll says 52% of Ukrainian employers fear psychological problems of disabled war veterans
In Ukraine, 52% of employers consider the psychological problems of disabled veterans an obstacle to hiring them.
18 August 2023
Austria’s ORF “regrets” misleading audience by report on Ukraine mobilization effort
The Austrian public broadcaster ORF admitted that their report about “forced military draft” in Ukraine aired footage that does not correspond to the topic.
Lubinets: Russia trying to conceal continuation of genocidal policy against Ukrainian children
After the International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants for Russian president Vladimir Putin and Russian president's commissioner for children's rights Maria Lvova-Belova, Russia has changed its actions and tries to conceal the continuation of the genocidal policy against Ukrainian children.
16 August 2023
Another ten ambulances purchased by volunteers were sent to front line from Lviv
Ten ambulances purchased by a charitable foundation for the Armed Forces were sent to the front.
Newly appointed German ambassador meets with Metropolitan Epiphanius
The newly appointed Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to Ukraine, Martin Jaeger, at a meeting with the head of the Orthodox Church of Ukraine, Metropolitan Epiphanius, noted the importance of the OCU in strengthening the Ukrainian identity.
Kharkiv region receives automotive equipment, fire extinguishers from Germany
Automotive equipment and fire extinguishers sent by the German Federal Agency for Technical Assistance have arrived in the Kharkiv region.
15 August 2023
Zelensky visits wounded soldiers in Zaporizhzhia region
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky, as part of his working trips to Zaporizhzhia region, visited the frontline surgical unit where medical care is provided to warriors within the area of responsibility of the Tavria operational and strategic group of troops.
Official who banned media criticism of pro-Russian church fired
Oleksandr Dubovoi, the deputy chief of the Zvenyhorodska District State Administration in Cherkasy region, who introduced censorship in the local media over his sympathies toward the Russian-controlled Ukrainian Orthodox Church, was dismissed from his post.
Invaders to force residents of Kherson region to vote in sham elections
The Russian occupation authorities are planning to force the residents of Kherson region to vote in pseudo-elections scheduled to start on September 2. For this purpose, the so-called "electoral headquarters" were instructed to poll local residents in the temporarily occupied territories.
14 August 2023
Nearly 30 cultural monuments damaged in Odesa by Russian strike - ministry
As a result of Russia’s latest missile and drone strike, the premises of the Odesa National Academic Opera and Ballet Theater and about 30 monuments of cultural heritage sustained damage.
Aggressors pursue two tasks regarding Ukrainian children - President’s envoy
The Russian Federation runs a purposeful genocidal policy against Ukraine, killing and injuring children on Ukrainian soil or deporting them.
Ukraine “still awaiting” from UN lists of children deported by Russia - Ombudsman
Ukrainian Ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets said he is still waiting for an official response from the special representative of the UN Secretary-General on children and armed conflicts, Virginia Gamba, regarding the lists of Ukrainian children who have been taken out of Ukraine by Russia.
Vereshchuk: Local authorities, communities to play important role in socialization of veterans
Local authorities and communities will play an important role in returning veterans to civilian life.
13 August 2023
Six beaches officially open for swimming in Odesa region
The first six beaches are officially open for swimming in Odesa region.
First film festival after de-occupation starts in Kherson region
The first film festival after de-occupation – Kherson Film Fest – has started in Kherson region.
12 August 2023
Ukrainian youth will be at the center of country's recovery process - Shmyhal
Youth will be at the center of Ukraine's recovery process, Prime Minister Denys Shmygal has stated at the All-Ukrainian Youth Forum “Recovery in Unity!” held in Kyiv on the occasion of the International Youth Day.
Ukrainian rescuers leave for Slovenia to help tackle aftermath of floods
Ukrainian rescuers have left for Slovenia to help their colleagues to tackle the aftermath of floods.
11 August 2023
UNITED24 donors help rebuild 16 bridges in Ukraine
In Ukraine, 16 bridges have already been rebuilt thanks to donors as part of the UNITED24 initiative.
In Kharkiv region, cultural center damaged by Russian missile planned to be rebuilt
In the Kharkiv region, it is planned to rebuild the House of Culture in Dergachi, which was damaged by a Russian missile on May 13, 2023. The Regional Service for Infrastructure Restoration and Development has published a tender for the overhaul and restoration of the institution.
Ukraine working to improve efforts for locating missing soldiers in Russia-captured areas
The Office of the Commissioner for Persons Gone Missing Under Special Circumstances is developing new methods of searching for those missing in the temporarily occupied territories.
10 August 2023
Poll says 17% of displaced Ukrainians not planning to return to country
Nearly 17 percent of Ukrainian citizens who fled the country due to Russian aggression have already decided not to go back to Ukraine after the war ends.
Kostin, Austrian ambassador discuss strengthening bilateral cooperation
Prosecutor General of Ukraine Andriy Kostin met with Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Austria to Ukraine Arad Benkö.
Ecumenical Patriarch's envoy arrives in Ukraine
Metropolitan Emmanuel has testified "unchanging support" for the people of Ukraine and declared his readiness to implement the humanitarian dimension of the Ukrainian Peace Formula.
Georgia checking legality of data processing through YandexGo
The Personal Data Protection Service in Georgia has launched an inquiry to investigate the legality of data processing through the YandexGo application.
Ukraine should build effective technology to counter Russian narratives - expert
An urgent task for Ukraine is to develop efficient technologies for countering Russian narratives.
Finland probing Russian diplomat’s assault on activist
The police of Southwestern Finland confirmed the report of an ongoing investigation after the Russian diplomat assaulted activist Petr Trofimov outside Russia’s Consulate General in Turku.