Latvians launch fundraiser to buy Bayraktar UAV for Ukraine
In Latvia, a fundraising campaign has kicked off for the purchase of a Bayraktar strike drone for the needs of Ukraine’s Armed Forces.
Society and Culture
16 August 2022
Daily traffic record set on Kerch Strait Bridge - media
The daily traffic record was set on August 15 on the bridge connecting the occupied Crimea peninsula with mainland Russia on August 15. A total of 38,297 cars passed across the bridge within that day.
15 August 2022
Three-quarters of Donetsk region residents already evacuated
Three-quarters of the residents of Donetsk region have already been evacuated. A total of 5,575 people have left the region since the beginning of the mandatory evacuation campaign.
President Zelensky meets with United24 ambassadors
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has met with the United24 ambassadors, Andriy Shevchenko and Liev Schreiber, to discuss the interim results of the United24 fundraising platform and a new youth program.
SBU exposes Russian thugs who applied to join volunteer battalions in Kyiv
The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) has prevented an attempt by criminals from Russia to join the ranks of Kyiv-based volunteer units.
Duda kneels before monument to Ukrainian People’s Republic soldiers
On the day of the 102nd anniversary of the victory over the Bolsheviks in the Battle of Warsaw, the President of Poland honored the memory of the soldiers of the Ukrainian People's Republic.
14 August 2022
Pope Francis asks the Lord for special mercy for Ukrainian people
In the context of the 20th anniversary of entrusting the world to the Divine Mercy by John Paul II, Pope Francis has wished the Ukrainian people God’s grace and mercy.
In occupied Crimea, invaders abduct 20-year-old Crimean Tatar man
In Crimea, Russian occupation authorities abducted Appaz Kurtamet, 20, a resident of Kherson region’s Novooleksiiivka village. His whereabouts have been unknown for the past three weeks.
Workers brought to Mariupol from Russia see no promised pay
In the temporarily captured City of Mariupol on the Sea of Azov, workers brought in from Russia on promises of high wages have not been paid.
Russia exploits Japanese restaurant’s brand in propaganda against Ukraine - watchdog
The invaders used the brand of a well-known Japanese sushi restaurant chain to spread the fake narrative of the Ukraine fatigue among international partners.
Nearly 70 specialists trained to provide psychological assistance to children in Ukraine
As part of the National Program of Mental Health and Psychosocial Support, together with the Save The Children initiative, 69 specialists have undergone training in psychological first aid for children.
13 August 2022
March and rally in support of Ukraine held in Paris
A march and rally in support of Ukraine were held in Paris on Saturday, August 13.
Campaign to issue Russian passports in occupied areas “failure” as world perceives holders as threat - Podolyak
Mass naturalization of Ukrainians living in the Russian-occupied areas is a failure for Russia because the world perceives holders of such IDs as a valid security threat.
In occupied Crimea, 11 journalists subjected to political persecution
Eleven journalists in the Russian-occupied Crimea are being politically persecuted by Russian-imposed “authorities,” a watchdog says.
12 August 2022
President Zelensky, First Lady Zelenska take part in ceremony of honoring children-rescuers
On Youth Day, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and First Lady of Ukraine Olena Zelenska participated in the ceremony of honoring young Ukrainians as part of the ‘Children-Rescuers – War Heroes’ event.
President Zelensky, First Lady Zelenska take part in ceremony of honoring children-rescuers
On Youth Day, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and First Lady of Ukraine Olena Zelenska participated in the ceremony of honoring young Ukrainians as part of the ‘Children-Rescuers – War Heroes’ event.
President Zelensky, First Lady Zelenska take part in ceremony of honoring children-rescuers
On Youth Day, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and First Lady of Ukraine Olena Zelenska participated in the ceremony of honoring young Ukrainians as part of the ‘Children-Rescuers – War Heroes’ event.
11 August 2022
“Special Operation” Goes as Planned, 330 Meters a Day: A Digest of Russian Propaganda, as of Aug 10
The New York Times found a Spanish-language source of Moscow’s lies, and Pushylin has already “liberated” half of the Donbas.
British documentary photographer takes pictures of Ukrainians affected by war at Lviv hospital
The world-famous British documentary photographer, Giles Dewlay, has come to Lviv to take pictures of the Ukrainians who were affected by the Russian armed aggression, an Ukrinform correspondent reports.
British documentary photographer takes pictures of Ukrainians affected by war at Lviv hospital
The world-famous British documentary photographer, Giles Dewlay, has come to Lviv to take pictures of the Ukrainians who were affected by the Russian armed aggression, an Ukrinform correspondent reports.
SBU nabs Russian spy posing as “military expert,” inquiring info on Western arms supplies
The Security Service of Ukraine has detained a Russian asset who is believed to have been gathering intelligence on Western weapons deliveries.
10 August 2022
Kherson residents stand against pseudo-referendum: Yellow ribbons appear on streets
Kherson residents are agitating to boycott a pseudo-referendum scheduled by Russian invaders in the region. The yellow ribbons, used as a symbol of the Public Resistance Movement, are appearing on streets in the occupied settlements of Kherson Region.
Ukraine received medical and humanitarian assistance worth over UAH 12B since war began
Ukraine has received 8,500 tonnes medical and humanitarian aid for a total amount of over UAH 12 billion since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion.
United Kingdom to help Ukraine restore healthcare system
The United Kingdom plans to join the implementation of the plan for the restoration of the healthcare system of Ukraine.
09 August 2022
Zaporizhia officials deny mass evacuation rumors
The city council of Zaporizhia has denied rumors of preparations for a mass evacuation of local residents.
Ukraine authorities appeal to Meta after Instagram account of Azovstal Defenders Families’ Association blocked
The Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine has appealed to Meta, which owns Instagram, in connection with the blocking of the account of the Association of Azovstal Defenders’ Families.
War stress increases number of premature birth cases in Ukraine - UN
The war in Ukraine is increasing the risks of premature births and causing babies to need more oxygen.
Ukraine presses charges against 193 enemy collaborators - Interior Ministry
Ukraine law enforcers are suspecting 193 individuals of “collaboration” with the Russian invasion forces.
08 August 2022
Invaders set to deport to Russia over 100 children from Luhansk region
Attempts to deport Ukrainian children to Russia are being observed in the temporarily occupied territory of Luhansk region.