Olena Mukhina

Ukrainian troops raise their flags over Novomlynsk, forcing Russian occupiers into a chaotic retreat as artillery and drones disrupt their crossings.

A man who spent 2.5 years in a secret FSB prison in Simferopol confirms seeing the kidnapped mayor of Kherson, Ihor Kolyhaiev, held in captivity by Russian forces.

The BBC has named two Ukrainians—farmer Olha Olefirenko and Olha Rudnieva, founder of the Superhumans trauma center—among its list of the most influential and inspiring women of the year.

Russian troops attempt to encircle Chasiv Yar, but Ukrainian forces successfully repel their advances from multiple directions.

Currently, the occupiers are attempting to reclaim territories from which they were pushed out by Ukraine's Defense Forces in recent weeks.

Earlier, Ukrainian troops also destroyed a Russian radar station in a precision strike.

Violent clashes erupted in Tbilisi on 29 November, as police deployed water cannons and tear gas to disperse thousands of protesters rallying against the government's decision to halt EU accession negotiations, resulting in injuries and numerous arrests.

Satellite imagery and testimonies confirm the site of a filtration camp in Naroulia, where Ukrainian civilians and soldiers were subjected to abuse in 2022.

Ukrainian officials report systematic destruction of cultural symbols and appropriation of heritage as Russia targets libraries and museums.

Businesses from Finland show interest in Ukraine’s energy, IT, and green technology sectors.

US President Joe Biden condemned Russia’s recent air attacks and pledged ongoing US support for Ukraine’s defense.

Western support may help Ukraine rebuild and reform and break Russia's plans for another invasion in the future.

Explosives deployed by Russian drones can detonate unexpectedly, experts caution, urging Ukrainian citizens to remain vigilant and report suspicious items.

When detonated at high altitudes, cluster munitions cover a larger area, increasing the chance of hitting multiple targets, including civilian ones, especially in densely populated areas.