Russians in Crimea pack up as relentless sound of air alerts and sight of tanks become their new reality
Contaminated nature and crumbling services push the Russians to cut losses and escape.
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Ukraine warns of Europe-wide nuclear disaster as Russia plans to reconnect Zaporizhzhia plant
The largest nuclear power plant in Europe, Zaporizhzhia, remains in cold shutdown and powered by Ukraine’s own grid, with no spare parts or qualified personnel available to maintain it. Yet, Russia is reportedly building power lines to forcibly reconnect the station, raising fears of a nuclear crisis across the continent.
Russia builds infrastructure for one of biggest thefts of war
Meanwhile, Ukraine and its media stay silent.
Ukrainian soldier takes deadly Soviet weapon that can penetrate tank hulls—and turns it into ukulele
Amid minefields and blood, Andrii’s strings strike back — defiance in every note.
If world fails to stop Putin, Ukrainian journalists and activists risk ending up in Russia’s Gulags
It is not just propaganda — it is an existential threat to Ukraine’s democratic voices.
Canadanian diplomat’s new tattoo honors partisan women from Ukrainian resistance movement
Natalka Cmoc, Canada’s ambassador to Ukraine and of Ukrainian heritage, has unveiled a photo of her new tattoo: the emblem of the women-led partisan movement Zla Mavka.
Russian soldiers who looted Nova Kakhovka residents vanish as pro-Ukrainian partisans strengthen their network in Kherson Oblast
Two Russian National Guard soldiers notorious for systematically robbing Nova Kakhovka civilians have mysteriously disappeared from occupation checkpoints, creating panic among Russian commanders.
Ukrainian activists raise flag on Basman mountain in Crimea on Russia’s annexation anniversary
Resistance movements mark the 11th anniversary of Russia's illegal annexation with defiant displays across seven Crimean cities.
Russian occupation authorities seize apartments, businesses in Ukraine’s Sievierodonetsk
Russia systematically confiscates 504 "ownerless" apartments in Ukraine's occupied Sievierodonetsk as abuses mount, denying residents property rights and healthcare access.
Russia seizes land from Ukrainians who refuse Russian passports in occupied Kherson Oblast
Russian occupation authorities implement systematic land confiscation from Ukrainians who resist acquiring Russian citizenship, while simultaneously settling Russian, Adyghe, and Ossetian civilians in seized properties.
Russians target orphans and disabled families’ children for military draft in Kherson Oblast
Russian occupation forces in Kherson Oblast are systematically identifying and conscripting young people without family protection.
No power, no aid: Russians leave occupied Kherson Oblast without basic services
Residents in occupied Kherson face months without electricity, water, and emergency services while Russian authorities pressure locals to accept passports or lose access to essential services including medical care.
Ukraine’s ombudsman seeks Qatar’s help to rescue children from Russia
After successfully mediating previous child repatriations, Qatar's foreign minister meets with the Ukrainian official to address the forced deportation of 19,500 children to Russia.
Russia takes 12 Ukrainian war orphans to Moscow for brainwashing tours
Russian forces deport 12 Ukrainian war orphans from occupied Khartsyzsk to Moscow for propaganda activities and placement with Russian families, continuing systematic cultural erasure campaign.
Moscow builds new propaganda broadcast network in occupied Ukrainian territories, blocks access to independent media
Russia expands propaganda reach with new broadcast network in occupied Ukraine, investing record $1.4 billion in state media while blocking independent information sources.
Russia holds 301 Ukrainian civilian women captive, human rights group reports
As Russia continues to withhold information about detained civilians, the human rights defender group have confirmed that at least 301 Ukrainian women are being held captive, with the vast majority seized during the full-scale war.
Russia occupies four more settlements in Donetsk Oblast – Deep State
The General Staff reports 170 combat encounters, with Russian troops launching 37 attack attempts on the Pokrovsk axis.
Russia occupies Katerynivka and Yuriyivka in Donetsk Oblast – Deep State
Russian forces continue their advance in eastern Ukraine, capturing two settlements and making progress near nine others in Donetsk Oblast.
Ukrainian HUR reports Russia blocks districts in occupied settlements to track internet users
In occupied territories, Russian forces are intensifying surveillance, blocking entire districts to identify residents accessing restricted internet sites, according to Ukraine’s military intelligence.
Ukrainian residents in occupied regions face heating blackmail without Russian passport
The Center for National Resistance warns of a new strategy to pressure Ukrainian citizens through basic utility access.