The Khortytsia Operational and Strategic Group of Forces reported this on Telegram along with a video showing the combat operation "The enemy tried to flee the battlefield but the escape attempt ended in two craters both the enemy's armored recovery vehicle and the MT-LB it was towing were destroyed during the evacuation attempt," the military said Ukrainian defenders have repelled 15 Russian attempts to advance in the areas of Kurdiumivka While citing and using any materials on the Internet links to the website ukrinform.net not lower than the first paragraph are mandatory citing the translated materials of foreign media outlets is possible only if there is a link to the website ukrinform.net and the website of a foreign media outlet Materials marked as "Advertisement" or with a disclaimer reading "The material has been posted in accordance with Part 3 of Article 9 of the Law of Ukraine "On Advertising" No 1996 and the Law of Ukraine "On the Media" No 2023 and on the basis of an agreement/invoice Online media entity; Media identifier - R40-01421 Ukraine has found no "happily ever after." Amid brutal war and unfathomable destruction—shell holes in kindergartens and maternity hospitals and playgrounds and restaurants and train stations and theaters and residential apartment buildings—good books are still published proving the resilience of Ukrainian spirit These books pack a punch and make a promise: Russia can bomb Ukrainian literary museums to tell the story in this way would be a lie we could focus solely on the positive here further heightening the celebration factor How about this: Right in time for the third anniversary of Putin’s ruthless invasion an award-winning Ukrainian novelist publishes a new book that is poised to become a best-seller both at home and abroad But there is another key fact that cannot be left untold: Victoria Amelina is dead.  Photographs of the building show utter devastation telling an ordinary story of a family’s life Amelina’s creative genius—seeing the beauty of the ordinary in her beloved Ukraine—comes through in this present book as well alternates between polished chapters and staccato lists of topics Editors’ notes add details about poems Amelina wrote about particular events and atrocities during this invasion—a reminder that not only her prose has been transformed by this war And how do we look at a war that has no end in sight on its third anniversary one could be optimistic—and maybe on the second one too and defaced monuments in city squares all blur into a new normal Such is the sense in Amelina’s own writing Life in a warzone with missiles as companions became hauntingly ordinary: People going about their days and going out for pizza on a nice summer night changed somehow when we look at it through the fog of war The difference between living in war or in peace could just be this: You do the exact same things as always you sort of know at the back of your mind that your luck could run out at any time a missile could hit the place where you are at any time of day or night how could one write about anything other than the war now Ponomarenko reflected on the familiar places transformed Everything looks different, changed somehow when we look at it through the fog of war. After three years of daily shelling, one can barely remember the “before.” But then, as both Kurkov and Amelina repeatedly observe in their own writing, the “before” is really before 2014, not before 2022. Such is the story of Kurkov’s novel Grey Bees whose bee-keeping protagonist finds himself as just one of two men left living in his village in the “gray” zone between Russia and Ukraine There too the story hinges on how people adjust to the most bizarre of circumstances living as just one of two men in your village waiting for summer without any real reason as summer won’t bring any changes other than eliminating the need to chop all that wood At least war provides subject matter for writing—just ask any historian the cruel three-decades-long conflict that engulfed the entire Greek-speaking world in the final third of the fifth century BC This war was the backdrop for the golden age of Athenian literature Might these stunning tragedies have been written without it And who would the historian Thucydides have been without this war which made him a household name ever since?  considering Thucydides reminds me of Amelina as well he began documenting—and he eventually realized that he was documenting war crimes in her decision to begin documenting war crimes She already knew how war affects human character offers education enough on this subject.  the evil children-devouring Baba Yaga dies and even Kaschey the Deathless gets shackled and removed somewhere secure where he can do no harm for a while—until another hero in another fairy tale accidentally frees him and live happily ever after in a palace with no shell holes.  Our newsletters highlight and offer a deeper view of the best that is being thought and said in law Stout Ukrainian defiance has reminded us of the difference between the good and bad sorts of nationalism Russia has deftly navigated the complex geopolitical environment of the Middle East and emerged as a real power broker Citizenship is a bond that we should cherish Law & Liberty is an online magazine published by Liberty Fund and committed to a society of free and responsible persons living under the rule of law and forum debates that elevate discourse on law all with an eye to understanding and cultivating a free society Part of the Liberty Fund network The opinions expressed on Law & Liberty are solely those of the contributors to the site and do not reflect the opinions of Liberty Fund your new go-to podcast to spice up your weekday mornings with relevant news and behind-the-scenes from Brussels and beyond From the economy to the climate and the EU's role in world affairs this talk show sheds light on European affairs and the issues that impact on our daily lives as Europeans Tune in to understand the ins and outs of European politics Dare to imagine the future with business and tech visionaries Deep dive conversations with business leaders Euronews Tech Talks goes beyond discussions to explore the impact of new technologies on our lives the podcast provides valuable insights into the intersection of technology and society Europe's water is under increasing pressure floods are taking their toll on our drinking water Join us on a journey around Europe to see why protecting ecosystems matters and to discover some of the best water solutions an animated explainer series and live debate - find out why Water Matters We give you the latest climate facts from the world’s leading source analyse the trends and explain how our planet is changing We meet the experts on the front line of climate change who explore new strategies to mitigate and adapt According to Ukraine’s State Emergency Service Kharkiv regional governor Oleh Syniehubov confirmed that a series of Shahed-type drones were used in the attack causing at least 15 explosions across the city a Russian drone strike hit the city of Kramatorsk in the Donetsk region during the early hours of Wednesday were injured when a residential building was damaged UKRAINE — Sitting on the steps of his church enjoys the last rays of sunshine before winter two explosions a few seconds apart make the windows of the small reception center tremble "Those are gliding bombs," Evgueny explains without flinching is one of the Protestant pastors of Kramatorsk one of the last major cities in the Donbas still under Ukrainian control and a key logistical hub for the Ukrainian army that also serves as a safe haven for refugees from the region “We had a fairly stable rhythm,” Evgueny explains “But since the Russians increased their efforts on the front we’re now receiving between 20 and 30 people per day.” have managed to push their front line to within about 10 kilometers of Pokrovsk another logistical center for the Ukrainian army in the Donbas while also intensifying their activities toward Chasiv Yar This momentum especially accelerated after the fall of the critical defensive fortress of Vuhledar in early October "We mostly receive refugees from Chasiv Yar Druzhkivka and Kostiantynivka,” he said “Those from Pokrovsk usually go to Pavlohrad [a small town between Dnipro and Pokrovsk]." a woman in her 50s who fled less than a week ago from her parents' farm in the suburbs of Chasiv Yar Iryna brings her thin hands to her face and flinches at every detonation coming from the front line about 20 kilometers away “I wanted to leave,” Iryna explains It was just me left to take care of my mother and our farm.” and even the autumn light struggles to shine in her pupils darkened by terror I didn’t have the courage to put them down she will stay a few more days at the Kramatorsk center before being relocated to a center for internally displaced persons she can expect to receive between 2,000 and 3,000 hryvnias (around $50) per month from the Ukrainian state Evgueny explains that their church tries to help some of the displaced people financially “We receive some funds from supporting churches We use this money to keep our center running a Luxembourg-born evacuation worker who has been working in Ukraine since September 2023 is also concerned about the developments on the front Working primarily in villages around Pokrovsk he sees the Russians advancing gradually every day “I feel like the residents of these towns live in a parallel world as if disconnected from reality,” Philippe explains “Some ask us if the Russians are far away when we can hear shells and machine guns all around us and the town is literally being bombarded.” In the face of denial or stubbornness from some residents Philippe recounts how his organization is often called by family members who beg them to go and rescue relatives who stayed behind “It’s mostly the elderly or the sick who remain and no real place to seek refuge,” he says Philippe is uncertain how much longer they’ll be able to continue working Growing increasingly vulnerable to Russian drone attacks he confides that their missions are becoming more dangerous Philippe lost one of his friends on an evacuation mission Tigran Galustyan, an evacuation worker from the organization Rose on the Hand, was killed by a Russian FPV drone as he tried to drive Ukrainian civilians out of the town of Kurakhove “The Russians shared the video,” Philippe explains “You can clearly see it’s not a military vehicle but a civilian one Now we only go to that part of the front with an armored vehicle.” are becoming less effective against Russian attacks “Tigran was driving with both jammers on but the Russians now use low frequencies to bypass our jamming systems,” Philippe sighs carries two large gingham-patterned plastic bags her five children carry what little remains of their former life as best they can a small town between Kramatorsk and Chasiv Yar the Russians doubled their attacks on the city,” Oxana says “We used to get bombed a few times a month Now it’s almost all the time.” But Oxana’s decision to finally flee came last year when she narrowly escaped a bombing at Kostiantynivka’s market in September 2023 “I had just finished shopping and left when the Russians shelled the market,” she said The attack killed 15 people and injured 32. Its origins remain unclear and, according to a New York Times investigation could have been a mistake by Ukrainian artillery the Russians have relentlessly bombarded the small town almost daily after taking the time to organize and prepare their departure Oxana finally took the plunge and decided to flee to the Ukrainian capital “I don’t know how long we’ll stay in Kyiv but we’re not planning on going back to Kostiantynivka Yuliia is excited to leave and explains that many of her friends are already refugees in Kyiv “My best friend is waiting for me there,” she says “And I want to go back to a real school I can barely remember the last time I attended an in-person class I hope to go to university in Kyiv to study art.” “All I can tell you is that the future is uncertain What else can we do in our situation?” Russia's Prosecutor General's Office has designated The Moscow Times as an "undesirable" organization criminalizing our work and putting our staff at risk of prosecution This follows our earlier unjust labeling as a "foreign agent." These actions are direct attempts to silence independent journalism in Russia The authorities claim our work "discredits the decisions of the Russian leadership." We see things differently: we strive to provide accurate We, the journalists of The Moscow Times, refuse to be silenced. But to continue our work, we need your help please support us monthly starting from just $2 and every contribution makes a significant impact independent journalism in the face of repression Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker located about 70 kilometers northwest of Donetsk remains one of the most fiercely contested sectors of the front where Russia has concentrated its main offensive efforts since March  (Updated:  May 6, 2025 11:41 am)Ukraine's drones target Moscow second night in a row, Russian official claims, ahead of Victory Day parade. Debris from one of the drones reportedly fell on the Kashirskoye Highway The reported attack comes just days before Russia's Victory Day parade and three-day "truce." Vice President Mike Pence said Putin "only understands power." About 800 million euros ($905 million) will be allocated for the acquisition and installation of anti-tank mines to deter potential aggression  (Updated:  May 6, 2025 9:36 am)War analysisFrance is sending Ukraine more AASM Hammer bombs — here's what they can do Polish President Andrzej Duda said the United States has tools that can effectively influence the Kremlin arguing that only President Donald Trump has real leverage over Russian President Vladimir Putin The number includes 1,430 casualties that Russian forces suffered over the past day "To the Success of Our Hopeless Cause: The Many Lives of the Soviet Dissident Movement" by Benjamin Nathans which covers dissent in the Soviet Union and Russia today Reporters Without Borders (RSF) on May 5 announced they had facilitated Russian journalist Ekaterina Barabash's escape from Russia to France after she fled house arrest on April 21 A Russian drone attack on Odesa Oblast on May 5 killed one and caused damage to local infrastructure "We appreciate that Germany plays a pivotal role in supporting Ukraine throughout the years of war Ukraine is also grateful for your personal commitment," President Volodymyr Zelensky said MPs will be able to ask questions and learn more about the details of the agreement in meetings with Economy Minister Yulia Svyrydenko May 6-7 MP Serhii Sobolev told the news outlet Suspilne The ratification vote is scheduled for May 8 Attacks against the border villages of Bilopillia and Vorozhba damaged civilian infrastructure and triggered emergency evacuations the regional military administration reported "I look forward to working with President Erdogan on getting the ridiculous war between Russia and Ukraine ended — now!" U.S  (Updated:  February 25, 2025 8:45 pm) • 1 min readby Tim ZadorozhnyyRussian forces attacked civilian infrastructure in Kramatorsk (Ukraine's National Police / Telegram)Editor note: This story is being updated with the latest casualty figures Russian forces attacked the city of Kramatorsk in Donetsk Oblast on Feb killing one person and injuring at least 16 A residential area came under attack at around 2:20 p.m., damaging at least 17 houses "We are identifying all the circumstances of the attack, the exact number of victims, and the extent of the damage," Donetsk Oblast Governor Vadym Filashkin said Kramatorsk located about 20 kilometers (12 miles) west of the front line remains a frequent target as Russian forces continue their offensive in the region Russian artillery and airstrikes on settlements in Donetsk Oblast occur daily Tim Zadorozhnyy is a news editor at The Kyiv Independent he is pursuing studies in International Relations Tim began his career at a local television channel in Odesa he joined the Belarusian opposition media outlet NEXTA starting as a news anchor and later advancing to the position of managing editor Oleksandr Honcharenko, the head of the Kramatorsk City Military Administration, shared the details on Facebook Russia launched an attack on Kramatorsk using three Geran-2 UAVs hitting private the residential sector and industrial facilities," Honcharenko stated Preliminary reports indicate that four private houses as well as educational and cultural institutions Authorities are currently assessing the full extent of the destruction caused by the attack the Russian army killed five residents in the Donetsk region and injured another six Photo credit: Oleksandr Honcharenko / Facebook The Khortytsia Operational and Strategic Group of Forces said this in a post on Telegram Drone operators also struck a D-20 howitzer “At least one person was killed and 16 more were wounded - these are the preliminary consequences of the strike on Kramatorsk,” the regional governor wrote He added that among the wounded are four children born in 2007 Russians shelled the private residential sector of Kramatorsk One person was reportedly killed and 13 more injured The press service of the Khortytsia Operational and Strategic Group of Forces reported this on Telegram sharing a corresponding video from the 427th Rarog Separate Unmanned Systems Regiment aerial reconnaissance units from the Rarog unmanned systems regiment located and eliminated an enemy 2S19 Msta-S self-propelled howitzer as it moved into a firing position The invaders were preparing to strike at our positions but the enemy artillery system was destroyed,” the statement reads Rarog pilots successfully targeted and hit T-80 and T-72 tanks “The enemy’s armored vehicles were eliminated with precision drone strikes,” the Khortytsia group confirmed 65 combat clashes have occurred between the Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian troops with fighting still ongoing in five sectors The Khortytsia Operational and Strategic Group of Forces reported this on Telegram attack drones are organizing 'hot meetings' for the occupiers pilots effectively destroyed the Russian 152-mm self-propelled gun 2S5 Giatsint-S —a weapon that had been actively obstructing the advance of Ukrainian forces,” the report reads The military emphasized that the Giatsint-S is a long-range artillery system used by Russian forces to deter Ukrainian assaults 156 combat engagements between the Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian invaders were recorded along the frontline with the majority of attacks concentrated in the Pokrovsk sector Vadym Filashkin, head of the Donetsk Regional State Administration, shared the news on Facebook accompanied by a video showing the aftermath of the attack the city endured a massive drone attack overnight Preliminary reports indicate that the injured include an 11-year-old girl Authorities are currently assessing the extent of the damage and other emergency services are actively working at the site of the strikes Russian troops shelled the private residential sector of Kramatorsk on April 6 no casualties were reported following the attack The head of the Donetsk Regional Military Administration, Vadym Filashkin, posted this on Facebook "At least two people were killed and two others wounded as a result of today's shelling of the Kramatorsk district," Filashkin wrote He specified that in the town of Kostiantynivka the invaders killed a 53-year-old man and injured two others The attack caused damage to five apartment blocks Filashkin reiterated his call for residents of the region to evacuate to avoid exposing themselves to mortal danger Russian troops killed one resident of the Donetsk region over the past day The attack was reported on Telegram by Vadym Filashkin Head of the Donetsk Regional Military Administration "According to preliminary information the Russians dropped two FAB-250 bombs on the town Two houses and several cars were damaged," wrote the regional chief Filashkin emphasized that the Russian forces continue to bring death and destruction to Ukraine every day "Be responsible — evacuate!" he urged residents once again targeting an industrial zone and a residential area Emergency services are assessing the full extent of the damage The attack resulted in one death and five injuries Oleksandr Honcharenko, the head of the Kramatorsk city military administration, announced this on Facebook “Kramatorsk came under enemy fire - the industrial zone and the private sector All relevant services are working,” Honcharenko wrote Russian troops shelled the Donetsk region 3,427 times yesterday Mpox (monkeypox) Campaigns Events Multimedia Newsletters Spotlights The European Health Report 2024 Ukraine emergency Second European Programme of Work Kseniia Ostrizhna always dreamed of becoming a health-care worker I will become a doctor,’” she recalls Inspired by the lifesaving work of ambulance teams “The sound of ambulance sirens always moved me deeply I didn’t fully understand my feelings back then but I felt immense gratitude toward those workers That’s when I decided to dedicate myself to emergency medical care,” Kseniia shares with a smile Kseniia works as an emergency medicine doctor in Kramatorsk located less than 20 kilometres from the front line she teaches emergency and urgent medical care A growing concern highlighted by the WHO Surveillance System for Attacks on Health Care (SSA) in Ukraine is the increased risk faced by ambulance workers and health transport personnel whose likelihood of injury or death is three times higher than that of other health-care workers Kseniia acknowledges the dangers she and her colleagues face daily “We understand that we are in constant danger,” Kseniia explains She recalls a tragic mass casualty incident – the shelling of the Ria Pizza café “The missile struck during lunchtime The devastation was overwhelming,” she says solemnly To enhance her ability to respond to such crises Kseniia participated in WHO training sessions focused on trauma management “We had an incredible international team working with us they inspired us with their passion for development and their perspective on emergency care This has energized me and enriched my understanding of emergency medicine,” Kseniia reflects She emphasizes the importance of passing on what she has learned to her students I feel a responsibility to disseminate the knowledge I’ve gained and help strengthen the skills of the next generation of emergency responders.” WHO continues to deliver emergency training for frontline workers in Ukraine enhancing the country’s capacity to respond effectively to health emergencies The head of the city's military administration, Oleksandr Honcharenko, reported this on Facebook Kramatorsk suffered a second enemy attack - a drone struck the private sector There were no casualties,” the mayor wrote He noted that the relevant services are recording the consequences of the shelling As reported, on the morning of March 26, Kramatorsk suffered an enemy attack - a drone struck the city center  (Updated:  August 26, 2024 5:59 am) • 2 min readby Olena Goncharova, The Kyiv Independent news deskEmergency rescue workers at the site of a Kramatorsk hotel damaged in a Russian strike on Aug At least 1 person was killed and 6 others were injured in the attack a member of the Reuters team reporting on the war in Ukraine and two other Reuters journalists were injured in a Russian missile strike on Kramatorsk that occurred late at night on Aug A total of six people have been injured in the attack Two of the agency's journalists were being treated in hospital; one of them was seriously injured. "We are urgently seeking more information about the attack, including by working with the authorities in Kramatorsk, and we are supporting our colleagues and their families," Reuters said Reuters it said a six-person team had been staying at the Hotel Sapphire when it was hit by "an apparent missile strike." Ukraine's General Prosecutor's Office said the attack happened around 10:35 p.m had been working with Reuters since 2022 and advised its journalists on safety around the world including in Ukraine Earlier on Aug. 25, Donetsk Oblast Governor Vadym Filashkin said in post on Telegram that two journalists had been injured and another as missing adding they were "citizens of Ukraine Ukraine's State Emergency Service later said Russian forces carried out the strike with an Iskander-M ballistic missile Filashkin said a high-rise residential building was also damaged in the attack and rescue operations were ongoing Kramatorsk is often used as a base for journalists traveling to and from the front lines in the east of Ukraine The city comes under regular Russian attacks, and a strike on a restaurant in the city center in June 2023 killed 13 people and injured dozens of others The well-known Ukrainian writer Victoria Amelina was seriously injured in the June 2023 strike and later died in hospital Amelina's work has been translated into numerous languages She founded the Niu-York Literature Festival in 2021 which took place in the front-line town of Niu-York in Donetsk Oblast It was postponed in 2022 due to Russia's full-scale invasion According to Ukrinform, this was reported by the SSU The investigation found that Russian forces were primarily seeking the locations of Ukrainian defense forces' bases and logistics centers involved in combat on the eastern front the invaders remotely recruited two local residents One of the traitors was identified as a 47-year-old man from Sloviansk he came to the attention of Russian defense intelligence after posting pro-Kremlin comments on social media the agent monitored Ukrainian troop concentrations particularly at checkpoints at the entrances to Sloviansk He also attempted to identify ammunition depots and military repair stations of Ukrainian forces The gathered intelligence was sent via the banned Russian social network Odnoklassniki to an old acquaintance — a Russian militant fighting near Bakhmut who cooperates with Russian intelligence services The second traitor was a 37-year-old factory worker in Kramatorsk which recruited him through a Telegram channel where he posted pro-Russian content Under orders from a Russian intelligence officer and marked Ukrainian military positions on Google Maps The SSU officers detained the suspect while he was preparing an intelligence report with coordinates of potential targets The SSU investigators have charged both suspects under Article 111 Part 2 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine (high treason committed under martial law) They face life imprisonment with confiscation of property Ukrinform reported that the SSU and the National Police prevented four terrorist attacks and sabotage operations planned by Russian agents One such plot included a planned explosion near the railway station in Lviv I had to check first to see if this was an April Fools joke Russian forces didn't launch a mass drone attack at Ukraine on the night of 1 April The reasons for this are unknown as the situation remains unpredictable amid peace talks. euromaidanpress.com/2025/04/01/r...[image or embed] But how do they know this is an April Fools joke and not reality Ukrainains are having fun with the April Fool's day Lots of Putin has syphilis diagnosis out there a plethora of rapid unscheduled disassembly 💥 Montage of Ukrainian Air Force using US-supplied GBU-39 SDB and 1000lb GBU-62 JDAM ER precision guided bombs on Russian positions.[image or embed] 🔥🏍️ Destruction of 18 motorcyclists, 3 armored vehicles and 2 transport vehicles in Kramatorsk direction by 5th Assault Brigade![image or embed] This isn’t as sexy as a major-league bavovna "We modernized the combat training course, extended it to 1.5 months & introduced a mandatory adaptation period for newcomers in combat brigades. This has led to a reduction in losses this month. However, there is still work to be done—we must strive for the highest training standards," CiC Syrksyi.[image or embed] I’ve watched this several times and I still can’t figure out what these guys are doing Strange maneuvers of Russian infantry filmed from a drone.[image or embed] Cannon fodder to the left; meat for the grinder to the right Russia: Semi-annual army conscription draft starts on April 1st - an additional 160,000 civilian men will be forced into cannon fodder duty.[image or embed] The couriers grew suspicious when there were suddenly a lot of orders for wings to be delivered to Toretsk Russia: Food delivery couriers at "Samokat," a service akin to DoorDash but on bicycles & mopeds, refuse to pick up orders for fear of being sent to Ukraine as cannon fodder.Police have been stopping the couriers en route and taking them away.[image or embed] The company was baffled why their construction project was experiencing so many delays Russia: Construction workers fled to the woods in a panic when they noticed a police car stop nearby in the Moscow suburb of Butovo.[image or embed] I figure I must have been transported to an alternate universe because John Bolton makes too much sense these days John Bolton, Trump’s former National Security Advisor called Trump’s top Middle East advisor Steve Witkoff a Russian stooge: “Witkoff knows nothing; in fact, he's more of a propaganda vehicle for Putin than anything else.”[image or embed] I was reliably informed about a ceasefire on the energy infrastructure?[image or embed] then stall or try to sabotage it by coming up with new conditions 😵‍💫 Russia has set new conditions for the US to lift sanctions: unblock $500 million worth of aircraft spare parts and allow repairs to Airbus and Boeing without involving foreign manufacturers — Minister of Industry and Trade Alikhanov 🇸🇦Moscow plans to discuss these issues at talks in Saudi Arabia ☠️ "United Russia" MP and Chelyabinsk oligarch Pavel Izbrecht has died while relaxing at a shooting club he decided to check if his weapon was unloaded and shot himself ❗️Izbrecht owned the Zinc Plant in Chelyabinsk, headed the Sambo Federation, and was one of the richest people in the Urals.[image or embed] Russia: Car fell from the 4th floor of a parking garage in Moscow.The driver died.[image or embed] This guy went to all the trouble of fleeing from Ukraine only to be standing in front of a window when it accidentally opened and he accidentally fell out Russia: 25 year old conscript fell to his death from the 15th floor in Chelyabinsk when military police came looking for him after he deserted.[image or embed] It’s touching how Russian citizens band together to get through tough times "So we can be f**king bombed, but Moscow Oblast is not? Let the bastards shut up and stay put!" one woman in Russia’s Bryansk Oblast said in a call released by HUR on March 29 Let them be at least a little bit afraid," the person she was speaking to responded In Belgorod Oblast, one woman said she had been kept awake by drones flying overhead in the direction of Moscow, according to an intercepted call released on March 30 "They should have targeted Moscow right away to make them take action," she said "If they don't take some (defense) measures In another conversation published on March 31 two men in Belgorod Oblast speculated that the reason their TVs were not working was because of electronic warfare countermeasures being used against Ukrainian drones The drone-dropped grenade must have hit a pile of ammunition ❗️🇺🇦Ukrainian military eliminates a group of 🇷🇺Russian soldiers by dropping ammunition[image or embed] Ukraine craters a bridge in the Kursk area ❗️A 🇺🇦Ukrainian Su-27 fighter uses a precision-guided bomb to strike a bridge near the village of 🇷🇺Knyazhiy, Kursk Region.[image or embed] Russians are all fired up to ride their four-wheeler on an assault because it’s the “fucking Wild West.” Russians eagerly charge into the assault, but it doesn’t end the way they would like.t.me/c/1377735387...[image or embed] You don’t suppose there is alcohol in those wipes Russians at the front are surviving however they can. They even came up with the brilliant idea of extracting water from wet wipes.[image or embed] The "Predators" from the Patrol Police brigade captured three Russians in Toretsk, and now they want to join the Russian Volunteer Corps. Yesterday, they were "liberators," and today they dream of fighting against Putin.[image or embed] [image or embed] Everybody assumes this is the poster boy for nepotism the 17-year-old son of Ramzan Kadyrov - now the proud "curator" of the Chechen Ministry of Internal Affairs According to Russian media, this brilliant appointment was, of course, made by daddy’s orders.What a surprise![image or embed] Most non-shithole countries discourage teen pregnancy 1/ Russia aims to make up its huge war losses and declining population by encouraging schoolchildren to marry at 18, as part of a "special demographic operation." Some regions have introduced bonus payments for pregnant schoolgirls. ⬇️[image or embed] This from the country where unemployed drunk husbands beat their wives and wives are relieved when their drunk abusive husbands don’t come back from the war 9/ Apart from its support for teenage pregnancy the textbook otherwise takes a very conservative line on family values 10/ It declares that "the main goal of marriage is the birth and upbringing of children," and in marriage Orthodox Christians should "fight selfishness and be tolerant of the shortcomings of loved ones." 11/ It tells children that "Husbands should teach their wives with love and exemplary instruction; wives ask their husbands about strict order 12/ … and submit to their husbands in everything; and what the husband orders “Werewolves of Belgorod,” with appropriate apologies to Warren Zevon 1/ Ukraine's recent incursion into the Belgorod region east of Sumy has led to a windfall for Russian traffic police. Calling them "werewolves in uniform", Russian warbloggers accuse them of systematically robbing Russian troops responding to the Ukrainian offensive. ⬇️[image or embed] ❗️🇺🇦Ukrainian soldiers from the Presidential Brigade destroy a 🇷🇺Russian column of armored vehicles in the Novopavlivka direction[image or embed] Did Russia put Louis DeJoy in charge of their postal service ‼️ “Russian Post's net loss for 2024 has increased almost threefold to RUB 20.5 billion according to the company's published financial statements under Russian accounting standards.” www.kommersant.ru/doc/7621809[image or embed] Maybe his grandchildren can go back to Russia one day If it hasn't changed in the few years of freedom that Russia has had if people haven't gotten a taste and decided to go back to that Brezhnev-era gloom.. Tequilajazz refused to travel to the peninsula the lead singer of the Russian rock band Tequilajazz has no intention of returning to Russia "I don't want to go back there. I don't believe that anything will change quickly⤵️[image or embed] Russia’s newest demand — Ukraine must withdraw from the South Pole 2025,Latvian alpinist Juris Ulmanis completed his Antarctic expedition with the aim of raising funds in support of Ukrainian medics via UNITED24 plarform Juris traveled 120 kilometers across Antarctica Upon reaching the South Pole,he unfurled the Ukrainian flag Thank you, Sir![image or embed] One of the Kharkiv coffee shops on March 29 People often ask me how businesses manage to stay open when the city is under constant attacks. This is how.[image or embed] No words will ever be enough to thank our soldiers — not in this lifetime And sometimes, all we can give in return is a silent, tearful hug — unexpected, real, full of everything we feel but can’t say. 🫂They fight for us. We hold them close.[image or embed] There are 17 cats in the Quick Death strike drone company of the Kharkiv Border DetachmentThey’re the most sensitive sensors:as soon as the enemy launches a KAB bomb,the cats disappear into the dugouts with lightning speed.Their reaction is an unmistakable alarm signal.Cats also help relieve stress[image or embed] Not signed up for Daily Kos yet? Create a free account  (Updated:  September 25, 2024 9:03 pm) • 2 min readby Kateryna HodunovaRussian strike on Kramatorsk's city center on Sept in Donetsk Oblast resulted in numerous civilian casualties and damaged infrastructure (Donetsk Oblast Governor Vadym Filashkin / Telegram)Editor's note: This is a developing story and is being updated Donetsk Oblast Governor Vadym Filashkin clarified later in the day that the city was attacked by two guided aerial bombs Russian forces attacked the city of Kramatorsk in Donetsk Oblast on Sept killing at least two and injuring 19 people Russia targeted the city center with two guided aerial bombs People may be trapped under the rubble. Emergency services were still working at the scene as of 6 p.m. local time, according to Filashkin The aftermath of the Russian strike against the city of Kramatorsk in Donetsk Oblast on Sept. 25, 2024. (Donetsk Oblast Governor Vadym Filashkin / Telegram)"This is another war crime by the Russians and another sad reminder that there are no safe places left in Donetsk Oblast," Filashkin wrote on his Telegram encouraging remaining local residents to evacuate Kramatorsk comes under regular Russian attacks. A strike on a restaurant in the city center Kateryna Hodunova is a News Editor at the Kyiv Independent She previously worked as a sports journalist in several Ukrainian outlets and was the deputy chief editor at Suspilne Sport Kateryna covered the 2022 Olympics in Beijing and was included in the Special Mentions list at the AIPS Sport Media Awards She holds a bachelor's degree in political journalism from Taras Shevchenko University and a master's degree in political science from the National University of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy According to Ukrinform, the SSU reported this Investigations revealed that the agent conducted reconnaissance near concealed Ukrainian positions he transmitted their coordinates to the Russian forces for airstrikes The agent prioritized Ukrainian defensive strongpoints and artillery positions of the Armed Forces of Ukraine The SSU managed to identify and document the suspect’s activities early in his intelligence-gathering operations comprehensive measures were taken to secure Ukrainian defensive positions in the area Counterintelligence officers apprehended the enemy accomplice at his residence and seized his mobile phone which he used to communicate with his Russian handler The detained suspect is a 41-year-old employee of an agricultural enterprise from a frontline village in Kramatorsk district of Donetsk region The Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) recruited him in December last year He then sent the gathered information to the FSB via text messages and Google Maps screenshots with marked targets Investigators have charged the suspect under Part 2 Article 111 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine (high treason committed under martial law) The suspect is currently in custody and faces life imprisonment with property confiscation two Russian military intelligence agents were recently arrested for coordinating missile and bomb strikes on Kharkiv and its outskirts while posing as animal rescue volunteers  (Updated:  January 30, 2025 2:06 pm) • 1 min readby Tim ZadorozhnyyRussian forces attacked civilian infrastructure in Kramatorsk (Governor Vadym Filashkin / Facebook)Editor note: This story is being updated with the latest casualty figures Russian forces attacked the city of Kramatorsk in Donetsk Oblast According to preliminary information the victims include an 8-year-old boy and a 7-year-old girl Local authorities are assessing the aftermath of the attack Filashkin did not specify the weapon Russia used Russian artillery and aerial strikes against Donetsk Oblast settlements occur daily frequently resulting in civilian casualties lies about 20 kilometers (12 miles) west of the front line and remains a primary target amid Russia's ongoing offensive push in the region by Tim ZadorozhnyyEmergency rescue workers at the site of a Kramatorsk hotel damaged in a Russian strike on Aug (Ukraine's National Police/web)The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) announced on Dec 20 that it had gathered evidence against Colonel General Alexei Kim the Russian officer allegedly responsible for the Aug 24 missile attack on the Sapfir Hotel in Kramatorsk The strike killed Ryan Evans Kim, a deputy chief of Russia's General Staff, signed the directive and issued the combat order for the Iskander-M ballistic missile strike The SBU said that Kim directed one of his missile units to target the hotel despite it being occupied solely by civilians SBU investigators charged Kim in absentia under Ukraine's Criminal Code with waging a war of aggression and violating the laws and customs of war The charges align with Ukraine's broader efforts to hold Russian military leaders accountable for targeting civilian infrastructure and committing war crimes This development follows the Dec. 17 assassination of Lieutenant General Igor Kirillov Ukrainian prosecutors had previously charged Kirillov with deploying banned chemical weapons in the conflict Oleksandr Honcharenko, head of the Kramatorsk city military administration, said this in a post on Facebook “Kramatorsk came under enemy fire – the private sector there were no casualties,” Honcharenko reported Local authorities are currently assessing the extent of the damage caused by the shelling one civilian was wounded in Russian attacks in the Donetsk region over the past day The Khortytsia Operational and Strategic Group of Forces shared a corresponding video on Telegram, Ukrinform reports “Attack drone operators from the Phoenix rapid response commandant's office of reconnaissance and strike unmanned aerial systems of the Pomsta brigade continue to strike at Russian equipment and infantry border guards from the Phoenix strike UAV unit destroyed 11 vehicles and eight military trucks of the occupiers,” the report says operators from the 413th separate battalion “Raid” of the Unmanned Systems Forces detected and destroyed a Russian ground robotic system According to Ukrinform, the Khortytsia Operational-Strategic Group of Troops (OSGT) reported this on Telegram and shared a corresponding video “The aggressor deployed a motorcycle group consisting of four dirt bikes Counting on the speed and maneuverability of the motorcycles the enemy planned to bypass our positions unnoticed and strike from an unexpected direction thanks to the timely work of aerial reconnaissance Drone operators promptly identified the enemy group and coordinated fire to eliminate it,” the report stated and FPV drones were subsequently used for their final destruction A precise strike eliminated one of the attackers forcing the remaining motorcyclists to stop and seek cover “The enemy’s attempts to breach the defense didn’t end there including another motorcycle group and a tank which were also destroyed,” added the Khortytsia OSGT intense battles are ongoing in the area of responsibility of the Khortytsia OSGT The enemy unsuccessfully attempted to assault the Ukrainian positions in Vovchansk and tried to break through defenses on the Kramatorsk and Toretsk fronts Two people were killed on Wednesday when the city of Kramatorsk in Ukraine’s Donetsk region was hit by two Russian missiles (AP Video: Alex Babenko & Evgeniy Maloletka) by Sonya BandouilIvan Lubysh-Kirdey Photo: his wife's Facebook pageReuters camera operator Ivan Lubysh-Kirdey who was severely injured during a Russian strike on a hotel in Kramatorsk on Aug has regained consciousness and started speaking Lubysh-Kirdey now recognizes everyone, can answer simple questions, and remembers many things, Semenchenko wrote on Facebook he still finds it difficult to speak due to a broken jaw and the medications he is taking Semenchenko mentioned that Lubysh-Kirdey had come out of a coma and was taken off the ventilator he had not yet fully regained consciousness Lubysh-Kirdey is an experienced camera operator who covered the EuroMaidan Revolution as well as the Battle of Ilovaisk in 2014 when Ukrainian soldiers who had been promised safe passage by Russian-backed proxies through a pre-agreed corridor came under attack The strike on the Safir (Sapphire) Hotel in Kramatorsk in Donetsk Oblast killed British national Ryan Evans one other journalist for Reuters was among the injured Reuters said a six-person team had been staying at the hotel when it was hit The city of Kramatorsk is currently located around 20 kilometers (12 miles) west of the front line According to Ukrinform, this was reported by the Khortytsia Operational Strategic Group of Troops on Telegram which also published a corresponding video “The fighters from the Phoenix unit of the Pomsta brigade continue to eliminate enemy equipment and weapons in the Kramatorsk sector The unmanned aerial systems unit inflicted significant damage on enemy forces in Donetsk region the following were destroyed: a VT-55A armored recovery vehicle and fuel and lubricant depots,” the statement reads soldiers of the 15th Separate Artillery Reconnaissance Brigade Chornyi Lis (Black Forest) of the Ukrainian Ground Forces successfully struck a loading-launch vehicle and a launch vehicle of the Russian Buk-M2 multifunctional surface-to-air missile system This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page The International and European Federations of Journalists (IFJ-EFJ) are deeply shocked by the deadly Russian missile attack in the eastern Ukrainian city of Kramatorsk on 24 August 2024 The attack claimed the life of Reuters media worker Ryan Evans and left another six people injured The federations join their affiliate in Ukraine the National Union of Journalists (NUJU) and the Independent Media Trade Union of Ukraine (IMTUU) in expressing their sincere condolences to the family of Ryan Evans and their full solidarity with the injured journalists and all media workers who face threats on a daily basis as they report on the Russia-Ukrainian War A crew of six Reuters media workers were staying in the Hotel Sapphire in Kramorstosk when a Russian missile strike hit the city late at night on 24 August The team was composed of media workers from Ukraine According to the Governor of the Donetsk region, four journalists and two local residents were injured was seriously hurt and is still in a critical condition.  was found dead under the rubble the day after the attack He was a 38-year-old former British soldier who had been working as a safety advisor for Reuters since 2022 counselling journalists on high-risk assignments all around the world His mission was to help his fellow colleagues cover stories in unsafe environments such as the Ukrainian regions affected by the full-scale Russian invasion that started in February 2022.  "The National Union of Journalists of Ukraine strongly condemns the missile attack on the hotel in Kramatorsk Such attacks on civilian infrastructure used by journalists and humanitarian workers are a war crime and a gross violation of international law Our thoughts are with Ryan's family and colleagues as well as with the two other Reuters employees who were injured,” said Tomilenko Sergiy President of the National Journalists Union of Ukraine “We are especially concerned about the journalist in intensive care and hope for his speedy recovery We call on the international community to increase pressure on Russia to stop these barbaric attacks on civilians and media representatives," added Tomilenko Sergiy.  “There will be only one call - investigate Russian war crimes,” added Serhiy Shturkhetskyy According to the NUJU, 17 journalists and media workers have been killed while performing their professional duties since the beginning of the Russo-Ukrainian war.  The IFJ-EFJ strongly condemn the war crimes against journalists and media workers and violations of international law committed by the Russian regime “Journalists and media workers must be protected They play a crucial role in documenting the truth holding power accountable and ensuring that the public is informed We need heightened protection for journalists and media personnel covering the Russo-Ukrainian war,” said the federations The IFJ represents more than 600,000 journalists in 146 countries Follow the IFJ on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram Subscribe to IFJ News The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and its West Asia sub-group will organise an event on 6 May from 2:30pm to 4:30pm at the Residence… As the world witnesses the relentless targeting and killing of Palestinian journalists by Israeli forces (both under decades of… Many IFJ affiliates are taking action to mark World Press Freedom Day on 3 May Here is a non-exhaustive list of their initiatives La Federación Internacional de Periodistas es la voz global de las y los periodistas es la organización de periodistas más grande del mundo que representa a 600,000 profesionales de los medios en 187 sindicatos y asociaciones en más de 140 países FIP - Federación Internacional de Periodistas Russians struck Kramatorsk with a FAB-500 bomb with a guided module hitting a densely populated residential area This was stated by the head of the Kramatorsk City Military Administration municipal services and the managing company are working at the site to address the aftermath of the attack and one person was killed," stated Oleksandr Honcharenko and others were damaged to varying degrees "During the rubble clearance, emergency services dismantled 1 ton of construction debris," informs State Emergency Service Ukrainian Armed Forces drones destroyed a russian Msta-S self-propelled howitzer The press service of the Khortytsia operational-strategic group reported this on Telegram as well as published a video of the 427th Rarog Separate Unmanned Systems Regiment aerial reconnaissance operators of the Rarog Unmanned Systems Regiment tracked and destroyed a 2S19 Msta-S self-propelled howitzer as it was moving into a firing position but their self-propelled gun was destroyed before it could strike," the statement reads Nazar Voloshyn, the spokesperson for the Khortytsia operational and strategic group of forces, said this in a post on Telegram "Over the past day in the Kharkiv sector the enemy attempted to storm our positions in Vovchansk the enemy also conducted offensive operations in the areas of Kolisnykivka but they were also unsuccessful," said Voloshyn the enemy attacked the positions of the Defense Forces near the settlements of Kopanka the enemy tried to break through the defense lines in the Kramatorsk and Toretsk sectors “In the Kramatorsk and Toretsk sectors Russian troops attempted to breach our defenses near Stupochky Intense fighting persisted in the urban areas of Chasiv Yar and Toretsk The enemy launched 150 artillery rounds at Chasiv Yar and 91 at Toretsk in addition to an air strike with a guided aerial bomb They actively used various types of UAVs," said the spokesman He also reported that some of the Ukrainian positions were destroyed as a result of the enemy's assault and fire Measures are being taken to prevent the deterioration of the tactical situation there was ongoing heavy fighting in Lysivka The occupiers also attacked the positions of our troops near Vodiane Druha Our soldiers are holding the line and destroying the enemy's superior forces," said Voloshyn conducted offensive actions in the areas of Novyi Komar “Fighting continues in Velyka Novosilka The enemy fired almost 30 artillery shells at our positions in this locality The defense forces continue to inflict losses in manpower and equipment on the enemy during intense defensive battles,” Voloshyn emphasized the enemy is attacking in small groups in the Pokrovsk sector and is attempting to force the Defense Forces to withdraw from the city On the night of April 8-9, Russians attacked Kramatorsk in the Donetsk region. As a result of drone strikes, a family was injured, according to the head of the Donetsk Regional State Administration, Vadym Filashkin the city was subjected to a massive attack by Russian drones and her 55-year-old grandmother were injured," the message reads at 00:50 The extent of the damage is still being assessed and all relevant services are working at the scene of the strikes Russians also attacked Kramatorsk with drones The attack caused damage to residential buildings and vehicles the third anniversary of the Russian airstrike on the Kramatorsk railway station occurred The strike resulted in 61 deaths and 121 injuries We’ve detected that JavaScript is disabled in this browser Please enable JavaScript or switch to a supported browser to continue using x.com You can see a list of supported browsers in our Help Center Help Center As a result of the Russian attack, Kramatorsk in the Donetsk region was hit. The railway station was targeted by the Russian army, according to the Kramatorsk City Military Administration Head, Oleksandr Honcharenko, and Ukrzaliznytsia "The aggressor country continues to attack peaceful Ukrainian cities: as a result of the attack on Kramatorsk windows and the facade of the Kramatorsk railway station building as well as other production facilities at the station station staff and passengers were not injured and train operations are proceeding on schedule Photo: Russian forces struck Kramatorsk (facebook.com/alexander.vasilyevich.goncharenko) Honcharenko also reported that Kramatorsk was hit by an enemy strike and posted photos of the damage "We are assessing the consequences," the mayor added Russian forces launched a massive combined strike on Ukraine on the night of April 24 using drones and various types of missiles There is information about casualties and many injured Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported that over 200 aerial targets were recorded in total For more details on the Russian attack on Ukraine, see the material by RBC-Ukraine A British national working for a Reuters news team has been killed and another six people have been injured in a Russian strike on a hotel in Kramatorsk The body of safety advisor Ryan Evans was found under the rubble Sunday after a missile hit Hotel Sapphire in the eastern Ukrainian city the night before Four of the injured are a part of the same Reuters team and the other three are foreigners from the US Two were being treated in the hospital on Sunday Local officials said that the hotel had been struck by an Iskander ballistic missile Reporters at the scene described the former hotel as “rubble,” with excavators still being used to clear debris hours after the attack a nearby multi-storey building was also destroyed Ukraine’s eastern Kharkiv region also came under Russian fire governor Oleh Syniehubov wrote on Telegram including a 4-year-old boy and a 14-year-old girl after two houses were struck by Russian fire eight people were wounded when a two-story house was set on fire by a Russian attack a Russian strike destroyed six houses and damaged others a house was set on fire by a Russian attack On Thursday, March 6, the Russian army launched a missile strike on the city of Kramatorsk, using guided aerial bombs, Vadym Filashkin, Head of the Donetsk Regional Military Administration, reports. two people were injured due to the strikes on Kramatorsk Preliminary information indicates that the Russians dropped three guided aerial bombs on the city Both injured individuals received medical assistance "A residential building and an industrial area were damaged Evacuate to safer regions of Ukraine," Filashkin wrote Kramatorsk is one of the largest industrial and administrative cities in the Donetsk region serving as the regional center in the territory controlled by Ukraine It is known for its machine-building industry particularly enterprises specializing in manufacturing equipment for metallurgy and energy sectors the Russian army carried out an airstrike on Kramatorsk the enemy used an FAB-250 bomb with a unified planning and correction module (UPCM) against the civilian population For instance, on Tuesday, February 25, the Russian troops struck a residential area in Kramatorsk. 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