The SBU said this in a statement seen by Ukrinform
It was established that the suspects initially planned to plant an improvised explosive device under the vehicle of a Ukrainian soldier
Russia's military intelligence intended to remotely eliminate the serviceman in this way
Russian operatives planned to make a call to the mobile phone it was connected to
SBU counterintelligence operatives uncovered the plot in advance and apprehended the agents recruited by Russia while they were installing a hidden camera near the intended explosion site
The detainees were identified as two unemployed women from the Kyiv region
They had been recruited by the Main Directorate of the General Staff of the Russian Armed Forces (GRU) via Telegram channels offering "easy earnings."
They later received the geolocation of a weapons cache from their handler and retrieved two improvised explosive devices
the third member of the group -- a 33-year-old local resident -- was responsible for manufacturing the explosives
he concealed the explosives inside thermos flasks
additionally packing them with screws for greater lethality
Had the attack on the serviceman's vehicle succeeded
the agents were to proceed with a second terrorist act near a local police station
law enforcement officers seized two improvised explosive devices and mobile phones containing evidence of collaboration with Russian intelligence
The suspects have been charged under Part 2
Article 111 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine -- high treason committed under martial law
They are currently in custody and face life imprisonment with confiscation of property
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As part of Occupational Safety and Health Week and the Inclusive Workplaces in Times of War initiative
a trial day was organised for participants of the “Reboot: Expanding Employment Opportunities” programme
This initiative is being implemented by the Ukrainian Red Cross with support from the Spanish Red Cross
arranged a hands-on experience at Promavtomatyka Vinnytsia LLC
Three participants from vulnerable groups spent the day at the company
getting acquainted with real working conditions
“It’s like a first date with the profession — a day when you get a feel for the team’s atmosphere
and can make an informed choice,” shared one of the participants about her experience
“We are convinced that the best way to choose your professional path is to experience the profession from the inside
Promavtomatyka Vinnytsia is open to collaborating with anyone who wants to learn and grow with us.”
This experience marked an important step towards employment for the participants
with the support of a socially responsible business
were able to feel like part of a production team
the Reboot programme has been helping individuals from vulnerable groups acquire practical skills
and confidently navigate their way in the labour market
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A high-tech facility producing fuel and feed pellets
has been listed for sale in Vinnytsia region
the 55,000-ton-per-year plant uses German-made Amandus Kahl equipment and is among the industry leaders in Ukraine
Only natural plant fibers are used in production—straw
The products are internationally certified: biofuel under the KZR system and animal bedding under ISO 14024:2018
carrying the "Living Planet" ecolabel
Over 95% of the plant's output is exported to the EU and Middle East
The product portfolio includes: fuel pellets
The enterprise occupies a 6.3-hectare land plot (owned and leased parts) and features a full production cycle—raw material intake
packaging—with automated lines packing 1 to 50 kg bags at up to 400 packages per hour
Assets include a fleet of machinery (tractors
telehandlers) and a complete line for pelletizing
The sale includes 100% of the corporate rights of the legal entity owning the facility
The reason for the sale is that the asset is non-core and requires operational management
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Ukraine (AP) — Russia on Sunday launched a massive drone and missile attack on Ukraine
described by officials as the largest in recent months
targeting energy infrastructure and killing civilians
The attack came as fears are mounting about Moscow’s intentions to devastate Ukraine’s power generation capacity ahead of the winter
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Russia had launched a total of 120 missiles and 90 drones in a large-scale attack across Ukraine
ballistic and aircraft-launched ballistic missiles
READ MORE: Russian drone and ballistic missile attack kills at least 6 civilians in Ukraine
Ukrainian defenses shot down 144 out of a total of 210 air targets
Ukraine’s air force reported later on Sunday
“The enemy’s target was our energy infrastructure throughout Ukraine
there is damage to objects from hits and falling debris
two people were killed and six others were injured
including two children,” Zelenskyy said
Two more people were killed in the Odesa region
where the attack damaged energy infrastructure and disrupted power and water supplies
Both victims were employees of Ukraine’s state-owned power grid operator
The combined drone and missile attack was the most powerful in three months
according to the head of Kyiv’s City Military Administration
One person was injured after the roof of a five-story residential building caught fire in Kyiv’s historic center
A thermal power plant operated by private energy company DTEK was “seriously damaged,” the company said
Russian strikes have hammered Ukraine’s power infrastructure since Moscow’s all-out invasion of its neighbor in February 2022
prompting repeated emergency power shutdowns and nationwide rolling blackouts
Ukrainian officials have routinely urged Western allies to bolster the country’s air defenses to counter assaults and allow for repairs
Explosions were heard across Ukraine on Sunday
as well as the country’s west and central regions
The operational command of Poland’s armed forces wrote on X that Polish and allied aircraft
have been mobilized in Polish airspace because of the “massive” Russian attack on neighboring Ukraine
The steps were aimed to provide safety in Poland’s border areas
Russia’s Defense Ministry on Sunday acknowledged carrying out a “mass” missile and drone attack on “critical energy infrastructure” in Ukraine
but claimed all targeted facilities were tied to Kyiv’s military industry
Although Ukraine’s nuclear plants were not directly impacted
several electrical substations on which they depend suffered further damage
the U.N.’s nuclear energy watchdog said in a statement Sunday
According to the International Atomic Energy Agency
only two of Ukraine’s nine operational reactors continue to generate power at full capacity
A local journalist died Sunday as Ukrainian drones struck Russia’s embattled Kursk region
Moscow’s forces have for months strained to dislodge Ukrainian troops from the southern province after a bold incursion in August that constituted the largest attack on Russia since World War II and saw battle-hardened Ukrainian units swiftly take hundreds of square miles (kilometers) of territory
a man died on the spot after a Ukrainian drone dropped explosives on his car
Another Ukrainian drone on Sunday targeted a drone factory in Izhevsk
according to anti-Kremlin Russian news channels on the Telegram messaging app
reported that a drone exploded near a factory in the city
blowing out windows but causing no serious damage
A man was briefly hospitalized with a head injury
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2024 4:36 PM5 min readA woman lays flowers near a building heavily damaged in a Russian attack on Vinnytsia
by Litigation officer at Legal Action Worldwide (LAW)Liza Dmitrieva
was walking with her mother to a speech therapy appointment in the central Ukrainian city of Vinnytsia on July 14
As her mother filmed her playfully pushing her stroller
she didn’t know that those were to be the last moments of Liza’s life
killing Liza and severely injuring her mother
The attack killed a total of 29 people and injured over 200 more
Such attacks have been a daily reality across Ukraine for the last two-and-a-half years, killing an average of over 40 civilians per day. Just last week, a barrage of Russian rockets hit multiple civilian targets in Kyiv, including the city’s main children’s hospital
These killings are often difficult to prove illegal under international humanitarian law
also called “laws of war,” which govern the conduct of hostilities
When an attack is directed at what is deemed to be a “legitimate military target,” civilians
are often considered “collateral damage,” with no way to obtain justice or redress
codified in its modern form after World War II through the Geneva Conventions and accepted by most countries
was a hard-fought compromise between the militaries of different countries
It aims to maximize civilian protection while acknowledging the inevitability of civilian casualties in armed conflicts
it does not distinguish between aggressors and defenders but establishes a basic minimum standard
urging all parties involved in conflicts to uphold it
We had to find another way to seek justice for the victims – and we did
The Committee is a body of independent experts responsible for monitoring the implementation of the most influential human rights treaty: The International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights
Unlike the modest aims of international humanitarian law (governing the laws of war)
The Committee considers complaints from individuals alleging violations of these rights
We contend that Russia’s assault on Vinnytsia constitutes a breach of the victims’ right to life under Article 6 of the Covenant
which asserted that all killings resulting from acts of aggression – such as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine – constitute violations of the right to life
This welcome development recognized the inherent injustice of a war of aggression
The broader implication of our argument is that the families of all civilians killed in Ukraine
as well as soldiers who died defending their country from the invasion
mainly because Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine is the first war since the adoption of General Comment 36 in 2018 to fit the definition of aggression
The families we represent could make history and set a global precedent through this complaint
a favorable decision by the Committee will be momentous in both practical and symbolic ways
The decision would recognize that Russia violated the right to life of victims of the missile strike and reaffirm their entitlement to remedies
It would reaffirm the norm against aggression – “the supreme international crime,” in the words of the Nuremberg Tribunal – and for the first time
qualify Russia’s deadly attacks in Ukraine as a violation of a core international human rights treaty
Multiple efforts are currently underway to hold Russia accountable for crimes committed in Ukraine
including over a hundred thousand war crimes cases under investigation by Ukrainian authorities
investigations by the International Criminal Court
none of them have offered justice to the victims of the Vinnytsia attack and other similar attacks
The Committee’s decision can fill this gap
Speaking to Liza’s parents and other families is the hardest part of our work
We know we can do nothing to bring back Liza or the other families’ loved ones
we cannot even find a way to remedy the injustice they have suffered
we are doing everything we can to make sure that these tragic deaths are no longer just “collateral damage.”
It is now up to the UN Human Rights Committee to act on the complaint and use this important opportunity to deliver justice for Liza’s parents
for thousands of other Ukrainians killed by Russia’s aggression
Editor’s Note: The opinions expressed in the op-ed section are those of the authors and do not purport to reflect the views of the Kyiv Independent
Daniil Ukhorskiy is the Ukraine program manager at Legal Action Worldwide (LAW)
an independent non-profit organization comprised of human rights lawyers and jurists working in conflict-affected areas
Ukhorskiy previously worked for the Clooney Foundation for Justice investigating crimes of atrocity committed by Russian forces in Ukraine
The Ukrainian Red Cross has signed a memorandum of cooperation with the Ladyzhyn City Council and the Vinnytsia Regional Military Administration
nine mobile boiler units have been donated to help ensure heating provision across the Vinnytsia region
with a particular focus on the Ladyzhyn city territorial community
The equipment will be used to supply heat to residential buildings and community centres
These mobile units will serve as a backup source of heating
enabling a stable supply even during emergencies or power outages
This kind of support is especially vital during wartime
when energy security becomes a critical concern
The initiative exemplifies effective collaboration for the comfort and safety of Ukrainian citizens
we are providing essential assistance to the most vulnerable residents of Ladyzhyn and the wider community
Senior researcher Pavlo Nechytailo from the Scientific Research Center "Protective Archaeological Service of Ukraine" shared details with Ukrinform about the ongoing study
"The goal of our research on the rock-cave complex in Oksanivka is to monitor the state of rock carvings and rooms
and examine the slope beneath the caves and remaining structures to identify cultural layers and artifacts linked to the man-made rooms and engravings
One of our key tasks is additional photo documentation and topographic surveys of specific objects in preparation for a monograph-photo album dedicated to the Oksanivka rock-cave complex," Nechytailo said
the study revealed that the area beneath the hard-to-reach caves
once used as monks' dwellings and cells
was significantly altered in the 1970s–early 1980s
and large-scale landscape modifications were carried out -- possibly in connection with the construction of a hydroelectric power plant cascade on the Dniester River
The archaeologist suggests that during this time
the cultural layer associated with the monks' cells may have been destroyed
One of the key discoveries relates to Complex No
which preserved rock carvings and a cave church
this area was likely used solely for prayer and communal worship
Test excavations beneath the caves and remains of rock structures revealed undisturbed and authentic soil layers
Among the findings were two 17th-century bullets flattened against the rock
suggesting that monks were fired upon at some point in history
Nechytailo said that the first complex of the rock monastery is highly unique
with walls carved to heights of two to six meters
He suggests that this feature was designed to strengthen the structures and prevent collapses
an approach not observed in other known Dniester rock-cave complexes
"This peculiarity is due to the brittle nature of Oksanivka's rock formations
which was likely used to hang a wooden door at the church's entrance," he added
local authorities have expressed support for the archaeological initiative
Funding for the research was provided by a Kyiv-based philanthropist
we plan to transfer it under the protection of the Busha State Historical and Cultural Reserve or establish an Oksanivka branch of the reserve
This would allow for the creation of a tourist center and a souvenir shop
including an English-speaking expert who can provide insights into Oksanivka
as Ukraine is now actively rediscovering its cultural identity," Marchenko said
After completing the research in Oksanivka
the archaeological team will move to the village of Sloboda-Pidlisivska in the Yampil community
where additional ancient caves are located
located in cliffs along the left bank of the Dniester River
were first documented in the late 19th century
researchers have uncovered petroglyphs from various periods -- ranging from the Bronze Age to the Late Middle Ages -- as well as megalithic structures and Paleolithic artifacts
scholars identified remains of a 17th-century cave church
suggesting that the site once functioned as a fortified monastery
This remarkable monument of religious and defensive rock architecture includes 27 carved chambers within a 47-meter-thick chalk formation
Its walls -- both inside and outside -- feature dozens of rock carvings
The rock carvings of Oksanivka remain unparalleled in Ukraine
including Iranian-designed Shahed-type drones
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
by The aftermath of a suspected car bombing in Sevastopol
(Baza/Telegram)The car bombing that killed Russian Navy officer Valery Trankovsky in occupied Sevastopol on Nov
13 was an operation carried out by the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU)
a source in the agency told the Kyiv Independent
The statement came shortly after Russian authorities in occupied Crimea reported on a military service member dying following the blast
Trankovsky was chief of staff of the 41st Missile Boat Brigade and a "war criminal who has ordered cruise missile launches from the Black Sea against civilian sites in Ukraine," the source said
The Russian sailor died due to a blood loss after the blast tore off his legs
Russian Captain Valery Trankovsky. (SBU source)The officer was allegedly responsible for the Kalibr missile strike against the city of Vinnytsia in July 2022 that killed 29 people and injured over 200 more
He also oversaw strikes against Odesa and other cities
Trankovsky held the rank of captain of 1st class
Russian media outlet Mash claims that Trankovsky had been under surveillance for roughly a week and that an improvised explosive device (IED) was placed under the driver's side of his car and allegedly detonated remotely
Several Russian officers involved in the war against Ukraine have been found killed in Russia or Russian-occupied territories throughout the full-scale war. Most recently, Major Dmitry Pervukha was killed in the center of Russian-occupied Luhansk after his car exploded on Oct
Pervukha was allegedly involved in war crimes against Ukraine. He served in the 273rd Intelligence Center of the Russian Armed Forces.
Martin Fornusek is a news editor at the Kyiv Independent. He has previously worked as a news content editor at the media company Newsmatics and is a contributor to Euromaidan Press. He was also volunteering as an editor and translator at the Czech-language version of Ukraïner. Martin studied at Masaryk University in Brno, Czechia, holding a bachelor's degree in security studies and history and a master's degree in conflict and democracy studies.
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That’s according to the agency’s press office
The Russians were interested in obtaining intelligence on the routes used by Ukraine’s Army to transfer forces along Vinnytsia and Cherkasy regions
the FSB expected to use that sensitive data to spot air strikes
the FSB remotely recruited a 51-year-old paramedic in Vinnytsia region
The man came into their focus due to his pro-Kremlin stance expressed across Telegram channels
monitoring the movement of military convoys
the perpetrator tailed a convoy for almost 100 km
trying to establish the route and specify the number and types of equipment
The SBU exposed the traitor and took comprehensive measures to secure the locations of Ukrainian troops
During a raid of the culprit’s residence
which the Russian asset used to stay in touch with his FSB liaison
a Donetsk-based vlogger Sergei "Lokhmatyi" Lebedev
the detectives pressed charges against the suspect under Art
111 Part 2 of the Criminal Code (treason committed under martial law)
facing life in prison if found guilty in court
the Security Service detained a group of FSB assets that were spying on Ukraine’s military in Kyiv
by Emergency workers evacuate residents from an apartment building in Zhmerynka
after a Russian attack overnight on May 26
(State Emergency Service of Ukraine / Telegram)Editor's Note: This is a developing story and is being updated
Russian forces attacked the town of Zhmerynka in Vinnytsia Oblast in the early hours of May 25
hitting residential buildings and injuring three people
The attack struck an apartment building in Zhmerynka, Governor Serhii Borzov said at 4:23 a.m
Three people were injured and residents are being evacuated
The injured victims were examined by doctors and did not require hospitalization
The State Emergency Service of Ukraine later reported that falling drone debris damaged three four-story residential buildings
Forty people were evacuated from the damaged units
The Air Force announced an aerial alert throughout the country
overnight on May 26 due to the threat of Russian missiles
Explosions were also reported in Khmelnytskyi, Zhytomyr, and Kyiv oblasts
Abbey Fenbert is a senior news editor at the Kyiv Independent
and playwright with an MFA from Boston University
Abbey served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Ukraine from 2008-2011
woman are playing an increasingly important role in the army
demolishing stereotypes which hold that military service is a business only for men
Her story encompasses the path from an IT specialist to a military servicewoman
along with the struggle against challenges such as gender stereotypes and her own doubts
Kateryna Hubrii currently serves in the communications group of the Vinnytsia Regional Territorial Centre of Recruitment and Social Support (TCC and SP)
and her vision for the future rule of women in the Ukrainian Army
– When and why did you decide to join the military
where I was involved in the organization of educational processes
find their place in our modern technological world
I decided to link my life with the military back in 2022
I made this decision because I realized that each of us must do everything possible to protect our land
I realized that I wanted to direct my efforts to a something that mattered
The desire to be useful and to do something important became my key motivation
That’s why I decided to join the ranks of the Armed Forces of Ukraine
– How did you enter the Vinnytsia Regional TCC and SP
– When I went to serve in the Armed Forces of Ukraine
I was given to options: either mobilization or a contract for service
I had seen an advertisement saying that a photographer was needed by the Armed Forces
but it did not indicate whether this job was in the Vinnytsia TCC and SP
I asked what my work in their press service would consist of
Everything they told me really interested me
– Tell us about your first day of training
– I remember the first day of basic general military training (BGMT) as a day of contrasts: a mixture of excitement
I felt a slight excitement about the unknown
It was a whole new world for me; a world in which everything seemed stricter
The first day began with studying the instructions and getting acquainted with the daily routine
We were immediately immersed in the rhythm of military life
I saw that discipline is the basis of the army – and not only that
the physical training and the first tactical exercises seemed difficult
When it seemed as though I lacked the strength to go on
That first day marked the start of a new stage in life for me – a stage that required both physical preparation and inner strength
– Of the skills that you gained during the BGMT
which ones do you consider the most useful
– Mastering weapons is one of the fundamental skills for military personnel
I learned to treat weapons with the utmost responsibility
being always cognizant of their power and the consequences of their use
I learned how to assess the condition of the wounded and to provide first aid
applying tourniquets and conducting evacuation
A sound knowledge of tactics allows you to effectively plan and carry out tasks
Discipline is the basis of military service
The BGMT helped me realize the importance of strictly following orders
and taking responsibility for my every action
These skills have become more than professional tools for me – they are also an important part of my personal development
They provide me confidence in my own abilities
and help me to perform tasks at the highest level
– How did the sergeant courses differ from basic training
How did they supplement your knowledge and skills
– They were a new stage in military training for me
It was qualitatively different from basic training and significantly boosted my knowledge and skills
The sergeant courses are more in-depth and specialized
decision-making in difficult conditions and organizing the tasks of one’s unit
This training involved developing both my personal qualities and my practical management skills
I also gained expanded knowledge of tactics and advanced skills for communication
The sergeant courses really built on my basic knowledge
but also to take an active role in task-planning
as well as helping to maintain morale and unit cohesion
– Is there a specific story or a moment from training that you remember the most
but there is one which I think back to the most often
It was when I was passing the psychological obstacle course
resilience and the ability to overcome fear
A particular intense incident during this course occurred at the stage where you had to crawl under simulated “fire” through a narrow tunnel
and every movement was accompanied by noises which intensified the sense of imminent danger
This test forced me to confront my phobia of enclosed spaces
but I recalled the instructor’s words: “Breathe
I felt an incredible sense of relief and pride in myself
It was not only a victory of overcoming a physical obstacle
the instructors emphasized to us that this stage of our training was aimed not only at assessing our physical capabilities
but also at enhancing our psychological resilience
This experience has stayed with me as a reminder that nothing is impossible if you believe in yourself and are ready to overcome challenges step by step
– How did your male colleagues view you during your training
Did you have to break any stereotypes concerning women in the army
society still believes in a lot of stereotypes about the role of women in the army
This experience was an important step for me in overcoming prejudices and establishing myself as an equal member of the team
I noticed that some men treated me with skepticism
there was an element of distrust in their views and comments
I heard questions like: “Are you sure you can handle this course?” or “Will you be able to cope with the physical exertion involved?”
I decided to prove my professionalism with actions
I sought to give my all and successfully complete my tasks
I noticed that my male colleagues began to treat me as an equal member of the team
They no longer doubted my abilities and even began to ask me for advice or support
I did have to break stereotypes about women in the military
– What advice would you give to women who are considering military service but remain hesitant
– It is important for such women to understand that it isn’t only about physical strength
and the ability to make important decisions under stress
I understand that many women have doubts due to stereotypes or fears associated with the difficulties which may arise in military service
I want to emphasize that there is a place for everyone in the army
Your determination can play a part in changing the perception of the role of women in the army
what needs to be changed to make the army more inclusive for women
it is necessary to pay attention to the conditions which are created for them within military units
This includes the creation of separate hygiene rooms
the provision of special clothing and equipment suitable for women
Such changes can significantly improve the overall experience of women in military service
it’s important to balance military service with the role of mother or wife
support programs must be created for women who have children or family responsibilities
especially flexible schedules and opportunities for vacations
This will allow women who serve to not be forced to sacrifice family values for their career
– How has your attitude towards yourself changed following military training
One of the biggest changes was the realization that I was capable of more than I had previously imagined
I also learned to be more patient with myself
things don’t always work out the first time
It’s important to be able to accept your mistakes
This awareness allowed me to free myself from the fear of not achieving the ideal and to understand that success is not always an instantly obtainable result but rather a constant process of self-improvement
Military training was an invaluable experience for me
It changed my perception of military service as well as my own inner strength
I understand that this journey was one of the greatest in my life
– Do you plan to continue your studies or career in the military
I plan to continue my military career in the field of communications
As a servicewoman of the communications group of the Vinnytsia Regional TCC and SP
I understand how vital it is to ensure effective communication
information support and liaison between different units
as well as to inform the public about major events and initiatives
This is especially important in the context of modern challenges
when information warfare has a massive impact on the course of events
– How do you envision the future of women in the Ukrainian Army
we have witnessed profound changes in the attitude towards women in the military
Women are increasingly integrated into various units
occupy important positions and actively participate in combat operations
This increased involvement has become possible thanks to changes in legislation and expanding opportunities for women in military service
The future of women in the army is not only about equality of opportunities
but also about recognizing their contributions to our national defence
more and more women will choose to serve in the army and that this will become a key factor in strengthening our country’s security
and we have the right to participate in all areas of military service
Creative Director; Translated into English by Michael Warenycia
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The Center's operating hours are Monday through Friday from 08:30 to 16:00
The Center will be staffed by civilian professionals who have undergone appropriate training
“We are expanding the network of Recruitment Centers
Over 36,000 individuals have received professional consultations since the centers began operating
Our objective is to ensure that the process of joining the Ukrainian Defence Forces is as transparent
enabling everyone to find a role that aligns with their experience and potential,” noted Deputy Minister of Defence of Ukraine
Brigadier General of Justice Serhii Melnyk
“The Recruitment Center is an open space where every resident of Vinnytsia can receive consultations and learn about available positions and professions in the Defence Forces of Ukraine
We aim to increase the attractiveness of military service and make it as accessible as possible,” said Oleksandr Pishchyk
Deputy Head of the Vinnytsia Regional Military Administration
It is possible to contact these centers even after receiving call-up papers to verify and update personal data
The database of the Recruitment Centers of the Ukrainian Army includes over 10,000 vacancies in units of the Defence Forces of Ukraine
and marksman specialties are the most popular among citizens
“The Recruitment Center is a convenient platform for those seeking to contribute to the defense of the state
We have established a flexible system allowing individuals to select a military unit and position aligned with their civilian experience and preferences
We receive inquiries from young people and women
with nearly 20% of all inquiries coming from women
We therefore encourage residents of the city and the region to call or visit the Administrative Services Center and select their role in the Defence Forces,” emphasized Oleksii Bezhevets
recruitment officer for the Ukrainian Ministry of Defence
there are now 48 Recruitment Centers of the Ukrainian Army across Ukraine
mainly in the premises of the Administrative Services Centers
An online Recruitment Center has also been in operation since the end of last year
In addition, the support hotline at 0 800 35 27 00 is available for consultations from 09:00 to 18:00
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MSF teams in Ukraine are providing specialized mental health care for people living with post-traumatic stress disorder as a result of the war
“I've lived in Mariupol ever since I was a child,” said Alina Rosheva
I looked forward to the future with confidence
All of our relatives came to join us in our basement
The explosions were so loud that the doors to the basement were blown in
After 20 days sheltering in the basement, Alina undertook a long and dangerous journey with her relatives, passing through a dozen checkpoints controlled by the Russian army before crossing the front line to reach territory controlled by the Ukrainian army
which has become her temporary home.
To raise awareness of the psychological support available
MSF health promoters run group sessions aimed at both adults and children.
The psychological support has made a tangible difference to many people’s lives
people told us that their children just sat there
not communicating with anyone," said MSF health promoter Mariana Rachok
MSF teams in Vinnytsia soon realized there was a need for specialized mental health care for people living with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as a result of the conflict
MSF opened a trauma center in Vinnytsia for people with war-related PTSD.
“Most of the patients are displaced people who have seen and survived unbelievably horrific events," said MSF doctor Lilia Savchenko
These are all normal reactions to abnormal events
But if these conditions persist for more than three to six months
then this is an indication that the person has PTSD
it is likely to get worse every day."
"The treatment program depends on the mental state in which the person comes to us
but involves an average of 10 to 15 consultations," said Dr
MSF psychologists use evidence-based practice divided into three phases—stabilization
and reintegration into social life—and tailored to patients’ needs.
It’s common for people with PTSD to be reluctant to seek help
This is often exacerbated by the stigma that exists around mental health care
"There is a lack of understanding of how psychotherapy works and this can discourage people from seeking help,” said Andrii Panasiuk
MSF psychologist and mental health supervisor
“This is where raising awareness plays a key role.”
It’s not in the psychologist's power to bring back your home or your loved one
but it is in their power to help you find ways to live with trauma
“I often draw parallels between physical and mental injuries,” said Mariana Rachok
but simply cover it up and try to ignore it
was displaced from her home in Kherson and received mental health support from MSF for PTSD
“All these creative activities helped me psychologically
as did the consultation with the psychologist
Slowly I came out of this very difficult post-traumatic state
Now this is my only family and I have never missed an event facilitated by the health promoters,” she said with a smile
Alina Rosheva recently completed MSF's PTSD program
"I went to a lot of therapy sessions,” she said
Recovery does not happen overnight—it's a long and complicated process
But three months after I started treatment
I stopped having panic attacks; they went away
I had learned to control them and to deal with them.”
MSF first worked in Ukraine in 1999, providing treatment for HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis
MSF teams worked in the conflict-affected Luhansk and Donetsk regions
providing peer support to local health care workers
and training them to provide mental health care
In the two years since the war in Ukraine escalated dramatically
MSF has expanded activities to include: organizing evacuations and referrals of patients; and providing medical and mental health care
and psychological treatment for PTSD.
MSF teams started providing specialized psychotherapeutic services for people with war-related PTSD in a new
custom-designed mental health center in Vinnytsia
MSF has conducted close to 1,400 consultations and run 4,400 awareness sessions at the clinic or at partner organizations’ facilities
81 patients have been discharged from the program after completing therapy
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The relevant statement was made by Vinnytsia Regional Military Administration in a commentary to Ukrinform
“The Vinnytsia region’s farmers began to gather sugar beets
we expect that agricultural enterprises of all categories will harvest about 2.6 million tonnes [of sugar beets],” the report states
sugar beets were harvested from about 500 hectares with a yielding capacity of 352.5 quintals per hectare and the gross harvest indicator of 17.6 thousand tonnes
The total area of sugar beet plantations across the Vinnytsia region came to 63.8 thousand hectares in 2024
which is 17% higher compared to the previous year
agricultural enterprises are handling 58.8 thousand hectares of sugar beet plantations
the yielding capacity across the Vinnytsia region was 35% lower compared to the same period last year
“The Vinnytsia region’s farmers became the first across the country to start sugar beet harvesting operations
we are not talking about the large harvested volumes of sugar beets
it is already possible to draw some conclusions on the future harvest
as this year the yielding capacity is significantly lower compared to last year’s results,” the regional administration added
A reminder that sugar beet plantations in the Vinnytsia region expanded by 11% to 60 thousand hectares in 2024
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“The explosions were so loud that the doors to the basement were blown in,” she continues
Alina undertook a long and dangerous journey with her relatives
passing a dozen checkpoints controlled by the Russian army
before crossing the frontline to reach territory controlled by the Ukrainian army
Like Alina, more than 4.6 million Ukrainians are currently displaced within the country
MSF mobile clinics have been providing medical and psychological first aid in shelters in and around the city where displaced people are staying
To raise awareness of the psychological support on offer
MSF health promoters run group sessions aimed at both adults and children
not communicating with anyone,” says Mariana Rachok
MSF teams in Vinnytsia soon realised there was a need for specialised mental health care for people living with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as a result of the conflict. In September 2023, MSF opened a trauma centre in Vinnytsia for people with war-related PTSD.
“Most of the patients are displaced people who have seen and survived unbelievably horrific events,” says Dr Lilia Savchenko. “They experience hopelessness, nightmares, recurrent flashbacks, anxiety and detachment from other people. These are all normal reactions to abnormal events.”
“But if these conditions persist for more than three to six months, then this is an indication that the person has PTSD,” continues Dr Savchenko “From then on, it is likely to get worse every day.”
MSF psychologists currently see around 30 patients for weekly consultations. Patients have an initial assessment, in the form of a consultation with the doctor and one of the psychologists, who make a diagnosis based on tests and clinical observation, and devise a treatment programme.
“The treatment programme depends on the mental state in which the person comes to us, but involve an average of 10-15 consultations,” says Dr Savchenko.
At consultations, MSF psychologists use evidence-based practice divided into three phases – stabilisation, trauma processing, and reintegration into social life – and tailored to patients’ needs.
A common symptom of PTSD is reluctance to seek help. This is often exacerbated by the stigma that exists around mental healthcare.
“There is a lack of understanding of how psychotherapy works and this can discourage people from seeking help,” says Andrii Panasiuk, MSF psychologist and mental health supervisor. “This is where raising awareness plays a key role.”
“I often draw parallels between physical and mental injuries,” says Rachok. “If you don’t disinfect or treat a wound, but simply cover it up and try to ignore it, the wound just gets worse.”
“It’s not in the psychologist's power to bring back your home or your loved one, but it is in their power to help you find ways to live with trauma, to learn to understand your emotions, to cope with them and to find ways to help yourself,” she says.
Lidia Bazualyeva was displaced from her home in Kherson and received mental health support from MSF for PTSD.
“I went to a lot of therapy sessions. It was difficult,” says Rosheva. “Recovery does not happen overnight – it's a long and complicated process. But three months after I started the treatment, I stopped having panic attacks, they went away. At last, I had learned to control them and to deal with them.”
Today, Alina is in charge of organising cultural activities for the I'Mariupol organisation. She has built up a new group of friends in Vinnytsia and is facing the future with confidence again.
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The Telegram channel Trukha.Vinnytsia and other resources posted a video using the official logo and watermark of the NGO Vinnytsia Agency for Investigative Journalism on January 20, the NGO reports on Facebook
The video concerned a Vinnytsia City Council department chief and featured screenshots from the agency’s investigation released a year and a half ago
The Vinnytsia Agency for Investigative Journalism stated that they had no relation to the production of this content
“All our investigations are released exclusively on our website vajr.info and on the official Facebook page
have the authors' names attached and are created in compliance with journalistic standards,” the organization said
Screenshot from the Telegram channel Trukha.Vinnytsia
Photo by Vinnytsia Agency for Investigative Journalism on Facebook
The video, which is currently curculating online, was first posted by the Telegram channel Trukha.Vinnytsia. It was later shared by the newly created Telegram channel Captain Chetkov's House
which is entirely and completely dedicated to posting negative content about the Vinnytsia City Council department chief in question
notes the Institute of Mass Information representative in Vinnytsia oblast
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A new industrial park "Integral" will be established in Vinnytsia on the site of the former lamp factory, as announced by the city's mayor
we have launched the creation of the fifth industrial park in Vinnytsia
LLC 'Invest Holding Company' plans to invest 1 billion UAH in its construction
around 930 people will be employed here," Morgunov wrote on Facebook
He emphasized that attracting investment and opening new production facilities during the war is critically important for the community's life
primarily provides commercial services and property leasing
The ultimate beneficiary of the company is Vinnytsia businessman Taras Kovalychuk
the company's revenue amounted to 5 million UAH
Kovalychuk also owns the Vinnytsia-based company Zodchyi
which specializes in trading timber and construction materials (holding 87.8% of LLC Invest Holding Company)
The net income of the company in 2023 was nearly 566 million UAH
four industrial parks have been created in Vinnytsia: Vinnytsia Refrigeration Engineering Cluster
with four residents and 79 million UAH in state support under the industrial park support program
co-owner of foodtech companies HD Gtroup and GFS
also received about 116 million UAH in state support
Vinnytsia purchased 6 MAN A20 Lion's City buses
which meet the European environmental standard Euro-6
About this reported the Vinnytsia City Council
accessible to people with reduced mobility
silent and comfortable for both passengers and drivers
they already transport passengers on route No
director of the Department of Transport and Urban Mobility of the Vinnytsia City Council
30% of the city's vehicles run on gas and electricity
"We maintain a priority course - energy sustainability and an ecologically clean and safe environment
This is stated in the Vinnytsia 3.0 Strategy
And the purchase of such buses is one of the important steps towards this goal," Andriy Sorokin added
The buses are manufactured at the assembly plant of the Polish company MAN
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Insight News Media has identified a network of websites that Russia has created to target audiences in Ukraine
They have nearly identical designs and Russia's war symbol
all of these websites are hosted on .ru domains; they were registered in Moscow
and they are being served from the same Russian IP address
meaning those “regional Ukrainian news outlets” share the same Russian server
Besides spreading the usual Russian narratives
the content on these pseudo-Ukrainian websites appears to target primarily an anti-mobilization mood in Ukrainian regions
The website titled "zov vinnytsia" posts statements by Oleh Tsaryov
the ex-deputy convicted for calling for a violent overthrow of the constitutional order
as well as Russian President's spokesman Dmitry Peskov and other "experts" spreading Russian propaganda
It also publishes videos of UAF cars being set on fire and cites the propaganda Telegram channel "Naspravdi"
Screenshot from the fake Vinnytsia website that posts videos of military cars being set on fire
The fake Vinnytsia website cites the propagandistic Telegram channel "Naspravdi"
contains news about Tomer Bar of the Israeli army
The "Contacts" section lists persons who apparently can only be contacted through their emails on the website's domain
Screenshot from the fake Vinnytsia website
As reported earlier, the Security Service of Ukraine detained two men who organized a bot farm in Kyiv and carried out media sabotage for the Russian intelligence by creating fake social media accounts and messenger profiles of the heads of the SBU and the Intelligence Departiment of Ukraine's Ministry of Defense
Moscow claims missile attack on civilian area was directed at building where Ukraine air force officials were meeting suppliers
Russia has confirmed it carried out a missile strike on the Ukrainian city of Vinnytsia, the latest in a string of deadly attacks on civilian areas, as worries in Ukraine grow that Russia is preparing a new assault in the east
The Russian defence ministry claimed in a military briefing on Friday that Thursday’s cruise missile attack was directed at a building where top officials from Ukraine’s air forces were meeting foreign arms suppliers
“The attack resulted in the elimination of the participants,” the ministry said
Ukraine has rejected Russian claims that any military target was hit
which took place hundreds of kilometres from the frontlines
killed at least 23 people – including three children – and struck a cultural centre used by retired veterans
Among the horrific images from the scene posted by Ukrainian officials was one of a dead child in a buggy next to a severed foot. The child’s mother is in critical condition in hospital, Serhiy Borzov, an official in Vinnytsia, said.
Read moreUkrainian rescuers on Friday continued search operations in the city
In his nightly address to the nation on Thursday
Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskiy said the death toll was likely to rise
Russia has repeatedly denied it is targeting civilians in Ukraine
despite mounting evidence collected by independent journalists and human rights groups that contradict these claims
Moscow on Friday continued to shell infrastructure across Ukraine
At least 10 missiles hit two major universities in the southern city of Mykolaiv
Kim said four S-300 missiles hit the National University of Mykolaiv and five hit the National University of Shipbuilding in central Mykolaiv
Two floors of the National University were destroyed
adding that it was “impossible to restore the premises before the beginning of the academic year”
Local authorities did not immediately release an official tally of casualties
Footage posted online in the aftermath of the strikes showed heavily damaged classrooms and destroyed laboratories filled with debris and research equipment
Last week, Putin ordered his senior generals to carry on their advance towards western parts of Ukraine’s Donetsk province after the Russian army seized the country’s far eastern Luhansk area following months of heavy fighting.
Ukraine’s military in a Facebook post on Friday said Russian forces were regrouping in the direction of Kramatorsk, in order to resume the offensive towards Siversk.
Moscow-backed separatists said on Friday they were surrounding Siversk, claiming that Ukrainian troops were pulling out of the town.
“The Ukrainian command has decided to gradually pull out its units out of the town of Siversk,” Andrey Marochko, a spokesman for the separatist forces, told Russian state news agency Tass. The Guardian could not independently verify these claims.
It is worth noting that the Ukrainian Red Cross is currently the only humanitarian organisation participating in such exercises alongside the authorities, military, and rescue services. This not only reflects the high level of trust in the organisation but also its real ability to act as part of the national response system.
The Ukrainian Red Cross’ involvement in exercises of this scale was made possible by its active integration into the Unified State System of Civil Protection. This marks an important step towards strengthening the organisation’s role in civil protection and fostering effective cooperation with government agencies during emergencies.
Photo credit: Press service of the Main Directorate of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine in the Vinnytsia region.
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A fake audio recording of the first deputy chair of the Vinnytsia Oblast Military Administration, Natalya Zabolotna, has been circulated on social media, reports the Vinnytsia Oblast Administration
Zabolotna appears to be talking to her subordinates
speaking negatively about internally displaced persons and the employment of war veterans
Natalya Zabolotna said on Facebook that she has no subordinates in these positions with these names
"The very conversation was constructed in such a way as to discredit the work of the Vinnytsia Oblast Administration as a body of state power
Such actions suggest an attempt to destabilize the Vinnytsia oblast government amid Russia's full-scale aggression against Ukraine," the official said
The OMA and Natalya Zabolotna posted a screenshot from the Facebook account that posted the audio recording
The caption to the audio said: “Scandal
The first deputy chair of the Vinnytsia OMA Natalya Zabolotna calls internally displaced mothers 'mommies'
and she is so fed up with war heroes and IDPs that she is 'having dreams about them.'"
the fake audio was shared on Facebook and Telegram
The post was shared on Facebook from the page of a man named Oleh Dombrovsky
dressed in a uniform resembling that of a soldier
the post was deleted almost immediately after publication
The private channel "Vinnytsia Times" was the first to share the audio recording on Telegram
Screenshot of the earliest post with the fake news in a private Telegram Channel
she has contacted the police and filed a statement so that the competent authorities may find out who is smearing the Vinnytsia oblast government and undermining the foundations of the constitutional order and for what purpose
a number of events were organised by the team from the Tracing Service and Restoring Family Links for those searching for their loved ones
The Vinnytsia regional branch of the Ukrainian Red Cross hosted a social event titled “Uncertain Loss”
during which participants spoke with Restoring Family Links specialists and a psychologist
received useful advice on how to locate their loved ones
The meeting took place in a supportive and welcoming atmosphere
and everyone was provided with comprehensive information
an informational meeting was held in Vinnytsia for 70 families of missing persons and prisoners of war residing in the Vinnytsia region
all of whom have opened a search case with the Ukrainian Red Cross
organised in collaboration with our partners from the International Movement
was attended by representatives of local authorities and NGOs offering free assistance on legal matters related to the necessary paperwork
They answered participants’ questions and provided recommendations on how to proceed with the search
Another informational meeting took place with families of missing persons and prisoners of war residing in the Murafa territorial community
Volunteers from the Ukrainian Red Cross informed the participants about how to contact the organisation and the issues they could seek assistance with
The event was initiated by the Vinnytsia Regional Military Administration