This statement was made on Zelenska’s official Telegram channel “Estonia became the first country to undertake the restoration of an entire Ukrainian region following the Ukraine Recovery Conference in Lugano The initiative was part of the Ukrainian President's call to involve international partners in rebuilding war-affected regions,” Zelenska noted as we visit the Zhytomyr region together," Zelenska stated She emphasized Estonia's focus on rebuilding infrastructure as well as educational and social facilities in the region "When the Foundation began constructing new homes for large foster families who had lost their homes as a result of Russian attacks Estonia was among the first to join the Address of Childhood project With the support of the Republic of Estonia we built a house for a family from the Donetsk region,” Zelenska noted She said that Estonia later expanded the initiative independently the First Ladies of Ukraine and Estonia welcomed a family of newcomers into one of these homes Zelenska noted that the Foundation's team played a key role in identifying a family and selecting a plot for the house "We hope to implement many more joint projects for children and adults in the region together Karis on the permanent platform of the First Ladies and Gentlemen Summit," Zelenska stated She also announced that the summit will take place in Kyiv for the fifth time this autumn it will not only address a problem relevant to Ukraine and the world but will also seek effective solutions," she added 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 The reported attack comes just days before Russia's Victory Day parade and three-day "truce." 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 Putin's Victory Day truce "doesn't sound like much if you know where we started from," Trump told reporters at the White House on May 5 Far-right Euroskeptic candidate George Simion head of the Alliance for the Union of Romanians (AUR) Bucharest Mayor Nicusor Dan placed second with 20.99% of the vote and the candidate from the ruling coalition "It requires the continuation of contacts between Moscow and Washington which have been launched and are now ongoing," Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said set to operate within the Council of Europe will focus on Russia's political and military leaders up to 20 Russian soldiers were killed and their equipment destroyed The move represents an apparent violation of United Nations Security Council resolutions passed in the wake of North Korea's intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) tests "We are ready to deepen our contribution to the training of the Ukrainian military," Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala said on May 5 by Anna FratsyvirFragments of the Iranian drone Shahed-136 (Russia named Geran 2) (Aleksandr Gusev/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)A Russian drone strike hit an apartment building in Zhytomyr Oblast on the evening of April 10 killing one person and injuring five others The attack killed one person and injured five, including a 14-year-old, Zhytomyr Oblast Governor Vitalii Bunechko said on April 10 The injured victims were taken to the hospital for treatment Emergency services and an investigative team are working at the scene A heating center and aid point are being set up in the affected community to support residents Russia regularly targets homes and residential neighborhoods in its aerial attacks against Ukraine Anna Fratsyvir is a news editor at the Kyiv Independent with a background in broadcast journalism and international affairs she worked as a TV journalist at Ukraine’s public broadcaster Suspilne covering global politics and international developments Anna holds a Bachelor's degree in International Communications from Taras Shevchenko National University and is currently an MA candidate in International Relations at the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) Global Sisters Report a project of National Catholic Reporter Sign up now depicted inside the Church of The Entry of the Most Holy Theotokos into the Temple in Zhytomyr View Author Profile a city in Ukraine founded in the ninth century around the same time as the invention of gunpowder in China and algebra in Baghdad Zhytomyr is as old as Beowulf and Alfred the Great Zhytomyr's location did not allow it to preserve all its historic landmarks The city has been destroyed and burned to ashes by various invaders many times only to be rebuilt again and again by its perseverant citizens My first impression in March 2024 emerged from the city's poorest slums where the prevailing dirty gray color of an industrial zone set a somber tone It was in this area that the Basilian Sisters founded their monastery two decades ago a result of Soviet and earlier Russian imperial policies casts a depressing mood over a city buried under concrete and asphalt Emanujila Vishka in the center with visitors from the General Administration and other members of the Basilian Sisters community inside the Church of The Entry of the Most Holy Theotokos into the Temple in Zhytomyr The visit was part of a canonical visitation in March 2024 The frescoes of the monastery church were created by the Basilian Sisters: Sr Yelysaveta Varnitska and Yakynta Hulkovska I do not know whether it was the sisters' intuition this monastery church is like a vitamin for a nutrient-deficient body Ascetism in architecture speaks loudly amid the roller coaster of bright images in advertisements movies and TV shows. But when dull gray dominates the environment people searching within themselves need icons that quench their thirst for joyful color and variety The sisters worked for several summers to paint the church walls surrounded by beauty that immediately embraces every visitor and the possibility of being erased as a nation places like this have profound therapeutic significance for the people of Zhytomyr and all of Ukraine. The walls of this monastery are not the only refuge that citizens of Zhytomyr can find in this particular place An icon depicting Ukrainian martyrs — bishops and laity of the 20th century — who were beatified in 2001 The mission of the Basilian Sisters in Zhytomyr mirrors the spirit of their church interior healing and life-giving presence is a source of nourishment for the soul the community consists of three sisters who serve in education the Basilian Sisters will celebrate 20 years since their arrival in Zhytomyr I can personally testify that this joyful community faithfully serves the marginalized and anyone in need Perhaps the best way to describe them is as keepers of hope — a hope that the Basilian Sisters and their predecessors have safeguarded for centuries through all the turbulence of Ukrainian history Despite the forces of darkness and the looming shadows of despair I wholeheartedly wish for this community and their beautiful church to persevere in hope and to triumph in the love and joy they share with the people of Zhytomyr then enter your email address and click "subscribe" Global Sisters Report Becoming partly cloudy after some evening rain. 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A dragline excavator operates in an open-pit titanium mine in the Zhytomyr region of Ukraine in February 2025 Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: 23 Apr 2025 15:00:00 GMT?.css-1txiau5-AnswerContainer{color:var(--GlobalColorScheme-Text-secondaryText2);}Shakhtar Donetsk won 1–0 over Polissya Zhytomyr on Wed Predicted lineups are available for the match a few days in advance while the actual lineup will be available about an hour ahead of the match The current head to head record for the teams are Polissya Zhytomyr 3 win(s) Polissya Zhytomyr have won the previous 3 matches against Shakhtar Donetsk Who won between Polissya Zhytomyr and Shakhtar Donetsk on Wed 23 Apr 2025 15:00:00 GMT?Shakhtar Donetsk won 1–0 over Polissya Zhytomyr on Wed 23 Apr 2025 15:00:00 GMT.InsightsHaven't lost in 5 matches Polissya Zhytomyr is playing home against Shakhtar Donetsk on Wed This was reported by the Zhytomyr City Council on Facebook “The rowing competition in Zhytomyr continued bringing together participants from all over Ukraine Over 60 races in different classes and categories were held on the second and third days The athletes competed in single outrigger boats among adult participants as well as in the Pre-Race category,” the post says It is noted that a special moment of the third day was the performances of war veterans they demonstrated unbreakable strength of spirit and endurance inspiring all those present,” the city council noted a veteran and participant of the competition “I have been rowing for a little over three months I had about ten training sessions on the water This is my first sporting event in my adult life is impossible to put into words,” he said races were held among children aged 10 and under juniors aged 14 and young people aged 18-24 34 races were held during the day at distances ranging from 200 meters to 2 kilometers As reported, more than 300 veterans, soldiers and cadets took part in the Strong of Ukraine competition in Odesa. by Olena GoncharovaIllustrative photo of a man at a computer next to a Russian flag (Bill Oxford via Getty Images)A Ukrainian court has sentenced a 43-year-old woman to 15 years in prison for aiding Russian military operations and attempting to flee to Russia The woman, originally from Donetsk, relocated to Kyiv and later rented an apartment in Zhytomyr Oblast after the full-scale invasion of Ukraine began the woman was assigned an operational alias and given instructions to gather intelligence on Ukrainian military infrastructure specifically the locations of repair bases for heavy weapons She transferred the information to her Russian handlers via encrypted messenger chats and email Authorities arrested the woman in August 2023 while she was preparing to flee to Russia The SBU uncovered plans for her to be "evacuated" through third countries by the GRU The court convicted her of treason during martial law and for justifying Russian aggression while glorifying its participants Olena Goncharova is the Head of North America desk at The Kyiv Independent where she has previously worked as a development manager and Canadian correspondent Ukraine's oldest English-language newspaper as a staff writer in January 2012 and became the newspaper’s Canadian correspondent in June 2018 Olena has a master’s degree in publishing and editing from the Institute of Journalism in Taras Shevchenko National University in Kyiv Olena was a 2016 Alfred Friendly Press Partners fellow who worked for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette for six months The program is administered by the University of Missouri School of Journalism in Columbia This was reported on Facebook by Vitalii Bunechko Head of the Zhytomyr Regional Military Administration Russia shows the world what it means by its 'desire for peace.' Last night Zhytomyr region suffered several combined air attacks The blast wave also shattered windows in several multi-story apartment buildings,” Bunechko wrote The fire was extinguished over a total area of 2,500 square meters A total of 46 personnel and seven units of equipment were involved in firefighting efforts Bunechko added that the elimination of consequences is ongoing Necessary assistance is being provided to homeowners affected by the strikes and a commission is working to promptly process applications for financial support to restore damaged properties nine regions of Ukraine came under heavy Russian attack overnight According to a statement posted on Facebook, the shelling damaged several private houses in one of the city's neighborhoods and roofs of the houses were damaged," the council reported a commission tasked with assessing the damage and assisting affected residents had already inspected the impacted properties The commission is working to document the destruction and provide necessary support to the victims Property owners are being guided on how to access compensation through the state program eVidnovlennia a civilian and two National Police officers were injured in the Zhytomyr region as a result of Russian kamikaze drone attacks Photo credit: facebook.com/miskaradazt Vitaliy Bunechko, the head of the regional military administration, shared the update on Telegram, Ukrinform reports an enemy drone hit a high-rise building in the Zhytomyr district At least five buildings were damaged,” he wrote are receiving treatment in regional hospitals Rescue teams and investigators are currently working at the site A warming and assistance center is being established in the community and residents of the damaged apartments will be provided with construction materials and essential support for repairs six people were injured in Dnipro following a Russian missile strike on April 10 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 You don't have permissions to access this page Цей веб-сайт зберігає файли cookie на вашому комп'ютері Local schools switched to distance learning a fire broke out at a solid waste landfill in Zhytomyr This was reported by the Zhytomyr City Council on Facebook Officials reported that firefighting operations lasted throughout the night The fire was extinguished by 31 firefighters and 9 pieces of equipment They managed to localize the fire, and as of this morning, there is no further spread of fire across the landfill. According to the State Emergency Service at 23:51 the fire was localized on an area of 1.3 hectares Specialists of the Zhytomyr Regional Center for Disease Control and Prevention of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine together with the Department of Ecology and Natural Resources of the City Council are monitoring the air quality to determine the level of pollution Following the recommendations of environmentalists the city council decided to temporarily change the work of educational institutions: Zhytomyr residents were advised to take the following preventive measures As EcoPolitic previously reported, prosecutors of the Bilyayivka District Prosecutor's Office in Odesa Oblast served a notice of suspicion of negligence and air pollution to the director of a utility company who was responsible for operating a solid waste landfill but systematically neglected his duties a large-scale fire broke out at the landfill We also told you that firefighters have given shocking figures on the area and number of fires in Ukraine per day They once again called on people not to burn deadwood and to protect nature rescuers are forced to extinguish fires not only after enemy shelling They are convinced that it is necessary to change the approach to forestry Firefighters were notified of the fire today at 08:22 The use of materials posted on the EcoPolicy media platform is permitted only if the link to the EcoPolicy is provided and for online publications - the placement of a direct hyperlink to the page where the original material is posted The editors may not share the point of view stated in the author's material The advertiser is responsible for the accuracy of information published in promotional materials Looking to access paid articles across multiple policy topics Interested in policy insights for EU professional organisations EU Cooperation with Ukraine does not equal competition with the US although it Incorporates the expertise of the author/producer and may offer interpretations and conclusions Ukraine's North-western region of Zhytomyr is particularly rich in Titanium You don't have permission to access the page you requested What is this page?The website you are visiting is protected.For security reasons this page cannot be displayed Estonian First Lady Sirje Karis and Ukraine's First Lady Olena Zelenska opened a third Estonian-financed small group home in Ukraine's Zhytomyr Oblast The home will house an 11-member foster family displaced as a result of the war too many Ukrainian children have had their homes That's why I'm deeply grateful for the efforts to build family-style group homes in Ukraine and where a better future for Ukraine can grow," said Sirje Karis.  Karis also acknowledged the collaboration between the Olena Zelenska Foundation and the Estonian Center for International Development (ESTDEV) and a new foster family will soon have a beautiful new home." "Our Estonian friends were so deeply concerned about the fate and needs of Ukrainian foster families that they decided to build four more houses for such families in the Zhytomyr region The Foundation's team found these families as well as land plots for construction," said Ukrainian First Lady Olena Zelenska.  The brand-new 212-square-meter house contains seven bedrooms and four bathrooms and will become a permanent home for Volodymyr Ivanov and Olha Listunova and their nine children: Ramila (16) Olha and their children were displaced when Russia's full-scale invasion began the family left their home in Ukraine's Sumy region and moved to Estonia they returned to Ukraine and tried to move back to their home constant shelling forced them to seek temporary housing elsewhere.  Estonia has invested  €2.3 million to build three family-style small group homes and two mandatory bomb shelters for displaced foster families in the city of Zhytomyr The initiative was led by ESTDEV and financed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Estonia The first two houses were completed in January 2025 "The opening of the third house today stands as a testament to Estonia's promise and the enduring partnership with Ukraine these homes seamlessly blend Estonia's innovative design expertise with a deep commitment to creating spaces that foster healing stability and hope for displaced families," said ESTDEV's executive director, Klen Jäärats Providing housing for large foster families is a collaborative effort between ESTDEV and the Olena Zelenska Foundation as part of scaling up the "Room for Childhood" project. The foundation helped select land plots identify foster families and manage the legal aspects of transferring homes to their new owners ESTDEV managed the construction process of all houses including sourcing architectural designs and selecting construction companies through Estonia's public procurement procedures ESTDEV was also one of the first partners to support the Foundation's initiative "Room for Childhood," which aims to ensure housing for large foster families who have lost their homes due to the war.  Estonia contributed  €376,000 to fund the construction of one house all foster parents living in the Estonian-built homes received training in Estonia on trauma-informed childcare Ukrainian child protection and social welfare specialists also took part in study visits to Estonia helping local governments advance their social welfare systems to align with European standards A new home and new hope for a Ukrainian foster family of 11 in Zhytomyr A year after signing the contract, First Lady Sirje Karis & @ZelenskaUA opened a new Estonian-built home in Zhytomyr for a family who lost their home due to the war. "Too many Ukrainian… pic.twitter.com/pz5ufSTqwd Follow ERR News on Facebook and Twitter and never miss an update! 0)" class="article-poll-disclaimer" ng-bind="totalVotes + ' hääletajat'"> {{option.votes}} {{selectedLanguage.poll.votes}}/ Iga kasutaja võib hääletada {{poll.optionLimit}} vastusevariandi poolt A Russian drone struck apartment buildings in the Zhytomyr district resulting in one fatality and several injuries according to the head of the Zhytomyr Regional Military Administration The injured are in hospitals of the region,” Bunechko stated Rescue teams and an operational investigative group are working at the site A warming and assistance center has been set up in the community the Russian army launched Shahed attack drones into Ukraine as the Russians usually launch drones later in the evening air raid alerts were declared in several regions Air defense systems were heard operating in Kyiv against incoming UAVs Also today, Dnipro was attacked with a ballistic missile. Casualties and at least one fatality have already been confirmed. 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, a SQL command or malformed data. 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. 28 Feb 2025 11:00:00 GMT?.css-1txiau5-AnswerContainer{color:var(--GlobalColorScheme-Text-secondaryText2);}Obolon Kyiv vs Polissya Zhytomyr on Fri The current head to head record for the teams are Obolon Kyiv 1 win(s) Obolon Kyiv and Polissya Zhytomyr have not drawn any of their last 3 matches against each other. Have scored 4 goals in their last 5 matches 28 Feb 2025 11:00:00 GMT?Obolon Kyiv vs Polissya Zhytomyr on Fri 28 Feb 2025 11:00:00 GMT ended in a 0–0 tie.InsightsHave scored 5 goals in their last 5 matches Obolon Kyiv and Polissya Zhytomyr have not drawn any of their last 3 matches against each other Obolon Kyiv is playing home against Polissya Zhytomyr at Obolon Arena on Fri A Russian drone hit a multi-story residential building in the Zhytomyr region on the evening of Thursday, April 10. A child is among the injured, according to the State Emergency Service one person was killed and five others were injured in the enemy attack in the Zhytomyr region at least five multi-story residential buildings were damaged and emergency crews are continuing to eliminate the consequences of the incident Rescuers and all relevant services are working at the scene A heating point has been set up to provide assistance to the local population Psychologists from the State Emergency Service are also providing support to residents the Russian army launched Shahed-type attack drones over Ukrainian territory the sound of air defense systems engaging the drones could be heard Additionally, a Russian drone struck residential apartment buildings in the Zhytomyr region A group of convicts walks in the prison in Kyiv Oblast (Alexander Khrebet / The Kyiv Independent) by Alexander KhrebetZHYTOMYR an inmate at the medium-security prison in Zhytomyr Oblast eagerly seized the chance to break free of his two-and-a-half-year sentence New Ukrainian legislation allowing military service for prisoners convicted of certain felonies offers a unique opportunity: parole in exchange for joining an assault unit But Netavrovanyi says his primary motivation for wearing a pixel-camouflage uniform is redemption As Ukraine’s new mobilization law comes into effect, the country is also turning to prisons to replenish its troops. The government has said it’s looking to recruit 20,000 convicts with an initial campaign seeing around 5,000 inmates trading their cells for trenches convicted of illegal possession of ammunition less than two weeks before he was released on parole and joined the Ukrainian military (Alexander Khrebet / The Kyiv Independent)The military had already recruited some 300 inmates with combat experience since the start of the full-scale invasion The new law allows a wider range of convicts to enlist with the exception of those serving for premeditated murder If caught trying to violate their parole while serving convicts will face five more years on top of their original sentence The legislation is the brainchild of the Justice Ministry, which found itself inundated with applications after the law went into effect in May Deputy Justice Minister Olena Vysotska said applications they received equaled the anticipated amount for the entire campaign “This is a motivating program to change their life or the blood of invaders,” Vladyslav Shahan told the Kyiv Independent at separate visit to the medium-security prison just outside Kyiv Clangs of thick doors and heavy locks echo through the Zhytomyr Oblast prison's labyrinthine corridors Two prison guards escort the Kyiv Independent into the heart of the facility a chiropractor with 15 years of experience who’s serving for illegal possession of ammunition He’s applied to serve as a combat medic in the 153rd Infantry Brigade where five former fellow inmates are now serving “My knowledge will be needed more (in the army) than here,” he told the Kyiv Independent in a room where an officer was present but never interrupted While Netavrovanyi asserted the prison administration hadn't selected him to talk to reporters he glanced at the officer before addressing certain questions A group of convicts walks through the prison in Kyiv Oblast (Alexander Khrebet / The Kyiv Independent)Netavrovanyi is confident that he can join the military this time around after two failed attempts: once in his hometown weeks before the onset of the full-scale war and again after applying from a pre-detention center following his arrest in February 2023 Passing a medical examination is Netavrovanyi’s final hurdle before he can join the remaining steps are simply a formality longs to enlist but doesn’t meet the legal criteria He is serving a 14-year sentence for a double homicide and was upset to discover his charge prohibits him from joining the military under the new law “(It would be) good if I could help my country,” Fetisov told the Kyiv Independent The law was designed to consider victims and their loved ones' feelings Vysotska does not rule out expanding the list of criteria later if the military requests it who is serving a 14-year sentence for a double homicide wants to join the army but doesn’t meet the legal criteria for mobilization under the new Ukrainian legislation (Alexander Khrebet / The Kyiv Independent)“Parliament will need to be presented quite strong arguments to accept this or that amendment,” she says it’s unclear whether the law will be amended But Fetisov hopes it will be as he has been trying to join the army since the start of the full-scale invasion “If you look at the felony – murder – you don't go to war to guard corn in the field you go to fight and possibly kill,” Fetisov said The prison in Zhytomyr Oblast is on the sprawling list of 86 facilities throughout Ukraine that recruiters tour They inform sold-out-like audiences of inmates on training and service in the military The 5th Assault Brigade aims to headhunt at least 600 motivated and strong inmates for a separate battalion where only prisoners serve. After two months of boot camp, they will be deployed to the eastern front in Donetsk Oblast, where the brigade fights the endless Battle of Donbas “This will strengthen the defense line and the offensive and ignite the desire in other people serving sentences to consider joining the Armed Forces but hopes for this battalion are high,” says Shahan toured Russia to recruit tens of thousands of inmates for brutal assaults on Ukrainian positions The Russian Defense Ministry later ousted Wagner a notorious mercenary outfit now fading into oblivion Moscow continues inmate recruitment regardless of crimes committed offering pardons if they make it through six months of endless assaults Deputy Justice Minister Vysotska insists Ukraine is avoiding Russia’s indiscriminate recruitment methods when crafting the new legislation She also says Ukraine is the first country in the world to introduce a legal mechanism allowing convicts to join the Armed Forces Prisoners embark toward enlistment with a written plea for parole and application to join the army military medics arrive at the prison to assess the inmate's fitness for service the prison commission and army officer decide on the sentence suspension Their decision moves the prisoner's file to court for parole hearings the National Guard escorts the now-former convict to the enlistment office sealing their commitment and marking the end of their journey from prison to service “We monitor how (convicts) train for combat missions with the military. There will be no meat grinder assaults, as we see with captured former Russian convicts who share their stories,” Vysotska says, referring to the Russian strategy of deploying waives of poorly-trained inmates to attack. While many prisoners have applied, some are still on the fence, waiting to see what happens to their fellow former inmates after deployment to the front. Maksym Kryvenko, a 26-year-old convict at the prison in Zhytomyr Oblast, is considering joining the military but is wary of rushing into it — his haste has already landed him in an unpleasant situation once. Kryvenko landed in prison on drug offenses in April 2023 after several years of investigation and rounds of trials. Maksym Kryvenko, a convict considering joining the army but wary of rushing into it, in the prison in Zhytomyr Oblast, Ukraine, on May 28, 2024. (Alexander Khrebet / The Kyiv Independent)When the Covid-19 lockdown strained his family budget, Kryvenko worked in food delivery, a booming sector during the pandemic. After clashing with his manager, he found a new delivery job promising the same pay for fewer hours. Instead of restaurant food, he delivered drugs. He was 22, married, planning to have children, and studying. Police caught him planting amphetamine packages for online buyers on the second day. He confessed where he had planted the remaining 200 grams of drugs, earning a five-year sentence instead of 12 for cooperation. He spends days overseeing cleanliness in the residential block, occasionally cooking and reading, like the fantasy novel “The Witcher.” Kryvenko, undecided about mobilization, aims to use his prison time productively, taking technical courses. A group of convicts walks through the prison in Kyiv Oblast, Ukraine, on May 30, 2024. (Alexander Khrebet / The Kyiv Independent)“Some will be the first to walk this path. And we, who are hesitant, will see their experience and make our decisions,” he says. Kryvenko says he would enlist now if recruiters were looking for tech-savvy people. In the meantime, he is “waiting and considering options.” “I’m not a marksman, but maybe I’d be more useful in programming areas. That's why I’d like to go there and bring more benefits rather than just die quickly.” Alexander Khrebet is a reporter with the Kyiv Independent. He covers Ukraine’s foreign policy, alleged abuse of power in the country’s military leadership, and reports on the Russian-occupied territories. Alexander is the European Press Prize 2023 winner, the #AllForJan Award 2023 winner and Ukraine's 2022 National Investigative Journalism Award finalist. His was published in the Washington Times and Atlantic Council. marking the region's first such facility27 December 4:52 PM EESTThe first Recruitment Center of the Ukrainian Army in Zhytomyr Oblast has begun operating in the city of Korosten individuals can find all essential information and The Center is located at the following address: Korosten “This is already the 46th Recruitment Center for the Ukrainian Army operating on the premises of Administrative Services Centers (ASCs) The network of these centers is actively expanding and now covers nearly the entire country Tens of thousands of inquiries to the centers confirm that the Ministry of Defence has adopted the correct approach to engaging citizens in the Defence Forces— an approach that places emphasis on the individual and personal aspirations,” stated Deputy Minister of Defence of Ukraine Brigadier General of Justice Serhii Melnyk Residents of the territorial community can also access consultations via phone: +38 (050) 504 3526 The Ukrainian Army Recruitment Center's operating hours are from 08:00 to 16:00 on Monday through Friday and from 08:00 to 15:00 on Saturday “The establishment of the Recruitment Center at the ASC is a great example of effective collaboration between the city council and the Ministry of Defence The Korosten territorial community will provide maximum support to the Center as the backing of the Armed Forces remains our top priority,” emphasized Volodymyr Moskalenko At the Ukrainian Army’s Recruitment Center individuals can select a position in the Defence Forces considering their civilian profession and personal preferences The recruitment procedure may extend from a few days to up to two months individuals who have already received call-up papers for data clarification can still enlist in the Defence Forces through Recruitment Centers there are over 10,000 vacancies available in the Armed Forces of Ukraine have access to an up-to-date database of vacancies and direct contact with military units They will assist in finding the most suitable position and guide the candidates through all stages—starting from the initial consultation to the commencement of military service We have created the most comfortable and secure conditions: individuals can either call or visit the center in person— we are open to dialogue and ready to answer all questions,” said Oleksii Bezhevets recruitment officer for the Ukrainian Ministry of Defence over 31,000 citizens have reached out to the network of Ukrainian Army Recruitment Centers and thousands have already joined the units they chose Please visit the official website for contact details and comprehensive information about Recruitment Centers: https://recruiting.mod.gov.ua/ BETAThe functionality works in the mode of experimental operation The Zhytomyr Regional Military Administration has signed a memorandum with a Turkish company that plans to implement a large-scale project to build a wind power plant in the region This was reported by the head of the Zhytomyr Regional Military Administration "This will be another important step towards forming a resilient energy system in the region the development of alternative energy sources is crucial for our communities," emphasized Bunetchko He noted that investors from Turkey already have experience in the renewable energy sector in Ukraine so scaling up the business can happen as quickly and efficiently as possible the alternative energy capacity of the Zhytomyr region could increase by an additional 100-200 MW of wind generation and local budgets will receive steady additional income from the operation of the enterprise and new jobs Bunetchko reported that a set of measures to determine wind flows for the future installation of towers is currently planned The head of the Zhytomyr Regional Military Administration did not mention the name of the company he mentioned that the Turkish company "Atlas Global Energy" plans to build new wind energy capacities in the region Zhytomyr native Kristina Ivanchenko got her engineering-electronics degree from the Faculty of "Radio Electronic Systems and Complexes of Aircraft" at the National Aerospace University named after M.E Her first job was at the state enterprise "Antonov Serial Plant," where she worked as an engineer on the first serial aircraft An-148 and An-158 and maintained radio equipment for Antonov aircraft she was involved as an engineer in the regular repair and maintenance of radio equipment for the An-225 "Mriya" and An-124 "Ruslan" aircraft Kristina still talks in detail and enthusiastically about Ukrainian aircraft and their specifics Kristina continued her career at "Kromberg & Schubert," where she specialized in automating and optimizing production processes for the automotive industry Kristina and her son moved to California in search of a safe place Kristina pulled off the incredible - she managed to adapt to the American rhythm of life and continue her engineering work in the aviation industry - How did your professional path in America begin My professional path in the USA began with carefully preparing my resume and searching for jobs in the aviation field Teledyne Controls is a leading manufacturer and innovator in solutions for collecting I faced challenges due to the language barrier and differences in work approaches The probationary period helped me better understand the specifics of the work and gain the trust of the team My responsibilities include developing and implementing automation systems I also prepare documentation and coordinate work between teams at different locations I evaluate and develop new equipment and processes - What are your achievements at your new job My achievements at Teledyne Controls are related to implementing the latest technologies in avionics One of the key achievements was creating a real-time monitoring system that reduced defects by 15% and increased the efficiency of production processes I also participated in an international project to integrate data between departments which ensured smoother team operations and reduced task completion time - How are your relationships with colleagues Interaction with colleagues at Teledyne Controls is one of the key components of success We work in an atmosphere of professional mutual respect Some projects are carried out individually allowing everyone to contribute and find optimal solutions through collective discussion - There is an opinion that there is no place for rest and travel in America Is it possible to combine work and leisure I realized how rich this country is in contrasts and unique places I want to see every corner of it because America is very diverse: from majestic mountains and ocean coasts to cozy small towns you can always find time and money to make these dreams come true My son and I have already visited several national parks Moving to America did not hinder constant communication with family and friends Kristina Ivanchenko joined volunteer initiatives: raising funds for humanitarian aid and supporting projects related to education and rehabilitation of those affected by the war - How did you establish your volunteer activities Work in the organization Bright for Ukraine is built on clear coordination of requests from the military and their prompt fulfillment our organization has an effective network for supplying necessary resources to Ukraine This is an example of how the diaspora can make a real contribution to supporting the homeland We have created a network that allows us to effectively collect and deliver aid where it is most needed The main focus of our organization is helping the military We send ammunition to enhance the safety of soldiers including first aid kits and life-saving equipment which are now an important tool in modern warfare My role includes not only financial support but also physical participation: I help collect the "American dream" is the opportunity to realize my ideas without limitations and I am gradually achieving it by working on important projects and remaining part of the Ukrainian community У вас нет аккаунта? 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