War

On June 30, the Operational Command ‘South’ reported that the Russian military had withdrawn from Zmiinyi island. On July 1, Russians launched a missile attack on the resort village of Serhiivka, killing over 20 people. Residents of Kremenchuk are recovering...

Children are particularly vulnerable during the war. The full-scale invasion of the Russian Federation affected every little Ukrainian boy and girl. However, many of them not only believe in victory but also try to contribute to it through their own...

Ukrainian troops were ordered to withdraw from the city of Severodonetsk to more prepared positions. The battle for the city lasted over a month. The evacuation of civilians from Ukrainian frontline areas continues. About 300 children are living in modular...

Lysychansk is under constant Russian shelling, and the evacuation of civilians continues. Ben Stiller, UN Goodwill Ambassador and Hollywood actor, visited Ukraine. Every third Sunday in June, Ukrainians thank medics who rescue military and civilians and risk their own lives...

On June 13, 2014, the Ukrainian army liberated Mariupol from Russian and pro-Russian militants. This memorable date is a painful reminder this year that the now-destroyed city is under Russian control. Residents of the liberated territories are dismantling the remains...

Heavy fighting continues in eastern Ukraine. Teams of sappers continue to demine the liberated territories. Ukrainian fighters are being trained before leaving for the front line. Wounded Ukrainian soldiers are recovering in rehabilitation centers.

The United States has officially announced a new security package for Ukraine. Ukrainian defenders continue to hold back the Russian invaders’ offensive. Life is gradually returning to the deoccupied territories.

In Kyiv, people mourned the passing of Eduard Trepilchenko, a scout of the 93rd OMBR, who died in a battle in the Izium direction. The Prime Minister of Finland Sanna Marin visited Irpin and Bucha during her visit to Ukraine....