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Occupiers raid Crimean Tatars’ homes – head of Mejlis
Occupied Crimea sees another wave of Russian raids on Crimean Tatar homes, with laptops and phones seized and elderly residents targeted, according to Mejlis leaders warning of rising repression.
Apr 3, 2025
Russia – Ukraine war updates as of April 3, 2025
As of April 3 2025, the Russia‑Ukraine war features heavy missile and drone strikes, border clashes in Sumy and Kharkiv, and shifting frontlines, with civilian impacts and defense reports on EMPR.media.
Apr 3, 2025
Russia attacked Kryvyi Rih, 4 people killed and dozen injured
A Russian missile struck Kryvyi Rih, killing four people and injuring dozens, including a child, according to regional governor Serhii Lysak, with emergency crews on scene. EMPR.media.
Apr 2, 2025
![Young Ukrainian girl presenting a commemorative photo to German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock after being rescued from Russian occupation. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}](https://empr.media/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/text4-300x169.webp)
Ukrainian girl rescued from russian occupation gifted a photo to German Foreign Minister
One of the Ukrainian children rescued from Russian occupation gifted German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock a commemorative photo, underscoring the human side of abduction and return efforts. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
Apr 2, 2025
Russian occupiers have advanced in the Pokrovsk direction, Donetsk region
DeepState analysts report that Russian occupiers have gained ground in the Pokrovsk direction of Donetsk Oblast, making advances near villages such as Chervonyi Lyman, Vasiukivka and Bondarne amid fierce fighting.
Apr 2, 2025
Russia – Ukraine war updates as of April 2, 2025
As of April 2 2025: Russia’s forces continued missile and drone attacks across Ukrainian regions, while intense frontline combat and civilian impacts were reported in Sumy, Kyiv, and beyond. EMPR.media.
Apr 2, 2025
Russia – Ukraine war updates as of April 1, 2025
As of April 1 2025, the Russia‑Ukraine war saw renewed missile and drone barrages, fierce frontline clashes in Sumy and Kharkiv regions, and continued civilian impacts and defense efforts. EMPR.media.
Apr 1, 2025
Russia and the U.S. have begun discussions on rare earth metals extraction projects
Russia and the United States have begun talks on joint rare‑earth metals extraction and strategic minerals projects, according to Putin’s special envoy, with companies showing interest.
Mar 31, 2025
Exposing the fake Ukrainian ballets: Russian ties and deceptive tours
An EMPR investigation uncovers so‑called “Ukrainian” ballet tours actually tied to Russian organizers, misleading audiences and exploiting cultural branding for profit.
Mar 30, 2025
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Russia has destroyed everything: the aftermath of the shelling of Zatoka in the Odesa region
A wave of Russian shelling left Zatoka’s seaside resort almost entirely destroyed — shattered buildings, debris‑covered streets and ruined homes paint a bleak picture of devastation on the Odesa coast. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
Mar 30, 2025
Five more Ukrainian children successfully returned from occupation
Five Ukrainian children aged 11–16 were safely returned from occupied Crimea and Donetsk, Luhansk and Zaporizhzhia. One girl waited years to see her mother again as her father remains captive.
Mar 30, 2025
Chancellor Merz’s vision: Germany’s defense policy and Ukraine strategy
Chancellor Merz unveils Germany’s new defense and Ukraine strategy — sanctions until full Russian withdrawal, deeper NATO ties, legal clarity on peacekeepers & unwavering support.
Mar 29, 2025