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People in Bucha crowding into a kindergarten basement shelter during the occupation, showing resilience and community survival.

300 people saved in the basement of a kindergarten: the director of “Yablunka” in Bucha has been awarded the title of “Honored Worker of Education.”

In occupied Bucha, over 300 local residents found safety in the basement of the Yablunka kindergarten. Its director has now been recognized as an “Honored Worker of Education” for her leadership. EMPR.media.
Apr 3, 2025
Russian army troops and equipment massing near the Ukrainian border, representing reserves being prepared for a potential new offensive in May.

The Russian army is accumulating reserves for a new offensive in May

Russia is reportedly accumulating military reserves and activating offensive operations for a potential new assault in May, prompting Ukrainian defenses to brace for escalation.
Apr 3, 2025
Damaged Russian military helicopters on a field strip after a HIMARS rocket strike showing destroyed rotorcraft and wreckage from the attack.

Four Russian Aerospace Forces helicopters were seriously damaged as a result of a HIMARS strike

A precision HIMARS strike on a Russian airfield seriously damaged four Aerospace Forces helicopters — undermining enemy aviation capability and highlighting Ukraine’s striking power. EMPR.media.
Apr 3, 2025
FSB officers conducting nighttime searches at Crimean Tatar residences in occupied Crimea, symbolizing repression and human rights crackdowns.

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
Smoke and explosions over Ukrainian terrain from missile and drone strikes as fronts shift and combat continues in the Russia‑Ukraine war on April 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
Rescue workers among rubble and damaged buildings in Kryvyi Rih after a Russian missile strike that killed four and injured others.

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}

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 troops advancing across open terrain near Pokrovsk frontline in Donetsk region, with smoke and combat activity marking intensified fighting.

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
Explosions and smoke rising over Ukrainian territory from missile and drone attacks, illustrating ongoing Russia‑Ukraine combat on April 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
Explosions and smoke over Ukrainian terrain from missile and drone strikes with frontline fight scenes during the Russia‑Ukraine conflict on April 1 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
Meeting table with flags of Russia and the United States and rare‑earth metals samples symbolizing emerging talks on strategic mineral cooperation.

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
Ballet dancers mid‑performance with blurred branding and a subtle flag overlay representing deceptive Russian‑linked “Ukrainian” tours exposed.

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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