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Ukraine under attack: situation in the regions
Russian barrages of missiles and drones have struck Ukraine’s regions, shattering energy grids, killing and injuring civilians, and triggering widespread outages from Odesa to Kyiv. EMPR.media
Aug 20, 2024
The general director of Okhmatdyt, Zhovnir, has been suspended from his duties until the completion of investigations, Liashko says
The director of Kyiv’s Okhmatdyt children’s hospital has been suspended pending investigation, raising concerns over governance and accountability in Ukraine’s healthcare system.
Aug 17, 2024
Charity fund that raised over 300 million after the attack on Okhmatdyt refuses to transfer funds, hospital director Zhovnir says
A dispute erupts over $300M raised after the Okhmatdyt attack, as hospital leadership claims a charity fund is withholding critical funds meant for recovery.
Aug 17, 2024
The NABU and SAPO have exposed the Deputy Minister of Energy for accepting a $500,000 bribe
NABU and SAPO reveal a $500,000 bribery scheme involving a deputy energy minister tied to coal logistics, frontline asset transfers, and state-controlled approvals.
Aug 12, 2024
Belarus threatened to close the Ukrainian embassy in Minsk
Belarus threatens to close Ukraine’s embassy in Minsk amid rising tensions following drone incidents and worsening diplomatic relations between the two countries, reports empr.media.
Aug 10, 2024
Ukraine wins its 150th medal in the history of the Summer Olympic Games
Ukraine reaches a landmark 150th medal at the Summer Olympics, strengthening its legacy in global sport and marking a historic moment for national athletic achievement.
Aug 9, 2024
Ukraine is preparing to halt the transit of Russian gas starting from 2025
Ukraine is preparing to end Russian gas transit from 2025, a move that could reshape Europe’s energy map and intensify geopolitical pressure on Moscow.
Aug 9, 2024
Parviz Nasibov is the silver medalist in Greco-Roman wrestling at the 2024 Olympics
Parviz Nasibov delivers a powerful performance in Greco-Roman wrestling, securing silver at Paris 2024 and adding another proud Olympic moment for Ukraine.
Aug 9, 2024
I wanted to finish on a positive note. Zhan Beleniuk’s first words after winning bronze at the 2024 Olympics
Ukraine’s Zhan Beleniuk reflects on winning bronze at Paris 2024, sharing emotional final Olympic thoughts and a powerful farewell moment that defines his legacy.
Aug 8, 2024
Oleksandr Khyzhniak becomes boxing champion at the 2024 Olympics!
Oleksandr Khyzhniak captures Olympic gold at Paris 2024 in a hard-fought boxing final, delivering Ukraine another iconic sporting triumph on the world stage.
Aug 8, 2024
Scandal at the Olympics
A new Olympic scandal involving Ukrainian athletes sparks debate over political expression, fairness, and IOC restrictions, intensifying global sports controversy, reports empr.media.
Aug 7, 2024
Russia attacked Ukraine with Shahed drones: a production facility in the Khmelnytskyi region was damaged, and air defense systems were activated in the Kyiv region
Russia launches Shahed drone attacks across Ukraine, damaging a production facility in Khmelnytskyi region and triggering air defense response in Kyiv region, reports empr.media.
Aug 7, 2024