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Ukraine under fire. The situation in the regions
Russian strikes pounded Ukrainian regions on July 14, killing civilians and damaging homes as attacks intensified across the frontline — a stark snapshot of the war’s daily toll, EMPR.media reports.
Jul 14, 2024
Russian use of hazardous chemical agents in Ukraine
Russian forces have repeatedly used hazardous chemical agents on the Ukraine battlefield, including thousands of cases with gas grenades containing CS and CN irritants — raising legal and humanitarian concerns | EMPR.media.
Jul 12, 2024
Russia promises to blow up the Kyiv dam
Russia’s Foreign Ministry warned that Kyiv might blow up the Kyiv Hydroelectric dam to later blame Moscow. Ukraine denies the claim and disinformation experts call it a panic tactic — EMPR.media explains.
Jul 12, 2024
One of the buildings of the Kyiv’s Children Central Hospital Okhmatdyt is beyond repair
After a Russian missile strike on July 8 2024, one of the Okhmatdyt children’s hospital buildings in Kyiv was so badly damaged it cannot be restored. Officials say it will be replaced or rebuilt | EMPR.media.
Jul 12, 2024
Russian missile attack on Ukrainian air base in Starokostiantyniv successfully repelled
Ukrainian forces repelled a multi‑missile assault on Starokostiantyniv Air Base, downing 5 cruise missiles and 11 UAVs overnight — major defensive success reported by EMPR.media.
Jul 12, 2024
In less than two days: UAH 300 million raised to rebuild Okhmatdyt
Ukrainians and global supporters raised UAH 300 million in less than two days to rebuild Okhmatdyt children’s hospital after the devastating Russian strike — EMPR.media explains how it happened.
Jul 10, 2024
Ukraine under fire – the situation in the regions during the day
Russia’s bombardment pounded Ukrainian regions with artillery, missiles and drone strikes in the latest “under fire” report, causing damage and casualties across frontline communities — EMPR.media verified.:contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
Jul 10, 2024
Okhmatdyt CEO speaks at UN Security Council meeting on Russian attack on hospital
Okhmatdyt’s CEO Volodymyr Zhovnir addressed the UN Security Council about the Russian missile strike that destroyed much of Kyiv’s largest children’s hospital, injuring hundreds and forcing evacuation, EMPR.media reports.:contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
Jul 9, 2024
President Zelensky thanked for voices of support for Ukraine during a visit to the Holodomor monument in Washington DC
President Zelensky, at the Holodomor Museum in Washington DC, thanked the Ukrainian community and supporters for their resonant voices of backing Ukraine — a message of unity that reverberates across the US and world.:contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
Jul 9, 2024
Ukraine calls on the IAEA to convene an emergency meeting over Russia’s strike on Okhmatdyt
Following Russia’s missile strike on Kyiv’s Okhmatdyt children’s hospital, Ukraine formally called on the IAEA Board to hold an emergency meeting to address nuclear safety implications — EMPR.media explains.:contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
Jul 9, 2024
Kyiv completes rescue operations at the site of Russian attack on Okhmatdyt
Russians killed 2 people at the location of Okhmadyt children’s hospital. 32 injured people sought medical assistance. 8 children were hospitalized with injuries. And in the Shevchenkivskyi district of the capital, rescuers pulled the bodies of 3 more women from…
Jul 9, 2024
Viktor Orbán sent a private letter to EU leadership after meeting with Putin
After flying home from Moscow, Hungarian PM Viktor Orbán privately wrote to EU leadership detailing Vladimir Putin’s views on the Ukraine war and diplomatic pressure, a move that alarmed Brussels and EU partners — empr.media.
Jul 9, 2024