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Missile strike on children’s playground in Mykolaiv: number of injured rises to 15 civilians
In Mykolaiv, there are currently 15 injured and 3 killed as a result of a Russian airstrike on a children’s playground. This was reported by the Ministry of Internal Affairs, according to Rubryka. Among the injured are 4 children, and…
Jul 20, 2024
Some facts about Iryna Farion, who was killed near her home in Lviv
A shocking assassination in Lviv has taken the life of Iryna Farion. Here are the key facts about the outspoken linguist, politician, and one of Ukraine’s most controversial public figures.
Jul 20, 2024
St. Michael’s Bells: Maidan’s Call
In a decisive night of 2013, the bells of St. Michael’s Monastery rang for the first time since medieval invasions—summoning Kyiv to rise and defend Maidan.
Jul 20, 2024
Ukraine welcomes top corruption: high fines instead of criminal liability
A controversial new law in Ukraine could let top corruption suspects avoid prison by paying fines—sparking outrage and fears of a major rollback in reforms.
Jul 18, 2024
Ukrainian scientists urge Zelenskyy to veto the law on daylight saving time cancelation
A controversial law ending daylight saving time in Ukraine faces resistance as scientists urge President Zelenskyy to veto it, citing health and energy concerns.
Jul 18, 2024
Appeal from the families of the 59th Brigade and all seconded brigades mass disappearances near Krasnohorivka, Nevelske and Pervomaiske in Pokrovsk district, Donetsk region
Families of Ukraine’s 59th Brigade raise alarm over mass disappearances of soldiers near Krasnohorivka, Nevelske and Pervomaiske, demanding accountability as frontline losses intensify — EMPR.media.
Jul 16, 2024
Ukraine asks Lithuania to stop teaching Ukrainian students for free
Ukraine has asked Lithuania to stop offering free university education to new Ukrainian students, arguing studies should remain in Ukraine despite the war — a move stirring debate across Europe.
Jul 15, 2024
The Slovak parliament refused to condemn the Russian strike on Okhmatdyt
Slovakia’s parliament refused to condemn Russia’s strike on Kyiv’s Okhmatdyt children’s hospital after failing to pass a resolution, exposing deep political divisions in Europe — EMPR.media reports.
Jul 15, 2024
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