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Russian hypersonic Kinzhal missile was successfully shot down in Kyiv
Ukraine’s air defenses made history by intercepting a Russian Kinzhal hypersonic missile over Kyiv — powerful explosion heard, photos of wreckage shared, morale boosted. empr.media
May 5, 2023
How air defence shot down the Bayraktar drone over Kyiv
Ukraine’s air defence took down a Turkish‑made Bayraktar TB2 drone over Kyiv after it lost control mid‑flight — a rare self‑neutralisation to prevent risk over the capital. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
May 4, 2023
The middle finger gesture toward Yermak: MP Leros won lawsuit against the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine
MP Geo Leros has won his lawsuit against the Verkhovna Rada over his suspension after the infamous middle finger gesture toward Yermak, overturning parliament’s decision.
May 2, 2023
Ukraine under fire. Situation in the regions as of May 2, 2023
May 2, 2023 update: Ukraine’s regions remain under Russian fire with widespread shelling, civilian damage, casualties and ongoing frontline tensions shown across key oblasts.
May 2, 2023
Ukraine under fire. Situation in the regions as of this morning
Morning situation report: multiple Ukrainian regions came under Russian shelling with explosions, infrastructure damage and civilian impact reported across frontline oblasts.
Apr 30, 2023
russian strategic aviation combat sortie and attack on Ukraine
Russian strategic bombers launched a combat sortie firing missiles at several Ukrainian regions including Kyiv, Uman and Dnipro, leaving civilian casualties and damage.
Apr 29, 2023
Ukraine’s grain corridor analysis
Ukraine’s grain corridor through the Black Sea has become a lifeline for global food supplies and the country’s wartime economy despite constant threats from the war.
Apr 27, 2023
Ukraine is preparing economical sanctions against Iran
Ukraine will fully synchronize and adopt European sanctions against Iran — targeting individuals, companies and those tied to military aid, repression and support for Russia’s war. empr.media. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
Apr 27, 2023
The value of Ukraine’s mineral resources is estimated at $15 trillion
Forbes and geological data estimate Ukraine’s mineral resources at nearly $15 trillion, with coal, iron ore and critical metals concentrated in Donetsk, Luhansk and Dnipropetrovsk regions. empr.media.
Apr 27, 2023
Chornobyl – the end of a fairy tale
37 years after the Chernobyl disaster, its bitter legacy still wounds Ukraine’s memory, art and music — from personal loss to poignant songs like *Chornobyl Zone* that capture the tragedy’s enduring echo. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
Apr 26, 2023
Volunteers came under pressure of the Ukrainian fiscal authority
Ukraine’s volunteer community erupted after the State Fiscal Service and Finance Ministry signalled new tax demands on volunteer‑collected donations for fighters without official combat status, triggering outrage and concern about discouraging frontline support. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
Apr 25, 2023
Ukraine war unleash the hands of construction monopolists
While Ukrainians fight on the battlefield, parliament passed a reconstruction bill critics say empowers construction monopolists, threatens private property and mirrors Moscow’s renovation model. emр.media.:contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
Apr 22, 2023