30 November 2025
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“He wanted Henichesk to have its own voice”. The story of Hennadii Osmak, a journalist imprisoned by Russian occupying forces
To learn more about the journalist’s work and the circumstances of his detention and imprisonment, ZMINA spoke with his colleague and a person close to the journalist, whose name we cannot disclose for safety reasons
“Hands Off Women’s Rights”: The first Women’s March in Kyiv since the start of the full-scale war
The Human Rights Centre ZMINA team also joined the march and covered the event
“No other country in the world has had reporters working under such conditions for years”: Russia’s war crimes against media, illustrated by the regional branches of Suspilne
According to data from the Institute of Mass Information, as of the end of January, Russia has committed 872 crimes against journalists and media outlets in Ukraine, while the total number of Russia’s war crimes since the start of the full-scale invasion has already exceeded 210,000.
“Mum, I don’t want to go back there…”: blind political prisoner Sizikov was released from a penal colony on health grounds, but then the decision was overturned
Political prisoner’s mother, Olena Sizikova, spoke about what he had to endure in the colony, how he adapted to life at home after prison, and the circumstances of his new detention
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Prison guards at “Izolyatsia” replicated torture methods shown in the American film The Mauritanian: Daniil Bulhakov says after three years in “DPR” prisons
In an interview with ZMINA, Daniil Bulhakov described how people in the "DPR" were imprisoned just so their property and businesses could be taken over, how things changed in prisons when the Russians took over, how he met British prisoners Aiden Aslin and Shaun Pinner at the colony, where they were facing the death penalty, and how the guards of "Izolyatsia" borrowed ideas for torture from the film "The Mauritanian."
Columns
The lesson of Crimea: Rewarding aggression only invites more war
Every year on February 26, Ukraine marks the Day of Resistance to the Occupation of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea and the City of Sevastopol. This date commemorates the largest resistance rally held outside the walls of the Verkhovna Rada of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea
Not just Ukraine — Russia is preparing Ukrainian children for future wars elsewhere
As of 2026, the Russian Federation has invested 78,4 million rubles into its youth education programme. In temporarily occupied territories, Russians strive to erase Ukrainian culture and replace it with a Russian identity that is loyal to the state and willing to die for Russia
Why “good Russians” in exile repeat Russian and Soviet colonial narratives
Speaking at the Third International Conference Crimea Global about how former colonies can shed imperial perceptions, Leila Seiitbek challenged audiences to recognize that even liberal Russian opposition leaders continue carrying forward Soviet-era propaganda
Reconciliation never ends: on the challenges of decolonization in South Africa
This 170-year project continues today, argues Dr. Hlonipha Mokoena of the University of the Witwatersrand, not in school curricula—which she calls "a lost cause" -- but in WhatsApp messages, beadwork, and the everyday decision to speak isiZulu instead of English
Russia needs soldiers. The Global South has desperate people. The rest is exploitation.
After mobilization in September 2022 sent over 261,000 Russians fleeing the country, Putin found a third option: build a global trafficking infrastructure that spans from North Korea to Cuba, Nepal to Kenya, exploiting economic desperation to fuel a war that distant populations have no stake in, explained Munira Mustaffa, Senior Fellow at Verve Research
From Nairobi to the Donbas: Nearly 300 deceived Kenyans trapped on Russian front lines
Wellington Nyongesa, intake editor at Standard Group PLC, stated at the Third International Conference Crimea Global that nearly 300 young Kenyan men are trapped on the Russian front lines in Ukraine, lured by false promises of jobs in supermarkets, logistics, and construction
From Venezuela to Ukraine, behind every repressed person stands a woman who becomes their voice
Tamara Sujú Roa addressed the audience during a panel discussion "Girl Power. Women against violence and oppression worldwide", which provided a glimpse into the position and the role of women in various parts of the world seized by authoritarian and other destructive forces
Drone arms race intensifies in Asia-Pacific while international law falls by the wayside
Myanmar has become the third-deadliest drone war zone globally, trailing only Russia and Ukraine — yet the world barely notices
News
At least five killed, 17 injured in Russian overnight strikes on Kharkiv, Sumy and Kyiv regions (updated)
As a result of Russian shelling on the night of April 3, 2026, in the Kharkiv, Sumy, Zhytomyr, and Kyiv regions, it is known that two people were killed and civilians were injured, as well as destruction left behind,
Three people killed in Russian shelling in Ukraine on March 31; children are among injured
As a result of Russian shelling on March 31, 2026, three civilians were killed in the Kherson, Sumy, and Poltava regions, and more than three dozen others, including children, sustained injuries, particularly in the Zaporizhzhia, Donetsk, Dnipropetrovsk, and Kherson regions, according to the National Police
Six-year-old girl, wounded during the shelling of the Znob-Novhorodske hromada on March 28, died in the hospital
It was reported that the older sister shielded the younger one with her body during the strike and died on the spot. The child was hospitalized in critical condition; the parents also sustained injuries
“Driving her to death”: the sister of Crimean activist Iryna Danylovych spoke about the conditions in a Russian colony
According to Danylovych's sister, appeals to the duty unit sometimes help, but more often, she is ignored or rudely refused treatment
Russian drone attack kills four civilians in Cherkasy region
Law enforcement agencies are working at the scene of the incident to establish all the circumstances of the murder
Russian strikes kill five adults and a teenager in Ukraine on March 29
Russian military strikes on March 29 claimed the lives of six civilians in the Zaporizhzhia, Donetsk, Kharkiv, and Kherson regions. Additionally, dozens of people sustained injuries, notably in the Dnipropetrovsk region, according to the National Police of Ukraine
Russian shelling kills 13-year-old boy and two civilians in Kramatorsk (updated)
The specific type of weaponry used and the full extent of the damage are currently under investigation
U.S. allocates $25 million to trace and rehabilitate Ukrainian children abducted by Russia
According to the media note, the "Department of State continues to support President Trump’s efforts to bring about durable peace and prosperity in Ukraine through new assistance programming to aid the return of Ukrainian children forcibly relocated to Russian-controlled territories."
Zelenskyy insists U.S. security guarantees conditional on Ukrainian withdrawal from Donbas
Ukraine wants to sign security guarantees before the war ends, along with a recovery package. Those guarantees would take effect after a vote in the U.S. Congress, and Congress would vote only after the war is over
CPJ urges Ukraine to investigate threats against journalists following International Legion unit exposé
The investigation, co-published on February 18, 2026, revealed allegations of abuse and torture within a Brazilian-led foreign fighter unit operating under an international DIU unit called the International Legion, which led to the death of a 23-year-old Brazilian recruit on a Kyiv military base in late December 2025
Russian attacks kill one, injure four in Zaporizhzhia and Kherson regions
In total, Russian forces conducted 971 strikes on 42 settlements in Zaporizhzhia Oblast. In particular, the Russians carried out 17 airstrikes, deployed 717 drones, launched four attacks using multiple-launch rocket systems, and carried out 233 artillery strikes
Russian shelling kills two across Ukraine on March 25
Toll of Russian shelling across Ukraine includes several civilian fatalities and dozens of injuries
Coalition of Justice: Sweden joins agreement for Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine
On March 25, the European Commission also proposed that the EU become a founding member of the Special Tribunal on the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine
Gazprom, Rosneft funded deportation of at least 2,158 Ukrainian children — Yale study
Yale report’s findings have added significance given the Donald Trump Administration’s decision on 12 March 2026 to temporarily authorize the sale, delivery, or offloading of Russian-origin crude oil and petroleum products that were already loaded onto shipping vessels in an attempt to stabilize global energy markets amid disruptions from the Iran war
Russian drone attacks kill two and injure nine across Kharkiv Oblast
The Kharkiv Oblast Prosecutor's Office reported that at around 11:40 a.m., Russian forces used Geran-2 attack drones to strike the two Kharkiv districts
Russia intensifies combat training for high schoolers in occupied Crimea — Irade human rights initiative
These actions directly violate Article 51 of the Fourth Geneva Convention, which prohibits occupying powers from both compelling civilians to serve in their armed forces or conducting propaganda to secure voluntary enlistment
Peace talks stall amid Russia’s unwillingness to negotiate — Zelenskyy
Meanwhile, Moscow has launched the largest aerial attack on Ukraine over a 24-hour period since the war began, hitting cities across the country with 948 drones
Russia threatens parents with loss of custody to enforce propaganda in occupied schools — Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
Russia has systematically replaced Ukrainian education with propaganda in occupied territories since 2022, forcing children as young as primary school age to glorify Russian soldiers and justify the invasion, while threatening parents with loss of parental rights if they refuse to comply
Elderly man killed in Kharkiv region after stepping on an explosive
Located on the right bank of the Oskil River, just 2 kilometers upstream from Kupyansk and a mere 6 kilometers from the front line, the settlement remains under constant enemy fire
Three Russians to face trial in absentia over 2022 seizure of Ukrainian search and rescue vessel “Sapfir” rescue ship
Investigators state that these individuals are responsible for the seizure of the "Sapfir" during the initial days of the full-scale Russian invasion. At the time, 21 people were on board: 17 crew members and four civilians. Among the civilians were Vasyl Vyrozub, a chaplain of the Orthodox Church of Ukraine, and Ivan Tarasenko, a doctor from the Odesa Regional Children's Clinical Hospital
Russian attacks kill four, injure 11 overnight across four Ukrainian regions
Ukraine’s Air Force stated Russian forces attacked Ukraine with 251 drones of various types on the night of March 22-23
Russia plans to deploy all mobilized citizens of Ukraine from occupied Crimea to combat operations
Starting April 1, 2026, Russia plans to deploy all individuals mobilized from temporarily occupied Crimea into active combat. Specifically, there are plans to replace wounded and "unfit" personnel within the 810th Marine Brigade, stationed in Sevastopol, with these newly mobilized residents
Two killed as Russia strikes Dnipropetrovsk Oblast more than 30 times in one day
In the Nikopol District, Russian forces struck the city of Nikopol and the Pokrovske, Marhanets, and Chervonohryhorivka hromadas, damaging commercial properties and a house and setting a car ablaze. Both fatalities were recorded in this district
Nineteen-year-old attendant Ilona Vovk killed during evacuation passengers on Odesa railway
In addition to the loss of the attendant, one passenger sustained moderate injuries during the incident on the Odesa Railway
Hungarian security forces injected detained Ukrainian with Muscle relaxant — The Guardian
Another source said traces of a drug of this class were detected during blood tests conducted after the men returned to Ukraine
Russian strikes on Ukraine killed seven people on March 19
Russian shelling killed seven civilians in the Sumy, Zaporizhzhia, and Kherson regions on March 19, 2026. According to the National Police, at least 26 others sustained injuries, with additional casualties reported in the Donetsk, Dnipropetrovsk, and Kharkiv regions
Overnight Russian strikes kill at least five in Zaporizhzhia and Donetsk; wounded and destruction in Dnipro and Odesa (updated)
Overnight Russian military shelling on March 20, 2026, resulted in civilian deaths and injuries across the Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia, Odesa, and Dnipropetrovsk regions, according to the local Oblast Military Administrations and the State Emergency Service
Russian strikes killed three people across Ukraine on March 17, with children among the injured
Russian shelling on March 17, 2026, killed three people in the Kharkiv, Dnipropetrovsk, and Zaporizhzhia regions. According to the National Police, at least 34 others were injured, with casualties also reported in the Donetsk, Kherson, and Sumy Oblasts
Russian drones destroyed the house of the editor-in-chief of the newspaper “Vorskla” in Sumy region
Pasiuha shared that the destroyed house was a family legacy; its construction was started by his father, who also worked in journalism, and took nearly two decades to complete
Nine people perished from Russian strikes on Ukraine on March 16
Russian shelling on March 16 killed nine civilians across the Donetsk, Kherson, Zaporizhzhia, and Sumy regions. According to the National Police, at least 41 others were injured, with further casualties reported in the Dnipropetrovsk region
Georgia targets former Ombudsman Ucha Nanuashvili who helped OSCE document human rights abuses
Amnesty International stressed that the summoning of Ucha Nanuashvili is the latest in a worrying pattern in which researchers and human rights defenders who provide information or comments on the human rights situation in Georgia are subjected to questioning in criminal proceedings
Russian strikes killed three Ukrainians on March 15
As a result of shelling by the Russian military on March 15, in the Dnipropetrovsk and Kharkiv regions, three people died, and more than two dozen civilians received injuries, specifically in the Kherson, Zaporizhzhia, and Donetsk Oblasts
Targeting NABU detectives over their origins or relatives in occupied territories is discriminatory, ZMINA human rights advocate warns
Lunyova emphasized that the state often perceives individuals from occupied territories, or those with relatives there, as an additional security risk. Consequently, they may be suspected of disloyalty or even treason solely for maintaining contact with loved ones still under occupation. In her view, this approach contradicts the state's publicly declared policy
Since the beginning of March, Russian shelling in Druzhkivka has killed three people and injured nearly thirty others
The Donetsk Oblast is one of the areas most severely affected by Russian aggression. In over four years, the Russian military has officially killed more than 4,000 and injured over 9,000 civilians here alone
Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia kills 1, wounds 18 as rescuers pull victims from rubble (updated)
One woman and a 17-year-old boy are in critical condition, while other people were in moderate condition
Moscow strikes Kyiv, Kharkiv, and Zaporizhzhia Oblasts after sanctions lifted by U.S.; casualties reported
The Kyiv region suffered the heaviest losses, with four people killed and at least 15 others injured. Additionally, four people were reported wounded following an attack on the Zaporizhzhia District. In the Kharkiv Oblast, Russian shelling injured two employees of Ukrzaliznytsia (Ukrainian Railways)
Russian strike near passenger bus in Kharkiv Oblast kills three, injures four
Investigators determined Russian forces carried out a missile strike near Nova Oleksandrivka in the Kupiansk District at about 9:05 a.m. Early reports indicate an Iskander-M missile was used
One killed, seven injured in Russian strikes across Dnipropetrovsk Oblast
The strikes also damaged infrastructure, residential buildings, and a disused building
Russian shelling killed four people across Ukraine on March 11
The National Police of Ukraine reported that as a result of Russian military shelling on March 11, 2026, four civilians were killed in the Kherson and Kharkiv regions, while more than 80 others sustained injuries, including in the Zaporizhzhia, Dnipropetrovsk, and Sumy regions
ICC opens investigation into Belarus over suspected crimes against humanity committed against political opponents
In the independent and impartial exercise of its mandate, the Office considered all submissions and views submitted to it during each preliminary examination
Ukraine has imposed sanctions against Russian judges who passed illegal sentences on Ukrainian prisoners of war — full list
According to the Geneva Conventions, POWs cannot be prosecuted for their participation in military operations. However, the Russian Federation disregards these norms and puts Ukrainian soldiers on trial, for instance, for their participation in the operation in the Kursk region
Russians killed a teenage girl in the Chernihiv Oblast overnight
Investigators have opened criminal proceedings regarding the shelling for the violation of the laws and customs of war
Seven civilians killed in Russian strikes across Ukraine on March 10
The National Police of Ukraine reported that as a result of Russian military shelling on March 10, 2026, seven civilians were killed in the Donetsk, Sumy, Kherson, and Dnipropetrovsk regions, while more than thirty others were injured, including in the Zaporizhzhia Oblast
More than 40 police officers injured as Russian drone destroys station in Shostka, Sumy Oblast
Reva told Ukrainska Pravda that, as of 9:20 p.m., the injury toll had risen to more than 40. All victims are police officers
The problem with civil society’s involvement in EU integration: Experts discuss interaction with authorities
Representatives of NGOs and think tanks participate in working groups on the development of European integration measures across various fields, according to their expertise. Experts point out that interactions with government authorities regarding work on changes often leave much to be desired.
Three killed in Kharkiv in Russian nighttime ballistic strike
Initial reports mentioned four casualties; however, information later surfaced regarding two fatalities. By nearly 9 a.m., the deaths of three civilians and injuries to six others were confirmed
Five Iranian footballers granted Australian visas after anthem protest
Australia's humanitarian visa programme grants permanent protection to refugees and people in humanitarian need. Visa holders can live, work, and study in the country
UN’s Independent Commission of Inquiry stated that Russia’s deportation of Ukrainian children amounts to crime against humanity
According to a UN commission, the abduction of Ukrainian children to Russia and Belarus constitutes a war crime and a crime against humanity. The acts are widespread, systematic, and coordinated by the highest levels of the Russian government
Russian airstrike on Sloviansk kills 4, wounds 17 including teenage girl
Six multi-story buildings and about 10 cars were damaged in the strike
Parliament removes mention of alternative service from law on social protection of military personnel
The bill's initiator is Prime Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko. It was prepared within the Ministry of Defense, specifically following a government directive to review how the law on social protection aligns with the law on military duty
Russian strike on Kharkiv on the night of March 7: rescuers finish clearing rubble, four people missing
According to law enforcement officers, fragments of bodies were found under the destroyed structures, which forensics experts are attempting to identify; therefore, the death toll may rise. Currently, four residents are considered missing
Casualties rise in March 4 Russian strike on Odesa region as injured man dies in hospital
The other victims were reported to be in moderate condition. The Oblast Military Administration has not provided a recent update on its current status
Ukraine charges three Russians in absentia over murder of 17 Bucha residents
In February 2026, prosecutors issued new in absentia notices of suspicion against two of the men: Staff Sgt. Pervunin Vladislav and Cmdr. Kim Yuriy. Subordinates under Kim’s command are suspected of the killing of a total of 17 Bucha residents
Russian drone strike on gas station in Sumy Oblast kills one man, injures other
A 24-year-old man who was in a car was killed. Another man, 22, was injured and managed to get out of the car himself. He suffered severe burns and is being treated at a hospital
Kyiv and Kharkiv hit by ballistic missiles, killing at least 11 civilians, hours after U.S. treasury leader signals possible easing of Russia oil sanctions (updated)
A ZMINA correspondent in Kyiv reported hearing a series of explosions at 01:28 and 01:41
Russian shelling kills seven civilians in Ukraine on March 4
The highest number of casualties occurred in the Kharkiv Oblast, where at least 19 people were wounded. Among them were a teenager and nine adults from Novoprokopivka, which the Russians attacked with drones
Russian military abducted nearly two dozen villagers from the Sumy region border area
Journalists of "Kordon.media" specify that in Sopych, as well as in the neighboring villages of the same hromada —Komarivka, Bobylivka, Kharkivka, and Sydorivka — the Russians have been attempting to infiltrate since last December
Ukraine recommends refraining from traveling to Hungary
Meanwhile, Ukraine's National Police have opened criminal proceedings into the abduction of seven Ukrainian cash-in-transit guards and an Oschadbank service vehicle in Hungary
Russia killed nine people and injured more than 30 others in Ukraine on March 2
As a result of Russian military shelling on March 2, 2026, nine civilians were killed in the Dnipropetrovsk, Donetsk, and Chernihiv regions, and more than thirty others sustained various injuries, including in the Zaporizhzhia, Kherson, and Kharkiv Oblasts
Over 14,700 patients successfully treated for tuberculosis in Ukraine last year
Regional phthisiopulmonology centers operate for patients in the provinces, including in frontline territories, and treatment time has decreased due to new medications. For instance, therapy for the drug-susceptible form can last four to six months, while the drug-resistant form takes six to nine months. At the same time, protection has been maintained for over 10 years, according to officials
Trust issues regarding Ukraine remain unresolved following attacks on NABU and SAPO, EU Commissioner Marta Kos says
Kos elaborated that even after the controversial laws were repealed, trust is difficult to restore and does not return automatically: when a partner loses it, any subsequent actions raise doubts about the correctness of their decisions and motivations
Zelenskyy joins Muslim soldiers for Ramadan Iftar
The Head of State thanked all the defenders present, their brothers- and sisters-in-arms, for defending Ukraine and Ukrainians, strengthening our country, and being part of the shared strength of an independent Ukraine
Zelenskyy offers help to stop Iranian drones in return for truce — Bloomberg
Zelesnkyy added that the ceasefire could also be declared for two months or two weeks, "so that Ukrainians can help Middle Eastern countries protect civilians."
Russian military killed seven civilians in Ukraine on March 1
As a result of Russian military shelling on March 1, seven civilians were killed in the Kherson and Donetsk regions, and at least 11 others were injured, including in the Zaporizhzhia, Dnipropetrovsk, and Kharkiv regions
Over the three winter months, Russia conducted 14 mass strikes on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure
Between December 2025 and February 2026, the Russian military carried out at least 14 mass attacks on energy infrastructure in Ukraine
Russian attack on Kherson kills 4, including 2 elderly women
Russians killed four people in the Korabelnyi District of Kherson city on the afternoon of March 1, 2026
Russian attacks leave two dead, 14 wounded in multiple regions of Ukraine
Russian attacks on February 28 killed two civilians and injured at least 14 others across several Ukrainian regions, including Zaporizhzhia, Dnipropetrovsk, Sumy, and Kharkiv
Ukraine condemns Iranian strikes against Bahrain, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE
Trump says Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has been killed by US-Israeli strikes on Tehran. Iranian authorities deny that claim
Ukraine supports Iranian people, calls regime’s violence reason for current events
The Mistry said that "long-term systematic violations of human rights, brutal repression, executions, and persecution of dissidents testify to the deep crisis of the internal policy of this state and the lack of proper protection of the basic rights and freedoms of its citizens"
At least 55 Ghanaians killed in Russia-Ukraine war — Ghana’s foreign affairs minister
Ablakwa described the figures as "depressing and frightening," saying Ghana "cannot turn a blind eye to these heartbreaking statistics"
Four dead in Russian attacks on Sumy Oblast within hours
The attack killed two men and injured a 53-year-old man
Russia returns 1,000 bodies and remains claimed to be Ukrainian soldiers
Ukrainian investigators and forensic experts will now work to identify the repatriated bodies
On the anniversary of the start of the full-scale invasion, Russia killed seven Ukrainians
On February 24, 2026, seven civilians were killed in the Dnipropetrovsk, Zaporizhzhia, and Kherson regions as a result of Russian shelling, while 23 others were injured across five regions, including Donetsk and Chernihiv
Another group of locals was evacuated from Druzhkivka, Donetsk Oblast, including solitary man who suffered stroke
Police officers managed to rescue three residents: a 55-year-old man who suffered a stroke during enemy attacks, a 74-year-old woman who had not seen her relatives for at least six years, and an 80-year-old pensioner who spent almost all her time at home.
EU outlines Ukraine accession criteria: focus on anti-corruption and rule of law
In the area of corruption prevention, Ukraine must develop and implement legal and policy frameworks for electronic declarations, whistleblower protection, the resolution of conflicts of interest, lobbying, and the funding of political parties and election campaigns, and ensure effective, proportionate, and dissuasive sanctions for violations
Russia kills 4, injures child in overnight strikes on Zaporizhzhia and Mykolaiv oblasts
As a result of Russian military shelling on the night of February 25, fatalities, injuries, and destruction of critical infrastructure have been reported in the Zaporizhzhia and Mykolaiv regions
Russian soldier identified as suspect in sexual violence case during occupation of Balakliia, Kharkiv region
He faces up to 12 years in prison for his actions
Russian strikes killed six people in Ukraine on February 23
The National Police reported that as a result of Russian military shelling on February 23, 2026, six civilians were killed in the Odesa, Zaporizhzhia, Dnipropetrovsk, and Kherson regions, and more than three dozen others were injured, specifically in the Kharkiv and Mykolaiv regions
Russian attacks kill man in Dnipro region and injure pensioner in Zaporizhzhia
A Russian strike hit a multi-story residential building in Zaporizhzhia overnight. While no deaths or injuries were reported from the site as of this morning, the building sustained significant damage
War crimes charges filed against Russian soldier Viacheslav Izgrebin who ordered shelling of elderly man’s home
The incident allegedly took place on February 27, 2022, during the early stages of the occupation of the Sumy Oblast. While traveling between the villages of Hirne and Opolonske, the suspect reportedly ordered a tank strike on a residential home in Stare Selo
Ukraine’s denial of alternative service for believers violates international law — UN
There have also been instances where believers, once in the military, found themselves unable to perform their duties due to religious restrictions
Ukraine’s State Bureau of Investigation fails to launch internal probe into anti-corruption activist Vitaliy Shabunin photo leak
According to AntAC, the photo leak incident confirms the urgent need to reform the SBI and the Prosecutor General’s Office, both of which remain under the influence of the Presidential Office
Reservists of Security Service of Ukraine may be behind Telegram attacks on NABU and SAPO — MP Zheleznyak
Following an investigation into anonymous Telegram channels that attacked anti-corruption agencies -- the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) and the Specialised Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (SAPO) -- questions arose about the draft deferments of their alleged owners
Russian general Roman Demurchievbrags to wife about torturing and executing Ukrainian POWs
Throughout the correspondence, Demurchiev casually shares accounts of Ukrainian captives who are regularly tortured and killed. As of the publication of this report, Ukrainian law enforcement has not yet announced an official notice of suspicion (charges) against Demurchiev
At least 3 killed, 32 injured in massive Russian overnight attacks on Kyiv region and Southern Ukraine (updated)
On the night of February 22, 2026, Russian troops carried out another massive missile and drone attack on the Kyiv region and the southern regions of Ukraine. Due to the shelling in the Kyiv region, one person was killed, and five civilians were injured. Additionally, critical infrastructure facilities were damaged
Russia kills 4 civilians, including medic and teenager, in deliberate drone attack on ambulance in Sumy Oblast
On the way to the hospital, the Russians deliberately attacked the ambulance with a strike UAV. The vehicle caught fire. Only the driver managed to survive. He sustained severe burns and is in a hospital now
Moscow again hits American company in Sumy Oblast — Ukraine’s Foreign Minister
Sybiha highlighted that the facility "is not a military target but a factory that has operated since the 1990s, producing globally known brands."
Russians attack civilian vehicle in Sumy Oblast, killing two and injuring another civilian
Russian forces attacked a vehicle carrying civilians in the Shostka hromada
Russian strikes hit Sumy and Odesa: Children among the injured in latest attacks
On the night of February 21, 2026, Russian troops launched strikes on the Sumy "hromada," a local government area that includes one or more nearby settlements, and the Odesa region. As a result of the attack on Sumy, three civilians were injured, two of whom were children. In the Odesa region, two injuries were reported
Just peace in Ukraine must fully protect territorial integrity — UN Secretary-General António Guterres
António Guterres emphasized that a just peace in Ukraine must fully ensure the country's sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity within its internationally recognized borders, in accordance with the UN Charter, international law, and the relevant UN resolutions.
Russian shelling killed four people in Ukraine on February 17
According to the National Police of Ukraine, Russian military shelling on February 17, 2026, killed four civilians in the Zaporizhzhia and Donetsk regions. Nearly 20 others were injured, with casualties also reported in the Kherson and Odesa Oblasts
Greece urges Russia to immediately return forcibly “transferred Ukrainian children”
Greece joined international calls for Russia to immediately return over 20,000 Ukrainian children forcibly transferred or deported since the invasion, with officials warning the practice represents "a blatant assault on our humanity"
Family rescued from forced separation in temporarily occupied territory
This family lived under occupation, during which the children were forced to attend a Russian school. Occupation structures systematically pressured the mother: they threatened her with fines and promised to take the children to an orphanage. Russian military personnel regularly came to their home for inspections. The father, who is an ATO veteran, was repeatedly detained, interrogated, and beaten
Moscow launched record number of ballistic missiles against Ukraine in January
Zelenskyy thanked the European countries whose support enables Ukraine to receive air defense missiles. In particular, he thanked Germany, Norway, and the Netherlands for their strong leadership in Europe in providing Ukraine with air defense systems
An elderly couple from a village on the banks of the Dnipro River rescued from under the rubble following a Russian strike
There was a threat of a "double-tap" strike on the police officers. Ultimately, it didn't occur, and both survivors are now under medical supervision
Russian authorities have sentenced a resident of occupied Tokmak to 15 years in prison for donating to the Armed Forces of Ukraine
In total, the pensioner made 24 transfers totaling 63,420 rubles. She sent the funds in hryvnias from her Ukrainian pension, believing she had the right to manage her own savings to support the Ukrainian military
Russian nighttime attack in Kharkiv region leaves five civilians injured
Five civilians were wounded as a result of Russian shelling in the Kharkiv region during the night of February 16, 2026, according to the Kharkiv Oblast Prosecutor's Office
Disqualified skeleton racer Heraskevych and German initiative Athletes for Peace launch campaign for fallen Ukrainian athletes’ families (updated)
The athlete showcased a helmet featuring 24 portraits, yet emphasized that far more athletes [650 persons] have been killed. He urged that this must be remembered
Over the four years of the full-scale war, Russians have killed 45 employees of Ukrposhta
According to Smilyanskyy, the enterprise has invested over 1 billion hryvnias of its own and borrowed funds into restoring its vehicle fleet. The company is also involved in implementing social initiatives: it delivers aid under the "Winter Support" program, facilitates the registration of Starlink equipment, and ensures the delivery of medicines and charging stations for children with disabilities so they can maintain the operation of essential equipment during power outages
Russian attacks killed over 160 people in Ukraine during January — UN report
The UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine (HRMMU) stated in its report that at least 161 civilians were killed and another 757 people were injured due to Russian attacks across Ukraine in January 2026. Massive strikes on energy infrastructure caused large-scale disruptions of electricity, heat, and water for millions of Ukrainians
Zelenskyy compares Donbas withdrawal risk to Afghanistan pullout
Zelenskyy emphasized that Ukraine simply cannot withdraw from its own territory in exchange for its other sovereign territories where thousands of people live
Prosecutor General Kravchenko is attempting to control NABU and SAPO; anti-corruption bodies remain under pressure — Ukrainska Pravda news outlet
It was Kravchenko who developed mechanisms to subordinate anti-corruption bodies to the prosecutorial vertical and limit their independence, according to the Anti-Corruption Action Center
On February 12, Russian shelling killed eight adults and child in Ukraine
As a result of Russian shelling during the 24-hour period of February 12, 2026, nine civilians were killed in the Zaporizhzhia, Donetsk, Kharkiv, and Kherson regions, and more than two dozen others were injured, including in Kyiv and the Dnipropetrovsk and Odesa regions
Russian military has been killing children in Ukraine with shelling for four consecutive days
In total, since 2022, the Russian army has killed 684 children in Ukraine according to official data alone, and injured more than 2,300 others. Last year, the number of killed and injured children tripled compared to the year before
Russian strike kills three brothers, injures their mother and grandmother in Kramatorsk
Four people, including three brothers, have been killed and two of their relatives have been injured in a Russian strike on the city of Kramatorsk in the Donetsk Oblast on the evening of February 12
Russians killed six adults and three children in Ukraine with shelling on February 11
As a result of Russian military shelling over the course of February 11 in the Kharkiv, Dnipropetrovsk, and Donetsk regions, nine civilians were killed, and more than four dozen others sustained various injuries, specifically in the Kherson and Zaporizhzhia regions
Ukraine condemns IOC disqualification of Ukrainian athlete Vladyslav Heraskevych over helmet honoring killed by Russians 650 sportspeople
After the IOC decision, Heraskevych and his team announced that they plan to appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) to challenge the disqualification and protect their rights. The athlete claims that he did not break any rules and emphasizes the importance of the symbolic weight of his action
Bodies of two Nigerian mercenaries found in Luhansk region, Ukraine’s intelligence says
These are Hamzat Kazeen Kolawole (born April 3, 1983) and Mbah Stephen Udoka (born January 7, 1988). Both served as part of the 423rd Guards Motorized Rifle Regiment (military unit 91701) of the 4th Guards Tank Kantemirovskaya Division of the Russian Armed Forces
Russian night drone strikes kill father and three children: widespread destruction and further injuries reported
Four victims of the overnight strike are a family from Bohodukhiv in the Kharkiv Oblast
Kenya to сonfront Russia over “unacceptable” recruitment of citizens for Russia’s war against Ukraine
Mudavadi has told the BBC that Kenya's engagement with Russia will focus on curbing illegal recruitment practices, including discussions on visa policy and bilateral labour agreements, excluding military conscription
Moscow pressures families of Ukrainian POWs to register blocked Starlink terminals
The Coordination Headquarters called on Ukrainians to contact them and law enforcement agencies if they receive offers or threats to register terminals in their name
Russians kill three, injure 26 in four regions over past day
Three people were killed and 26 others injured in Russian shelling over the past day in the Donetsk, Kherson, Sumy, and Chernihiv regions
Deadly cost of Russian shelligs and blackouts: 15 children among 25 injured in weekend carbon monoxide tragedies across Ukraine
The SES specified that the tragedies occurred mostly in rural areas and covered eight regions: Vinnytsia, Ternopil, Kyiv, Poltava, Ivano-Frankivsk, Kirovohrad, Mykolaiv, and Odesa
Russia carried out a massive attack on the energy of Ukraine overnight: under strike are substations, power lines, and TPPs
On the night of February 7, Russian troops carried out another massive attack on the energy infrastructure of Ukraine. The Russian army launched strikes on substations and overhead lines, as well as on the Burshtyn and Dobrotvir TPPs
Russian strikes across Ukraine killed 13 people on February 4
As a result of Russian shelling on February 4, 2026, 14 civilians were killed in the Donetsk, Dnipropetrovsk, and Kherson regions, while nearly four dozen others were injured, including in the Zaporizhzhia, Odesa, and Sumy regions, according to the National Police of Ukraine
Last year’s Russian shelling of boarding school in Sudzha: analysts identified the likely perpetrators
During the Ukrainian occupation of parts of Russia's Kurs'k region, Russian troops launched a series of strikes using various weaponry on a boarding school in Sudzha. The facility served as a shelter for civilians and housed a military command post. According to a thematic report by Truth Hounds, a member of the "Ukraine. Five AM" coalition, soldiers from the "Sever" grouping may be responsible for the attacks. The unit is under the command of Russian Colonel General Alexander Lapin.
Human rights defenders urge Zelenskyy to prioritize protection for war victims
Human rights advocates believe that following the liquidation of the Ministry for Reintegration of Temporarily Occupied Territories -- a decision approved by the President -- the head of state himself could initiate a revision of the support architecture and the creation of an effective government body
Russian strikes across Ukraine killed seven people on February 3
Russian military shelling on February 3, 2026, killed seven civilians across the Sumy, Zaporizhzhia, Dnipropetrovsk, and Donetsk regions. More than three dozen others sustained injuries, including in the Kharkiv, Dnipropetrovsk, Kherson, Kyiv, and Sumy regions
At least seven killed, 15 injured in Russian cluster munitions strike on Druzhkivka market
Russian forces also dropped two aerial bombs on Druzhkivka, damaging an industrial area, three apartment buildings, and three houses
Overnight Russian strikes leave dead and injured in several regions in Ukraine
Russian military strikes on the night of February 4, 2026, left civilians dead and injured in the Dnipropetrovsk and Odesa regions, while also causing large-scale destruction
Russia hits Ukraine’s power grid with heaviest missile attack of the year
Residents spent the night sheltering in metro stations, with some pitching tents on the platforms to protect themselves from the freezing cold
Russian strikes took the lives of six people in Ukraine on February 2
As a result of Russian shelling over the course of February 2, 2026, seven civilians were killed in the Donetsk, Kharkiv, Kherson, Dnipropetrovsk, and Zaporizhzhia regions, and at least 26 more were injured, including in the Sumy and Cherkasy Oblasts
Children in one of the schools in occupied Sevastopol are being militarized by Russian militant Pavel Klyasyuk
1.6 million Ukrainian children might have remained under Russian occupation. Their militarization intensified with the start of the full-scale war, although it has been ongoing in Crimea and parts of the Donetsk and Luhansk regions since 2014
On February 1, Russians killed 17 civilians in Ukraine
Russian military shelling on February 1, 2026, killed 17 civilians in the Dnipropetrovsk and Donetsk regions, while over three dozen others sustained injuries across the Kherson, Kharkiv, and Zaporizhzhia regions
Russians kills at least 15 mine workers, injures seven with drones near service bus in the Dnipropetrovsk Oblast (updated)
Mykhailo Volynets, Chairman of the Independent Trade Union of Miners of Ukraine, clarified that Russians attacked a coal mining enterprise and a bus carrying mine workers during a shift transfer. The Russians utilized four Shahed-type UAV
Russia strikes maternity hospital in Zaporizhzhia, injures six civilians
Fedorov reported that six people were injured, including two women who were undergoing medical examinations at the time of the attack
Ukraine establishes working group to reform legal profession to align with EU standards
The Rule of Law roadmap, approved by the Cabinet of Ministers on May 14, 2025, mandates the development and adoption of a bill to improve the legal regulation of attorney activities
Ukraine repatriates 1,000 bodies claimed by Russia to be fallen Ukrainian defenders
Ukrainian investigators and experts will now work on identifying the repatriated bodies
Two Filipino men rescued from trafficking operation promising jobs in Russia
Immigration officers said the two initially presented themselves as tourists, but a secondary inspection showed their travel was intended to facilitate illegal employment abroad
Russian attacks kill at least 15 civilians across Ukraine in one day
Russian military shelling across multiple Ukrainian regions killed at least 15 civilians and injured at least 46 others on January 27, according to the National Police of Ukraine. The casualties were reported in the Odesa, Donetsk, Kharkiv, Sumy, Dnipropetrovsk, Zaporizhzhia, Kherson, and Mykolaiv regions
Russians killed a couple who were trying to evacuate from Sumy Oblast
According to Hryhorov, the man was transporting his injured wife on a sledge toward a safer area. During transportation, the Russian military intentionally targeted the couple, fully aware they were civilians
Russian overnight attacks kill 3, injure 24 across multiple Ukrainian regions
Russian military shelling across Ukraine on the night of January 28 caused multiple casualties and widespread destruction in Kyiv and the Kyiv, Dnipropetrovsk, Odesa, and Zaporizhzhia regions
Six dead after Russian drones hit passenger train with 155 aboard (updated)
Three people have been confirmed dead. A man and a woman have also sought medical assistance
Russian strike on Odesa kills three, injures 25 including six children
Russian forces had deliberately targeted civilian residential areas. Shalyhailo added that almost 50 apartment buildings were damaged, with 10 sustaining significant damage
Russian shelling kills 3, injures 20 across Ukraine on January 25; 6 children among wounded
Russian shelling killed three civilians and injured nearly 20 others -- including six children -- across the Kherson and Donetsk regions on January 25, 2026. Additional injuries were reported in the Zaporizhzhia, Kharkiv, Mykolaiv, Dnipropetrovsk, and Sumy regions, according to the National Police of Ukraine
In the Kherson region, postal workers were rescued from under Russian shelling
The Ukrposhta officials were not injured in the strike and managed to hide, but the car was heavily damaged. The postal workers could not drive back because of the Russian shelling, so they turned to the police for help
Russian forces attack Kyiv and Kharkiv overnight: there are casualties and destruction
On the night of January 24, 2026, Russia launched a massive attack on Ukraine using missiles and drones. Kyiv and Kharkiv were among the targets. Additionally, the Sumy, Kharkiv, Kyiv, and Chernihiv regions were affected. A woman was killed in Ukraine's capital
Russian drones kill 4, wound 5 including three minors in Donetsk Oblast
As a result of the hits on residential buildings, a 32-year-old man and his 5-year-old son, as well as two of their neighbors, were killed. Additionally, the mother of the deceased boy and three girls aged 12, 14, and 16 sustained physical injuries. A 34-year-old local resident was also wounded
Russia strikes Kyiv and a number of regions: there are fatalities and injuries among civilians, along with widespread destruction
As a result of Russian military shelling on the night of January 20, 2026, in Kyiv and the Kyiv, Zaporizhzhia, Dnipropetrovsk, Odesa, and Vinnytsia regions, destruction of infrastructure and, in some places, fatalities and injuries among civilians have been reported
Russians killed a woman and injured seven civilians in attacks on Kharkiv region on January 17
In Kharkiv, the shelling continued between 14:10 and 14:30. According to preliminary data, the city was attacked by "Tornado-S" multiple-launch rocket systems (MLRS). As a result of the strikes, a critical infrastructure facility was damaged. Two men and a woman were injured
Ukraine urges IAEA and countries to stop Russia’s planned strikes on nuclear plant substations
Ukraine is sharing relevant intelligence with its partners and warning of potentially catastrophic repercussions, Sybiha reported
Most Ukrainians see Russia’s war as an attempt at genocide and the destruction of the Ukrainian nation
Almost a year ago, in February 2025, 66% of respondents agreed that Russia’s goal in Ukraine is genocide or the destruction of Ukrainian statehood and Ukrainians as a nation. Since then, the share of those holding this view has increased slightly to 69%
Two people were killed in Nikopol, Dnipropetrovsk region in Russian artillery shelling
Russians killed two women in Nikopol. Additionally, seven people were injured across the region due to Russian attacks, with one person in critical condition on January 16, 2026
Majority of Ukrainians oppose trading Donbas for Western security guarantees
The majority of Ukrainians – 54% – consider it categorically unacceptable to transfer the entire Donbas to Russia in exchange for security guarantees. At the same time, 39% are ready for such a concession, though most admit it is a difficult condition. Another 5% could not decide on their opinion
Russian bomb strike on Bilopillia kills 1, injures 4 in Sumy Oblast
The attack killed a 35-year-old local resident, while four other people sustained injuries
The ICRC “expressed concern” over strikes on Ukrainian and Russian cities: Sybiha called this statement “shameful”
According to Minister of Foreign Affairs, the ICRC's statement was perceived in Ukraine as a false moral equivalence between the aggressor and the defending country, which undermines trust in the organization
Russia strikes civilian ship at Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk, wounds crew member
Kuleba emphasized that this is yet another act of Russian terror against civilian port infrastructure, international trade, and maritime security
Video showing Russian mistreatment of African mercenary spreads among Kenyan social media users
In the video, a Russian serviceman humiliates an African fighter by strapping an anti-tank mine to him in what the narration frames as a cruel prank or punishment, labeling him with a racist expression as "coal"
Russia attacked 15 critical infrastructure facilities on January 13
The Kyiv mayor stated that as of 10:15 p.m., the city's electricity situation remains extremely challenging, noting that energy workers are struggling to restore power
Seven people were killed by Russian shelling across Ukraine on January 12
Ukraine's National Police reported that as a result of Russian military shelling on January 12, 2026, seven civilians were killed in the Donetsk, Kharkiv, and Kherson regions, while eleven others sustained injuries, including in the Zaporizhzhia, Odesa, and Dnipropetrovsk regions
Polish Prosecutor’s Office supports Ukraine’s request for the extradition of Russian archaeologist Butyagin
Alexander Butyagin, a Russian scientist and head of the ancient archaeology department at the Hermitage Museum in Saint Petersburg. He has illegally crossed the state border of Ukraine and led an archaeological expedition in temporarily occupied Kerch
Two medics injured in Chernihiv Oblast after Russian strike hits ambulance
In Semenivka, the Russian military has repeatedly shelled those who help border residents survive; for instance, they have struck bread delivery trucks several times
Civilians without Russian passports denied medical care in occupied Luhansk region
Such a practice effectively deprives some local residents of access to basic medical services and serves as yet another tool of pressure on the population in the temporarily occupied territories
Since the start of the full-scale war, 142 media workers were killed in Ukraine — NUJU
Tomilenko also drew attention to the change in approaches to journalist safety while working near the front. Specifically, media workers are advised to refrain from using "Press" markings on clothing, body armor, helmets, and vehicles
Four civilians killed, 14 wounded as Russia shells eastern Ukraine
On January 10, 2026, the Russian Federation continued to shell residential areas in Ukraine. One person was killed, and three were injured in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast as a result of Russian attacks. In Donetsk Oblast, three civilians were killed, and nine were injured. One person was also injured in Zaporizhzhia Oblast and one in Kharkiv Oblast
Russian commander Denis Kuznetsov has been notified of suspicion in absentia for the shooting of a civilian car in Bucha
The suspect's name was not explicitly stated in the police report; however, the Office of the Prosecutor General recently published a document regarding a Russian citizen, Denis Kuznetsov, whose details match those in the police report
Four civilians were killed in Russian shelling across Ukraine on January 8
The National Police reported that as a result of Russian military shelling on January 8, 2026, four civilians were killed in the Kherson region, and nearly four dozen others sustained various injuries, specifically in the Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia, and Dnipropetrovsk regions
Russian combined attack hits Kyiv and Lviv Oblasts, kills at least 5 and injures 25 civilians in capital
There are reports that Russians struck a critical infrastructure facility in the Lviv Oblast. Lviv Mayor Andriy Sadovyi stated that it is currently unknown whether Russia attacked the Lviv region with the "Oreshnik" missile
Russian military strikes across Ukraine killed four civilians on January 7
The National Police reported that as a result of shelling by the Russian military on January 7, 2026, four civilians were killed in the Kherson and Dnipropetrovsk regions, and more than 40 others sustained various injuries, specifically in the Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia Oblasts
Crimean political prisoner Tofik Abdulgaziev has begun losing consciousness due to significant deterioration of his health condition
The Crimean Tatar is being held in solitary confinement, so if he becomes unwell, there is no one to help him
Sybiha invites Ghana’s FM to Ukraine amid appeal over captured Ghanaian fighter on Ukrainian soil
Andrii Sybiha stated that Ghanaian diplomats will be granted access to prisoners of war upon their request, in accordance with international humanitarian law
Russian strike on Odesa Oblast ports kills two, injures at least five
Russians killed two people and injured at least five others as a result of a combined missile and drone strike on the ports of Chornomorsk and Pivdennyi in the Odesa Oblast in the afternoon of January 7, 2026
Russian forces killed five people in shelling attacks across Ukraine on January 5
The National Police of Ukraine reported that as a result of shelling by the Russian military on January 5, 2026, five civilians were killed in Kyiv, and in the Kyiv, Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia, and Kherson regions, while more than ten others were injured, including in the Kharkiv and Dnipropetrovsk Oblasts
Ukrainian men submitted 70% of applications for interim reparations for victims of sexual violence during the Russia’s war – Global Survivors Fund
During the pilot project’s operation, 1,080 individuals were recognized as eligible for the interim reparation payments
Russian serviceman who threatened the mother of a Ukrainian soldier in occupation with gang rape received a sentence in absentia
The individual is 35-year-old Dmitrii Shugankov, who at that time was on Ukrainian soil as the head of intelligence for the 2nd self-propelled howitzer artillery battalion of the 205th Separate Motorized Rifle Cossack Brigade of the Russian Armed Forces, holding the rank of "Senior Lieutenant."
Ukraine’s EU accession timeline can be politically shortened – Deputy Prime Minister for European Integration Taras Kachka
Taras Kachka clarified that 2027 could be a theoretical and exceptionally record-breaking possible date
Russia deliberately attacked U.S.-owned Bunge facility in Dnipro — Ukraine’s Foreign Minister
The foreign minister recalled that last year, Russian strikes damaged Boeing offices in Kyiv, a major American electronics manufacturer in Zakarpattia, and other sites
Russia struck Ukraine with missiles and drones overnight: There are casualties, injured people and destruction (updated)
The Ukrainian Air Force reported that Russian forces launched more than 170 missiles and drones overnight, with strikes recorded in at least 26 locations
Human rights activists have identified 25 individuals involved in the persecution of citizen journalist Remzi Bekirov
Those implicated in Bekirov’s persecution include Russian judges, prosecutors, and Federal Security Service (FSB) officers. A journalist and activist with the "Crimean Solidarity" movement, Bekirov has faced harassment since 2017. Following his arrest in 2019, he was held in Russian pretrial detention centers and penal colonies under inhumane conditions, subjected to forced transfers and psychiatric evaluations, and denied the full right to a legal defense
Russian missile strike on the center of Kharkiv: At least 5 civilians killed and 31 people injured (updated)
As a result of the attack, 31 people were injured, including a six-month-old infant. Victims also included individuals ranging in age from 20 to 79 years old
Russia kills man in Kherson, injures 2 others in New Year’s Day attacks on Ukraine
Russian forces hit a multistory residential building in the central district of Kherson with a strike UAV in the morning
Zelensky vows not to sign weak peace deal with Russia despite pressure
According to the President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Russia does not end its wars on its own. There has never been a war in history that ended on its own free will. Only pressure from others – only coercion from others, which they themselves call "a goodwill gesture," the President highlighted
