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Sevastopol’s “Tauric Chersonese” museum-reserve added to EU sanctions list
News - 20 May 2025

Sevastopol’s “Tauric Chersonese” museum-reserve added to EU sanctions list

The "Tauric Chersonese" cultural site, located in temporarily occupied Crimea, has been included in the European Union's 17th package of sanctions against Russia

Russian artillery kills elderly woman in Siversk, wounds five others across Donetsk Oblast
News - 19 May 2025

Russian artillery kills elderly woman in Siversk, wounds five others across Donetsk Oblast

Lyman also came under attack. A shell struck a civilian car with a 56-year-old driver and a 52-year-old passenger

Three Russian servicemen charged in absentia with rape and abuse of civilians under occupation in the Luhansk region
News - 19 May 2025

Three Russian servicemen charged in absentia with rape and abuse of civilians under occupation in the Luhansk region

The names of the suspects have not been released, but it is known that two were part of the 123rd Separate Motorised Rifle Brigade of the 2nd Army of the Southern Military District of the Russian Armed Forces, and the third was a member of the so-called 15th Territorial Defence Battalion "USSR Bryanka." The latter group has been known for torture, robbery, and killings since 2014

Over 80% of civilian hostages suffered violence while held in Russian captivity
News - 17 May 2025

Over 80% of civilian hostages suffered violence while held in Russian captivity

The MIHR, together with the Human Rights Centre ZMINA, analysed the testimonies of 93 civilians released from Russian captivity. Human rights activists interviewed 61 men and 32 women aged between 24 and 60 from various occupations, including civil servants, journalists, volunteers, teachers, and others

Russians attack Ukrainian minibus, killing nine and injuring seven in Sumy Oblast following failed peace talks
News - 17 May 2025

Russians attack Ukrainian minibus, killing nine and injuring seven in Sumy Oblast following failed peace talks

The press service of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine also reported that seven other people were injured in the attack on Saturday morning in Bilopillia, Sumy, as the minibus travelled to the regional capital close to Russia's border

1.6 million children may remain in Russian occupation – Almenda human rights advocates
News - 16 May 2025

1.6 million children may remain in Russian occupation – Almenda human rights advocates

Researchers were unable to find precise data on access to education in Ukrainian in the Russian-occupied territories of the Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia, Luhansk, and Kherson regions. However, it is known that the Russians announced the transition of education to Russian, and Ukrainian was only allowed to be taught as a "native" or "optional" subject for a few hours a week

“We fought Sweden for 21 years”: Russia announced in Istanbul it is “ready for endless war” against Ukraine – The Economist
News - 16 May 2025

“We fought Sweden for 21 years”: Russia announced in Istanbul it is “ready for endless war” against Ukraine – The Economist

The Ukrainian side called Russia's threats unacceptable

Russians kill two civilians and injure three others in Kostiantynivka, Donetsk Oblast, with Molniya drone
News - 16 May 2025

Russians kill two civilians and injure three others in Kostiantynivka, Donetsk Oblast, with Molniya drone

Additionally, two local women aged 53 and 72 sustained shrapnel wounds, burns and blast injuries

Kupyansk’s only city hospital ceases operations amidst shelling
News - 15 May 2025

Kupyansk’s only city hospital ceases operations amidst shelling

Local authorities announced that they had to act to protect lives. The area around the medical institution has frequently come under fire

Russian woman sentenced in absentia for urging soldier husband to rape women
News - 10 May 2025

Russian woman sentenced in absentia for urging soldier husband to rape women

The Bykovsky couple became widely known in 2022 when the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) released an intercepted phone conversation between them. In the recording, the convicted woman laughingly encouraged her husband to "rape Ukrainian women"

Russian military launches nearly 100 guided bombs at Sumy region, killing civilian
News - 09 May 2025

Russian military launches nearly 100 guided bombs at Sumy region, killing civilian

A 63-year-old woman with no signs of life was found on the territory of one of the households in the Richky hromada

Russian aggression damages 1,419 monuments and 2,233 cultural objects in Ukraine
News - 09 May 2025

Russian aggression damages 1,419 monuments and 2,233 cultural objects in Ukraine

Among the damaged buildings, 139 are of national significance, 1,184 are of local significance, and another 96 elements were recently identified

59-year-old man becomes tenth fatality in Russian drone strike on civilian bus in Marhanets, Dnipropetrovsk Oblast
News - 08 May 2025

59-year-old man becomes tenth fatality in Russian drone strike on civilian bus in Marhanets, Dnipropetrovsk Oblast

Serhii Lysak, Head of the Dnipropetrovsk Oblast Military Administration, reported that the death toll from this attack had risen to 10

Russia launches attacks across entire front line, exposing Putin’s “ceasefire” as farce – Sybiha
News - 08 May 2025

Russia launches attacks across entire front line, exposing Putin’s “ceasefire” as farce – Sybiha

According to Ukraine's military data, despite Putin's statements, Russian forces continue to attack across the entire frontline

Two dead, eight injured as Russian ballistic missiles and drones strike Kyiv overnight
News - 07 May 2025

Two dead, eight injured as Russian ballistic missiles and drones strike Kyiv overnight

The President of Ukraine reported that since the evening, there have been numerous strikes on Zaporizhzhia, Donetsk Oblast, Zhytomyr Oblast, Kherson Oblast and Dnipropetrovsk Oblast. He also revealed that in the village of Velyka Chernechchyna, Sumy Oblast

Russian ballistic missile strike kills three people and injures others in Sumy
News - 06 May 2025

Russian ballistic missile strike kills three people and injures others in Sumy

The outskirts of Sumy came under attack by Russian forces at around 17:30

“Don’t Be Silent! Captivity Kills”: Kyiv rally demands release of Ukrainian POWs
News - 04 May 2025

“Don’t Be Silent! Captivity Kills”: Kyiv rally demands release of Ukrainian POWs

The organaizers of the peaceful assembly called on Ukrainians to attend the rallies every Sunday with flags, posters, and photographs of prisoners or simply to be present and collectively say, "We do not forget"

Russians kill three civilians in Kherson and Donetsk Oblasts during May 3
News - 03 May 2025

Russians kill three civilians in Kherson and Donetsk Oblasts during May 3

The Russians struck a crowded area near Svobodа Square and the Central Department Store