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Russian strikes kill four civilians in Donetsk oblast on August 18
Russian forces also targeted the City of Myrnohrad in the Donetsk Oblast with artillery on the morning of August 18, claiming the life of one woman and injuring another one
Russians kill two volunteers in Kherson while distributing free water
The Mavi Hilal Ukraine charitable foundation lost two volunteers at once
Russians shell Ukrainsk in Donetsk Oblast, killing two civilians and injuring one more
Vadym Filashkin reported that around noon, the Russians shelled the town and damaged two five-storey residential buildings
Siblings killed in Russian bombing of village in Sumy region
Artiukh revealed that the deceased were a brother and sister who were in the schoolyard at the time of the strike
Russian Forces strike Kharkiv city centre, killing one and injuring twelve residents
The head of Kharkiv Oblast Military Administration, stated that preliminary information indicates the Russians used an Iskander missile to attack Kharkiv, causing damage to civilian premises, including a clinic building, cars and residential infrastructure, and shattering windows
From survival to strategy: study reveals recovery challenges in liberated Kharkiv and Kherson oblasts
The temporary occupation has fundamentally altered the social, economic, public, and resource characteristics of territorial communities in Kharkiv and Kherson regions. Transatlantic Dialogue Center emphasizes that analyzing and considering these changes is crucial for developing an effective reintegration strategy adaptable to newly liberated Ukrainian territories
“Unpunished evil grows”: Human Rights Center ZMINA calls for new mechanism to free Crimean political prisoners
To advocate for personal sanctions, ZMINA is also gathering information about Russian officials involved in the illegal persecution of Crimean residents, including FSB officials and illegal 'judges' who have made unlawful decisions
From Kupiansk to Melitopol: the Russian system of torture in illegal detention centers
ZMINA analysts reviewed the testimonies of victims who were illegally detained by the Russians in various places in the occupied territories between April 2022 and March 2023. Here are the main points from the analytical report
Russians destroyed 214 objects of medical infrastructure in Ukraine since full-scale
The Russians deliberately attack hospitals, maternity facilities, outpatient clinics and clinics
Russians drop two guided aerial bombs on Lyman and injure five people
The Russians damaged a residential building, a business, three shops and a car
Six civilians injured in mine explosion during evacuation in Kharkiv Oblast
The Kharkiv Oblast Prosecutor’s Office initiated a pre-trial investigation into the violation of the laws and customs of war under Art. 438.1 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine
Russian Armed Forces struck Nova Poshta terminal in Kharkiv: one employee killed, nine civilians injured, including eight-month-old infant
A man died and ten others including a baby suffered injuries as a result of a guided aerial bomb strike on the terminal of the Nova Poshta courier service in Kharkiv on Sunday
Russia successfully promotes its narratives to Western media – Voice of America
Experts demonstrated the promotion of Russian narratives on the example of events in Crimea: Western media often pick up the Kremlin's quotes instead of covering the essence of the events in Russia's war against Ukraine
Russians killed seven civilians, including two children, and injured 43 people in Zaporizhzhia Oblast
According to Fedorov, Russian forces launched a missile strike on Vilniansk “in the middle of the day on a weekend, in the city centre where there is no military infrastructure and where people were enjoying their weekend.”
Russians hit nine-storey building in Dnipro, killing one person and injuring other civilians
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy wrote that this attack is a reminder to all partners of Ukraine that only sufficient quantity and quality of air defense systems and the world’s determination can stop Russian terror
Russians launch seventh massive strike on Ukraine’s energy system, causing widespread damage and injuries
Russian Armed Forces also targeted a thermal power plant belonging to DTEK, Ukraine's largest private energy company, injuring three power engineers and severely damaging the plant's equipment
Soldier of Armed Forces of Ukraine beheaded by Russians in Donetsk Oblast has been identified
Kostin added that this incident serves as another proof of Russia's state policy of disregarding international law and universal morality
Russians injured 22 civilians in a missile attack on the City of Poltava
According to early reports, Russians struck the civilian infrastructure with a Kh-59 cruise missile. Thereby, civilians have been injured. The Poltava Oblast Prosecutor’s Office clarified that 22 people required medical attention
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