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Yevhen Ustimenko

Graduated from Oles Honchar Dnipro National University with a degree in Political Science, studied in graduate school. Has experience working in the elections of the President and People's Deputies of Ukraine since 2014. He collaborated with the publications "Dialog. UA", "Dnepr Info", "Apostrophe", "Telegraf", worked on the 34th channel and the "Open" channel (Dnipro). Interested in the history of Ukraine and the world. He specializes mainly in socio-political topics.
Author's articles
Russian drone attack on Kyiv and Poltava region — residential buildings are on fire

At night, Russian UAVs caused fires in residential buildings in Kyiv and Poltava region. In Obolon, floors of a 12-story building were on fire.

War in Ukraine • August 29, 07:55 PM • 5179 views
The British Navy tracked Russian ships for three days — The Guardian

The UK's Royal Navy tracked four Russian ships in the North Sea and the English Channel for 72 hours. Among them were sanctioned vessels.

War in Ukraine • August 29, 07:28 PM • 10156 views
229 unidentified bodies to be buried in Nepal after devastating floods

626 bodies were found in Nepal after the floods, including 229 unidentified ones. DNA samples will be taken from everyone before burial in Devghat.

Society • August 29, 06:43 PM • 11910 views
In a road accident in the Zhytomyr region, Focus editor-in-chief Mariia Skibinska and her mother were killedPhoto

In a road accident in the Zhytomyr region, Focus editor-in-chief Mariia Skibinska and her mother were killed. The circumstances of the accident are being established by the police.

Society • August 29, 06:03 PM • 11192 views
Europe enters winter with its lowest gas reserves in 13 years - The Guardian

EU gas storage facilities are 63% full, compared with an average of 80% at the end of August. Germany has about half of the reserves, increasing the risk of shortages.

Economy • August 29, 05:38 PM • 10219 views
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What the village of Myla looks like after the Russian strike — photo reportPhotoVideo

Search operations are continuing in the village. More than 370 people were evacuated following the drone strike and detonation.

Society • August 29, 05:08 PM • 27049 views
The Cabinet of Ministers will review the curfew and the operation of infrastructure during Russian attacks — Koretskyi

The Cabinet of Ministers is preparing new rules for the operation of businesses, transport, and the metro during air threats. The proposals are expected to be presented at the beginning of next week.

Society • August 29, 04:23 PM • 11907 views
Merz wants to accuse Russia of the appearance of a drone carrying explosives in Leipzig — Politico

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz plans to hold Russia responsible for a drone carrying explosives at Leipzig Airport. He also wants to impose sanctions.

Politics • August 29, 03:57 PM • 8850 views
"Black transplant specialists" in Bukovyna remanded in custody with bail set at UAH 1.5 million — Prosecutor GeneralPhoto

Four employees of a forensic pathology bureau have been remanded in custody on suspicion of selling tissue from deceased people. Bail for each is UAH 1.5 million.

Society • August 29, 03:05 PM • 31364 views
In Kyiv, a man was held in handcuffs for more than 8 hours at a TRC, beaten and tortured — Lubinets

The Ombudsman reported the alleged beating and torture of a man during mobilization measures in Kyiv. The State Bureau of Investigation has launched an investigation.

Society • August 29, 01:39 PM • 14213 views
In Russia, half of school classes will be devoted to military training - Bloomberg

Russian teenagers from the age of 13 will be taught weapons handling, tactics, medicine, and survival skills. The reform is intended to strengthen the militarization of schools.

War in Ukraine • August 29, 01:22 PM • 6817 views
Russian strike on the village of Mila in the Kyiv region - Zelenskyy called the storage of explosives negligenceVideo

The President called the Russian strike on Mila a crime, and the storage of ammunition near people negligence. Separately, he thanked everyone who does everything possible to provide assistance and rescue people.

Society • August 29, 12:31 PM • 10040 views
The Cabinet extended the period of legal stay for foreign nationals and stateless persons who defend Ukraine

The Government approved a draft law on the protection of foreign nationals and stateless persons who served in Ukraine’s Defense Forces. The period of stay after the end of their contract will be extended to six months.

Society • August 28, 02:02 PM • 3812 views
Zelenskyy and Sybiha expressed condolences to Norway following the death of Harald V

Ukraine's leadership expressed condolences to Norway following the death of King Harald V at the age of 89. The new king automatically became Haakon.

Politics • August 28, 01:00 PM • 4951 views
The Education Ombudsman called for school assemblies on September 1 to be canceled due to the threat of Russian shelling

Nadiia Leshchyk called on schools to refrain from mass celebrations on September 1 due to the risks of Russian shelling. She advises strengthening security.

Society • August 28, 11:45 AM • 3749 views
Explosion in St. Petersburg — Russian helicopter regiment major Sergei Sechkov killed

Major Sergei Sechkov of the 332nd Regiment was killed in the explosion, and his wife was injured. A 24-year-old Russian woman is suspected of carrying out the blast.

War in Ukraine • August 28, 11:06 AM • 13243 views
Day of Remembrance of the Defenders of Ukraine - transport operations will stop in Kyiv for one minute on August 29

At 9:00 a. m. on August 29, the metro and surface transport in Kyiv will stop as a sign of respect for Ukraine’s fallen defenders. The resumption of service will take up to 2 hours.

Society • August 28, 10:46 AM • 7716 views
Russia's gold and foreign exchange reserves have "shrunk" by $33.7 billion amid the war with Ukraine - intelligence

Since the beginning of the year, Russia has lost about 50 tonnes of gold, and its reserves have fallen to 73. 2 million troy ounces. The decline in oil refining, iPhone sales and tourism points to a worsening economy.

War in Ukraine • August 28, 10:24 AM • 5511 views
Russian UAV attack on Vyshneve — a residential complex and cars damagedPhoto

Russian UAVs struck Vyshneve near Kyiv. A fire in the parking lot destroyed cars and blew out windows; there were no fatalities or injuries.

Society • August 28, 10:08 AM • 5506 views
Carney rejected Trump's renaming of Lake Ontario to Lake America

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said that Canadians would continue to call Lake Ontario by its traditional name. Trump signed an executive order renaming it.

Politics • August 28, 09:52 AM • 4190 views
The Cabinet of Ministers approved a strategy to combat gambling addiction through 2035

The strategy will bring together around 40 government agencies and provides for prevention, early detection, and assistance for people with gambling addiction.

Society • August 28, 09:21 AM • 3543 views
Embezzled over UAH 12 million in the procurement of 580 FPV drones - a group of criminals detainedPhoto

The SBU detained a group for embezzling funds during the procurement of 580 FPV drones. The unmanned aerial vehicles intended for the military on the Kharkiv front were not handed over.

Society • August 28, 09:04 AM • 4075 views
There is no strike force near the border with Belarus — the State Border Guard Service of UkraineVideo

There is no serious strike force on the Belarusian-Ukrainian border. At the same time, the threat of Belarusian troops taking part in a renewed Russian attack remains.

War in Ukraine • August 28, 08:21 AM • 5471 views
CBC News banned referring to the events of September 11, 2001, as terrorist attacks

CBC News instructed journalists not to refer to the events of September 11, 2001, as terrorist attacks without attributing the characterization to sources. The decision sparked criticism.

News of the World • August 28, 07:44 AM • 4957 views
The United States, Japan and South Korea will conduct nuclear and missile exercises amid threats from North Korea

The Freedom Edge exercise will take place on September 9–11 in international waters near Jeju Island. The allies will test their readiness for threats from North Korea.

News of the World • August 28, 07:06 AM • 4895 views
250 battles took place at the front in one day: russia dropped more than 270 aerial bombs - General Staff

There were 250 combat engagements at the front; Russia carried out 86 airstrikes and dropped 274 guided aerial bombs. The enemy’s losses amounted to 1,630 military personnel.

War in Ukraine • August 28, 06:29 AM • 4708 views
They promised a deferment and permission to leave the country for $20,000 — a volunteer and a Red Cross employee were detainedPhoto

The head of a district Red Cross organization and a volunteer were detained for fictitiously employing a man. They face up to 9 years in prison.

Society • August 27, 01:58 PM • 13562 views
Three former servicemen were served with suspicion over excess payments totaling UAH 4.38 million - Prosecutor General's OfficePhoto

Three former military personnel were notified of suspicion over illegal payments to subordinates for combat missions. The damage amounts to UAH 4.38 million.

Society • August 27, 01:06 PM • 5614 views
Putin may end the war in 2027 - a possible condition has been voiced

Putin may agree to a deal in 2027 if Ukraine gets through the winter and maintains strikes on the Russian Federation. The US also fears a Russian attack on NATO.

War in Ukraine • August 27, 12:22 PM • 14214 views
140 components, 35 enterprises, and hundreds of employees — the HUR revealed the production network for Iskander-M missiles

The HUR published data on the components, enterprises, and employees involved in the production of Iskander-M missiles. The upgraded Iskander-1000 can strike targets 550 km away.

War in Ukraine • August 27, 11:06 AM • 8519 views