Askania-Nova

The Russian authorities in Askania-Nova are forcing parents to obtain Russian passports, otherwise threatening to deprive them of their parental rights and remove their children. Without a Russian passport, it is also impossible to pass a checkpoint, receive medical care, or avoid mobilization.

The Regional Assembly of the Azores has approved the creation of a marine protected area of 300 thousand km². Half of the territory will be fully protected, while the other half will be allowed for selective fishing.

Viktor Shapoval denied reports of the complete destruction of Askania Nova by the Russian military. He confirmed that animals had been taken away and that there had been significant damage, but emphasized that the reserve had not been destroyed.

The Russian occupation forces bring workers from Russia and Crimea to the occupied Askania-Nova nature reserve in Ukraine as part of "industrial tourism," endangering civilians by exposing them to military facilities in the protected area.

In 24 hours, Ukrainians bought military bonds, raising more than UAH 30 million for the budget. Bonds were most popular in Yalta, Nova Kakhovka and Simferopol.

American philanthropists have donated a backhoe loader to the community of Askania Nova to help it recover from de-occupation.

russian soldiers who occupied a part of the Kherson region of Ukraine are killing wild animals for fun and posting photos of themselves posing with the dead animals.