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Partisans: Occupants force Ukrainians to build railroad for army for free in Donetsk region

Russians are building the Rostov-Mariupol railroad for military logistics. Local residents are forced to work for free under the threat of reprisals.

Society • February 21, 08:48 PM • 31618 views

Night strikes in Donetsk region: number of victims and scale of destruction

One person was killed and nine wounded in the night shelling in Donetsk region. Over 100 buildings were damaged in Sloviansk, Kramatorsk and Nikanorivka.

War • February 21, 03:58 PM • 25145 views

Number of civilian casualties in Ukraine increased by 16% last year - new ACLED data

In 2024, the number of civilian deaths in Ukraine increased by 16%, and the number of air strikes tripled. Russian attacks affected 24 of Ukraine's 27 regions, with the frontline areas suffering the most.

War • February 21, 08:35 AM • 59056 views

Weather forecast for February 21: where snow and frost down to -6°C are expected in Ukraine

On February 21, cold weather is expected in Ukraine with temperatures ranging from -6° to -1°C and partly cloudy skies. There may be light snow in the east and south, while the rest of the country will be without precipitation.

Society • February 21, 05:48 AM • 34570 views

Russian occupation forces attacked Kostyantynivka in Donetsk region: 4 people killed, a number of buildings damaged

Russian troops conducted 4 air strikes and artillery shelling on Kostyantynivka in Donetsk region. Four civilians were killed and residential buildings, infrastructure and businesses were damaged.

Society • February 20, 01:18 PM • 24010 views

Occupants have not abandoned their intentions to seize Donetsk region - Khortytsia military unit spokesman

Russia is not abandoning its plans to capture Donetsk region, but is changing its tactics due to limited resources. The enemy has reduced the use of armored vehicles and is relying on infantry and drones.

War • February 20, 10:03 AM • 31237 views

Russian air strike on Kupyansk: at least one person killed

Occupants attacked a residential sector of Kupyansk with a guided aerial bomb at around 15:40. Rescuers are unblocking the body of a 59-year-old man from the rubble of the house.

War • February 19, 04:10 PM • 34017 views

Weather forecast in Ukraine: where snow is expected and what temperature surprises await

On February 19, cloudy weather is expected in Ukraine with localized precipitation in the north and west. Temperatures will range from -7°C in the east to +2°C in the south, with possible ice cover.

Society • February 19, 05:44 AM • 45365 views

Rescuers in Kostyantynivka attacked by FPV drone: there are wounded

Russian troops attacked SES rescuers with an FPV drone that was delivering water to civilians in Kostyantynivka. Two rescuers sustained moderate injuries and a tanker truck was damaged.

Society • February 17, 03:46 PM • 29559 views

Medical situation is critical: the number of patients with flu and ARVI is growing in occupied Mariupol

In occupied Mariupol, the situation with flu and ARVI is deteriorating. Due to the lack of children's infectious diseases departments, sick children are forced to be taken to Nikolske or Donetsk.

War • February 17, 02:14 PM • 27103 views

The amount of direct damage to Ukraine's infrastructure due to the occupiers' actions has increased to $170 billion

As a result of Russia's invasion, direct damage to Ukraine's infrastructure increased by $12. 6 billion to $170 billion. The largest losses were incurred in the housing stock ($60 billion), transportation ($38.5 billion), and energy ($14.6 billion).

War • February 17, 11:53 AM • 28611 views

Ukraine's economy is growing slower: what caused the slowdown to 1.5%

In January 2025, Ukraine's GDP grew by 1. 5%, compared to 1.7% in December 2024. Growth is supported by construction, industry, and trade, but exports and the mining sector are in decline.

Economy • February 17, 10:32 AM • 21219 views

How 3 years of war have affected small and medium-sized businesses: trends among individual entrepreneurs

Since the start of the war in Ukraine, 763,759 new individual entrepreneurs (FOP) have opened, and 684,995 have closed. The most popular sectors are retail trade and IT, and the share of women entrepreneurs has grown to 61%.

Society • February 17, 07:38 AM • 25384 views

Kharkov was attacked by enemy UAVs: there were hits

In Kharkov, at about 01:22, an explosion was recorded as a result of an attack by enemy Shahed-type drones on the Saltovsky district. Urban head Igor Terekhov reported a hit. There is damage to a residential building. Two people have an acute stress reaction.

War • February 16, 11:46 PM • 107745 views

Militants shelled a town in Pokrovsk district of Donetsk region: two people were killed

Two civilians were killed in the morning shelling of Bilytske in Donetsk region. Six multi-storey buildings, an administrative building, a shop and power lines were damaged.

Society • February 16, 02:52 PM • 38396 views

Russia withdraws its warships from three seas - AFU Navy

No Russian warships were spotted in the Black, Azov, or Mediterranean Seas. Five ships crossed the Kerch Strait into the Black Sea overnight.

War • February 16, 05:25 AM • 55183 views

DeepState: Occupants advance in six settlements in eastern Ukraine at once

DeepState reports on the advance of Russian troops near Ulakly, Novyi Komar, Preobrazhenka, in Zaporizhzhia, Andriivka and Novoocheretuvate. According to analysts, February 15 was the most difficult day of 2025 at the front.

War • February 16, 03:24 AM • 80302 views

the Russians stormed Donetsk region, Konstantinopol was partially cleared - DeepState.

Russian troops conduct assault operations in the area of Konstantinople with 20-37 units of equipment. The enemy attacks Ulakly with 8-10 units of equipment and entrenches itself in the eastern part of the village.

War • February 16, 12:24 AM • 32336 views

Enemy troops advance near Zelenivka and Dachne in Donetsk region - DeepState

DeepState: occupants advanced in the Kurakhove sector near Zelenivka and Dachne.

War • February 15, 12:46 AM • 30846 views

International special operation “Avengers”: law enforcement detains Wagner mercenaries who fought against Ukraine

In a joint operation called “Avengers,” Ukrainian and Moldovan law enforcement detained three Moldovan citizens who fought for Wagner. The mercenaries, who have been involved in the fighting since 2014, face up to 10 years in prison.

War • February 14, 10:34 AM • 106996 views

UPL approves start dates and times for postponed matches of Rounds 5 and 16

“Kryvbas vs. Shakhtar will be played on April 16, and Ingulets vs. Zorya on April 30. Both matches are scheduled to start at 15:30 and were interrupted due to air raids at 0:1 and 1:0 respectively.

Sports • February 13, 07:54 PM • 36168 views

Russia launches air strike on Kramatorsk: there are dead and wounded

A 46-year-old man was killed and 5 people were injured as a result of two FAB-250s dropped on Kramatorsk. Two houses and several cars were damaged, including a 16-year-old girl.

War • February 13, 02:39 PM • 32662 views

Russian military drops three bombs on private sector of Kostyantynivka: three wounded

The Russian military conducted three air strikes on the private sector of Kostyantynivka. Three local residents were wounded in the attack, and 38 houses and infrastructure were damaged.

War • February 11, 11:53 AM • 24937 views

Weather in Ukraine: where it will be warmest today and what to expect in different regions

Cloudy weather with clearings and no precipitation is expected in Ukraine. Temperatures will range from -5°C at night to +2°C during the day in Melitopol, which will be the warmest city.

Society • February 11, 05:58 AM • 36939 views

Russia's massive strike in Donetsk region: number of casualties rises to 17

The air strikes on Kramatorsk and Kostiantynivka resulted in 17 injuries and one death. More than 100 residential buildings were destroyed, infrastructure and 25 vehicles were damaged.

War • February 10, 02:18 PM • 26646 views

Fighting continues in the vicinity of Velyka Novosilka - OSGT “Khortytsia”

Fighting continues in the vicinity of Velyka Novosilka in Donetsk region, said Viktor Tregubov, a spokesman for Khortytsia. There are also clashes in the village of Kotlyne in the Pokrovsk sector.

War • February 10, 08:56 AM • 25973 views

Russians tried six times to plant their flags in Toretsk - how it all ended

In Toretsk, the occupiers tried to install Russian flags for propaganda videos, but all attempts were thwarted by Ukrainian drones. An enemy Su-25 was also shot down near the city.

War • February 10, 07:42 AM • 23612 views

Terrorist air strikes in Donetsk region: at least 6 people wounded

Six civilians were wounded as a result of air strikes on Kostyantynivka and shelling of Kramatorsk. Four airstrikes hit Kostyantynivka, where four people were injured, and two more were wounded in Kramatorsk.

Society • February 9, 10:06 PM • 33249 views

Enemy drone attacks rescuers in Donetsk region: one injured

In the Pokrovske district of Donetsk region, an enemy drone attacked a backhoe loader of the State Emergency Service while it was returning from rescue operations. As a result of the attack, one rescuer was concussed and the equipment was heavily damaged.

Society • February 9, 05:49 PM • 38285 views

Over 45 civilian objects destroyed and 5 people wounded as a result of Russian attacks in Donetsk region

As a result of 3,395 hostile strikes in Donetsk region, 46 civilian objects, including 35 residential buildings, were damaged. Five civilians were injured in Pokrovsk and Kramatorsk districts.

Society • February 9, 10:20 AM • 61869 views

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