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Ukraine will stimulate the cultivation of cotton necessary for gunpowder: what is expected

The government has supported a program of payments to agricultural producers in Mykolaiv, Odesa, and Kherson regions who grow cotton. The payment will be 10,000 UAH per hectare.

Economy • 12:54 PM • 3592 views

200 people injured by mines in Ukraine's fields during work - Shmyhal

Since the beginning of the war in Ukraine, at least 200 people have been injured by mines during agricultural work. The government is improving the mechanism for compensating for landmine clearance.

Society • 12:07 PM • 3172 views

Sowing-2025: spring crops have already been sown on more than a third of the planned area

Ukrainian farmers have sown 35% of the planned area with spring grain and leguminous crops, which is 2 million hectares. Most of all, corn and barley were sown, the leaders of the sowing campaign are Poltava, Kirovohrad, and Sumy regions.

Economy • April 25, 06:41 AM • 3070 views

38 out of 54 enemy drones were shot down over Ukraine overnight, in the morning Russia began a new wave of attack

On the night of April 22, Russia launched 54 drones, 38 of which were shot down in the east, north, south, and center of Ukraine. Odesa and Kyiv regions were under attack, and a new wave of attacks from the north is ongoing.

War • April 22, 06:22 AM • 5672 views

In Odesa region, grandmother shot her five-year-old granddaughter with a rifle - police

In Odesa region, a grandmother accidentally shot her five-year-old granddaughter, who was standing nearby, with the child's father's pneumatic rifle. The girl was hospitalized with injuries to her jaw and neck, police are investigating the incident.

Crimes and emergencies • April 21, 12:16 PM • 10577 views

Posed as TCC and abducted citizens: three men detained in Odesa Oblast

Three men impersonating TCC employees have been exposed in the Odesa region. They illegally detained people. They used uniforms and a car, and police freed one victim.

Crimes and emergencies • April 21, 11:57 AM • 6499 views

Ukraine has sown spring crops on almost 22% of the planned area: leaders named

As of April 18, 2025, Ukrainian farmers have sown 1. 25 million hectares of spring grains and legumes, which is 21.9% of the plan. The most sown is barley, and the leader of the sowing campaign is Odesa region.

Economy • April 19, 06:41 AM • 3053 views

Most electric cars this year were bought in Lviv region and Kyiv: which are the bestsellers

In the first quarter of 2025, 12. 8 thousand electric vehicles were registered in Ukraine. Most in Lviv region, Kyiv and Kyiv region. The most popular models: BYD Song Plus EV, Tesla Model Y, Tesla Model 3, Nissan Leaf.

Society • April 18, 06:55 AM • 5391 views

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Under Bullets and Sun: How Ukrainian Gardens Are Changing Despite the War

In Ukraine, despite the war, niche cultures are emerging, such as alpine strawberries. Climate change is affecting cultivation and expanding the geography of crops.

Economy • April 17, 05:54 AM • 133654 views

Corruption of 100 thousand dollars and money laundering: a new suspicion was brought against the former deputy head of the Presidential Office Smyrnov

Andriy Smyrnov is accused of legalizing funds and receiving a bribe of 100,000 dollars. He invested UAH 6.5 million in the construction of estates in the Odesa region and ensured the victory of the right company in the tender.

Politics • April 16, 02:32 PM • 8253 views

57 out of 97 enemy drones were shot down over Ukraine, 34 did not reach their targets

On the night of April 16, Russia attacked Ukraine with 97 "Shahed" drones and other UAVs. Air defense forces shot down 57 drones in the eastern, northern, and southern regions.

War • April 16, 07:30 AM • 3460 views

In Odesa region, number of injured in Russian attack has increased to 8

As a result of the night drone attack in Odesa region, 8 people were injured. Civilian infrastructure, a medical facility and a residential building were damaged.

War • April 14, 06:45 AM • 5777 views

Russian night attack on Odesa region left 7 injured: consequences were shown

At night, the enemy attacked the Odesa region with drones, causing fires and destruction. Civilian infrastructure, a warehouse, a service station, a medical facility and cars were damaged, and seven people were injured.

War • April 14, 05:42 AM • 4266 views

Sowing season 2025: farmers have sown over a million hectares of spring grains

Ukrainian farmers have sown 1,058. 6 thousand hectares of spring grains, which is 18.5% of the plan. Barley has been sown the most – 612.2 thousand hectares, and the leaders in terms of sowing rates are Odesa and Ternopil regions.

Economy • April 11, 06:19 AM • 3662 views

Palm oil sea pollution and losses of over $2 million: foreign vessel's chief mate notified of suspicion

The chief mate of a foreign vessel has been notified of suspicion of polluting the sea with palm oil in the waters of the port of "Pivdennyi". The damage is estimated at over $2 million.

Crimes and emergencies • April 9, 12:37 PM • 8229 views

Educational platform "Dream" will be scaled up to the whole country in 2025 - Zelensky

President Zelenskyy announced that the digital platform "Dream" is already operating in 40 schools in six regions. In 2025, a large-scale expansion of the platform to the entire country is planned, as well as the launch of a pilot project for preschool education.

Politics • April 8, 04:45 PM • 12380 views

April snowfall: Ukrainian Railways responded whether the bad weather affected train traffic

Ukrzaliznytsia reported that trains continue to run on schedule, despite the snowfall in many regions. The bad weather also visited Lviv and Odesa region.

Society • April 6, 08:48 AM • 192600 views

Odesa region covered in snow: video

Bad weather has arrived in the Odesa region. A snowfall was recorded in the city of Podilsk, although it is now the beginning of April. Snow fell in Lviv earlier.

Society • April 6, 06:43 AM • 11657 views

Tried to smuggle evaders abroad: a forester and his accomplice were detained in Ivano-Frankivsk region

In Ivano-Frankivsk region, a forestry worker and a resident of the border area were detained for attempting to illegally smuggle evaders abroad for 5,000 dollars. They face up to 9 years in prison.

Crimes and emergencies • April 4, 10:28 PM • 7605 views

Warming in Ukraine: in which regions the heating season has already ended

In Ukraine, some regions have already turned off heating due to warming. Local authorities are ready to restore heat supply to social facilities in case of bad weather.

Society • April 4, 03:00 PM • 12966 views

Spring crops have already been sown on 16% of the planned area: leaders of the sowing campaign

Ukrainian farmers have sown 926,000 hectares of spring crops, and the leaders in terms of sowing rates are Odesa, Ternopil, Poltava, Mykolaiv, and Vinnytsia regions. They plan to increase the area under wheat.

Economy • April 4, 06:10 AM • 4095 views

Court sentenced former deputy of Odesa Regional Council Boichenko to 10 years in prison

HACC sentenced former deputy Boichenko to 10 years, and former prosecutor Marakhovsky to 8 years for a bribe of 40 thousand US dollars. They were exposed for extorting money from an entrepreneur for not obstructing business.

Crimes and emergencies • April 2, 07:44 AM • 7532 views

Russia attacked Ukraine again at night with "Shaheds": 41 out of 74 were shot down, 20 did not reach their targets

At night, Russia launched 74 Shahed-type strike UAVs and simulators at Ukraine. The Defense Forces shot down 41 drones. As a result of the attack, Kharkiv region, Donetsk region and Odesa region were affected.

War • April 2, 06:15 AM • 7273 views

Users are experiencing issues with Telegram: what are the complaints

Users are reporting Telegram outages. The most common complaints are about issues with the app and server connection.

Society • April 1, 07:14 AM • 18563 views

89 out of 163 enemy drones were shot down over Ukraine, 51 did not reach their target

Overnight on March 28, Russia attacked Ukraine with 163 Shahed-type drones and others. The Ukrainian Armed Forces shot down 89 "Shaheds" in the south, north, and center of the country.

War • March 28, 07:40 AM • 38183 views

The heating season is coming to an end in Lviv region: when and where else in Ukraine will the heating be turned off

The heating season has ended in Lviv region. Odesa, Lutsk, Cherkasy and Poltava are also planning to turn off the heating in the near future, given the warming.

Society • March 26, 03:09 PM • 31318 views

SBU qualified the explosion in the police building in Odesa region as an attempted terrorist act

SBU is investigating the explosion in the police building in Odesa region as a terrorist act. A woman who brought a package with explosives died, three police officers were injured.

Crimes and emergencies • March 23, 08:14 PM • 30576 views

From Monday, another 40 speed cameras will be launched in various regions of Ukraine: where exactly

From March 24, 40 speed cameras will be launched in Ukraine, 36 of which will be installed in new locations and 4 will resume operation. The cameras will appear in various regions.

Society • March 23, 02:51 PM • 108561 views

The heat has returned: forecasters give the forecast for today

On Saturday, March 22, Ukraine will have sunny weather without precipitation. The temperature during the day will fluctuate from 11 to 16 degrees Celsius, the wind is moderate.

Society • March 22, 04:57 AM • 41060 views

Russia attacked Ukraine with 214 drones: 114 UAVs were shot down, 81 did not reach their targets

On the night of March 21, 2025, Russia attacked Ukraine with 214 drones. Air defense forces shot down 114 Shahed-type and other types of strike UAVs, but 81 decoy drones were lost locationally.

War • March 21, 07:39 AM • 12605 views

BEB is investigating cases of tax evasion and smuggling in the field of electronics trade

“Return to Stalinism”: lawyer Kravets on NABU's pressure on the bar, wiretapping and reports to foreigners

Held in a camp for six years: the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine evacuated a Ukrainian woman and her two children from Syria

TCR servicemen without combat experience will be sent to fighting units - General Staff

We have already lost the opportunity to purchase seeds from Ukrainian producers - expert

Electricity tariff will remain unchanged until the end of October - Shmyhal

Construction of the metro to Vynohradar: the developer responded whether the pipe breakthrough will affect the pace

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In Donetsk region, the enemy struck 5 cities and villages in the morning, 5 dead in a day, a child among the wounded

Tesla promises first Semi electric trucks from the assembly line in the USA by the end of the year

Sumy region: 87 Russian strikes in 24 hours, man killed by direct hit from FPV drone

Kyiv residents will receive compensation for rent of housing damaged by the April 24 attack - KCSA

“Mommy's rules”. Transparency International Ukraine revealed the motives why the ARMA leadership is disrupting changes in the agency

“Mommy's rules”. Transparency International Ukraine revealed the motives why the ARMA leadership is disrupting changes in the agency

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