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Poland

A country in Central Europe
Poland is a country in Central Europe. The country's area is 312,685 km². The population is 38.484 million people. The capital is Warsaw. Poland was formed in the 10th century as a result of the unification of West Slavic tribes between the Vistula and Oder rivers. In the 16th century, it existed as a state formation called the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, which also included Ukrainian lands. Later, the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth was divided between other states. Poland gained independence in 1918. After World War II, it was part of the socialist bloc. It is a member of NATO and actively helps Ukraine in the fight against Russian invaders. Famous Poles: Józef Piłsudski, Lech Wałęsa, John Paul II.
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The baptism took place, which became a symbolic beginning of Polish statehood
1025
The Kingdom of Poland was formed
1364
The Jagiellonian University was founded in Kraków, one of the oldest institutions of higher education in Europe
1410
The Battle of Grunwald took place, which ended with a decisive victory for the Kingdom of Poland
1569
The Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth was created, which became a leading state and cultural center
1791
The first modern constitution in Europe was adopted
1918
Poland regained its independence after the First World War
1978
A Pope was elected who was Polish
1980
An independent trade union was created, which contributed to the fall of communism
2004
The country joined the European Union
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Irpin introduces temporary water supply restriction schedules

Due to prolonged power outages and excessive watering, which led to a critical drop in pressure in the water supply network, temporary water supply restriction schedules were introduced in Irpin, Kyiv region.

Society • July 12, 04:14 PM • 17691 views
Requiem for the victims of the Russian missile attack on the hospital held at Okhmatdyt

A requiem ceremony was held at the Okhmatdyt Children's Hospital in memory of those killed in the July 8 Russian missile strike, with prayers and a performance by the Kyiv Classical Chamber Orchestra.

Society • July 12, 03:46 PM • 21145 views
Russia is trying to intimidate Ukrainians: Center for Countering Disinformation explains Moscow's statements about Kyiv hydroelectric power plant explosion

Russia is spreading disinformation that Ukraine is allegedly planning to blow up dams near Kyiv and Kaniv to sow panic and demand concessions, but Ukrainian defense is preventing such sabotage, reports the Center for Countering Disinformation.

War in Ukraine • July 12, 02:22 PM • 70589 views
eCheck: one hundred thousand buses have already crossed the border by online registration

Since the launch of eCheck in August 2023, 100 thousand buses have already crossed the border using the online queue, and more than half of them have entered Poland.

Society • July 12, 02:12 PM • 20345 views
Destroyed Russian weapons depots: ATES guerrillas conducted a sabotage near Oleshky in Kherson region

Ukrainian partisans conducted a diversion near the occupied Oleshky in Kherson region, destroying three dugouts, trenches, and Russian warehouses with weapons and food.

War in Ukraine • July 12, 02:05 PM • 31197 views
Military plane crashes in Poland while preparing for air show: pilot killed

The M-346 Bielik military aircraft crashed while preparing for an air show in Gdynia, Poland, killing the experienced pilot on board.

News of the World • July 12, 02:04 PM • 16389 views
The Ministry of Defense told what will be waiting for conscripts who have not updated their data

Persons liable for military service who have not updated their data by July 16 will be held administratively liable and fined between UAH 17,000 and 25,500.

Society • July 12, 01:44 PM • 24740 views
Attack on "Okhmatdyt": a seven-year-old boy from Ivano-Frankivsk region, who was in a coma at the time of the missile attack, died

Seven-year-old Yegor Zavadetsky, who was in a coma at the Okhmatdyt children's hospital during a Russian missile strike on July 8, died after being transferred to another Kyiv hospital.

War in Ukraine • July 12, 01:35 PM • 27107 views
International experts continue to study foreign components in "shaheds"

International experts are examining foreign microelectronics components found in the Iranian drones used by Russia to strike the Kharkiv region of Ukraine to establish supply chains and ensure compliance with sanctions.

War in Ukraine • July 12, 01:27 PM • 20337 views
Almost 4 million persons liable for military service have updated their data - Ministry of Defense

Almost 3. 8 million people liable for military service have updated their data as of July 12, Deputy Defense Minister Kateryna Chornohorenko said.

Society • July 12, 01:25 PM • 17109 views
Russians destroy critical infrastructure in Kherson region: water supply facility damaged

Russian shelling damaged a water pipeline in Antonivka village, Kherson region, which may result in reduced or no water supply for local residents.

Society • July 12, 01:21 PM • 18326 views
Ukraine has received $16 billion of external financing to the budget this year and expects another $22 billion - Ministry of Finance

This year, Ukraine has already received $16 billion in external financing for the state budget, and another $22 billion is expected by the end of the year, for a total of $42. 5 billion in assistance from international partners.

Economy • July 12, 01:16 PM • 16228 views
Residents of Zaporizhzhia received humanitarian aid from the Vadym Stolar Foundation

The Vadim Stolar Charitable Foundation organized a humanitarian mission to Zaporizhzhia, bringing food packages and distributing them to support Ukrainians affected by the war.

Society • July 12, 01:09 PM • 22995 views
Polish Sejm adopts resolution to commemorate victims of Crimean Tatar genocide

The Polish Sejm adopted a resolution commemorating the victims of the Crimean Tatar genocide, highlighting the acts of genocide and persecution of Crimean Tatars and emphasizing their invaluable contribution to the history of Poland.

Politics • July 12, 01:04 PM • 30456 views
A 94-year-old woman wounded by an enemy drone strike on Beryslav died in hospital

A 94-year-old woman died after suffering serious injuries as a result of a Russian drone strike on Beryslav, Kherson region, despite the efforts of doctors to save her life.

War in Ukraine • July 12, 12:57 PM • 19329 views
SBU detains for bribery Kyiv tax deputy head Nefyodov, protege of acting deputy head of the State Tax Service Sokur

Law enforcement officers documented how the official received bribes from the director of a Kyiv-based company engaged in the wholesale of solid, liquid and gaseous fuels. In exchange for a monetary "reward," the official, according to the investigation, promised to provide the businessman with licenses to sell fuel.

Politics • July 12, 12:55 PM • 24615 views
About 90-100 thousand daily: the Ministry of Defense told how many Ukrainians have already updated their data in Reserve+

2. 7 million Ukrainians have already updated their military data through the Reserve+ app, with about 90-100 thousand citizens doing so every day.

Society • July 12, 12:18 PM • 11369 views
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Flight trajectory, impact on target, wreckage: the Ministry of Justice explains how Ukrainian experts concluded that an enemy X-101 missile hit Okhmatdyt

The Ministry of Justice emphasizes that the fact that the Russian X-101 cruise missile hit Ukraine must be thoroughly documented by experts. This will take time, but will be irrefutable evidence in international courts.

War in Ukraine • July 12, 11:58 AM • 139437 views
In Kharkiv region, occupants attack with drones during the delivery of pensions by mobile mail

Russian troops attacked the village of Odnorobivka, Kharkiv region, using drones during a pension delivery by a mobile post office, destroying one vehicle and damaging another, but causing no casualties.

War in Ukraine • July 12, 11:54 AM • 19505 views
Netherlands calls on Europe to increase production of ammunition to support Ukraine

Dutch Defense Minister Ruben Brekelmans said at the NATO summit that the West should significantly increase the production of weapons and ammunition to continue supporting Ukraine in its war against Russia.

War in Ukraine • July 12, 10:56 AM • 22392 views
“WOGОНЬ Допомоги": defenders regularly receive targeted assistance from WOG and partners

In the second quarter of 2024, the WOG filling station network, together with partners, provided targeted assistance to Ukrainian defenders as part of the “WOGОНЬ Допомоги" initiative, including 8 pickups for mobile air defense groups, 20 multi-channel electronic warfare positioning devices and 20 ARES UAV systems.

Business News • July 12, 10:54 AM • 113374 views
The Ministry of Health expects the first evacuation of a child from Okhmatdyt for treatment abroad to take place next week

In total, we received 16 applications from patients for treatment abroad. Okhmatdyt's doctors work with hospitals that are potentially ready to accept them in order to understand the diagnosis, treatment, and technologies that can be used.

Society • July 12, 10:36 AM • 12927 views
Macron reassures NATO allies and Ukraine amid political uncertainty at home - Euractiv

French President Macron assured NATO allies and Ukraine that despite the political uncertainty following the parliamentary elections, Paris remains committed to European security, supporting Ukraine and its commitments to NATO.

War in Ukraine • July 12, 10:31 AM • 56571 views
russians mine the harbor near novorossiysk port due to fear of maritime drones - ATES

russians mine the entrance to the harbor near the novorossiysk seaport to protect their Black Sea Fleet ships from Ukrainian drones, fearing their complete destruction.

War in Ukraine • July 12, 10:30 AM • 21205 views
Pokrovske direction remains the hottest for months and weeks - Voloshyn

The Pokrovsk sector has been the hottest along the entire contact line for months and weeks, where the occupiers, supported by air power, have been trying to push Ukrainian defense forces out of their positions.

War in Ukraine • July 12, 10:10 AM • 22795 views
Two "Shaheds" were shot down over Vinnytsia region at night, no damage to infrastructure was reported

On the night of July 12, air defense forces shot down two enemy Shahed drones in Vinnytsia region, with no casualties or damage to infrastructure, said Natalia Zabolotna, first deputy head of the regional military administration.

War in Ukraine • July 12, 09:37 AM • 30300 views
In occupied Donetsk, ex-OSCE official sentenced to 14 years in prison in espionage case

In occupied Donetsk, a so-called "court" sentenced former security assistant to the OSCE Special Monitoring Mission Vadim Golda to 14 years in prison on espionage charges, alleging that he allegedly collected data on "industrial facilities that were later targeted by missile strikes.

War in Ukraine • July 12, 08:48 AM • 23279 views
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Gulliver shopping center now buys electricity directly from abroad to facilitate the operation of Ukraine's power system

The Gulliver shopping and office center in Ukraine has switched to purchasing imported electricity directly from abroad to help ease the operation of the Ukrainian power grid, which is suffering from Russian shelling.

Economy • July 12, 08:25 AM • 121081 views
Electricity consumption reaches peak amid heat wave, emergency aid from the EU is coming, more schedules will be applied from 14:00 - Ukrenergo

Due to the heat wave, Ukraine is experiencing high electricity consumption, requiring emergency assistance from the EU and scheduled power outages throughout the day.

Society • July 12, 08:21 AM • 17608 views
In Kherson, russians wound a man by dropping explosives from a drone

Yesterday, russian troops shelled the Dniprovsky district of Kherson, damaging residential buildings and wounding two people. In addition, they dropped explosives from a drone on a residential area.

War in Ukraine • July 12, 08:20 AM • 22704 views