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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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Four floors destroyed: footage of the damaged high-rise building in Dnipro

Russian forces hit a multi-story residential building in Dnipro, destroying 4 floors and causing injuries.

Society • June 28, 04:17 PM • 27385 views
DTEK has lost 90% of its capacity as a result of Russian missile strikes

Russia has attacked DTEK's thermal power plants almost 200 times, resulting in the loss of about 90% of generating capacity, with losses estimated at $350 million and requiring years of restoration work.

War in Ukraine • June 28, 04:06 PM • 32619 views
The new Head of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine was introduced to the agency's management

Andriy Danik, a colonel who had long served as the head of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine, was officially introduced to the agency's leadership as the new head of the SES.

Politics • June 28, 03:55 PM • 80617 views
Kuleba discusses security agreement and military support for Ukraine with Polish Foreign Minister

Minister Dmytro Kuleba met with his Polish counterpart Radoslaw Sikorski to discuss support for Ukraine, including a security agreement between Kyiv and Warsaw, the start of EU accession talks, unblocking EU military aid, and providing additional air defense equipment.

Politics • June 28, 03:19 PM • 40755 views
Security at sea and on land, protection of port infrastructure: Kiper tells details of meeting with Head of EUAM

Oleh Kiper, Head of the Odesa Regional State Administration, discussed with Rolf Holmbo, Head of the European Union Advisory Mission for Civilian Security Sector Reform in Ukraine, the issues of maritime and land security, protection of port infrastructure, improvement of the transport system and installation of video surveillance cameras on highways.

War in Ukraine • June 28, 03:17 PM • 39815 views
Kharkiv region: as a result of the Russian attack on Tsyrkuny, the number of wounded increased to 8

Eight people were injured and 10 houses were damaged as a result of the Russian attack on Tsyrkuny in Kharkiv region.

War in Ukraine • June 28, 02:47 PM • 26024 views
New fire recognized at Russian air defense positions in occupied Dzhankoy

A new fire has been recorded at Russian air defense positions in occupied Dzhankoy, Crimea, possibly related to the S-500 surface-to-air missile system.

War in Ukraine • June 28, 02:16 PM • 31477 views
During visit to China, Duda discusses Ukraine with Chinese leader

During an official visit to China, Polish President Andrzej Duda discussed the security situation in Europe with Chinese President Xi Jinping, including Russia's war against Ukraine and Belarus' hybrid attack on the Polish border.

Politics • June 28, 02:15 PM • 36373 views
In Sumy region, a man is on trial for making weapons to protect the village from Russian invasion: Ombudsman reacts

In Sumy region, a man is on trial for making weapons to protect his village from a possible Russian invasion at the start of a full-scale war in Ukraine, and the Ombudsperson has taken the case under her personal control to protect human rights.

War in Ukraine • June 28, 02:10 PM • 23800 views
Road lighting will be temporarily suspended in Volyn since July

Due to the need to limit electricity consumption due to Russian attacks on energy facilities, outdoor lighting along national highways in Volyn Oblast will be suspended from July 1, with the exception of international checkpoints and more than a hundred pedestrian crossings.

Society • June 28, 01:49 PM • 18027 views
Burshtyn TPP is badly damaged and cannot be restored - RMA

Burshtyn TPP in Ivano-Frankivsk region was heavily damaged by about 12 rocket attacks and is beyond repair.

War in Ukraine • June 28, 01:29 PM • 85354 views
Russians seek to reach Kostiantynivka highway in Pokrovsk sector - Voloshyn

Russian troops are trying to seize the Kostyantynivka road in the Pokrovske direction, which is of great logistical importance, in order to reach the administrative borders of Luhansk and Donetsk regions.

War in Ukraine • June 28, 01:10 PM • 21516 views
Man killed by Russian drone strike on Odradokamyanka in Kherson region

A 50-year-old man died as a result of a Russian kamikaze drone strike on the village of Odradokamyanka, Kherson region.

War in Ukraine • June 28, 12:58 PM • 19604 views
Voloshyn: There is no shell hunger in the Defense Forces

Over the past 24 hours, Ukrainian artillery fired more than 3,000 rounds, using both Soviet and modern Western weapons, indicating no shortage of shells.

War in Ukraine • June 28, 12:53 PM • 17683 views
"Russian practice is unchanged": Voloshin explains why the occupiers destroy Chasiv Yar with "Solntsepyoks"

The Russian occupation forces are using heavy flamethrower systems such as "Solntsepek" in the town of Chasiv Yar, Donetsk region, due to the lack of success in their attempts to storm the town and trying to destroy it like others.

War in Ukraine • June 28, 12:37 PM • 22515 views
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The involvement of KSRIFE experts in the work of the eTobacco portal will be useful for both consumers and law enforcement agencies - economist

The eTobacco portal, scheduled to be launched in February 2025, will be an important tool in the fight against illegal tobacco trade, allowing to identify manufacturers, importers and publish data on ingredients and emissions of tobacco products. To make it more effective, the expert recommends involving experts from the Kyiv Scientific Research Institute of Forensic Expertise.

Economy • June 28, 12:29 PM • 150875 views
The number of days with heat over 35 degrees has increased dramatically in the world's largest capitals

Over the past three decades, the number of days when temperatures in the world's 20 largest capitals reach 35°C or higher has increased by 52%, putting more than 300 million people at risk of extreme heat.

Health • June 28, 12:01 PM • 17633 views
Denmark has already trained fifty Ukrainian specialists to service F-16 fighters

Already 50 Ukrainian specialists have been trained in Denmark to maintain F-16 fighter jets. The country will also train 20 Ukrainian pilots by the end of the year.

War in Ukraine • June 28, 11:31 AM • 30706 views
Ukraine does not produce missiles for air defense and is completely dependent on partners: the Air Force commented on DTEK's statement

There is a shortage of missiles for Western air defense systems in Ukraine, as the country does not produce these missiles and is completely dependent on partner support, which requires more support from Western allies to protect critical infrastructure and deter Russian aviation.

War in Ukraine • June 28, 11:01 AM • 99411 views
Government appoints new head of the State Emergency Service

The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine appointed Andriy Danik as head of the State Emergency Service, Vitaliy Myronyuk as first deputy head of the State Emergency Service, dismissed Alla Horbatyuk from the post of deputy head of the State Labor Service and approved Yuriy Dudka as head of Zolotonosha District State Administration in Cherkasy region.

Politics • June 28, 10:59 AM • 23736 views
Tusk promises that Ukraine and Poland will sign security agreement before NATO summit

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk expects Ukraine and Poland to sign a bilateral security agreement before the July NATO summit.

Politics • June 28, 10:55 AM • 25402 views
Enemy fired a ballistic missile at Odesa region during the day - Yevlash

On Friday afternoon, the occupiers struck Odesa region with a ballistic missile, the consequences of which will be known later.

War in Ukraine • June 28, 10:40 AM • 27751 views
ARMA awaits court ruling to start managing Gulliver shopping center

The National Asset Recovery and Management Agency (ARMA) is awaiting a full court decision to begin the statutory asset management of the seized Gulliver shopping center.

Crimes and emergencies • June 28, 10:24 AM • 12315 views
Ministry of Defense: one third of the rifles approved for use in the Armed Forces are Ukrainian-made

About 20 samples of sniper and anti-tank rifles, one third of which are Ukrainian-made, have been approved for use by the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • June 28, 09:53 AM • 32246 views
Russians attack Novokairy in Kherson region, wounding two people

Russian troops attacked the village of Novokairy in Kherson region, wounding two civilians, a 70-year-old woman and a 58-year-old man.

War in Ukraine • June 28, 09:30 AM • 32285 views
Since the launch of Reserve+, we have received 40 thousand requests due to problems with the application

Since its launch, Reserve+ has received more than 40,000 requests from citizens, of which 11,000 concerned missing data and 7,500 concerned outdated data in the registry.

Society • June 28, 08:04 AM • 14942 views
The Ministry of Defense told where to apply if information is not displayed in Reserve+

The Ministry of Defense invites citizens who have difficulty updating their data in the Reserve+ application to contact technical support for detailed instructions on how to solve the problem.

Society • June 28, 07:47 AM • 13495 views
Ukraine received emergency electricity aid from the EU, there are power outages due to shelling and bad weather, and blackouts are scheduled throughout the day

Due to new enemy shelling and bad weather conditions, several regions experienced power outages, requiring emergency electricity supplies from Poland, Romania and Slovakia, with hourly blackout schedules in place throughout the day.

Society • June 28, 07:38 AM • 36845 views
Five killed and 20 wounded - consequences of massive shelling in Donetsk region

On June 27, Russian troops killed 5 civilians and wounded 20 others as a result of massive shelling of settlements in the Donetsk region of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • June 28, 06:06 AM • 23777 views
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Asphalt will be there: it became known what the road repairs in Chernihiv region, which were achieved by local residents, envisage

Due to a lack of funds, only priority work is being done to improve the road. The cost of the road repairs is currently unknown.

Society • June 28, 05:43 AM • 102489 views