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war3 days ago•4 min saved

Oleshky residents face impossible choice: starve or risk minefields to escape

Twelve people reached Ukraine-controlled territory from Russian-occupied Oleshky in September 2026, according to the local military administration. Approximately 2,000 residents, including nearly 50 children, remain trapped in the city, facing severe shortages of food, water, and electricity. Organized evacuations have become impossible due to minefields and drone attacks, forcing some civilians to walk alone through hazardous routes. The local hospital lacks basic supplies, and Russian forces block humanitarian aid, creating a humanitarian catastrophe.

via The Kyiv Independent|

#humanitarian-crisis #kherson-oblast #oleshky

war-and-politics9 days ago•6 min saved

Oleshky Crisis Escalates: Mine Casualties, Drone Aid Seizures, and OSCE Urgency

Russian forces in occupied Oleshky are confiscating Ukrainian drone-delivered food and detaining civilians for possessing non-Russian goods, while landmines have killed one and injured four people attempting to flee. Ukrainian officials are urging the OSCE and international bodies to force Moscow to allow humanitarian access, warning that Russia is staging propaganda videos to deny the starvation crisis.

via kyivindependent.com|

#humanitarian-crisis #oleshky #osce

ukraine-russia-war13 days ago•2 min saved

Oleshky Starvation Crisis Escalates as Residents Report Eating Dogs Amid Russian Blockade

Russian-occupied Oleshky has received no food supplies since late May, leaving approximately 6,000 residents in a state of severe starvation. Ukrainian officials report that some families are now eating dogs, while others survive on garden weeds. The city lacks electricity, gas, and water, and Russian forces have blocked all evacuation routes and humanitarian aid. International religious leaders and Ukrainian diplomats are urging global pressure on Russia to end the blockade, which has been described as a deliberate weaponization of deprivation.

via Українська правда|

#humanitarian-crisis #kherson-oblast #oleshky

world7 months ago•7 min saved

Occupied Zaporizhzhia Plant Turns Workspaces Into Dorms, Sparking Safety Warnings

Russian Rosatom workers at the occupied Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant have converted a plant room into improvised living quarters with a kitchen and table, drawing safety concerns from a former acting chief engineer who says such use violates safety rules and increases fire risk at a nuclear facility. Workers reportedly stay on site with wages cut and restricted access, while staffing shortages and limited IAEA monitoring raise broader safety and governance concerns amid the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

via The Kyiv Independent|

#enerhodar #nuclear-safety #rosatom

world9 months ago•6 min saved

Mariupol Theatre Reopens Amidst Controversy and Reconstruction

The Mariupol Drama Theatre, destroyed in a 2022 Russian airstrike and a symbol of the conflict, is set to reopen with a Russian fairytale performance, amid controversy and accusations of cynicism and war crimes, as Russia consolidates control over Mariupol through reconstruction and property seizures, disregarding the city's tragic history and residents' rights.

via The Guardian|

#mariupol-theatre #russian-occupation #theatre-reconstruction

world11 months ago•6 min saved

Kherson Endures New Challenges Three Years Post-Liberation

Three years after Russian occupation, Kherson remains under threat with ongoing shelling and drone attacks, yet residents demonstrate resilience through underground activities and protective measures, highlighting their hope and determination to survive amidst ongoing conflict.

via AP News|

#civilian-life #kherson #resilience

world1 year ago•8 min saved

Russian Occupiers Bring Fear and Violence to Kherson and a Ukrainian Teen

A Ukrainian teenager, Evhen Ihnatov, recounts the brutal impact of Russian occupation in Kherson, including the death of his mother, the abduction of his brother, and widespread mistreatment and propaganda against Ukrainians, highlighting the human toll and atrocities committed during the conflict.

via Al Jazeera|

#displacement #kherson #russian-occupation

world1 year ago•2 min saved

Russian Occupation and Child Abductions in Ukraine Exposed

A report by Save Ukraine and War Child U.K. reveals that over half of Ukrainian children under Russian occupation have faced indoctrination, with some subjected to torture, sexual violence, and forced militarization, as Russia aims to erase Ukrainian identity and potentially use children in its military efforts. The report highlights the severity of the abuses and calls for international action to return abducted children and address these crimes.

via The Kyiv Independent|

#abductions #human-rights #indoctrination

world1 year ago•6 min saved

Water Crisis Deepens in Occupied Donetsk Amid Russian Control

Donetsk, a city in eastern Ukraine under Russian control, faces a severe water crisis due to destroyed canals, damaged infrastructure, and neglect, with residents resorting to alternative water sources. Russia claims that taking more of the region would help restore water supply, but the ongoing conflict and damage have made recovery difficult, highlighting the neglect of occupied territories.

via The New York Times|

#donetsk #infrastructure-damage #russian-occupation

world1 year ago•6 min saved

Mariupol Residents Reject Russian Narratives About City

Ukrainian residents of Mariupol deny Russian propaganda about the city being repaired and thriving, describing ongoing destruction, shortages of water, food, and medicine, and the use of propaganda and re-education in schools. Despite hardships, some residents engage in secret resistance activities against Russian occupation, risking their lives to gather intelligence and maintain Ukrainian identity. The residents emphasize their desire for liberation rather than territorial concessions.

via BBC|

#city-destruction #mariupol #resistance

militarydefense2 years ago•1 min saved

Zelenskiy Warns of Air Defence Shortage Amid Russian Attacks

President Zelenskyy of Ukraine emphasized the need to prepare a strong reserve to disrupt the enemy's counteroffensive, stressing the importance of trained personnel with combat experience. He highlighted the necessity for longer rotations for professional brigades and the need for an equally powerful reserve. Zelenskyy also emphasized the importance of defensive military preconditions and retaliatory strikes on Russian military concentrations, and stated that Ukraine has shared specific information with its partners regarding the military situation. A draft law on mobilization may be submitted to the parliament on April 10.

via Ukrinform|

#counteroffensive #militarydefense #reserve

world-news2 years ago•14 min saved

"Reflecting on 10 Years: Crimea's Transformation Under Russian Occupation"

After 10 years of Russian occupation, Crimea has become highly militarized, subsidized, and isolated, with a significant shift in its economy towards dependence on the Russian federal budget and the military-industrial complex. The population has seen a mass resettlement of Russians and the deportation of Ukrainians, while education has been heavily Russified and the indigenous Crimean Tatars have faced repression. As Ukraine aims to liberate Crimea, local partisans have played a key role in aiding Ukrainian military operations on the peninsula, and Ukraine is actively preparing for Crimean reintegration, but the process will be challenging.

via Kyiv Independent|

#crimea #crimean-tatars #reintegration

conflictwar2 years ago•7 min saved

"Reflecting on Kherson's Liberation: One Year Later, Ukraine Remembers the Fight Against Russian Occupation"

One year after the end of Russia's occupation, the city of Kherson in Ukraine still bears the scars of war. More than 70% of the prewar population has fled, and Russian missiles and artillery continue to bombard the city. The region has seen over 400 civilian deaths and hundreds more injured since liberation. Despite initial hopes for further territorial gains, Ukraine's counteroffensive has stalled, leaving the war in a stalemate. The occupation has also left a legacy of suspicion and accusations of collaboration, with over 500 locals suspected of collaborating with Russian forces. However, there were also widespread acts of resistance against the occupiers.

via Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty|

#collaboration #conflictwar #kherson

crime2 years ago•3 min saved

Massacre in Russian-Occupied Ukraine: Family of 9 Executed in Their Sleep

A Ukrainian family of nine, including two young children, was brutally executed in their sleep in the Russian-occupied town of Volnovakha. Two Russian soldiers, allegedly drunk, gunned down the Kapkanets family after they refused to give up their home for a Russian military unit. The killers used silenced machine guns to methodically kill each family member. The victims include the head of the household, his wife, their son and daughter-in-law, their grandchildren, and the wife's brother. Distressing photos show the aftermath of the massacre. Two Russian soldiers have been arrested and face murder charges. The motive appears to be a personal conflict, and the suspects are believed to be from Russia's Far East, possibly Chechen.

via New York Post |

#arrests #crime #family

crime2 years ago•2 min saved

Russian Soldiers Arrested for Killing Ukrainian Family of Nine in Donetsk

A family of nine, including two young children, were found shot dead in their home in the Russian-occupied town of Volnovakha in eastern Ukraine. Ukraine alleges that the family was slain by Russian occupying forces following an argument, while Russian authorities claim that two Russian soldiers have been arrested in connection with the killings. The incident has sparked outrage and investigations by both nations. Volnovakha has been occupied by Russian forces since March 2022, and this month, Ukrainian forces have been resisting a renewed Russian offensive in eastern Ukraine.

via CNN|

#crime #donetsk #investigation