According to data from the British Ministry of Defence on September 11, 2022, Russia is waging a deliberate disinformation campaign to deflect blame for food insecurity, discredit Ukraine, and minimize resistance to its invasion. Source: British Ministry of Defence Putin’s statement that only 60,000 tons of Ukrainian grain were sent to developing countries via the […]
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Russia attacked power plants: several regions of Ukraine have electricity problems: photos
On September 11, 2022, it became known, that in various districts of Kharkiv and the region, there is no electricity supply due to the attack of the Russian army on power plants. Problems with electricity supply are also reported in Poltava, Sumy, Donetsk and Dnipropetrovsk regions. Source: The mayor of Kharkiv Igor Terekhov, the Head […]
Continue ReadingThe Oldest Wooden Church in Lviv Oblast
Potelych is a village with a population of about 800 people located in Lviv Oblast, about 70 km northwest of Lviv, near the border of Ukraine with Poland. The main attraction of this village is the wooden Church of the Holy Spirit (1502) – the oldest surviving wooden church in Lviv Oblast, an outstanding monument […]
Continue ReadingRussia plans to “brainwash” more than 300,000 Ukrainian children
On August 31, 2022, it became known that the occupation authorities of the Russian Federation continue to take measures regarding the forced integration of Ukrainian schools into the Russian educational space as part of preparations for the approaching academic year. Source: Ministry of Defense of Russia “1,422 schools with 326,000 students will be opened on […]
Continue ReadingUkrainian army uses the “thousand cuts” tactic in the war with Russia
An adviser to the head of the Office of the President of Ukraine said on August 31, 2022, that the Ukrainian Counteroffensive was a different type of war. Unlike Russia, Ukraine is not waging a Soviet-style war. Source: An adviser to the head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Mykhailo Podolyak Ukraine uses […]
Continue ReadingBritain will provide Ukraine with underwater drones for finding mines
The press service of the British Ministry of Defense said on August 27, 2022, that Great Britain will hand over six underwater drones to Ukraine, which will help detect mines in coastal waters. London will also help with training the Ukrainian military in the use of devices. Source: The press service of the British Ministry […]
Continue ReadingUkraine: One of the Most Technologically Advanced Nations on the Planet
Ukraine is a country of many things. It has a rich cultural heritage, a strong sense of identity, a large land mass, powerful heavy industry, and a vast agricultural sector that plays a crucial role in feeding the world. When you picture Ukraine, you probably think of vyshyvankas, sunflowers, and the traditional hair braids sported […]
Continue ReadingRussia took planes aloft 200 times on Ukraine’s Independence Day
The spokesman of the Air Force Command of the Armed Forces of Ukraine said on August 25, 2022, that Russian troops made about 200 sorties, but the frequency of missile strikes was much lower, 8 Kh-22 cruise missiles hit various regions on Independence Day of Ukraine on August 24. Source: The spokesman of the Air […]
Continue ReadingUkraine destroyed $16.6 bln worth of Russian military equipment in six months
The article in Forbes Ukraine on August 24, 2022, states that Russians lost 12,142 pieces of equipment worth 16.56 billion dollars, not including missiles, the largest loss of the occupiers was the cruiser “Moskva” during the six months of the full-scale war against Ukraine. The biggest loss of the occupiers was the flagship of the […]
Continue ReadingBritain and Ukraine will establish digital trade
UK Secretary of State for International Trade said on August 23, 2022, that Britain and Ukraine had announced their intention to conclude an agreement on digital trade, the purpose of which will be to help Ukraine’s capital Kyiv restore the economy. Source: UK Secretary of State for International Trade Anne-Marie Trevelyan It is noted that on August […]
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