Mother told her daughters Crimea is Ukraine: two teenagers brought back from Russian occupation
Two teenagers from Crimea were successfully brought back to Ukrainian-controlled territory after a careful planning period, reflecting their mother's belief that Crimea is Ukraine.
Family locked in basement and woman raped: two Russians convicted for crimes during occupation of Kharkiv Oblast
Two Russian soldiers were convicted in absentia for raping a Ukrainian woman during the occupation of Kharkiv Oblast in April 2022.
12 Years of Occupation: How Russia Turned Crimea into Its Military Base
An interview with Olha KuryΕ‘ko, the Permanent Representative of the President of Ukraine in Crimea, discusses the dire state of Crimea under Russian occupation, highlighting the collapse of civil healthcare and the increase in political oppression since 2014.
How Ukrainians Live in Russian-Controlled Areas
A Ukrainian journalist shares insights on the hardships faced by residents in Russian-occupied areas of Ukraine over the last eight years.
Fires on the factory floor and two months without pay - what life is like in occupied Ukraine
The article discusses the dire economic conditions facing residents in Russian-occupied areas of Ukraine, highlighting job losses, unpaid wages, and deteriorating infrastructure.
'Systemic Degradation': How 4 Years of Occupation Have Devastated the Economy of Eastern Ukraine
The article discusses how four years of Russian occupation have led to severe economic decline in Eastern Ukraine, particularly in Melitopol, where local industries have collapsed and workers struggle to survive.
Four distressing years in the Russian-occupied area of Kherson
The article discusses the ongoing impact of the Russian occupation in the Kherson region over the past four years, highlighting the daily life of residents amidst military controls and the remnants of conflict.
βFor our city to regain the right flagβ: facing the repressive system and occupation, the resistance of occupied Ukraine
The article discusses the harsh realities of life under Russian occupation in Ukraine, highlighting the resilience of locals who resist the oppressive regime.
Russian textbooks, cadet classes and youth militia: state of schools in temporarily occupied territories
Russian authorities are enforcing a curriculum in occupied Ukrainian territories that indoctrinates children with loyalty to the Russian state, affecting over 582,000 students.
The Open Wounds of Bucha, Four Years After the Bloody Russian Occupation: "I Know Who Killed My Husband"
Women in Bucha continue to cry for their dead and demand justice four years after the Russian occupation, amidst ongoing grief and struggles to retrieve their loved ones from captivity.
After Torture, Sent to Dig Trenches for the Russian Army. Olena Jahupova Talks About What Is Happening in Occupied Ukrainian Territories
Olena Jahupova describes her harrowing experience of torture and forced labor under Russian occupation in Ukraine.
Inside Ukraine village where locals were βprisonersβ in homes under Kremlin rule
The article recounts the experiences of villagers in Kramarivka, Ukraine, who endured severe hardships under Russian occupation, recalling the fear and oppression they faced.
Ukrainian forces have liberated 300 square kilometers of territory in the southern part of the country from Russian occupation
Ukrainian President Zelensky announced the liberation of 300 square kilometers of territory as Ukrainian forces advance along the southern front against Russian occupation.
Ukrainian children from occupied territories removed to Russia under guise of excursions
Ukrainian children from occupied territories are being taken to Russia under the pretext of cultural excursions, aiming for their integration into Russian society, according to Ukraine's Defence Intelligence.
Elon Musk is causing problems for Russia: 'Our communication is chaos'
Ukraine has regained 200 square kilometers of territory from Russian occupation in just five days, marking a significant advancement in its counteroffensive efforts.
"What everyone feared has happened": Elon Musk creates problems for Russia
Ukraine has reclaimed 200 square kilometers of territory from Russian occupation in just five days, indicating a significant shift in the ongoing conflict influenced by external factors including Elon Musk's actions.
The Development of the Fighting (Day 1454): They Face a Russian Torture Chamber, Yet They Decided to Help. How has the Resistance Changed in Occupied Territories?
The article discusses the dangerous situation for Ukrainian civilians resisting Russian occupation in Ukraine, highlighting their motivations and the extreme risks involved.
Volodymyr Zelensky: 2 thousand Ukrainian children returned from Russian occupation
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced the return of 2,000 Ukrainian children from Russian-controlled territories amid ongoing concerns of forced deportation and indoctrination by Russia.
Zelenskyy: 2,000 Ukrainian children have been brought back from Russian occupation, some with help of Qatar and Melania Trump
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that 2,000 children have been returned from Russian occupation, with some assistance from Qatar and Melania Trump.
Total of 2K Ukrainian Children Now Returned From Russian Occupation β Zelensky
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that 2,000 children had been returned from Russian occupation since the war began, while thousands more remain unaccounted for.
Development of the Fighting (Day 1454): Despite the Risk of Disappearing in the Occupiers' Torture Chambers, Brave Ukrainians Continue to Send Coordinates
Ukrainians living in occupied territories continue to risk their lives by sending coordinates to their armed forces amidst extreme danger under Russian surveillance.
A century later: Turkey begins the hunt for the lost treasures of Trabzon β The case goes to the Russian occupation of Pontus
Turkey is renewing efforts to reclaim historical manuscripts and artifacts taken during the Russian occupation of Trabzon a century ago, sparking diplomatic and cultural discussions.
Shortly after the 'Starlink' disconnection, occupation forces have begun to lose positions in the Zaporizhzhia region
Following the disconnection of Starlink, Russian forces in the Zaporizhzhia region have reportedly started losing their hold as Ukrainian troops advance.
The Volyn Corridor is the Last Way Out of Occupied Ukraine
A woman in occupied Ukraine, with 40 dogs left behind by neighbors who fled, is determined to escape without abandoning the animals, highlighting the humanitarian crisis in the region.
Over 10,000 items stolen from Kherson art museum by Russian-backed authorities in 2022, two suspects named
More than 10,000 art pieces were stolen from the Oleksii Shovkunenko Kherson Regional Art Museum during the temporary Russian occupation of Kherson.
Poems about 'Ukrainian Nazism' and videos of tortured Ukrainian troops: how Russian propaganda works in schools under occupation
Russian propaganda in occupied schools of Luhansk Oblast promotes ideological indoctrination and seeks to undermine Ukrainian identity.
Ukrainian Armed Forces Cleared the Village of Ternuvate from Russian Occupants
Ukrainian defenders have recorded a video celebrating the liberation of the village of Ternuvate in the Zaporizhia region from Russian occupation.
18 Russians captured in 24 hours: 'Azov' 'cleansed' the village in Donbas
The Azov Brigade reported capturing 18 Russian soldiers in a single operation while clearing a village in the Donbas region that had been under occupation for months.
In fear that the Russians will take the city, a widow has relocated the grave of a Ukrainian soldier
A widow has moved her husband's grave to protect it from potential Russian occupation as soldiers honor his sacrifice at his second burial in Kyiv.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs requests the Minister of the Interior to ban artist Gio Pika from coming to Lithuania
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs aims to prevent artist Gio Pika from entering Lithuania due to his previous concert performances in Crimea, which has been under Russian occupation since 2014.
Russians seize new areas in Pokrovsk and Myrnohrad
Russian forces have expanded their control in the partially occupied cities of Pokrovsk and Myrnohrad in Donetsk Oblast.
Inside Ukraineβs resistance under Russian occupation
An interview with a Ukrainian special operations officer reveals the ongoing resistance efforts against Russian occupation, detailing civilian training, support, and the determination to liberate occupied territories.
DeepState: Russia occupies Krasnohirske and advances in Huliaipole in Zaporizhzhia Oblast
A Ukrainian military analysis group has reported that Russian forces have occupied Krasnohirske and are advancing near Huliaipole in Zaporizhzhia Oblast.
3D models of mass graves and destruction: exhibition about Kharkiv Oblast opens at Kyiv's War Museum
An exhibition showcasing 3D models of mass graves and destroyed sites in Kharkiv Oblast has opened at Kyiv's War Museum, featuring replicas of atrocities from the Russian occupation.
You start to divide your life into before and after. Russians stole my childhood, says Crimean Tatar activist
A Crimean Tatar activist reflects on how the Russian occupation impacted her childhood, stating it has divided her life into before and after.
Russian journalist recounts details of her detention by the occupation in Nur Shams camp
Russian journalist Adel Shoukoh detailed her arrest and detention by Israeli soldiers while covering the demolition operations in the Nur Shams refugee camp, a situation she described as a message of intimidation directed at international press.
Water and heating tariffs increase in Russian-occupied Mariupol
Utility tariffs for water and heating have increased in Mariupol as announced by the occupation authorities, citing a rise in the VAT rate in Russia.
Calculated how much territory the Russians have occupied in 2025
In 2025, Russian forces occupied an additional 4,336 square kilometers of Ukrainian territory, amounting to approximately 0.72% of Ukraine's total area, according to the Ukrainian analytical group DeepState.
Calculated How Much Russia Expanded Occupation: Ukraine Lost Significant Part of Territory in 2025
An analysis reveals that Russian forces expanded their control over an additional 4,336 square kilometers of Ukrainian territory in 2025, amounting to about 0.72 percent of the country's total area.
Ukraine: Russia does not control Huljajpole
The Ukrainian military reported that only part of the southeastern city of Huljajpole is under Russian control, countering previous claims from Moscow of full occupation.