Defence forces strike two Russian missile industry plants and an aircraft at Yeysk airfield
On 23–24 October, Ukrainian military struck production facilities supporting Russia's missile programme and aviation equipment.
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MPs blocked stripping of Kulych's mandate to prevent Korban from entering the Rada
A vote to strip three MPs of their mandates was held in Ukraine's Verkhovna Rada today. Only Barna's mandate was successfully stripped, while the coalition failed to pass the other two. According to constituency MP Boris Filatov, the reason for the failure is…
Zorian Shkiryak resigns
Acting Minister of Emergency Services Zorian Shkiryak has resigned. He announced this personally during today's briefing. According to Shkiryak, his mission in this role is complete, and he is very proud to have spent this short time alongside brave and…
Alexey Bychkov outperforms Russians at European Powerlifting Championship
Ukrainian athlete Alexey Bychkov from the liberated Kramatorsk became the European Powerlifting Champion on 9 May at the event held in Chemnitz, Germany, from 6 to 9 May, thereby denying first place to athletes from the Russian Federation.
Klitschko officially refutes Firtash's accusations
The uproar over oligarch Dmitry Firtash's statement in Vienna regarding his agreements with Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko and Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko has not subsided for several weeks.
Defence Ministry denies eviction of PS
This morning, information appeared about the eviction of the DUK "Right Sector" training centre from the base in Desna. However, within a few hours, the report was denied by the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine. The following statement appeared on the…
DUK PS training centre evicted from barracks
Troubles for the Right Sector appear to be continuing. This time, the first DUK PS training centre in Desna is being evicted from barracks. Fighters must vacate the premises by the evening of 9 May.
Police stormed the constituency office of MP Igor Mosiychuk
We reported earlier today that police detained well-known journalist Irma Krat. It emerged that Krat was detained during a raid by unidentified raiders and police on the constituency office of Ukrainian MP from the Radical Party, Igor Mosiychuk.
French Senate ratifies Ukraine-EU Association Agreement
Despite Russian Federation speculation and pressure to delay, another European country today ratified the Ukraine-EU Association Agreement. The French Senate voted in favour of the association by a majority. A vote in the lower house of the French parliament…
Mother of slain Branovitsky receives letter stating son is missing
A month ago, the body of cyber-soldier Igor Branovitsky, who defended Donetsk Airport and helped save the wounded before being beaten by militants and personally killed by Motorola, was buried. However, yesterday the hero's mother received a letter from the…
Call to wear St George ribbons on Victory Day made in Berdyansk
Calls were made during a public council meeting in Berdyansk to wear St George ribbons on 9 May for Victory Day celebrations. Activists believe the statement was made with the approval of city mayor Alexei Bakaev.
Russia admits capture of Debaltseve
Despite all assurances from the Russian government that they have no involvement in the war in eastern Ukraine and that their troops are not there, banners recently appeared in the Russian city of Kaluga that suggest the opposite.
Korban reveals who will become the lightning rod in the Firtash-Klitschko-Poroshenko affair
The uproar continues over Dmitry Firtash's scandalous statement regarding secret agreements between Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko, Kyiv Mayor Klitschko, and the oligarch himself, made during a court hearing. Former Deputy Governor of Dnipropetrovsk…
Right Sector to join Ukrainian army after all
Negotiations between Right Sector leader Dmytro Yarosh and the Ministry of Defence and the Armed Forces of Ukraine command appear to have been successful. As reported minutes ago, the Right Sector will indeed join the ranks of the Armed Forces of Ukraine…
Yarov and Deputy Defence Minister examine disarmament situation
For the second day, the Ukrainian community has been holding its breath, waiting to see how the so-called attempt to disarm Right Sector fighters by their AFU counterparts will end. Rumours are spreading online that certain PS battalion commanders are…
Biryukov leaks political secrets
Well-known volunteer Yuri Biryukov, who recently joined the Ukrainian Ministry of Defence, is leaking political secrets, according to People's Deputy Boris Filatov. "The situation is becoming clearer. ... Mr Biryukov, not realising he is leaking inside…
Flyers accusing Filatov of Nazism pasted in Dnipro
Not long ago, tents of People's Deputy Boris Filatov reappeared on the streets of Dnipro. This time, they are collecting votes for the city's new name, following the Verkhovna Rada's adoption of a law on communist symbols and names.
Korban broke the President's Office game. Filatov
It was learned a few hours ago that former Deputy Governor of Dnipropetrovsk Oblast Hennadiy Korban decided to run for the Verkhovna Rada in constituency 205 in Chernihiv Oblast. According to People's Deputy Borys Filatov, with his decision, Korban "broke the…
Korban reports blackmail by the incumbent authorities
Oligarch Hennadiy Korban, former deputy to Dnipropetrovsk Governor Ihor Kolomoyskyi, has decided to enter politics. The businessman will not fight for a parliamentary seat in his home region, but will contest a seat in the Verkhovna Rada in constituency No…
Recruitment for patrol police begins in Odesa and Lviv
Following Kyiv, recruitment for the new patrol police began in Odesa and Lviv on 20 April. Over 1,000 applications were submitted in two days, although no more than 800 candidates will be selected in each city. 76% of applications were submitted online. 29%…
Anton Gerashchenko comments on search at Kozachenko's office
A search is being conducted this morning at the offices of Tetyana Kozachenko, head of the Justice Ministry's decommunisation department, and her deputy. The trigger was a forged letter received by Anna Ignatenko, former deputy head of the State Fiscal…