Monday, January 19, 2026

Russia welcomes Trump's tariffs on NATO allies over Greenland as collapse of alliance -- Russian attacks kill 5 across Ukraine; Moscow seeks to disconnect Ukraine's nuclear power -- Italy detains vessel carrying metal for suspected Russia sanctions violations -- Interview: Commander of Ukraine's Special Operations Forces' resistance movement ... and more

https://activitypub.writeworks.uk/2026/01/monday-january-19-2026/

The War They Play

News, analyses, investigations, opinions, podcasts and more. On-the-ground reporting from Ukraine

How does war erase personal history? Vitaly Shevchenko reveals his abandoned childhood home in Verkhnya Krynytsya, Zaporizhzhia is now a Russian military post, uncovered through satellite imagery analysis by Richard Irvine-Brown. The village, once peaceful, suffers from occupation and dam collapse devastation. Discover the human cost and shattered community. Read more: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4gj7p96nd0o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss #VitalyShevchenko #Ukraine #Zaporizhzhia #RussianOccupation #BBC #WarInUkraine #SatelliteImagery #PersonalHistory
Have Russians set up a military base in my childhood home?

Satellite images show the house where the BBC's Vitaly Shevchenko grew up could now be a Russian base.

Friday, October 3, 2025

"What's stopping us?": Putin threatens to attack Ukraine's nuclear power plants -- Russia launched almost 6,900 drones at Ukraine in September -- Russia reportedly modifies missiles to evade Ukraine's Patriot air defense systems -- Ukrainian, but forced to fight for Russia's army, Dmytro chose to resist ... and more

https://activitypub.writeworks.uk/2025/10/friday-october-3-2025/

Tuesday, September 30, 2025

Record 120-hour power blackout hits Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant -- Confirmation of Kremlin state torture policy: Ukraine slams Russia's withdrawal from torture prevention convention -- There are no such things as sanctuaries: Ukraine can conduct strikes deep within Russian territory, Kellogg says -- Despite bomb threats, war fears, and disinformation, Moldovans still show up to reject Russia -- Ukrainian specialists join Danish forces for counter-drone drills amid airspace violations ... and more

https://activitypub.writeworks.uk/2025/09/tuesday-september-30-2025/

Thursday, September 25, 2025

[vlog] We’re in another Cold War, British historian says -- Russian troops shoot family, use underage daughter as human shield in eastern Ukraine -- Ukraine struggles to keep hold of its next generation -- Ukraine’s message to Europe: You are under threat from Russia; We can help ... and more

https://activitypub.writeworks.uk/2025/09/thursday-september-25-2025/

#UkrainianChildren under #RussianOccupation subjected to #indoctrination, others reported #torture, #sexual #violence

The study, based on 200 children brought back from occupied territories & Russia, describes Moscow’s campaign as largest, most organized assault on child rights in Europe since #Yugoslav wars

- ~55% of children reported indoctrination
- 10% subjected to torture or other cruel treatment
- 6% reported sexual violence

https://kyivindependent.com/report-reveals-ukrainian-childrens-ordeal-under-russian-occupation/

#ChildAbuse #WarCrimes

Indoctrination, torture, violence — Report reveals Ukrainian children's ordeal under Russian occupation

The study, based on testimonies of 200 children brought back from occupied territories and Russia, describes Moscow's campaign as the largest, most organized assault on child rights in Europe since the Yugoslav wars.

The Kyiv Independent

Friday, September 12, 2025

Strong EU sanctions "best response" to Russia violating Poland's airspace -- Europe scrambles for Ukrainian interceptor drones after Russia's attack on Poland -- Ukrainian drone disables rare Russian vessel patrolling Black Sea, intelligence says, shows footage -- Russian disinformation exploits Polish drone incursion as public confidence wavers ... and more

https://activitypub.writeworks.uk/2025/09/friday-september-12-2025/

#Humanitarian crisis in #Kherson escalates; #Russian river crossing remains unrealistic

After enduring #RussianOccupation, manmade flood & drone attacks turning its streets into #HumanSafari, #Ukrainian city of Kherson could soon be completely unlivable

Extended range #Russian #drones flown from across #DniproRiver has brought the main roads supplying Kherson under attack from the skies.

https://kyivindependent.com/humanitarian-crisis-in-kherson-escalates-but-russian-river-crossing-remains-unrealistic/

#WarCrimes #RussianAggression #Ukraine

Humanitarian crisis in Kherson escalates but Russian river crossing remains unrealistic

After enduring a Russian occupation, a manmade flood, and drone attacks that turned its streets into a human safari, the southern Ukrainian city of Kherson could soon be made completely unlivable. The extended range of Russian drones flown from across the Dnipro River has brought the main roads supplying Kherson — particularly the main highway connecting the city to Mykolaiv — under attack from the skies. Meanwhile, on Aug. 2 and 3, Russian forces struck the road bridge to the Korabel neighbor

The Kyiv Independent

Sunday, August 3, 2025

Russian troops resort to ‘total infiltration’ tactics in front-line Pokrovsk — Inside the Battle of Kostiantynivka, as Ukrainian forces brace for three-sided Russian assault — Ukrainian drones target Shahed storage site, industrial facilities in Russia — Ukraine’s drone strike reportedly sparks fire at oil depot in Russia’s Sochi … and more

https://activitypub.writeworks.uk/2025/08/sunday-august-3-2025/