Tim MakJul 20, 2025

Good morning to readers; Kyiv remains in Ukrainian hands.

Russia’s attacks are not just endangering people’s lives, they are worsening health problems in Ukraine.

16-year-old Yurii was diagnosed with diabetes in 2023, a condition which can be triggered by extreme stress.

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“I got upset when the doctor told me I had diabetes,” said Yurii. “Because uneaten sweets are waiting for me at home, and we've already bought lemonade for New Year's.”
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Yurii is 16 years old, and every day he starts with a long-acting insulin injection. Later throughout the day, ten minutes before each meal, he measures his blood sugar levels, calculates the amount of carbohydrates he will get from food, injects the appropriate dose of insulin.
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Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease that changes your life forever and can be triggered by infections or, as it is in Yurii's case, by severe stress – especially after what happened to his brother.
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Chronic stress has been rising among Ukrainians since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion, as Moscow continues to shell the country daily.
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The continuous sleepless nights and the fear of being hit by a drone or missile are affecting both the mental and physical health of the people in Ukraine.
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To explore how war-related stress is triggering chronic illness in Ukraine’s children — including a surge in type 1 diabetes — click the link: https://www.counteroffensive.news/p/surge-of-childhood-diabetes-due-to
Surge of childhood diabetes due to wartime stress

Young Ukrainians are increasingly being diagnosed with stress-related illnesses. Doctors and families point to the prolonged strain of bombings as a key contributing factor.

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NEWS OF THE DAY:

#AZERBAIJAN TO FILE LAWSUIT AGAINST #RUSSIA: Azerbaijan plans to take legal action against Russia over the downing of an Azerbaijan Airlines plane in December 2024, President Ilham Aliyev announced.

https://report.az/en/infrastructure/president-aliyev-on-azal-plane-crash-in-aktau-azerbaijan-preparing-portfolio-to-apply-to-international-judicial-system/

President Aliyev on AZAL plane crash in Aktau: Azerbaijan preparing portfolio to apply to international judicial system

Azerbaijan has not received any answer from Russian officials regarding the crash of the Embraer 190 passenger aircraft belonging to CJSC Azerbaijan Airlines

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UKRAINIAN BOXER AGAIN A WORLD CHAMPION: Ukrainian boxer Oleksandr #Usyk became a two-time undisputed heavyweight champion of the world after defeating British fighter Daniel Dubois in a London bout overnight.

https://kyivindependent.com/ukrainian-boxer-usyk-defeats-dubois-retains-world-heavyweight-championship/

Ukrainian boxer Usyk defeats Dubois, retains world heavyweight championship

Oleksandr Usyk retained his heavyweight title and preserved his unbeaten record with a commanding fifth-round knockout of Daniel Dubois on July 19 at Wembley Stadium.

The Kyiv Independent
Jul 20, 2025 at 1:13pmWeb
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#RUSSIA RESTRICTS FOREIGN MESSENGERS: #Putin has instructed the government to develop new restrictions on foreign messaging apps from ‘unfriendly countries,’ according to Ukraine’s Foreign Intelligence Service.

https://szru.gov.ua/news-media/news/rosiya-namahaietsya-vstanovyty-kontrol-nad-mesendzheramy-i-inozemnym-prohramnym-zabezpechennyam

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DOG OF WAR:

Meet Tina Karol – Yurii’s dog. Tina was named after Ukrainian pop singer Tina Karol. Probably because of her long and lush coat. Tina loves long walks and tasty bones.

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