Olena Hrazhdan

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An apartment block lies in ruins after being destroyed during fighting between Ukrainian and Russian occupying forces, on October 24, 2022 in Izyum, Kharkiv oblast, Ukraine. Ukraine's intelligence chief has said that Russia is sending more troops into the city of Kherson and may be preparing to defend it against a Ukrainian counteroffensive.

An apartment block lies in ruins after being destroyed during fighting between Ukrainian and Russian occupying forces, on October 24, 2022 in Izyum, Kharkiv oblast, Ukraine. Ukraine's intelligence chief has said that Russia is sending more troops into the city of Kherson and may be preparing to defend it against a Ukrainian counteroffensive. © Carl Court/Getty Images

Ukraine: Investigating War Damages

As huge efforts to collect evidence continues, attention is turning to the targeting of civilian infrastructure.

25 Oct 22

More than twelve million people have fled Ukraine since the Russian invasion started, with hundreds of thousands of citizens forcibly sent to Russia from the east and south of the country.

More than twelve million people have fled Ukraine since the Russian invasion started, with hundreds of thousands of citizens forcibly sent to Russia from the east and south of the country. © Joe Raedle/Getty Images

Deported Ukrainians Seek Justice

Evidence is mounting that hundreds of thousands of citizens have been forcibly sent to Russia from the east and south of Ukraine.

6 Sep 22

A Ukrainian tank crews take part in a training exercise with infantrymen on May 09, 2022 near Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, Ukraine.

A Ukrainian tank crews take part in a training exercise with infantrymen on May 09, 2022 near Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, Ukraine. © John Moore/Getty Images

Ukraine’s Artillery Ups Its Game

Western weapons have enabled Ukrainian forces to hit Russian ammunition depots, tilting the balance on the battlefield.

15 Aug 22

Dismantling of the Russia-Ukrainian friendship monument in Kyiv.

Dismantling of the Russia-Ukrainian friendship monument in Kyiv. © Andrii Udovychenko

Ukraine Rewrites its Russian Past

Ongoing reconsideration of the use of Russian language, culture, and music gathers new momentum following Russia’s full-scale invasion.

11 Jul 22

Ukrposhta has issued the final postage stamps of the "Russian warship..." series.

Ukrposhta has issued the final postage stamps of the "Russian warship..." series. © Ukrposhta

Ukraine: Symbolic Stamp Breaks Sales Records

Commemorative item empowers people to unite over the anxieties and victories of the war.

8 Jun 22

Following Russia's retreat from areas around the Ukrainian capital, signs of normal life have returned to Kyiv, with residents taking advantage of shortened curfew hours, businesses reopening, and foreign countries promising to return their diplomats.

Following Russia's retreat from areas around the Ukrainian capital, signs of normal life have returned to Kyiv, with residents taking advantage of shortened curfew hours, businesses reopening, and foreign countries promising to return their diplomats. © Alexey Furman/Getty Images

Kyiv Residents Defy Risks to Return

“We are incredibly happy; we love our life, our country and this city."

13 May 22

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