Ballistic missile strike on Dobropillia’s residential center: photos of the aftermath
On Friday, March 7, 2025, the Russian army carried out three missile strikes on the city of Dobropillia in the Donetsk region.
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Peace talks and US policy: what do defenders and residents of frontline communities think?
At the request of our subscribers, Andriy and Vita asked local residents and the military holding the line what they thought about Donald Trump's statements about the need for concessions from Ukraine and the possibility of ending the war.
Battalion “Alcatraz” – How Former Prisoners Prepare for the Frontline
Батальйон «Алькатрас» у складі 93 механізованої бригади «Холодний Яр» (93 ОМБр) складається з колишніх ув’язнених, які підписали контракт з ЗСУ. Це чоловіки, кожен зі своєю історією та статтею Кримінального кодексу, за які відбували покарання. Дехто з них провів за ґратами лише декілька місяців, дехто – більшу частину життя. Тепер вони вчаться бути штурмовиками та вже зовсім скоро покажуть себе на полі бою.
Who Plagued the Hearts of Donetsk Miners With Fear?
My grandfather, Anatolii, passed away clinging to the myth of the "Russian world.” Despite surviving the brutal Russian occupation, he remained captivated by this idealized vision. My grandfather was a lifelong miner, dedicating his life to the Donetsk region. He never experienced poverty and he had a house and a big family. Yet, as the cruel Soviet economic system exploited the relatively stable Ukrainian welfare, many people felt hardships immediately. Yet even during times of struggle, his family managed to survive through community support. His relationship with my mother, Iryna, broke down when he discovered she was Ukrainian. This revelation shattered his worldview and fueled a deep-seated hatred for "Banderites," a term used to demonize Ukrainian nationalists. He died in Poltava still carrying this hatred and fear. My grandfather’s story is not one of a kind. On the contrary, it is typical for the majority of the older generation in this region. Their broken lives serve as the very foundation of the wall Russia has been relentlessly constructing between Donetsk and the rest of the country.
«Infamous». Why do former prisoners join Ukrainian forces?
The 1st “Da Vinci” Brigade plans to recruit former prisoners to create a whole company. After completing the basic military training, recruits will be assigned to other combat units according to their needs and skills. Once they join their units, they will receive additional essential training. Somewhere in the woods of central Ukraine, a former […]