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Young “Kyiv Bats” are helping rebuild the Ukrainian capital
Alongside the work of the State Emergency Service and municipal services, many volunteer groups have gathered to assist in dealing with the aftermath of Russian strikes. One such group is the Kyiv Bats, an emergency response organisation that helps Kyiv residents get back on their feet by installing plywood boards on windows and clearing debris after attacks. Around 70 Bats volunteers were working at the strike site that day. The damage caused by the rocket was extensive.
Hero workers keep the grid alive
Last winter, Russia deliberately targeted Ukraine’s electricity and heating infrastructure to leave Ukrainians in the cold and dark. Large parts of cities like Dnipro, Kharkiv, Zaporizhzhia and Kyiv were left without heating from early January until spring, while the whole country experienced power cuts lasting up to several days. With temperatures in Kyiv reaching around 25C this week, the end of the heating season has brought some relief to grid workers.
How mums raise children in wartime
Winter was particularly tough, as Russia attacked energy and heating infrastructure, leaving much of Ukraine in the cold and darkness. Prolonged power cuts made it difficult for Valeria to balance her job as a radio presenter with raising her son alone. If the nursery cannot open due to a lack of heating, electricity, or water caused by Russia's shelling, Valeria simply can't make it to work. Same when her son is ill.
»Die Arbeiter sind ständigen Gefahren ausgesetzt«
»Energiearbeiter und Notfallteams müssen jeden Tag an die Orte, an denen gerade Bomben eingeschlagen sind und Beschuss stattgefunden hat.« Brand nach einem russischen Dronenangriff auf ein Elektrizitätswerk in Charkiw, 23.11.2025 Bild: picture alliance / Anadolu | Carlo Bravo Wie ist derzeit die Lage in der Hauptstadt? Die Behörden stellen Zelte vor Wohnhäusern auf, da viele weder Strom noch Heizung haben. Die Menschen können sich in den Zelten aufwärmen und Tee oder Kaffee zu kochen.
What next for Ukrainian refugees in Europe?
Beyond that date, the future for Ukrainian refugees in the EU is unclear. This uncertainty has ripple effects, as Joop Adema, a researcher at the University of Innsbruck, explained to The European Correspondent. Ukrainians might invest less time and money into learning the language of their host country and finding a job that fits their skills, ultimately undermining their integration. Employers, meanwhile, may be reluctant to train or hire candidates whose status is uncertain.
Kälte als Kriegswaffe
Lichtinseln im Blackout. Bei Stromabschaltungen wie hier im Januar in Kiew sind Geschäfte mit Dieselgeneratoren oft die einzigen beleuchteten Gebäude Bild: Kateryna Farbar Kiew. Bei minus 14 Grad kamen die Raketen: Allein in der Nacht auf Dienstag feuerte die russische Armee laut ukrainischer Luftwaffe 339 Drohnen sowie 34 Marschflugkörper und ballistische Raketen auf die Ukraine. Ziel war erneut die Energieinfrastruktur.
Happiness is managing to cook yourself eggs before the power goes out
To deal with rolling blackouts, Ukrainians rely on power banks, petrol and diesel generators, candles, charging stations, rechargeable torches, and LED strips. Cities and regions across Ukraine have reintroduced power cut schedules. They offer at least some level of predictability while grid operators work to repair the damage. The schedules change daily, with power cuts rotating between neighbourhoods of cities and villages.
"Leben, nicht nur überleben"
Kiew. Jahrelang hatte Andrij nicht darüber nachgedacht, aus der Ukraine wegzugehen. Er ist jetzt 20 Jahre alt und in den vergangenen drei Jahren arbeitete er als Bolt-Lieferfahrer in Kiew. Nebenbei war er ehrenamtlicher Sanitäter und half als Freiwilliger nach den regelmäßigen Raketen- und Drohnenangriffen auf die Hauptstadt. So verbrachte er seine jungen Jahre. Doch im September beschloss er, das Land zu verlassen, »solange ich noch kann«.
Rusija vagia Ukrainos ateitį: pagrobtus vaikus rengia karui prieš jų pačių šalį
UC MS KF Una Cilic, Maryana Sych, Kateryna Farbar, „Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty“, LRT.lt 2025.08.17 12:14 00:00 | 00:00 Kai 2022 m. vasarį Rusija pradėjo plataus masto invaziją į Ukrainą, Ksenia Koldin buvo bebaigianti 11-ą klasę Vovčansko mieste, esančiame apie 70 kilometrų nuo jos gimtojo Charkivo. Ši publikacija yra LRT.lt portalo partnerio „Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty“ (RFE / RL) originalus kūrinys.
Verdrängte Gewerkschaften
Kiew. Ukrainische Gewerkschaften stecken in der Krise: Die Zahl ihrer Mitglieder ist auf einem historischen Tiefpunkt angelangt und nach Beginn des russischen Angriffs 2022 hat die ohnehin wirtschaftsliberale und gewerkschaftsfeindliche Regierung die Rechte von Arbeitern stark eingeschränkt. Demonstrationen und Streiks sind im Krieg kaum möglich.
"Vjedhje e së ardhmes": Dëbimet me forcë të fëmijëve ukrainas në Rusi
Shpërndaje "Vjedhje e së ardhmes": Dëbimet me forcë të fëmijëve ukrainas në Rusi Kur Rusia nisi pushtimin në shkallë të gjerë në Ukrainë, në shkurt të vitit 2022, Ksenia Koldin ishte në përfundim të klasës së 11-të në Vovçansk, qytet rreth 70 kilometra larg Harkivit, qytetit ku ka lindur. Gjashtë muaj më vonë, në gjendje lufte, ajo dhe vëllai i saj më i vogël janë detyruar të shkojnë në Rusi. Ata nuk kanë qenë në front lufte, mirëpo janë vetëm dy prej mijërave viktimave të luftës.
Rusia, acuzată că „fură” viitorul Ucrainei prin deportarea forțată a copiilor
În februarie 2022, când Rusia și-a lansat invazia pe scară largă a Ucrainei, Xenia Koldin tocmai termina clasa a XI-a la Vovceansk, un oraș situat la 70 de kilometri distanță de Harkov, unde s-a născut. Șase luni mai târziu, în plin război, atât ea, cât și fratele ei mai mic, au fost forțați să se mute în Rusia. Niciunul dintre ei nu trăia pe lina frontului, dar au devenit două dintre miile de victime ale conflictului.
Russia Accused Of 'Stealing' Ukraine's Future With Forced Deportation Of Children
When Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in Februry 2022, Ksenia Koldin was finishing grade 11 in Vovchansk, a city some 70 kilometers from her native Kharkiv. Six months later, with the country at war, she and her younger brother were forced to go to Russia. They weren't on the front lines, but the two some of the thousands of casualties from the conflict nonetheless.
Nichts wie raus aus Donezk
Tia (Name geändert), Polina und Marija waren neun Jahre alt, als von Russland unterstützte bewaffnete Separatisten den Teil des ukrainischen Staatsgebiets, in dem sie lebten, unter ihre Kontrolle brachten und dort im April 2014 die sogenannte Donezker Volksrepublik (DVR) und südlich davon die Luhansker Volksrepublik (LVR) ausriefen. Kurz darauf überquerten reguläre russische Streitkräfte die Grenze zur Ukraine. Im Krieg um das Donbass-Gebiet starben bis 2022 über 14.000 Menschen.
Lesung mit Polizei
Kiew. »Bürger jenes Landes, das ich vor dem Feind verteidigt habe, bedrohen mich und mein Geschäft in meinem Land. Sie rufen offen zur Gewalt auf«, schrieb Natalija Kuzmenko, eine ehemalige ukrainische Militärangehörige und Gründerin der Sachbuchhandlung »Zbirka« in Kiew, vergangene Woche auf Facebook.
Why Russia's nuclear energy company Rosatom has avoided sanctions
Calls are growing for Western countries to sanction Russia's state nuclear energy company as fears persist of a disaster at the Zaporizhzia plant it controls in occupied Ukraine. Ukraine has been calling for Rosatom to be included in sanctions since Russia's invasion last year but it has still not happened.
Ukraine’s medics are calling for change - but nobody is listening
Workers fighting hospital closures, layoffs and low wages say they've hit a wall in discussions with the government This content originally appeared on openDemocracy RSS and was authored by Kateryna Farbar. Print Share Comment Cite Upload Translate Updates Enter the destination URL URL Link Text Open link in a new tab Or link to existing content Search
Why Russia's nuclear energy company Rosatom has avoided sanctions
Calls are growing for Western countries to sanction Russia's state nuclear energy company as fears persist of a disaster at the Zaporizhzia plant it controls in occupied Ukraine. Ukraine has been calling for Rosatom to be included in sanctions since Russia's invasion last year but it has still not happened.
Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant is no Chernobyl but danger difficult to assess
Ukrainian experts say that an accident at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant is excluded. The plant can only be detonated by a deliberate act by Russian forces, who have mined the reactor. However, the damage would be substantially lower than at Chernobyl's nuclear disaster, as 4 of its 6 reactors are in shutdown mode, says Kateryna Farbar for openDemocracy.
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