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Cyberattack Target Largest Mobile Network Operator...
Millions of Ukrainians were left without connectivity on Tuesday due to a large-scale cyberattack that targeted the country’s largest mobile network operator. Although service is being gradually restored, the majority of consumers still had no cell phone service a day later.
Aid Organizations in Moldova Fear Aid...
The Russian invasion of Ukraine last year caused massive waves of Ukrainian refugees to ripple across nations, hitting Europe like a boulder thrown into a pond. The tiny nation of Moldova responded to Ukraine’s calls for help like a good neighbor, but the U.N. Refugee Agency, UNHCR, issued a warning on Friday that countries like Poland and Moldova “may be forced to cut essential activities” without drastically increased funding.
Lviv,the City Became the Backbone of...
Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, the town of Lviv in western Ukraine become a refuge and transit point for more than 5 million internally displaced Ukrainians. Lviv, a town that is relatively safe, has emerged as the stronghold of the Ukrainian resistance.
Some Choose to Stay in Ukraine’s...
In the Ukrainian region of Zaporizhzhia, dozens of families with children still live close to front lines. And these family refuse to leave despite the fighting is still going on.
In Ukraine, Clearing Mines Could Take...
Mines and explosives in the de-occupied regions of Ukraine pose a threat to people as the Ukrainian forces continue their counteroffensive. Mines have injured over 830 civilians and killed at least 264 since the start of the Russian invasion, according to the Ukrainian authorities. Various entitles are spearheading the ongoing demining efforts.
Aid Groups Accuse Russia of Taking...
Over 20,000 Ukrainian children are allegedly being forcibly deported or transferred to Russia or Russian-occupied territory, according to accusations made by Kyiv authorities against Moscow. And to mark World’s Children Day on November 20, Human rights activists are drawing attention to Russia’s violation of international child protection laws.
Support,OpportunitiesStitching Lives Together Found by Women...
Before Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Natalia Dresvyannikova managed a women’s shelter in the Kyiv region that helped women go through a difficult time.The shelter welcomed displaced women and those released from captivity following the invasion.These women now get employment assistance after being taught how to embroider.Narrated by Anna Rice, Iryna Shynkarenko has this story. VOA …
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Ukrainian Female Soldiers Receive First Official...
The Ukrainian Ministry of Defense has approved a female uniform, and 42,000 women are now serving in the Ukrainian military.
Ukrainian Families with Children Forced to...
A few kilometers from the frontlines is where the Ukrainian city of Huliaipole [pron. hool-aye-poh-leh] is located. There are still some residents there, including families with children, despite the ongoing shelling. Eva Myronova spoke with one family about why they are staying. Anna Rice narrates the story. VOA News
Ukrainians Prepare for Second War Winter
Ukrainians are preparing for wintertime power outages caused by Russian attacks, with the lessons from last winter still fresh in their minds.