‘I was fighting two wars’: Ukraine’s soldiers confront their addiction struggles Troops frequently use substances to help cope with untreated PTSD and anxiety, producing a negative spiral The Guardian - UK · Apr 19
‘I lost my husband in the Ukraine war - I came to Dubai to be safe’ IN THE DEPTH: Olga Garbuz tells Anjana Sankar in Dubai how she fled Kharkiv in eastern Ukraine four years ago with her daughter, only to find war following her to the Gulf The Independent UK · Mar 8
The Ukrainian military unit turning to social media to draw in recruits In Kharkiv, in the north-east of Ukraine, the 13th Brigade of the Khartiia National Guard is using social media and cultural events to encourage civilians to sign up – and to show that service is not limited to the front line. Radio France Internationale · Feb 28
East of Zaporizhzhia Ukraine’s drone crews face endless battle to hold the line On a frontline where Russia has made the most gains in recent weeks, drone pilots wonder how long they can keep up the fight The Guardian - UK · Dec 17, 2025
PHOTO ESSAY: Energy workers risk their lives to keep Ukraine's lights on as Russia attacks Almost four years into Russia’s invasion, keeping Ukraine’s lights on has become a battle of its own The Independent UK · Nov 18, 2025
‘War can knock on everyone’s door’, warns Ukrainian soldier after training in UK The training programme is called Operation Interflex. Evening Standard · Oct 15, 2025
Ukrainian energy workers carry out repairs despite Russia's pounding of the country's power grid Workers at one of Ukraine's thermal power plants struggle to repair damage and keep electricity flowing as Russia continues its campaign of attacks targeting the country's power grid The Independent UK · Nov 29, 2024
Russian Missile Strike Forces Evacuation Of Children's Cancer Hospital Missile strike on Okhmatdyt Children's Hospital in Kyiv leads to increased patient load at National Cancer Institute, impacting young cancer patients and f... Top News · Jul 11, 2024
Children with cancer left in the dark as Russian missile attack struck during IV treatment Dmytro, two, and his mother couldn’t run to the blast shelter as the little boy was on an IV at the time of the bombings The Independent UK · Jul 11, 2024
‘I am not made for war’: the men fleeing Ukraine to evade conscription As a new recruitment drive looms, some are turning to online handlers and forgers to escape the horror of war The Guardian - UK · Jun 29, 2024
'Finally': Relief And Optimism In Kyiv After US Approves New Aid Despite gloomy weather, Ukrainians in the capital Kyiv were cheerful and cautiously optimistic on Sunday after their biggest ally Washington approved $61 billion in new war-time aid. International Business Times · Apr 21, 2024
Russian aggression escalates, Ukrainians hold the line against overwhelming odds Discover the harrowing reality of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, where Ukrainian forces bravely defend their positions against a relentless Russian assault. Top News · Jan 30, 2024
Battle Beyond the Frontlines: Ukraine's Citizen Army Tackles Combat Stress Discover the unseen battle faced by Ukraine's citizen army as they fight not only a physical war, but also combat stress. A captivating story of resilience... Top News · Dec 20, 2023
An evacuation order finds few followers in northeast Ukraine despite Russia's push to retake region Neighborhood children frolic in a playground in the village of Kupyansk-Vuzlovyi, seemingly immune to the war unfolding a short distance away on a front line where Russia has assembled combat troops The Independent UK · Aug 28, 2023
Edinburgh Live · Jul 2, 2023 Former rugby star leaves Edinburgh to return to father's home of Ukraine to deliver vital aid Scotland rugby legend of the iconic 1990 grand slam winning team, Iwan Tukalo, has returned to his father's ancestral home of Ukraine to provide aid to those on the frontline.
Reuters · May 25, 2023 Ukraine blames Russian-occupied dam as village grapples with flooding As the water lapped against ruined appliances in Ihor Medunov's kitchen, he recalled the dozens of birthdays he has marked in his Ukrainian riverside village, most of which is under several feet of water.
Daily Mirror · May 2, 2023 'Sweet' Ukrainian girl, 8, and entire family killed in evil Russia rocket attack Almost all of the 23 victims of the attack on Friday died when two missiles slammed into an apartment building in Uman, Ukraine, with six children among the dead
The Guardian - UK · Mar 17, 2023 Ukrainian refugees struggling to find accommodation after leaving UK sponsors Almost half of refugees unable to find guarantors or money for deposits to secure tenancies, a survey finds
Reuters · Mar 3, 2023 Under the radar, Germany trains Ukrainians on advanced air defence weapon In a remote German wood away from prying eyes, around 40 Ukrainians are taking a crash course on one of the West's most advanced air defence systems, already confident it will enable them to better ward off Russian strikes once they return home.
Evening Standard · Feb 24, 2023 Ukraine war anniversary: ‘Putin’s sending forward troops like cattle for slaughter’ How many more heartbroken relatives of dead innocent Ukrainians must we interview before Putin’s mad misadventure is forced to a close, asks Sky News’s Dominic Waghorn
Daily Mirror · Feb 23, 2023 Ukraine remains defiant one year to the day since Russia's horrific invasion Air raid sirens were tested and Kyiv's bomb shelters were prepared for a major bombardment of cruise missiles and drones, ahead of the anniversary of Russian's invasion of Ukraine
Liverpool Echo · Jul 28, 2022 Everton to welcome 2,000 Ukrainians from across Merseyside to Goodison Park for Dynamo Kyiv clash Everton will welcome around 2,000 Ukrainians from across Merseyside for tomorrow's 'Match for Peace' against Dynamo Kyiv
Daily Mirror · Jul 21, 2022 Teen killed while waiting at bus stop in Ukraine during Russian missile strike Heartbreaking images from the aftermath of the attack show the young boy's father sitting on the ground crying while holding the lifeless hand
Reuters · Jul 8, 2022 Ukrainian troops dig in at new front line in bid to stop Russian advance As artillery fire booms nearby, Dmytro looks up and listens.
The Guardian - UK · May 26, 2022 ‘Putin’s terror affects everyone’: anarchists join Ukraine’s war effort Activists from Kyiv and around world join state forces in fight against totalitarianism