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The occupation of Ukrainian territories by Russian forces has introduced significant societal changes and hardships. Reports indicate that more than 34,000 Ukrainian housing units are being confiscated to be given to Russian citizens, showing a deliberate attempt by the occupying forces to alter the demographics. Additionally, there's a strategic reduction in education in the Donetsk region, where schools and kindergartens are closing under the guise of educational reforms, leading to massive teacher layoffs. The imposition of military indoctrination in occupied regions underscores the occupiers' intent to consolidate control through both physical and ideological means. Ukrainian society remains resilient in the face of these adversities, striving to repatriate children and maintain cultural integrity amidst ongoing occupation-related challenges.
What are the main challenges faced by occupied Ukrainian territories?
Occupied territories in Ukraine confront challenges such as confiscation of property, educational shutdowns, enforced military indoctrination, and the breakdown of civilian infrastructure. Moreover, these areas endure human rights violations including unlawful detention and population displacement.
How many properties have been confiscated in occupied regions of Ukraine?
Reports have shown that the Russian occupation authorities have confiscated or are in the process of confiscating at least 34,002 properties in the occupied Ukrainian territories. These include a mix of apartments, private homes, and summer cottages.
In what ways are education systems affected in occupied areas?
Education in occupied territories has been severely affected, with massive school and kindergarten closures in regions like Donetsk. The official reason is educational reform, but in reality, it's a cost-cutting strategy that results in teacher layoffs and diminished educational opportunities for children.
What strategies are being used to integrate children into military structures in these regions?
Children in occupied regions are being drawn into military structures through educational programming that emphasizes Russian military values and training. This includes increased military training in school curriculums and using summer camps as a means to prepare children for future military service.
How is Ukraine addressing the issue of children being deported from occupied territories?
Ukraine has made significant strides in repatriating children from occupied territories, having managed to return over 2,425 children who were illegally deported. Efforts continue to unearth the whereabouts of others and to keep family units intact.
What measures have been taken by Russian occupiers to alter the infrastructure in occupied Crimea?
In occupied Crimea, the infrastructure has been militarized and communications are restricted due to frequent power cuts. Additionally, public utilities are being used coercively to enroll citizens into military service, furthering the Kremlin's occupation strategy.
What are the impacts of occupation on the civilian population's daily life?
Civilians in occupied territories face severe impacts on their daily lives, including restricted movement, disruption of education, employment challenges, and shortages of commodities. They are often subject to forced indoctrination and coercive practices that challenge their safety and autonomy.
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41 Ukrainians return from occupied territory via Volyn: four children and five teenagers among them. PHOTOS With assistance from the Ukrainian Ombudsman’s Office and partner organizations, 41 Ukrainian citizens returned through the Mokrany–Domanove border crossing in Volyn in August–September this year. Among them were four children and five teenagers. 1 137 1 Previously in trend: Returning children from occupation Return from occupation
Russians have set up network of 29 torture centres for civilians in temporarily occupied territories of Kharkiv region: people were moved between them and deported to Russia. PHOTO In the temporarily occupied territories of the Kharkiv region, the Russians have established a system of unlawful detention of civilians, comprising transit and main torture centres. Human rights activists have documented 29 such locations and identified around 800 people who have passed through... 877 4 Previously in trend: Civilian casualties in Ukraine Ukrainians in Russian captivity
One-legged "hero of special military operation" in military uniform with letter "V" on his cap returned home and dances in yard with fellow villagers. VIDEO A video of a celebration in Russia has been posted online. Among those taking part was a man in military uniform with an amputated leg and a symbol of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on his cap. 8 284 39
Occupation ’court’ has sentenced woman from Tokmak to 14 years in penal colony for transferring 1,250 hryvnias in support of Armed Forces of Ukraine The so-called Zaporizhzhia Regional Court, established by the Russian occupying authorities, has sentenced a resident of Tokmak to 14 years in a general-regime prison. The grounds for the prosecution were 15 money transfers totalling 1,250 hryvnias, which the Russian side considers to be... 1 213 7 Previously in trend: Russian repressions for supporting Ukraine
Russian forces seized food supplies dropped by Armed Forces of Ukraine for residents of occupied Oleshky, - CMA In the occupied town of Oleshky in the Kherson region, Russian troops are confiscating humanitarian supplies delivered by the Ukrainian military from local residents and continue to abduct people. 4 841 88 Previously in trend: Humanitarian crisis in Oleshky
He beat them, subjected them to electric shocks and held them in cellar: occupier is to stand trial in Zaporizhzhia for abusing civilians An indictment has been filed against a member of the Russian Armed Forces who tortured and abused local residents during the occupation of the Berdiansk district in the Zaporizhzhia region. 972 10 Previously in trend: Torture during the occupation
In occupied Mariupol, sales of flats in new-build developments have risen by 230 per cent over past year: 305 flats were sold in July In the temporarily occupied Mariupol, sales of flats in new-build developments are rising rapidly. In July, 305 flats were sold, representing a 230 per cent increase compared with the same period last year. 2 516 9 Previously in trend: Appropriation of property by Russians in TOT
EU is trying to secure humanitarian access to occupied town of Oleshky The European Union, together with international organisations and Ukraine, is attempting to secure humanitarian access to the temporarily occupied town of Oleshky in the Kherson region. The European Commission has described the situation in the town as unacceptable and is demanding unhindered... 851 2 Previously in trend: Humanitarian crisis in Oleshky
Humanitarian disaster in Oleshky: Media have identified Russian military personnel who may be involved. PHOTO Russian military personnel from the 126th Separate Coastal Defence Brigade of the Russian Federation’s Black Sea Fleet and the 331st Guards Parachute Regiment may be implicated in the humanitarian disaster in the occupied city of Oleshky. 3 947 11 Previously in trend: Humanitarian crisis in Oleshky
Around 45 destroyed and burned trucks on Russia’s R-280 "Novorossiya" highway through occupied territories to occupied Ukrainian Crimea. VIDEO Around 45 destroyed, burned, and damaged enemy vehicles have been recorded on Russia’s R-280 Novorossiya highway, which the occupiers use as part of a land corridor to occupied Crimea. 6 528 10 Previously in trend: Strikes on Russian logistics
Humanitarian situation in Oleshky is worsening: Ukraine is looking for ways to help local residents, - Sybiha Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha stated that Ukraine would seek ways to deliver aid and gain access to civilian hostages in the temporarily occupied town of Oleshky in the Kherson region. 1 538 9 Previously in trend: Humanitarian crisis in Oleshky
Further 21 Ukrainians have been returned from territories occupied by Russian Federation, - Lubinets. PHOTO Seventeen Ukrainian citizens were successfully repatriated from the temporarily occupied territories (TOT) thanks to the efforts of the Ombudsman’s Office, whilst a further four people were repatriated from the TOT via other countries – Georgia and Moldova. 1 223 2 Previously in trend: Return from occupation
Russia takes loyal foreign bloggers to occupied territories to legitimize occupation – CCD Russia has organized yet another propaganda press tour to the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine, involving foreign journalists and bloggers loyal to the Kremlin. The Center for Countering Disinformation believes the purpose of such trips is to create a distorted picture of the... 1 057 3 Previously in trend: Russian propaganda Propagandist actions of Russia
Resident of occupied Kerch faces life in prison for supporting Ukraine’s Armed Forces Russian security forces detained a Crimean man born in 1988 in occupied Kerch, accusing him of supporting the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Under Russian law, he could face life imprisonment. 1 168 3 Previously in trend: Reprisals in Russian-occupied Crimea Russian repressions for supporting Ukraine
Ukrainians living under occupation who do not hold Russian passports may be detained in Russian immigration detention centres Residents of the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine who have not obtained Russian passports or completed the paperwork required by the Russian Federation of so-called ‘foreigners’ risk being detained in immigration detention centres. There may be hundreds or even thousands of Ukrainians... 825 4
Russians plan to extract up to 1 million tonnes of manganese ore year in occupied Zaporizhzhia region The occupying forces are planning the large-scale development of the Velyko-Tokmak deposit in the temporarily occupied territories of Zaporizhzhia Oblast. Its reported reserves amount to up to 1.7 billion tonnes of manganese ore. 8 961 20
Lithuania does not recognise results of Russia’s sham elections in occupied territories of Ukraine, - Foreign Minister Budrys Lithuania will never recognise the results of the illegal elections to the Russian State Duma that Russia held in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine. The country’s Foreign Minister, Kęstutis Budrys, described the vote as a gross violation of international law. 730 2 Previously in trend: Russian election on TOT of Ukraine
Scorched driver of Russian lorry crawls along roadside after Ukrainian drone attack: "This is f#cked up. Ambulance’ll be here any minute". VIDEO A video has appeared online showing the aftermath of a strike by a Ukrainian drone on the occupiers’ civil-military logistics operations. 17 252 71 Previously in trend: Strikes on Russian logistics
Further 15 Ukrainians have been returned from territories temporarily occupied by Russian Federation, - Lubinets A further 15 citizens have returned from occupation to territory controlled by the Ukrainian government. 864 1 Previously in trend: Return from occupation
Occupiers lure people to sham elections in Henichesk with free lemonade and Soviet songs – CCD. PHOTO Russian occupiers are trying to boost turnout in illegal elections to the Russian State Duma in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine with entertainment and free refreshments. In Henichesk, they decorated a polling station in the style of the 1960s, played Soviet songs and set up a... 2 456 7 Previously in trend: Russian election on TOT of Ukraine
Russian lorry driver, on his way to occupied Melitopol, looks at burning lorries and is struck by drone in cab: "Man, they’re really going wild today!". VIDEO A video has been published online showing footage from the temporarily occupied territory of Zaporizhzhia Oblast, where yet another piece of the Russian invaders’ logistics equipment has been hit. 14 839 43 Previously in trend: Strikes on Russian logistics
Occupiers sentence 69-year-old Tokmak resident to 12 years in penal colony for donations to Ukrainian Armed Forces. VIDEO In the temporarily occupied part of the Zaporizhzhia region, a Russian "court" has sentenced 69-year-old Tokmak resident Nataliia Nadeina to 12 years in a penal colony for transferring money to support the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The occupiers accused her of "treason." 2 020 4 Previously in trend: Russian repressions for supporting Ukraine
Russia plans to build ’super-prison’ in occupied Kherson region: residents with pro-Ukrainian views may be sent there Russia plans to build a so-called ‘super-prison’ in the temporarily occupied part of the Kherson region – a large complex that will bring together remand centres and prisons of various security levels. This is taking place against a backdrop of systematic persecution by the occupying forces of... 1 327 17 Previously in trend: Situation in occupied Kherson region
Kremlin propagandist Prilepin: "We’re running out of Russian men. We need another one, two or three republics to replenish our military force". VIDEO A statement by the Russian writer, war criminal and propagandist Zakhar Prilepin has been published online, which starkly exposes both the aggressive nature of the Russian Federation and the catastrophic shortage of manpower in the Russian army. 8 163 40 Previously in trend: Russian propaganda
Ukrainian drone strikes cab of Russian lorry in occupied territories: "Oh, it’s flying, it’s flying, Vanya!". VIDEO A video has been published online showing a Ukrainian drone delivering a precision strike against the Russian occupiers’ military logistics. 10 608 30 Previously in trend: Strikes on Russian logistics
Critical situation in Oleshky serves as warning against normalising occupation: Russia is effectively keeping population trapped, - Sybiha Ukraine’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Andrii Sybiha, has commented on the critical situation in Oleshky, in the Kherson region, which is temporarily occupied by Russia. 3 593 11 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas
Another 32 children and teenagers rescued from occupation: family hid one boy at home for four years – Kuleba Last week, 32 children and teenagers were rescued from temporarily occupied territories. Among them was a 16-year-old boy whom his relatives hid at home for four years so that he would not have to study under the Russian curriculum or risk being drafted into the Russian army. 844 1 Previously in trend: Returning children from occupation Return from occupation
Liberation of Izium: Final part of film "1ZIUM" about events of 10 September 2022 released. VIDEO On the day marking the liberation of Izium in the Kharkiv region, viewers can watch the final part of the film "1ZIUM," which focuses on the events of 10 September 2022. 1 525 0 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas
Putin has postponed timeline for seizure of Donbas for 16th time: "At current pace, it will take Russia another six years" Russian dictator Vladimir Putin has postponed the deadline for the complete capture of the Donetsk region for the 16th time since the start of the full-scale war. The Kremlin now expects to achieve this goal within the next six months, although at the current rate of advance, Russian forces will... 3 342 14
Ukraine’s occupied territories were given score of ’minus one’ out of 100 for freedom, - Freedom House The territories of Ukraine temporarily occupied by Russia have, for the second year running, been ranked among the least free places in the world. In the Freedom House ranking, they scored -1 out of a possible 100, whilst Russia itself scored 12 and the territory of Ukraine under the control of... 2 356 10 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas
The occupiers have jailed a family from Kherson for supporting Ukraine: the husband was sentenced to 16 years, and his wife to 12 A family from the occupied Kherson region has been sentenced to long prison terms for supporting Ukraine. 42-year-old Volodymyr Hulchak was sentenced to 16 years’ imprisonment for allegedly passing information about Russian military personnel to Ukrainian intelligence, whilst his wife, Olha, had... 1 732 5 Previously in trend: Russian repressions for supporting Ukraine
Russia’s ’elections’ in temporarily occupied territories: Kremlin has promoted collaborators on candidate lists, - CCD Russia has drawn up the candidate lists for the "United Russia" party for the sham elections to the State Duma, including officials sent from Moscow and effectively depriving local collaborators of any representation. 2 468 10 Previously in trend: Russian election on TOT of Ukraine
Occupiers have introduced new transport tax for residents of Luhansk region: for non-payment, they threaten to block accounts and seize property Russian occupiers have imposed yet another mandatory payment to the Russian Federation budget on residents of the temporarily occupied Luhansk region. In 2026, vehicle owners in the occupied part of the region will have to pay the Russian vehicle tax for the first time. 1 981 3 Previously in trend: Situation in occupied Luhansk region
Occupiers involve over 500 first-graders in Donetsk region in Russian propaganda movement In the temporarily occupied Donetsk region, Russians are enlisting first-graders en masse in the Eaglets of Russia propaganda programme, which is linked to the Kremlin’s Movement of the First youth organisation. On September 1 alone, according to the occupying authorities, more than 500 children... 1 017 6 Previously in trend: Militarization of children in temporarily occupied territories
39 children and young Ukrainians have been rescued from occupied territories: they were forced to sing Russian national anthem and were being trained for service in Russian army Last week, 39 Ukrainian children and young people were successfully evacuated from the temporarily occupied territories. Among them was a 14-year-old boy who had been threatened with being taken away from his family for refusing to attend a school run by the occupying forces, as well as two... 852 2 Previously in trend: Returning children from occupation Return from occupation
23 Ukrainians have been returned from occupied territories: oldest is 88 years old, youngest 11. PHOTO Over the past two weeks, 23 Ukrainian citizens have been successfully returned from the temporarily occupied territories, with 16 of them leaving within a single day. Among those rescued were children, elderly people and those with reduced mobility, as well as Ukrainians with health problems. 1 523 1 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas
Major fire has broken out near occupiers’ airfield in Dzhankoi: fuel depot and fleet of vehicles have been engulfed by blaze. PHOTO A major fire broke out near the airfield in the temporarily occupied city of Dzhankoi on the afternoon of 30 August. According to satellite monitoring data, a fuel depot, a vehicle fleet and an electrical substation were caught up in the blaze. 3 888 7 Previously in trend: Attacks on Crimea
AFU strike on Russian command posts in Donetsk: Lieutenant Colonel Moiseyenko of 41st Army headquarters eliminated Lieutenant Colonel Andrey Moiseyenko, a senior officer in the Operations Directorate of the headquarters of Russia’s 41st Guards Combined Arms Army, was eliminated in AFU strikes on the main and backup command posts of Russian troops in temporarily occupied Donetsk. 4 725 19 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupiers
In occupied "Askania-Nova", fire has destroyed over 6,300 hectares: 60 per cent of one of areas has already been burnt. PHOTO In the occupied ‘Askania-Nova’ Biosphere Reserve, the scale of the fires continues to grow. Since 22 June, the fires have destroyed 6,350.2 hectares of land, of which almost 4,300 hectares are protected steppe. 1 082 4 Previously in trend: Chornobyl fire
Defense Forces struck "Nebo-SV" and "P-18" radar stations and Russian UAV command posts, - General Staff On August 27 and during the night of August 28, 2026, units of the Ukrainian Defense Forces struck a number of enemy military targets, including the "Nebo-SV" and "P-18" radar stations, UAV command posts, and an enemy training center in occupied Crimea. 717 2 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment
Occupiers are preparing new demolitions of houses in Mariupol: residents are being warned about eviction - Center for Study of Occupation In the temporarily occupied Mariupol, preparations are underway for a new wave of residential building demolitions. This time, a sector of low-rise buildings on the Left Bank may be targeted for demolition, and residents there have already begun to be warned of their impending eviction. 1 484 5 Previously in trend: Appropriation of property by Russians in TOT
Svitlana Loi, 70-year-old Ukrainian woman sentenced by occupiers to 15 years for assisting Ukrainian Armed Forces, sings ’Song of Towel’ in courtroom. VIDEO The Moscow Court of Appeal has upheld the sentence handed down to Svitlana Loi, a 70-year-old resident of the temporarily occupied city of Tokmak in the Zaporizhzhia region. The occupation court had sentenced her to 15 years’ imprisonment for assisting the Ukrainian army. 7 260 38 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas
Resistance forces struck "United Russia" office in occupied Melitopol with FPV drone, – Andriushchenko. VIDEO On 24 August, in the temporarily occupied city of Melitopol, resistance forces attacked the regional headquarters of the Russian party ‘United Russia’. An FPV drone was used in the attack. 2 853 1 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers
Fire caused by Russian air defence operations has been raging for seven days in occupied Yalta: 50 hectares of forest are ablaze, and city is shrouded in smoke. VIDEO In the temporarily occupied Crimea, a forest fire has been burning for the seventh consecutive day in the mountainous area near Yalta (in the Autka neighbourhood). 3 991 10 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas
Water supply has been cut off in four districts of occupied Mariupol due to power cuts In the temporarily occupied city of Mariupol, the water supply has been cut off in four districts at once. The water supply is only expected to be restored once power has been restored to the pumping stations. 600 1 Previously in trend: Occupation of Mariupol
Ukraine expects to reach balance this year between territory temporarily occupied by Russia and territory we have liberated, - Zelenskyy Ukraine has already regained control of 820 square kilometres, whilst 990 square kilometres have been occupied since the start of the year. 2 661 46 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas deoccupation of the territory
Infernal flames and black smoke: several Russian lorries are on fire on motorway between occupied cities of Mariupol and Berdiansk. VIDEO A major fire involving lorries broke out on the road between the occupied cities of Mariupol and Berdiansk. 6 979 14 Previously in trend: Strikes on Russian logistics
Threatened to mobilize and kill: 28 more Ukrainian children and teenagers returned from occupation, - Kuleba Another 28 Ukrainian children and young people have been successfully returned from the temporarily occupied territories and Russia. Among them are young men whom the occupiers tried to recruit into the Russian army; one of them and his family were threatened with being burned alive if he did... 795 10 Previously in trend: Returning children from occupation
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