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As the conflict continues, Russian investments in Ukraine's occupied territories are raising concerns. An $11.8 billion investment plan by Russia aims to integrate these territories and strengthen its economic influence. The Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant faces instability, relying on backup power after losing a critical connection. Meanwhile, the humanitarian impact deepens with incidents like the sentencing of a 68-year-old for alleged "high treason" and the tragic conditions in areas like Donetsk. Efforts to bring back Ukrainian children from occupied regions showcase the resilience and determination of Ukrainian authorities and organizations.

What is the extent of Russian investments in occupied Ukrainian territories?

Russia has allocated $11.8 billion for infrastructure development in occupied Ukrainian territories. This investment is intended to fortify its control and integrate these areas economically, undermining Ukraine's sovereignty and hindering their potential reintegration.

How has the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant been affected by the occupation?

The Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant is in a precarious situation, having lost a crucial power line, leaving it dependent on backup power. This instability poses significant risks, highlighting the challenges faced by infrastructure in occupied territories.

What actions are Ukrainian authorities taking to return children from occupied regions?

The Ukrainian government, alongside organizations such as Save Ukraine, has been actively working to rescue and return children from occupied territories. These efforts are part of initiatives aimed at safeguarding the futures of young Ukrainians amid the occupation.

How are local residents coping with life in occupied territories like Donetsk and Mariupol?

In occupied areas like Donetsk and Mariupol, residents are struggling with deteriorating living conditions. Issues such as inadequate access to utilities and humanitarian challenges portray the harsh realities faced by those in occupied regions under Russian control.

What legal consequences are individuals facing in the occupied territories?

Residents in occupied territories are facing harsh penalties, including imprisonment, for perceived acts of defiance against occupiers. Allegations range from high treason to supporting Ukrainian forces, reflecting the oppressive measures imposed by occupation authorities.

What is the international response to Russia's occupation activities?

The international community, including the UN, has condemned Russia's actions in occupied Ukrainian territories. Resolutions highlighting human rights violations underscore global disapproval of Russia's attempts to legitimize its control over these areas.

How has the occupation impacted Ukrainian territorial sovereignty in recent years?

Since 2025, Russian forces have occupied significant areas of Ukrainian land, with offensives capturing thousands of square kilometers. This encroachment undermines Ukraine's territorial integrity and remains a focal point of conflict in the region.

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Occupiers are preparing a plan to send children to military camps in 2025 Kremlin involves war criminals in "education" of children in TOT, - National Resistance Center Russian war criminals will be "mentors" for Ukrainian schoolchildren in the temporarily occupied regions. 757 1

Chief of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine Budanov If Russia captures Ukraine, Poland will be next, followed by Czech Republic, Hungary, Bulgaria, - Budanov Russia has not abandoned its imperial ambitions and may try to launch aggression against other countries. 4 311 47

Andrej Plenkovic Peace in Ukraine should include plan for reintegration of occupied territories, - Croatian Prime Minister Plenkovic The peace agreement in Ukraine should contain a plan for the reintegration of the occupied territories. 2 326 12 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

land Occupiers of Zaporizhzhia region offer land plots for participation in war against Ukraine, - National Resistance Center The Russian occupation administration in the temporarily occupied part of the Zaporizhzhia region continues to look for new methods of involving local residents in the war on the side of the Russian Federation, offering promises of free land plots. 944 9

Zelenskyy Ukraine is ready to discuss diplomatic way of returning occupied territories if it is guaranteed NATO membership, - Zelenskyy Ukraine will not recognize the temporarily occupied territories as Russian. 3 988 44 Previously in trend: War

return of children from TOT Eight more children returned from temporarily occupied territories. PHOTOS On 14 February, eight more children were returned from the territories temporarily occupied by Russia to Ukraine-controlled territory. 879 2

Ruscists agitate ninth-graders to sign contracts with the Russian army after school in Luhansk region Ruscists agitate ninth-graders in Luhansk region’s TOT to sign contracts with Russian army after school In occupied Siverskodonetsk, Russian invaders offer 9th graders to sign contracts with the Russian army after school. 1 306 25 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

Inspections for TOT Occupiers are intensifying checks among population of TOT for ties to Ukraine In the temporarily occupied territories, the Russian invaders have begun a new stage of total checks of local residents. 1 350 3

Zelenskyy plans to exchange the territory of Kursk region In possible talks with Russia, Ukraine may offer "exchange of territories" - Zelenskyy President Volodymyr Zelenskyy does not rule out that he may propose an "exchange of territories" during his upcoming talks with Russia. 5 551 44 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

Four children returned from Russian occupation Four children returned from Russian occupation Four children were returned from the Russian occupation. 379 6 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

rf,mobilization Men in TOT avoid employment due to threat of mobilization - NRC The Alchevsk Metallurgical Plant is in a deep crisis due to mobilization activities carried out by the occupation administration. 3 301 69

Another 17 people returned to Ukraine from occupation and Russia Since beginning of 2025, 17 more citizens from occupied territories and Russia have been returned to Ukraine, - Lubinets Since the beginning of 2025, 17 Ukrainians have been evacuated from the temporarily occupied territories and Russia, including the elderly, people with limited mobility, and families with children. 358 1

Zelenskyy Occupied territories will return when Russia is weak - Zelenskyy Ukraine will return the occupied territories when Russia is weak. 10 387 213 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

Volodymyr Zelenskyy Russian occupiers captured less than 20% of mineral resources. Ukraine needs help to protect what’s left - Zelenskyy Today, approximately 20% of Ukraine's territory is under Russian occupation. At the same time, the share of captured natural resources is smaller. 3 797 60 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

Russians do not sell insulin to Ukrainians in occupation without Russian passports Ruscists do not sell insulin and other life-saving medicines to Ukrainians in occupied territories without Russian passport – DIU The Russian invaders in the occupied territories, as part of the forced passportization, ordered to ban the sale of life-saving drugs in pharmacies to people who have not received a Russian passport. 490 7 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

Russians seized less territory in January than in December Russia seized about 320 sq km of Ukraine in January - British intelligence The Russians seized less territory in January than in December, but still managed to advance. Russian troops occupied about 320 square kilometres compared to about 400 square kilometres in December 2024. 1 450 8

The occupation authorities of the TOT complicate access to doctors through a dysfunctional registration system Occupiers in TOT complicate access to healthcare through dysfunctional registration, - NRC In the temporarily occupied Melitopol, the occupation authorities have introduced an electronic registration system that regularly fails, and due to unstable Internet access to it is limited for most residents. 411 2

Occupiers sell Ukrainian property and finance the war against Ukraine Occupiers illegally sell property of Ukrainians from TOT to finance aggression against Ukraine - NRC The Russian occupation authorities continue to illegally re-register the property of Ukrainians in the temporarily occupied territories, violating the rights of Ukrainian citizens. 1 343 11

Occupiers place military in hospitals in TOT Occupiers place military in hospitals in TOT, - National Resistance Center Due to significant daily losses, the Russian occupation forces are taking over medical facilities in the temporarily occupied territories of eastern Ukraine for their own use. 784 7

Ruscists repair roads to ensure military logistics in the TOT Occupiers are repairing roads in TOT to improve military logistics - NRC Russian occupiers are "repairing" roads in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine to ensure effective military logistics for the Russian army. 2 443 8

Russia executed 177 Ukrainian prisoners of war during three years of war Russia actively hinders humanitarian evacuations, complicating return of Ukrainians from TOT - Lubinets Russia is actively preventing the return of Ukrainians from the temporarily occupied territories, creating maximum difficulties for humanitarian evacuation. 498 1

Enemy occupied Velyka Novosilka Russians have occupied Velyka Novosilka, - DeepState. MAPS Russian troops captured Velyka Novosilka in Donetsk region and advanced near four other settlements. 16 356 45

Occupiers in Melitopol want to erect a monument to their propagandists Occupiers plan to erect monument to propagandists in Melitopol who justify Russia’s crimes - NRC In Melitopol, Zaporizhzhia region, the Russian occupation administration decided to "honor" the so-called journalists who work to justify the Kremlin's crimes. 1 769 16

taxes Occupiers imposed new taxes, destroying small business in TOT of Kherson region - NRC The Russian occupation authorities in the temporarily occupied territories of the Kherson region have introduced new taxes and reporting forms, effectively destroying the remnants of small businesses. 1 524 16

Propaganda events for schoolchildren in the TOT Occupiers organized propaganda events in schools in TOT of Zaporizhzhia region - National Resistance Center In the temporarily occupied Kamianets-Dniprovskyi, Zaporizhzhia region, Russian invaders held a propaganda event for schoolchildren. 721 0

Coronavirus situation worsens in Crimea COVID-19 incidence is growing in Crimea, pharmacies face shortage of medicines - National Resistance Centre The incidence of SARS and COVID-19 is rapidly increasing in the temporarily occupied Crimea. 1 643 9

Russians occupy Novovasylivka Russians occupied Novovasylivka near Pokrovsk, - DeepState Russian troops captured Novovasylivka, near Pokrovsk. 12 234 25

migrants Human rights activists: Russian occupiers are relocating migrants to occupied territories to alter ethnic composition in Luhansk region In 2024, Russia is actively using migrants to change the demographic situation in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine, in particular in the Luhansk region. 2 097 9

Zelenskyy on end of war We do not recognize occupied territories as part of Russian Federation - Zelenskyy Ukraine will never legally recognize the occupied territories of our country as part of the Russian Federation. 10 800 74

grain Ukraine, UK, and Lithuania have launched system to detect stolen grain from Russian-occupied territories - Minister of Agrarian Policy and Food Koval Ukraine, the United Kingdom and Lithuania have launched the Grain Verification Scheme (GVS) aimed at detecting and stopping the illegal export of Ukrainian grain from the temporarily occupied territories. 609 2

Russian advance in Kurakhove direction Russian troops occupied Pishchane, Slovianka, and Yasenove - DeepState. MAP Russian troops managed to occupy three settlements in the Donetsk region. 15 822 68 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

Russians intensify inspections in occupied Zaporizhzhia Occupiers intensified inspections and restricted movement of locals in Zaporizhzhia - NRC In the temporarily occupied territories of the Zaporizhzhia region, the occupiers have intensified the so-called "counter-sabotage measures". 568 1

Ukrainian drone chases car with Russians in occupied Horlivka Ukrainian drone chases car with Russians in occupied Horlivka. VIDEO A video has been published online showing the occupiers filming a Ukrainian kamikaze drone chasing a car with Russian troops in the captured Horlivka, Donetsk region. 11 443 22

Russian advance in Kurakhove area Russians occupied Yantarne and advanced near 5 settlements - DeepState. MAP Russian troops occupied the village of Yantarne in the Pokrovsk district of the Donetsk region and advanced near 5 other settlements. 8 572 22 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

The advancement of Russians Defense Forces regain position in Shevchenko, enemy occupies Zelene near Pokrovsk - DeepState. MAP The Ukrainian Armed Forces were able to regain the position in Shevchenko, while enemy troops occupied Zelene, south of Pokrovsk. 9 299 2

The enemy forced children in the TOT to thank the Russian dictator Enemy forced children in TOT to thank Russian dictator - National Resistance Center In kindergartens in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine, captured by Russian troops, an action was held where children were given the task of drawing applications with gratitude to the Russian dictator. 1 906 8

More than 3000 children from occupied Kherson region taken to remote regions of Russia for re-education More than 3000 children from occupied Kherson region were taken for "re-education" to remote regions of Russia - Lubinets During the summer of 2024, more than 3,000 children from the temporarily occupied territories of the Kherson region were taken by the occupation authorities for "re-education" in various camps in remote regions of Russia. 1 280 23

17 Ukrainians returned from occupation Another 17 Ukrainians returned from occupation - Lubinets. PHOTOS Thanks to the efforts of state authorities, the Ombudsman's Office staff, volunteers and international partners, 17 more Ukrainian citizens were returned from the occupation. 1 459 2

Invaders recruit Ukrainians through the "trainee of the Ministry of Education" program Occupiers recruit Ukrainians to Russian state structures through new programs - NRC The occupation authorities of Russia have launched a new campaign to recruit residents of the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine to the state structures of the Russian Federation. 1 317 4

New rules for entering Lysychansk Occupiers closed Lysychansk for civilians without local registration and Russian documents The Russian invaders have introduced new rules for entering the occupied Lysychansk. Now you can get into the city only with local registration and Russian documents. 1 939 0

Occupiers charged with torturing civilians in Kherson Russian occupier to be tried for torturing civilians during occupation of Kherson - police A Russian soldier from Surgut was charged with torture and interrogation of civilians during the occupation of Kherson. 1 966 10

Russians advance in Kursk region Russians occupied 6 settlements at once: Petropavlivka, Vozdvyzhenka, Solone, Novoivanivka, Leonidovo and Oleksandriia - DeepState. MAPS Russian troops seized 6 settlements in Donetsk and Kursk regions. 24 732 114

Ruscists forcibly conscripted for military service in the TOT Ruscists start forced conscription of TOT residents for "compulsory military service" - DIU The Russian invaders have started a forced conscription of residents of the occupied Zaporizhzhia and Kherson regions for "compulsory military service". 11 812 23

Map of Kurakhove Enemy has occupied almost all of Kurakhove, - DeepState Enemy troops have almost completely occupied Kurakhove, with some Defence Forces observation posts remaining in the city. 7 216 22

Occupiers destroy Ukrainian literature in Kherson region Occupiers destroyed Ukrainian literature in libraries in Kherson region - NRC In the temporarily occupied Kherson region, Russians, following the example of Nazi times, destroyed Ukrainian literature, which they defined as "extremist". 1 610 10 Previously in trend: War

Ukraine rescued three children from occupied territories Three children evacuated from TOT: 17-year-old boy, who was persecuted by occupiers, and two toddlers. PHOTO As part of the Bring Kids Back UA initiative, a 17-year-old boy who was persecuted for helping the Ukrainian armed forces and two young brothers separated from their mother were evacuated from the temporarily occupied territories. 1 872 3 Previously in trend: War

Russians captured Lozova Enemy troops captured Lozova, Ivanivka and Shevchenko - DeepState. MAP The enemy managed to capture three settlements at once: Lozova in Kharkiv region, and Shevchenko and Ivanivka in Donetsk region. 24 955 39

Ruscists prohibit topping up cell phones without Russian passport in TOT Russians prohibit topping up mobile balance without Russian passport - NRC The Russian invaders in the occupied territories are introducing a ban on topping up mobile phone accounts without a passport. 1 718 9 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

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