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The situation in Ukraine's occupied territories remains critical. In Mariupol, occupying forces have used ruins for road construction, creating 100,000 tons of rubble. In Sievierodonetsk, the mass demolition of buildings is underway. The humanitarian crisis in Oleshky has prompted evacuation plans. Educators’ forced militancy and propaganda against Ukraine continue unabated, with children indoctrinated under the guise of 'anti-terrorism classes'. Healthcare and logistics infrastructure in regions like Oleshky are disastrously inadequate, meeting the urgent needs of few residents. Russian troops’ occupational tactics in Crimea and Donetsk contribute to further tension as Ukraine navigates humanitarian and logistical challenges on occupied lands.
What actions are being taken in Mariupol to manage debris from demolished buildings?
In Mariupol, occupying forces have converted the debris from demolished buildings into road construction material, reportedly accumulating around 100,000 tonnes. This tactic indicates a focus on infrastructure development despite the city's severely compromised state. The actions underscore the broader efforts in occupied territories to repurpose local resources under difficult conditions, affecting the city's reconstruction dynamics.
How are children in occupied territories being affected by Russian occupation?
Children in occupied territories face serious challenges, including exposure to Russian indoctrination. In these regions, authorities have introduced "anti-terrorism classes" portraying Ukrainians negatively. Additionally, reports from the NRC reveal Russia's systematic efforts to manipulate young minds, which complicates efforts to foster an environment of peace and unity among the youth in these volatile areas.
What is the current humanitarian situation in Oleshky?
The humanitarian situation in Oleshky is dire, with residents suffering from inadequate logistical and healthcare infrastructure. Reports indicate severe scarcity in essential supplies and services, leading to a humanitarian disaster. Efforts are underway to evacuate residents and call for international assistance to alleviate the suffering and document the escalating crisis in this occupied region of the Kherson region.
What measures has Ukraine taken to support education in occupied territories?
Ukraine's education ministry has implemented measures to recognize the learning outcomes of students from occupied territories. This initiative aims to mitigate educational disruptions for children residing in these areas, ensuring continuity in their academic journey despite challenging circumstances. The provisions reflect a commitment to include these students in the national education framework while navigating the broader context of occupation.
What recent legal actions have been taken against Russian occupation efforts?
Legal actions against Russian occupation have included court cases targeting the forceful Russification and militarization of children in occupied areas. Additionally, occupation courts have sentenced individuals, including local politicians, for alleged collaboration and high treason. These proceedings highlight ongoing efforts by Ukrainian authorities to uphold legal standards and address occupation-related grievances, sending a clear message regarding sovereignty and justice.
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All sporting events in occupied Crimea have been cancelled until autumn, - media. PHOTO All sporting and physical education events in the temporarily occupied Crimea have been cancelled until 1 September. 1 633 20 Previously in trend: Ukrainian Crimea Attacks on Crimea Explosions in Crimea
Sexual violence as weapon of Russian Federation: 401 cases of crimes committed by occupiers have been recorded in Ukraine. INFOGRAPHICS Since the start of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, 401 cases of conflict-related sexual violence committed by Russian occupiers against the civilian population have been officially recorded. 845 6
Drones attacked Zuivska Thermal Power Station in occupied Donetsk region: there is power cut. Railways in Luhansk region and oil depot in Crimea have been hit, - media. VIDEO&PHOTOS On the night of Saturday, 6 June 2026, drones struck several targets in the territories of Ukraine temporarily occupied by the Russian Federation. The targets included a thermal power station, railway infrastructure in the Donbas, and a fuel depot in Crimea. 5 488 9 Previously in trend: Attack of drones
Russia captured less territory in April, despite large number of assaults, - DeepState. PHOTO In April 2026, Russian forces captured less territory than in March, despite an increase in the number of offensive operations. 1 313 8 Previously in trend: Capture of Ukrainian cities
Former OPFL deputy Minin, who purchased equipment in Russia for industrial plant in occupied territory, was detained near Kyiv, - SSU. PHOTO The Security Service has exposed a former deputy from the banned OPFL party in Luhansk region for aiding an aggressor country. The suspect was detained at his office near Kyiv. 4 851 5 Previously in trend: Funding russian army
Five Ukrainian children returned from Russia and occupied territories. VIDEO+PHOTOS Five more Ukrainian children have been returned from Russian-occupied territories and Russia thanks to the active efforts of the Ombudsman's Office team, as part of the Ukrainian President's Bring Kids Back Ua initiative and with the involvement of the Save Ukraine public organisation. 1 376 1 Previously in trend: Returning children from occupation
In TOT of Kherson region, schoolchildren were forced to write postcards to Russian military personnel. PHOTO In the temporarily occupied territories (TOT) of the Kherson region, schoolchildren in the "Kakhovka district" were forced to make greeting cards for Russian military personnel. 2 108 10 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas
Occupation authorities report detention of Myrnohrad resident for "insulting" Russian army. PHOTO The occupation authorities have reported the detention of a resident of Myrnohrad for "insulting" the Russian army. 5 257 18 Previously in trend: Situation in the Donetsk region
Enemy occupies Krasnohirske in Zaporizhzhia region and advances in Donetsk region – DeepState. MAPS Russian invaders occupied the village of Krasnohirskе in the Zaporizhzhia region. 7 023 52 Previously in trend: Updated DeepState maps Update of DeepState map
New mass graves are being recorded in Mariupol, - Andriushchenko. PHOTOS Dozens of new trenches for mass burials have appeared in Russian-occupied Mariupol. 7 980 17 Previously in trend: Occupation of Mariupol
In December, enemy has occupied 445 km² of Ukrainian territory, most of it in Pokrovsk direction, - DeepState. INFOGRAPHICS In December, Russian invaders occupied 445km2 of Ukrainian territory — 12% less than in November. 1 619 6 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction Russian advance
Two Ukrainian families with children returned from Russian-occupied territories. PHOTO Two Ukrainian families with children have been brought back from the temporarily occupied territories as part of the President's Bring Kids Back UA initiative. One of the families had lived in the occupation for more than four years. 1 217 1 Previously in trend: Returning children from occupation Return from occupation
Three more teenagers brought back from Russian-occupied territories. PHOTO As part of the initiative of the President of Ukraine Bring Kids Back UA, three teenagers were rescued from the temporarily occupied territories. 602 0 Previously in trend: Return from occupation
Another 22 Ukrainian children and teenagers returned from Russian-occupied territories. PHOTO A further 22 Ukrainian children and teenagers have been rescued from territories temporarily occupied by Russia under the President’s Bring Kids Back UA initiative. 895 1 Previously in trend: Returning children from occupation Return from occupation
Two young people were returned from TOT: both had already been handed summonses during occupation. PHOTO Two more young people have been rescued from the territory temporarily occupied by Russia as part of the President of Ukraine's Bring Kids Back UA initiative. 2 872 2 Previously in trend: Return from occupation
Collaborator Volodymyr Leontiev liquidated in Nova Kakhovka: he gave orders to torture Ukrainians. PHOTOS On Wednesday, 1 October, the so-called head of the occupation "Council of Deputies of Nova Kakhovka" in Kherson region, Volodymyr Leontiev, died of injuries sustained as a result of a drone strike. 10 600 34 Previously in trend: Elimination of collaborators and traitors
Three more young men brought back from Russian-occupied territories. PHOTO Three more young people aged 18, 19, and 20 have been rescued from Russian-occupied territories as part of President of Ukraine’s Bring Kids Back UA initiative. 845 3 Previously in trend: Return from occupation
Three Ukrainian teenagers brought back from Russian-occupied territories. PHOTO Three more Ukrainian teenagers have been rescued from temporarily occupied territories under President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s Bring Kids Back UA initiative. 870 4 Previously in trend: Return from occupation
Russians prepare Mariupol as hub for offensives: build bypass road for equipment, cargo and military convoys. PHOTOS Russian occupiers are preparing Mariupol as a hub for new offensives: a bypass road is being built outside the city for equipment, cargo, and military convoys. 4 641 17 Previously in trend: Occupation of Mariupol
14-year-old girl brought back from TOT after more than three years under occupation. PHOTO As part of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s Bring Kids Back UA initiative, a 14-year-old girl who had been separated from her mother for more than three and a half years has been returned to Ukrainian-controlled territory. 2 332 6 Previously in trend: Returning children from occupation
Czech Senate Adopts Resolution on Forced Assimilation of Ukrainians in Temporarily Occupied Territories. PHOTOS The Senate of the Czech Republic has adopted a resolution on the systematic crimes committed by Russian occupation forces against the Ukrainian population in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine, including forced passportization and Russification aimed at the violent assimilation of... 1 477 6 Previously in trend: Forced assimilation of Ukrainians
Two groups of Ukrainian children returned from temporarily occupied territories. PHOTO As part of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s Bring Kids Back UA initiative, two groups of children and young people have been returned from temporarily occupied territories. 1 099 2 Previously in trend: Returning children from occupation
Three Ukrainian children and young man were returned from Russian Federation. PHOTO Three more children and a young man have been returned to Ukraine as part of the initiative of the President of Ukraine, Bring Kids Back UA. 1 345 9 Previously in trend: Returning children from occupation
14-year-old daughter of fallen Ukrainian defender returned from occupied territories. PHOTO A 14-year-old girl, whom Russians planned to send to a boarding school in Russia, was returned from the temporarily occupied territories. 2 612 4 Previously in trend: Returning children from occupation Return from occupation
Two teenagers and 8-year-old girl were returned from temporarily occupied territories and Russia. PHOTOS Three more Ukrainian children have been returned from the temporarily occupied territories and from Russia. 1 251 4 Previously in trend: Returning children from occupation Return from occupation
Occupiers move equipment to Novopavlivka and Pokrovsk directions – Andriushchenko. PHOTOS On Friday, July 25, Russian equipment movements were recorded on the temporarily occupied territories of Donetsk region, heading toward the Pokrovsk and Novopavlivka directions. 3 095 1 Previously in trend: Hostilities in the Novopavlivka direction Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction
He held 369 civilians hostage during occupation of Chernihiv region: Russian captain Solovov sentenced in absentia to 12 years. PHOTO Another ruscist who committed war crimes during the occupation of part of the Chernihiv region was sentenced to 12 years in prison in absentia. 1 269 3 Previously in trend: War crimes of Russia
Russians have occupied Milove and Stroivka in Kharkiv region, - DeepState. MAP Russian troops managed to occupy two settlements in the Kharkiv region. 6 993 21 Previously in trend: Update of DeepState map
In June, enemy occupied 556 sq km of Ukrainian territory, worst figure in 2025 – DeepState. INFOGRAPHICS In June, Russian forces occupied 556 square kilometers of Ukrainian territory. The pace observed in May continued into the last month. 3 446 32 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas Russian advance
17-year-old boy returned from Russia to Ukraine: he is now with his family. PHOTO As part of the President of Ukraine's Bring Kids Back UA initiative, a 17-year-old boy who was separated from his family by the war back in 2022 was returned. 2 084 1 Previously in trend: Returning children from occupation
Russians have occupied Andriivka and Vodolahy in Sumy region, - DeepState. MAP Russians managed to occupy two more villages in Sumy region. 12 551 34 Previously in trend: Update of DeepState map
Canadian Ambassador Cmoc gets tattoo in support of Ukrainian women’s resistance under occupation. PHOTO Canada’s Ambassador to Ukraine, Natalka Cmoc, got a tattoo on her arm in solidarity with "Zla Mavka" (Evil Mavka) — a Ukrainian women’s resistance movement operating in the temporarily occupied territories. 5 964 20 Previously in trend: Resistance movement in TOT
Journalists from France and Netherlands are currently in Mariupol - Andriuschenko Journalists from two European countries are in occupied Mariupol. 3 237 8 Previously in trend: Journalists in the occupied territories
Russians occupied Oleksandropil, - DeepState. MAP Russian troops managed to occupy Oleksandropil in the Pokrovsk district of Donetsk region. 17 054 20 Previously in trend: Updated DeepState maps
Another 45 Ukrainians returned from temporarily occupied territory, oldest is 93 years old - Lubinets. PHOTOS Thanks to the coordinated work of the Ombudsman's Office, government agencies, humanitarian organisations and international partners, 45 Ukrainian citizens were safely returned from the TOT, as well as from the territories of the Russian Federation and Belarus. 2 664 8 Previously in trend: Return from occupation
Woman with Ukrainian flag took to street of occupied Mariupol. VIDEO&PHOTOS. VIDEO&PHOTOS In the temporarily occupied Mariupol, a woman went out into the street wrapped in a Ukrainian flag. 102 780 60 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas
Another 11 children returned from occupation and Russia – Lubinets. PHOTOS We managed to return 9 children from the temporarily occupied territory of Ukraine, and two more from Russia. 532 1 Previously in trend: Returning children from occupation
11 children were managed to return to Ukraine from occupation and Russia, - Lubinets. PHOTOS Following citizens' appeals to the Ombudsman's Office and as part of reintegration measures, they facilitated the return of 9 children from the temporarily occupied territory of Ukraine and two more from the territory of the Russian Federation. The return was carried out within the framework of... 989 0 Previously in trend: Returning children from occupation
Large-scale fire in occupied Berdiansk near training ground, Russians say "reeds" are burning. VIDEO+PHOTOS A huge fire has broken out near the occupation military training ground in Novopetrivka near Berdiansk. Russians claim that reeds are on fire. 9 292 15 Previously in trend: Fire near training ground in Berdiansk
He headed "Russian police" in occupied Nova Kakhovka: SSU detains traitor in Volyn region. PHOTO A traitor was detained who, in the first months of Russia's full-scale invasion, headed the occupation "police" in Nova Kakhovka. 6 737 13 Previously in trend: Disclosure of collaborators
Two Russian soldiers who threatened to shoot civilians during occupation of Bucha will be tried - National Police. PHOTO National Police investigators sent to court an indictment against two occupiers who threatened civilians with executions. 2 025 5 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas
Russian troops occupied Novoocheretuvate - DeepState. MAPS Russians managed to capture Novoocheretuvate in Volnovakha district of Donetsk region. 9 304 33
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. 921 2
Russians have occupied Velyka Novosilka, - DeepState. MAPS Russian troops captured Velyka Novosilka in Donetsk region and advanced near four other settlements. 16 430 45
Russian troops occupied Pishchane, Slovianka, and Yasenove - DeepState. MAP Russian troops managed to occupy three settlements in the Donetsk region. 15 913 68 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War
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. 8 652 22 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War
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. 9 352 2
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