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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
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. 1 221 2 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... 2 453 7 Previously in trend: Russian election on TOT of Ukraine
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
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
In occupied Crimea, people are being forced to register for military service in order to receive compensation for power and water cuts. PHOTO Residents of the northern regions of the temporarily occupied Crimea claim that, in order to receive compensation for the prolonged disruptions to electricity and water supplies, they have been required to register for military service. According to them, men are being refused compensation... 3 552 22 Previously in trend: Occupation of Crimea
Russians are selling zebras from "Askania-Nova" nature reserve: animals are caught to order, – media reports. PHOTO The occupiers and their collaborators have turned the Ukrainian "Askania-Nova" Biosphere Reserve in the temporarily occupied Kherson region into a hub for illegal business. Advertisements have appeared on Russian online platforms offering rare zebras for sale, which the sellers promise to... 2 286 16 Previously in trend: Cruelty to animals
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. 1 667 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. 897 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. 5 591 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. 1 367 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. 4 939 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. 1 416 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. 2 149 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. 5 318 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. 7 072 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. 8 020 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. 1 691 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. 1 268 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. 664 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. 929 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. 2 905 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. 10 635 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. 873 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. 894 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. 4 705 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. 2 359 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... 1 506 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. 1 126 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. 1 373 9 Previously in trend: Returning children 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. 1 296 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. 3 191 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. 1 319 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. 7 035 21 Previously in trend: Update of DeepState map
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. 2 129 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. 12 609 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. 6 010 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. 3 274 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. 17 091 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. 2 687 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. 102 866 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. 560 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... 1 018 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. 9 334 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. 6 775 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. 2 074 5 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas
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