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Tragic deaths in Ukraine emphasize the severe consequences of ongoing conflict and violence in the region. Among recent incidents, a conscript's death in Kyiv due to blunt-force trauma highlighted the harsh realities of military mobilization. Bohdan Zmii, an engineer known for creating a demining vehicle, and journalist Olena Hubanova with cameraman were victims of military strikes. Additionally, a civilian rescuer in Kharkiv and the mayor of Dniprorudne, tortured in captivity, illustrate the human cost of aggression. These stories, among others, reflect a nation grappling with human loss and the impact of war, underscoring the need for peace and justice.

What are the recent death incidents in Ukraine related to the conflict?

Recent incidents include the deaths of a conscript due to blunt-force trauma in Kyiv, a Ukrainian engineer Bohdan Zmii, and journalists Olena Hubanova and Yevhen Karmazin in a military strike, reflecting ongoing violence in Ukraine.

How did Bohdan Zmii contribute to Ukrainian engineering before his death?

Bohdan Zmii was a pioneer in Ukrainian engineering, known for founding Rovertech and creating the robotic demining vehicle "Zmiy," which played a crucial role in demining efforts in conflict zones. His loss is a significant blow to innovation in the industry.

What details are known about the journalist deaths in Kramatorsk?

Journalist Olena Hubanova and cameraman Yevhen Karmazin were killed in Kramatorsk due to an enemy "Lancet" UAV strike, highlighting the dangers faced by media personnel in conflict zones and the ongoing challenges to press freedom in Ukraine.

How is Ukraine handling identified deaths due to Russian aggression?

Ukraine has initiated biometric identification for bodies of those killed due to Russian aggression, adopting new technologies to ensure accurate identification and dignified handling of the deceased amidst the ongoing conflict with detailed forensic measures.

What impact does the mayor's death in Dniprorudne have on Ukraine?

The torture and subsequent death of Yevhen Matvieiev, mayor of Dniprorudne, represent a grave human rights violation and highlight the brutal realities faced by local leaders under Russian captivity. His death symbolizes the high stakes for political figures in occupied areas.

What was the cause of death for the conscript in Kyiv?

The death of the conscript in Kyiv was caused by blunt-force trauma, as confirmed by a forensic examination, raising concerns about the conditions and treatment of mobilized individuals amid the ongoing military operations in Ukraine.

How did the death of the State Emergency Service rescuer occur?

State Emergency Service rescuer Yurii Chystikov was killed during a repeated enemy strike in the Kharkiv region, emphasizing the risks faced by emergency personnel who play a critical role in the conflict zones for civilian protection and aid delivery.

What led to Pope Francis's death according to recent reports?

Pope Francis passed away due to a cerebral stroke and irreversible cardiovascular collapse, as confirmed by the Vatican. His death marks the end of an era and prompts reflections on his contributions to global religious and humanitarian efforts.

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Massive Russian strike on Kharkiv region: energy worker killed Massive attack by Russian Federation: employee of energy company died in Kharkiv region During Russia's attack on critical infrastructure in the Kharkiv region, an employee of an energy company who was at work was killed. 1 117 2 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kharkiv region

The patient died during the operation Patient died during buttock implant surgery at clinic in Kyiv: plastic surgeon notified of suspicion. PHOTO Prosecutors from the Podil District Prosecutor's Office in Kyiv have notified a 50-year-old plastic surgeon that he is suspected of improper performance of his professional duties, which led to the  patient's death. 15 968 121 Previously in trend: Death during surgery in Kyiv

police Death of conscript at distribution point in Kyiv: police seized video camera recordings from TCR Kyiv police seized CCTV footage from the Podilskyi TCR and SS, where Roman Sopin, a conscript, died. 12 575 72 Previously in trend: death in the TCR

Two Ukrainian Armed Forces officials organised a scheme at the Military Registration and Enlistment Offices in Kyiv and Volyn Death of conscript at distribution point in Kyiv: forensic examination confirms blunt-force trauma. DOCUMENT The lawyer for Roman Sopin’s family has released the forensic medical examination report on his death inside a distribution point after he was mobilized. 18 558 144 Previously in trend: death in the TCR

Bohdan Zmii Bohdan Zmii, Ukrainian engineer - creator of robotic demining vehicle, has tragically died. PHOTO Bohdan Zmii, a Ukrainian engineer, founder and head of Rovertech, and one of the creators of the robotic demining vehicle "Zmiy," has tragically died. 11 001 13 Previously in trend: losses of Ukraine

"Freedom" TV journalist Olena Hubanova and cameraman Yevhen Karmazin. Journalist Olena Hubanova and cameraman Yevhen Karmazin killed in Kramatorsk as result of "Lancet" strike. VIDEO&PHOTOS A journalist of the "Freedom" TV channel Olena Hubanova and cameraman Yevhen Karmazin were killed in Kramatorsk as a result of a strike by an enemy "Lancet" UAV. 12 883 14 Previously in trend: Death of journalists

Yuriy Chystikov was killed In Kharkiv region, State Emergency Service rescuer Yurii Chystikov was killed during shelling. PHOTO A rescuer was killed in the Kharkiv region as a result of a repeated enemy strike, and five of his colleagues were injured. 1 967 7 Previously in trend: losses of Ukraine

Mayor of Dniprorudne Yevhen Matvieiev Mayor of Dniprorudne Matvieiev was tortured in captivity and died from multiple injuries and wounds on 7 September 2024, - Office of Prosecutor General Russians tortured Yevhen Matvieiev, mayor of Dniprorudne in Zaporizhzhia region, to death while he was in captivity. He died from multiple injuries and wounds. 3 394 12

Woman beats child in Kharkiv, boy dies in hospital Woman beats 3-year-old stepson to death: she is being held in custody without bail. PHOTO A 40-year-old woman in Kharkiv beat her 3-year-old stepson, who later died. 4 702 9 Previously in trend: Murder of children

Co-founder of "Our Money" Oleksa Shalaiskyi dies Oleksa Shalaisky, one of founders of the "Our Money" project, has died On October 4, it became known about the death of one of the co-founders and editor-in-chief of the journalistic project "Our Money" Oleksa Shalaisky. 7 950 16 Previously in trend: losses of Ukraine

Biometric identification of the deceased Ukraine launches biometric identification of those killed as result of Russian aggression The Cabinet of Ministers has adopted a resolution "On the implementation of an experimental project for the identification of bodies (remains) of persons killed as a result of the armed aggression of the Russian Federation against Ukraine, using biometric data." 779 3 Previously in trend: repatriation of the bodies of fallen soldiers bodies identification

Andrii Bobrovnyk killed Athletics coach Andrii Bobrovnyk killed while defending Ukraine. PHOTO Athletics coach Andrii Bobrovnyk, son of Volodymyr Bobrovnyk, head of the Department of Athletics, Winter Sports and Cycling at the National University of Ukraine on Physical Education and Sport, has been killed in the war. 3 800 13 Previously in trend: losses of Ukraine

The road to Pokrovsk is littered with the corpses of Russian soldiers and destroyed equipment. Bodies of eliminated occupiers, scooters, motorcycles and bicycles - road toward Pokrovsk. VIDEO Aerial reconnaissance troops of the "Hostri Kartusy" unit of the 2nd Separate Detachment of the Omega Special-Purpose Center of Ukraine’s National Guard have shown a road littered with the bodies of eliminated Russian soldiers. According to the defenders, this is only one section of the route Russian forces are using in attempts to break through toward Pokrovsk, Censor.NET reports. 5 136 10 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

Stray cats feed on body of Russian soldier near frontline ruins – video Body of Russian assault trooper becomes food for animals. VIDEO 18+ A video has surfaced online showing stray cats feeding on the body of a Russian soldier near a destroyed building on one of the frontline sectors. As Censor.NET reports, the authors of the footage noted that animals that lost their owners and homes are forced to survive on whatever they find — including the bodies of invaders left scattered across fields and yards. "New Whiskas - with the flavor of a Russian stormtrooper," the video’s author added. 6 583 20 Previously in trend: Destruction of the occupiers

Trump on territorial concessions Trump on rumours of his death: I had heard that but not to that extend US President Donald Trump has responded to rumours about his death. 4 195 26 Previously in trend: President Trump

Russian soldier asks to finish off wounded comrade Wounded Russian occupier begs fellow soldier to finish him off: "So I don’t suffer, do it, like brother". VIDEO In Donetsk region, a serviceman of Russia’s 57th Motor Rifle Brigade filmed his own injury and retreat from the battlefield together with another Russian soldier. During the assault, they came under attack from Ukrainian kamikaze drones, gave themselves first aid, and hid for a long time to avoid a second strike. 15 667 45 Previously in trend: Situation at front

Kyiv bids farewell to Andrii Parubii Minute of silence on Maidan: Kyiv honours memory of Andrii Parubii. VIDEO On the evening of 1 September, a farewell ceremony was held in Kyiv's Independence Square for Andrii Parubii, a member of parliament and former speaker of the Verkhovna Rada, one of the leaders of the Orange Revolution and the Revolution of Dignity. 4 961 25 Previously in trend: Murder of Andrii Parubii

Ukrainian girl killed in Germany 16-year-old refugee from Ukraine died in Germany; girl probably pushed under train A 16-year-old Ukrainian girl died tragically in Germany, probably after being pushed under a train. In 2022, she left occupied Mariupol with her family and found refuge in Thuringia. 10 742 42 Previously in trend: refugees in Germany

Russian soldiers eliminated Another "Cargo 200" for Russia: wooden boxes with occupiers’ bodies under "Farewell of Slavianka". VIDEO Ukrainian forces continue to eliminate Russian occupiers. A video has been circulated on social media showing the bodies of dead Russian soldiers being loaded into wooden boxes onto a military vehicle, Censor.NET reported. 10 277 34 Previously in trend: Destruction of the occupiers

Man dies at TCR and SS in Rivne region: recruitment center cites cause Reservist dies at assembly point in Rivne region: TRC rules out foul play In the Rivne region, a 34-year-old reservist, Vitalii Sakharuk, died while at an assembly point awaiting transfer to a military training center. The Territorial Center of Recruitment and Social Support (TCR and SS) reported that the man suddenly felt unwell and showed no signs of violent death. 5 807 73 Previously in trend: death in the TCR Violation of human rights by TCR

Luca Cecca died Italian volunteer fighter Luca Cecca killed in fighting for Ukraine. PHOTO Italian volunteer fighter Luca Cecca died defending Ukraine. 4 519 9 Previously in trend: Enemy losses foreign volunteers in the armed forces

Olha Bordunova killed Russian forces killed Olha Bordunova, head of mobile post office of Ukrposhta, in Donetsk region. PHOTO An enemy drone killed Olha Bordunova, the head of the Ukrposhta mobile post office near Kramatorsk, Donetsk region 4 552 3 Previously in trend: losses of Ukraine

audi 11-year-old boy runs over two-year-old sister with car in Volyn, child killed In Volyn, an 11-year-old boy ran over his sister with a car, child was killed. An incident occurred on August 4 at around 7:45 p.m. in the village of Nemyr, Lutsk district. 7 302 52

Russian female assault trooper Russians send women assault fighters to attack Pokrovsk. VIDEO 18+ A Ukrainian drone operator in the Pokrovsk direction eliminated a Russian assault fighter, who turned out to be a woman. 21 744 76

6-year-old karateka Matvii Marchenko killed in Kyiv missile strike Six-year-old karateka Matvii Marchenko killed in Russian strike on Kyiv. PHOTO Six-year-old Matvii Marchenko, a trainee of Kyiv’s karate club "Sen-Bin," was among those killed in the Russian missile attack on Kyiv on the night of July 31. 5 133 16 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kyiv

In Mykolaiv, a man died while trying to escape from police and TCR employees Man dies while fleeing from military personnel of TCR and police in Mykolaiv: SBI is investigating circumstances. PHOTO The SBI officials are investigating the circumstances of the death of a man in Mykolaiv who was fleeing from law enforcement officers and military personnel of the territorial recruitment and social support centre. 8 660 90 Previously in trend: Conflict with TCR death in the TCR

tree fell on children One child died and four more injured as result of tree falling in Balta, Odesa region, - SES (updated). PHOTOS A teenager died as a result of bad weather in Podilskyi district of Odesa region. Another 4 children were injured. 8 779 5 Previously in trend: Сhild died in Odesa region due to falling tree

Yaroslav Rushchyshyn MP from "Voice" Rushchyshyn dies in road accident On 24 July, MP of the Voice party Yaroslav Rushchyshyn died in a car accident. 14 282 37

Russian Supreme Court Chief Judge Podnosova dies in Russia Russian Supreme Court Chief Judge Podnosova dies in Moscow The head of the Supreme Court of Russia, Irina Podnosova, has died in Moscow. 9 439 32

Military TCR killed mobilised man in Kyiv What is known TCR soldier beat mobilised man to death in Kyiv. He was taken into custody - media A serviceman of the security platoon of the Assembly Point of the Kyiv City TCR and SS was taken into custody on suspicion of abuse of power while performing an official task of "supplying mobilisation resources". 26 770 325 Previously in trend: death in the TCR

Hungarian dies at TCR allegedly after beating: Ukrainian Armed Forces respond Ground Forces on Hungarian’s death after alleged "beating at TCR": man was mobilized into Armed Forces and went AWOL The Ukrainian Ground Forces Command responded to reports about the alleged death of Hungarian citizen Yosyp Shebeshten (referred to as József Shebesztyén in Hungarian media) following a beating at a TCR in Zakarpattia. 16 241 116 Previously in trend: Death of a Hungarian citizen at the Territorial Recruitment Center

Accident in Ternopil region Four people killed in car accident in the Ternopil region. PHOTO On Wednesday, 9 July, a fatal car and truck accident occurred in the Ternopil region. Four people died as a result of the accident. 5 303 7 Previously in trend: Fatal traffic accidents

Composer and Hero of Ukraine Ihor Poklad has died Composer and Hero of Ukraine Ihor Poklad died Composer, opera director and Hero of Ukraine Ihor Poklad has died at the age of 83. 5 808 10 Previously in trend: Ihor Poklad died

Border guards found the body of a man near the border Body of man found in mountains near Romanian border – SBGS. PHOTO Today, July 7, during patrol of a mountainous section of the Ukrainian-Romanian border, servicemen of the "Dilove" border service unit of the Mukachevo detachment discovered the body of an unidentified man. 2 254 28 Previously in trend: Bodies found near the border

Valerii Zelenskyi, released from captivity, dies Less than month after exchange, soldier Valerii Zelenskyi died. He was held captive by Russian Federation for over 3 years. PHOTOS Less than a month after returning from Russian captivity, 57-year-old soldier Valerii Zelenskyi died. 13 819 65 Previously in trend: Prisoner swap losses of Ukraine

Kateryna Borsynska Russian attack on Odesa: Ruscists killed teacher Kateryna Borsynska and her husband Valentyn A teacher of the Mykhailivskyi Lyceum Kateryna Borsynska and her husband Valentyn were killed in Odesa as a result of a nighttime drone strike by the Russian Federation. 6 579 17 Previously in trend: losses of Ukraine

Russia strikes at Dnipro and Samar on 24 June 2025 Russian attack on Dnipro: death toll rises to 20 As a result of Russian strikes in Dnipro and the region, 22 people were killed. 2 194 1 Previously in trend: Attack on Dnipro

Kyiv bids farewell to Georgian volunteer Vano Nadiridze, who fought on the side of Ukraine Kyiv bids farewell to Georgian volunteer fighter Vano Nadiradze, who fought on side of Ukraine in SOF. PHOTOS On 25 June in Kyiv, a farewell ceremony was held for Georgian volunteer Lieutenant Colonel Vano Nadiradze, who led the Georgian group within Ukraine’s Special Operations Forces. He had been fighting alongside the Armed Forces of Ukraine since the beginning of Russia’s full-scale invasion. 4 955 12 Previously in trend: losses of Ukraine foreign volunteers in the armed forces

Occupiers kill girl in hit-and-run accident Russian military personnel ran over girl on pedestrian crossing in occupied Luhansk with truck. VIDEO from surveillance cameras Russian soldiers in occupied Luhansk ran over a girl who was crossing the road on a pedestrian crossing with an "Ural" truck, killing her. 13 176 30 Previously in trend: Situation in occupied Luhansk region

Bodies of two people recovered in Kharkiv Strike on enterprise in Kharkiv on 7 June: bodies of two people recovered from under rubble. PHOTO A search operation is underway in Kharkiv at the site of the enterprise attacked by Russia on 7 June. 907 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kharkiv

The aftermath of the attack on Kharkiv Number of victims of Russian shelling in Ukraine in 5 months of the year is 50% higher than in 2024, - UN Monitoring Mission In the first five months of 2025, the number of civilian deaths and injuries in Ukraine as a result of Russian strikes was almost 50 per cent higher than in the same period in 2024. 711 7 Previously in trend: Civilian casualties in Ukraine

Crowd loots UN warehouse in Gaza Thousands of Palestinians looted UN food warehouse in Gaza, people killed Four people were killed during the looting of a UN food warehouse in Gaza. 11 628 139 Previously in trend: Palestinians looted UN warehouse

How Ukrainian prisoners of war are treated in Russia Russians shot dead 245 Ukrainian soldiers who had surrendered. Another 206 soldiers died in Russian captivity, - AP Of the more than five thousand Ukrainian prisoners of war repatriated by Russia to Ukraine, at least 206 died in captivity (including more than fifty as a result of the explosion in Olenivka). Another 245 prisoners were killed by Russian soldiers on the battlefield. 2 694 14 Previously in trend: Detention conditions of POWs

Shabunin Portnov’s death has changed nothing; now Zelenskyy’s team, led by Tatarov, is in complete control of his legacy, - Shabunin. VIDEO The death of the former deputy head of Yanukovych's administration, Andriy Portnov, has not changed anything, and the system he created is now run by the deputy head of the OP, Oleh Tatarov. 19 865 131 Previously in trend: The murder of Andrii Portnov

Body of tourist was found on Mount Pip Ivan in Carpathians Body of tourist was found on Mount Pip Ivan in Carpathians,- SES. PHOTO On 22 May, rescuers and police transported the body of a tourist from Mount Pip Ivan in the Carpathians. 4 740 23 Previously in trend: Death on mountain in Carpathians

Suicide at Kharkiv enlistment office: police release details Man’s death at Kharkiv TCR: family reported him missing on May 11 – police Relatives had been searching for a Kharkiv resident since May 11. On May 12, he jumped out of a window at a district TCR and SS (Territorial Center of Recruitment and Social Support) and died. 5 358 59 Previously in trend: death in the TCR

Consequences of the attack by the Shaheds on the Odesa region on May 16, 2025 Attack on Odesa region on May 16: 55-year-old woman dies in hospital On the night of May 16, the occupiers attacked Odesa and the Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi districts. One of the victims was seriously injured, and doctors fought for her life. 795 3 Previously in trend: Shelling of Odessa region

Two occupiers fight to the death in a punishment pit Two occupiers forced to fight to death in punishment pit: "Whoever kills other gets to walk out… Crush him, you f#cking horse!". VIDEO A video was posted online showing two Russian servicemen fighting to the death for the chance to leave a so-called punishment pit alive. 28 005 57 Previously in trend: Abuse and beatings in Russian army