Olha Skorokhod

"We need to work on gentle militarisation of our society": How state is preparing national resistance "Ukrainians must always be ready for war," "We must be like Israel," "Our children must not forget their parents’ experience." For these slogans to become reality, systematic work is needed starting from the school bench, and basic military skills must become routine. 16.04.26 21:50 7 861 51 Previously in trend: Center for Civilian Training in National Resistance Civilian training for national resistance

One against two SRGs: how platoon commander Ihor Shymanskyi saved his group at cost of his own life The relatives of soldier Ihor Shymanskyi (Shaman), who died in the summer of 2025 while covering the retreat of his subordinates after his platoon was ambushed, have reached out to the editorial staff of Censor.NET. He is remembered as a brave and dedicated commander who cared deeply for his men. Now, despite the fact that Ihor repeatedly carried out missions that others refused to undertake and ultimately gave his life for others, his body has still not been recovered. 09.04.26 13:54 10 410 16 Previously in trend: losses of Ukraine

We spoke to enemy face-to-face from distance of 5 metres. Then we had to engage in close-quarters combat," – Lieutenant Colonel Ihor Yaniuk Lieutenant Colonel Ihor Yaniuk (Hetman) from the Lviv region set up, on his own initiative, a combat group of assault sappers, which sounds impressive in itself. He has spent nearly 14 years in the military overall. Since 2020, he has served in the 56th Separate Mariupol Mechanized Brigade. 31.03.26 21:21 11 348 6

My bionic prostheses are lying around at home. I should have spent that money on repairs instead, - veteran Yevhenii Kholodnytskyi Now a veteran, Yevhenii Kholodnytskyi (call sign Prynts (Prince)) volunteered for the defense forces back in 2022. For over three years, he has been living with the aftermath of his injuries—bilateral hand amputations. However, his combat service is only a small part of this interview; the focus is primarily on his rehabilitation. 10.03.26 19:27 26 280 25

Will remains of soldiers be exhumed from memorial cemetery? What will happen after Supreme Court’s decision? Recently, it became clear that a large-scale memorial project, intended to serve as an eternal tribute to fallen Ukrainian soldiers and as a visualization of remembrance for future generations, has been thrown into uncertainty. The Supreme Court has ruled that the allocation of land for the National Military Memorial Cemetery (NMMC) was unlawful. 16.02.26 20:14 9 685 18 Previously in trend: National Military Memorial Cemetery

Commission that examined all valuables and holy relics in caves has effectively completed its work – Reserve Director Maksym Ostapenko The reinstatement of Maksym Ostapenko as director of the National Reserve "Kyiv Pechersk Lavra" was an event not only for the museum community. The man who "drove the Moscow priests out of the Lavra" – that is the reputation Ostapenko has earned. With the support of the Ministry of Culture, he really did manage to do what no one else had dared to do. But he is also a professional who has given new impetus to the Reserve’s research and restoration work. 16.02.26 23:00 56 375 16

Impressions from fighting in Kursk region? Like I’d been on retreat in hell – Yevhen Makatsoba Yevhen Makatsoba (Kobzar), a craftsman of traditional folk instruments, has been in the military for a little over a year, though his combat record spans only a few months. During that time, serving as an infantryman with the 78th Separate Airborne Assault Brigade, he sustained an arm injury and what he called "unforgettable impressions" from fighting Koreans in the Kursk region. 26.01.26 20:54 14 440 22

Quality of conscripts is declining sharply. Instead of drafting suitable men, they’re taking whoever they can get - Dmytro Stembkovskyi (Haid) Dmytro Stembkovskyi (Haid), a fourth-generation Kyiv resident, joined the military as an infantryman even though he had UAV operator skills and a higher technical education. Before the war, he worked as a Kyiv tour guide, volunteered, and had previously taken an active part in the Revolution of Dignity. 19.01.26 19:18 45 501 115

Drone operator Minion: I once spotted b#stard dugout thanks to dog — I just tailed it Today’s interviewee is a young UAV operator known by the callsign Minion. She was likely given the callsign for both her young age and her petite build. She has been serving for more than a year and is currently with the 1st Separate Medical Battalion. Before that, she spent a year trying to join the ranks of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. She is now working in different directions. 13.01.26 11:09 10 180 16 Previously in trend: Drone operators 1st Separate Medical Battalion of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

Can SBI investigators work freely? Story of one letter Censor.NET is in possession of a letter by Pavlo Pavlenko, now a former employee of the Territorial Administration of the SBI in Kyiv, which he sent on 17 November to the parliamentary Temporary Investigation Commission on the investigation of possible corruption or corruption-related offences in law enforcement agencies, courts, and judicial authorities. 07.01.26 13:26 6 894 3

In Spartan conditions, I even managed to cook borshch in bucket. For some, it turned out to be last borshch of their lives – infantryman Vitalii Dzhumyha The combat path of a soldier from Chornomorsk, Vitalii Dzhumyha (Dzhyma), is a striking example of a serviceman who spent several years trying to transfer from a rear unit to the front line. He eventually took part in the fighting in Russia’s Kursk Oblast, where he lost a leg. 08.12.25 20:53 12 729 20 Previously in trend: War

Death of Andrii (Kapa) Hlembotskyi: Why can’t soldier’s family receive compensation even four years after his death? The story of the death of soldier Andrii Hlembotskyi and the bureaucratic circles of hell his family has had to endure is well known and has been covered by nearly every media outlet. The Ukrainian defender, known by his call sign Kapa, returned from Israel specifically to defend his homeland. He was killed in action on August 23, 2022, during a combat mission, yet his wife and three children have still not received the compensation of 15 million hryvnias that they are entitled to. The reason: six months into the full-scale war, Hlembotskyi had not been officially enlisted in the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 07.11.25 19:13 11 990 24

I would advise everyone joining army to learn how to mobilize their mind. When you have clear plan, it’s easier to overcome fear – Yurii Hrytsyk, deputy battalion commander of "Golden Gates" battalion of 241st TDF Brigade Archaeologist Yurii Hrytsyk (Perun) joined the army on the very first day of the full-scale war. The "Golden Gates" battalion of the 241st Territorial Defense Forces (TDF) Brigade has remained his unit ever since (previously known as the 207th Territorial Defense Forces Battalion). 10.10.25 17:27 6 270 13 Previously in trend: War

"I naively thought guitar could make difference. Then I realized you can only make difference by physically eliminating enemy," – Haidamaky guitarist Andrii Slieptsov Haidamaky guitarist Andrii Slieptsov (Slipyi) overestimated the idea of attacking the enemy with music after the full-scale invasion began. And since then, he has been defending Ukraine as a service member. He is currently a UAV operator with the 426th Separate Unmanned Systems Battalion of the Marine Corps, a fighter in the "Couriers of the Apostle Peter" group. 02.10.25 22:20 6 355 9 Previously in trend: Drone operators

We are constantly making progress, our technical unit assembles unique bombers that cannot be bought anywhere – Viacheslav Feoktistov, commander of strike UAV platoon of 23rd SMB Viacheslav Feoktistov (Skif) has led the strike UAV platoon of the 23rd Separate Mechanized Brigade (SMB) for a year. A native of Oleksandriia in the Kirovohrad region, he has served in the Armed Forces for two years and seven months. He speaks little and modestly about his exploits, clearly brightening when we begin to discuss his mission as a platoon leader. 15.09.25 19:50 3 981 3

Evacuating wounded is complex artistic quest. War of drones and artillery does not always allow you to take wounded, even with 5-10 crews, - "Azov" medic Mykhailo Isak In June this year, the government "improved the mechanism for targeted medical evacuation of military personnel who have suffered injuries, traumas or illnesses as a result of armed aggression by the Russian Federation". This means that from now on, the practice of transporting wounded or sick soldiers from the battlefield or dugouts to their final treatment destination within 48-72 hours will be extended to the entire army. 21.08.25 13:17 3 161 0 Previously in trend: Evacuation of the wounded

UAV pilots are people with golden hands and cat-like reflexes. Enemy EW operates wildly, yet despite that, they deliver good results – soldier Yurii Klymchuk When several brothers from one family fight to defend Ukraine, it is a double and in this case, a triple sacrifice. Junior Sergeant Yurii Klymchuk from Vinnychyna, who has two biological brothers also serving in the military, began his combat path in 2021 in the 14th Operational Assignment Brigade "Chervona Kalyna" of the National Guard of Ukraine. 11.07.25 16:45 3 412 2

WHO warns: dictators are good for your health Taking into account the recent news, the World Health Organization has demonstrated its continued support for dictatorship by shaking hands with Lavrov. But this is not the only case. Sympathy for despots began with Zimbabwe’s Mugabe and China’s Xi Jinping. The WHO’s list of favorites also includes Palestine’s Hamas and North Korea. 09.07.25 11:12 8 454 12

Drone operator Anton Borysevych: If we eliminate fewer than five occupiers in day, I consider it ineffective When you hear a story about a drone operator charging at an enemy tank with a rifle and successfully hitting it, you know you’re dealing with an extraordinary person and warrior. 11.06.25 22:25 7 656 8 Previously in trend: Drone operators

Victory depends on how many Ukrainians take up arms – UAV operator Bond Bond, commander of the "Kotyky" (Ukrainian for "kittens" - ed. note) UAV platoon of the 130th Territorial Defense Forces (TDF) Battalion, is one of the fighters who returned from abroad in 2022 specifically to defend Ukraine. With prior experience as an infantryman and reconnaissance operative, he now takes pride in his unit and its accomplishments. 13.05.25 22:33 13 993 41 Previously in trend: War

If your actions are well-drilled, there’s high chance of surviving – fighter Oleksii Honcharov Much more about this fighter’s work from Volyn is told by his comrades than by the man himself. In fact, it’s their stories that helped break through his modesty—if only a little. 06.05.25 23:11 5 512 2 Previously in trend: Drone operators Interview with Ukrainian Armed Forces soldiers

Best unforgettable experiences are when you hit tank or artillery depots — UAV operator Andrii When you talk to a Ukrainian soldier who has no complaints about his command, you can hardly believe your ears. That was the case during an interview with UAV operator Andrii Bobrovytskyi (call sign "Vosmyi" – "Eight") from Kyiv region. In civilian life, he worked in environmental technology, and on the second day of Russia’s full-scale invasion, he joined the Defense Forces. 02.04.25 22:25 4 035 3

"Everyone supporting infantry must work for infantry" – fighter Serhii Vyhliadovskyi Staff Sergeant Serhii Vyhliadovskyi (44 years old, call sign Vyhlia) from Zhytomyr is a fighter of the 115th TDF (Territorial Defense Forces) Brigade. Over his intermittent yet intense combat career, he has repelled multiple enemy infantry assaults, endured several shellings, a Russian gas attack, and sustained three wounds. However, perhaps his most distinctive trait is his unwavering commitment to his sergeant work and his ability to build a combat team. 18.02.25 22:10 5 346 6

When I saw that I had hit T-80, it was enchanting! Better than sex, - former Bradley operator Yevhen Shevchuk If you search for "Bradley vs T80" online, you will see a video of a spectacular hit by the soldiers of the 47th Brigade, who eliminated a Russian tank on 8 May. The video went round the Internet, and the crew of the vehicle had several more combat victories after that. 23.12.24 15:30 12 201 9 Previously in trend: War

I assume that broad front line will become large exclusion zone for centuries, - ecologist Oleksii Vasyliuk The state of the environment in the areas where the fighting continues is deteriorating. Experts compared the scale of pollution in eastern Ukraine due to Russia’s attack to a catastrophe even before the full-scale invasion. After 2022, the situation deteriorated dramatically, and the map of pollution increased many times over. 11.11.24 21:18 10 561 21

"Now in Ukraine, entrepreneurs have law, prosecutors have permissiveness" - Viktor Moskovchenko, activist of "Manifesto 42" movement and businessman The story of unscrupulous law enforcement officers stealing "evidence" during interrogations, or rather calling what they steal evidence, is not a new one. In this case, the object of the search may not even be directly related to the criminal proceedings in which the "evidence" was seized. However, there are unique situations when the resonance creates at least a chance of punishing the offender. 31.10.24 13:04 5 024 11

What difference does it make to me who destroys my business - ruscist missile or Ukrainian prosecutor with judge? They are all my enemies, - Yurii Zozulia, founder of X-Park Since the summer of 2022, the owners of the X-Park amusement and water sports park in Kyiv have been claiming an attempted raid by the state. Censor.NET talked to the main investor of the park, Yurii Zozulia, about the details and the scandalous plot. 03.10.24 08:45 17 300 34

Ballet dancer who mastered grenade launcher: in memory of Oleksandr Shapoval Two years ago, on September 12, 2022, Oleksandr Shapoval (pseudonym Shapik) was killed near Maiorsk in the Donetsk region. He died while performing a task he volunteered for. The ballet soloist of the National Opera of Ukraine went as a volunteer fighter to defend his homeland on February 25, 2022. 12.09.24 22:14 6 194 7 Previously in trend: War

Problem of human resources in army is bigger than slowdown in aid from Western allies - Warrior-Historian Myroslav Borysenko History professor Myroslav Borysenko has been defending Ukraine since the very beginning of Russia’s attack in 2014 and has been fighting again since 2022. However, he has gained a kind of publicity through his Facebook posts - ironic and sarcastic forays into history with an unexpected twist into the present. 06.09.24 20:43 25 899 145 Previously in trend: War

"Returned tortured man had missing part of his brain, rag was sewn in instead," Anastasiia Savova, coordinator of families of captured marines The aggressor country holds Ukrainian prisoners of war in 42 pre-trial detention centers and penal colonies, where it uses numerous forms of torture, of which starvation and beatings seem the most innocuous. There is information that prisoners who are citizens of the Russian Federation have been resettled from most detention centers and colonies, which means that there is a deliberate policy of physical and mental extermination of Ukrainian prisoners of war. 19.08.24 17:48 32 289 34

"I’m fed up of drawing squares in therapist’s office". How recreation is organized for mothers and wives of fallen and captured soldiers When it comes to supporting or helping the families of Ukrainian soldiers who have been captured, killed or are missing, what comes to mind? Psychologists, doctors, DNA examinations, human rights activists, endless meetings, and rallies, rallies, rallies... 10.07.24 17:54 9 752 4

Prosthetics in Ukraine: what’s behind scandals and why veterans raise money for prosthetics themselves - conversation with Antonina Kumka, CEO of Protez Hub Regularly in the public sphere, there are announcements about fundraising for a prosthesis for a veteran of the Russian-Ukrainian war. Or for their travel abroad for further prosthetics. In the third year of the great war and the eleventh year of the war with Russia, has Ukraine failed to organize high-quality prosthetics for its soldiers? 27.06.24 18:00 8 968 19

At front, most people have already come to terms with fact that there will be no demobilization. But there should be rotations - film producer Volodymyr Yatsenko When you think about Ukrainian films that Ukraine nominates for Oscars or that pack the houses and win awards at Venice, Cannes and other A-list film festivals, the name of producer Volodymyr Yatsenko will be one of the first to come to mind. The films Home, Atlantis, Luxembourg, Luxembourg, Glare, Me and Felix, and Wild Field are his most famous projects. 04.06.24 14:58 9 727 35 Previously in trend: War

On the details of the seizure of the largest cash bribe in the history of Europe - $5 million to NABU and SAP to close the Zlochevsky case Eevgenii Shevchenko, the denouncer who denounced the criminals, first reported "Censor.NET" the details of the special operation, the dramatic detention of those who bribed, the routine life of the "agent" and the specifics of the work to expose corrupt officials. 05.08.20 10:40 34 396 77 Previously in trend: Fighting corruption in Ukraine Grafters

NABU agent Yevhenii Shevchenko: Top corruptionists told me everything, because they took me for their’s own Disclosure of "agent Katerina" attracted the attention of the Ukrainians to a new phenomenon in the fight against the corruption. We talked with Yevhenii Shevchenko, one of those who have been helping the National Anti-Corruption Bureau for two years to send top corruptionists to the court. 29.05.18 10:07 89 780 116 Previously in trend: Fighting corruption in Ukraine

BRITISH MEDICAL INSTRUCTOR SEAN ARDRON: UKRAINE IS TRANSITIONING TO NATO STANDARDS MUCH FASTER BECAUSE THERE IS A DIRECT LINK BETWEEN LEARNING AND PRACTICE IN THE ATO Censor.NET spoke with British military instructor Sean Ardron, who has been providing combat first aid training to special operation forces in Ukraine using NATO standards since 2014. Sean is a retired corporal and served in multiple NATO campaigns. 01.09.17 16:02 24 182 14 Society

“Many OSCE members realized that Russia was party to the conflict only after the Boeing tragedy,” – former OSCE monitor Łukasz Adamski Polish historian and political expert Łukasz Adamski was part of the OSCE Mission in Ukraine for six months. In his interview with Censor.NET he told why he left the mission, what the reasons of its low efficiency are, and how Russian spies become its members. 30.03.16 17:48 35 913 9 Society

Volunteer Oleksandr Velychko: “My business no longer earns money, but I don’t cry about it. The country is much more valuable” This is a story of a man who managed to organize Ukrainian army-supporting volunteer movement in the south of Ukraine, which is considered to be very indifferent and unpatriotic region of the country. 02.12.14 11:45 369 0