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Violetta Kirtoka is prominent for her in-depth reporting on significant Ukrainian events and personalities. Her coverage includes heartfelt stories like the release of Mykhailo Dianov, a defender of Azovstal, who faces challenges needing medical assistance. Furthermore, she brings to light articles like the one from The Times about the Ghost of Kyiv, Major Stepan Tarabalka, revered for his sacrifice. Her reports also encapsulate moments of tribute for fallen soldiers, such as Roman Hulchenko, showcasing the bravery demonstrated in battles at Donetsk and Lohvynove. Violetta highlights judicial insights on revolutionary figures like Ustym Holodniuk, along with the inspiring participation of Ukrainian soldiers in marathons, exemplifying resilience amidst adversity.

Who is Mykhailo Dianov and why does he need help?

Mykhailo Dianov is a defender of the Azovstal plant, who was released from captivity. Following his release, he is in dire need of medical treatment due to injuries sustained, making his situation compelling for humanitarian assistance efforts.

What significance does the Ghost of Kyiv hold?

The Ghost of Kyiv, identified as Major Stepan Tarabalka, is a legendary figure renowned for his aerial prowess. His actions during Ukraine's conflicts have cemented his status as a heroic symbol, particularly following his death in combat on March 13.

What events transpired at the farewell ceremony in Mykolaiv?

The farewell ceremony in Mykolaiv was a solemn tribute to Ukrainian soldiers who fell in battles at Avdiivka, particularly honoring Platoon Commander Roman Hulchenko for his courageous efforts at the Donetsk airport and beyond. It served as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by the nation's defenders.

What did the court determine about Ustym Holodniuk's helmet?

The court session held in the Sviatoshyn district of Kyiv made a significant determination that the hole in Ustym Holodniuk's helmet was an entry hole. This finding contributes to the understanding of circumstances surrounding the tragic events during the Maidan protests.

Which Ukrainian soldiers participated in the Marine Corps Marathon?

Among the Ukrainian soldiers partaking in the Marine Corps Marathon were Vadym Svyrydenko, Vadym Maznychenko, Dmytro Fesenko, and Pavlo Stepanov. Despite severe injuries from war, they exemplified tenacity and perseverance by completing the marathon in Washington, D.C., inspiring many with their remarkable resilience.

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буча Vasyl Molchan, resident of Vokzalna Street in Bucha: "When Bayraktar hit column of Russian armor, ammunition in vehicles started exploding. It was iron fountain." During the detonation, the pensioner and his family were hiding in a house twenty meters away from the burning column. When everything calmed down, he went outside and started taking videos and photos. 25 977 10 Previously in trend: War

панасюк,христина Soldier Khrystyna Panasiuk: "When I put on my armor, helmet, knee pads, ground pad, all these things at training center, and took assault rifle, I noticed: "Yeah, Rambo is over hill..." A music teacher from Rivne, who has traveled throughout almost all units on the front line since 2014 and whose songs are loved and listened to by soldiers, signed a contract with the 126th Odesa Brigade of the Territorial Defense Forces. 25 599 18 Previously in trend: War

соколик Taras Sokolyk, commander of 10th Mountain Assault Brigade "Edelweiss": "After whole day of assaults, we communicated with gestures because we could not hear anything - everyone was shell-shocked" The 24-year-old soldier, wounded and shell-shocked, repeatedly forced the enemy to flee during assaults on our positions near Bakhmut. 29 886 4 Previously in trend: War

гарнага,бахмат Lieutenant Colonel Bohdan Harnaha, call sign Bakhmat: "We were not all born for war. Show me at least one woman who got pregnant on purpose to give birth to child for war." Bohdan Pavlovych came to study at the university from the position of Chief of Staff of the 65th Separate Mechanised Brigade. During the two years of full-scale war, he saw both people fighting bravely and running away in fear. That is why we devoted a separate part of the conversation to the question of whether everyone will have to defend the country. 12 366 36 Previously in trend: War

капустяк Yurii Kapustiak, commander of 1st Separate Assault Battalion of 67th Brigade: "When we had to leave encirclement through Russian tank and IFV, I simply told soldiers: either we will die or we will withdraw from and continue fighting for Ukraine." The unit formed by the legendary Hero of Ukraine, People’s Hero of Ukraine Dmytro Kotsiubailo, a friend of DaVinci, after a short recovery, is back in one of the hottest spots of the frontline - near Kupiansk. 10 424 1 War in Ukraine

шаман,бондар Sergeant of 82nd Brigade’s medical company, Yurii Bondar, call sign Shaman: "Today we have more or less good material support, but there are fewer and fewer people willing to become medics" In 2014, the Lviv resident joined the war as a volunteer paramedic with the 95th Brigade: he took the wounded out of Donetsk airport and Debaltseve, helped the soldiers not only with medicine but also in general in any way he could. After the full-scale offensive, he mobilised and is now officially serving in the paratroopers. 10 676 2 Health

тарас,горпиняк Taras Horpyniak, artilleryman with the 10th mountain assault brigade "Edelweiss": "The Russians were complaining: "One tank and 15 ’Ukrops’ killed two and half of our battalions" Taras served in the 109th Battalion of the 10th Separate Mountain Assault Brigade for almost four years. He went through the most terrible and difficult battles near Kyiv, Yakovlivka and on the outskirts of Bakhmut with this unit. 9 643 4 Previously in trend: War

сень,браво Battle of Izium: how city was defended and retaken The soldier who defended Izium told us chronologically about the Russian invasion of this town in the Kharkiv region in March 2022. And about the four days that he fought side by side with the legendary Yashka, a Special Forces officer Roman Kosenko, who died on March 9. 17 739 4 Previously in trend: War

зима,солдати,тепло,холод Winter at war: Soldiers’ experience and advice, or "Donetsk wind blows all heat away" How and with what our soldiers keep warm in trenches, dugouts and on duty at observation posts in Donbas, and what they suffer from the most in Kherson region. 20 650 19 Previously in trend: War

гуйт Oleh Huit, company commander of Rarog strike unmanned aerial vehicles of 24th Brigade: "During company’s existence, we have inflicted more than hundred million dollars worth of damage to enemy" In just a month, this unit destroyed six tanks, an MSTA-S system, seven armored vehicles, three self-propelled artillery guns, two cannons, five cars, six trucks, hit six more tanks, and confirmed the irrecoverable losses of 25 soldiers of the "second army of the world." 6 803 4 Previously in trend: War

миші How to fight mice on front line. A few basic methods "There is nothing so refreshing in the morning as a mouse in your sleeping bag" - a real rodent plague on the front line has led to new jokes. And we asked the soldiers which product proved to be the best in the fight against these small pests 32 229 0 Previously in trend: War

герой,народний,нагорода "The National Hero of Ukraine" award became the first after a two-year break Six awards were given to soldiers, two to the families of the fallen and one to a medical volunteer organisation. 6 923 5 War in Ukraine

мельник Company commander of the 47th Brigade Mykola Melnyk: "The Russians knew our routes of advance, and everything was flying there - the 152nd, 120th, and Grads... The lawyer, who since 2014 joined the volunteer fighters in Avdiivka from time to time, in 2022 joined the 47th newly formed brigade and lost his leg during the first assault of the unit on the Zaporizhzhia direction in June 2023. 48 316 25 Previously in trend: War

роман Deputy Platoon Commander of the Tsunami Assault Regiment of Assault Brigade of National Police of Ukraine "Liut (Fury-ed.)" Roman: "We are people, we are scared. But the task can be fulfilled if everything is done correctly." This fighter comes from Zolote, which has been under occupation since 2022, took part in the mopping-up operation of Klishchiivka near Bakhmut, including the last one, when this village returned to Ukrainian control. 10 762 4 Previously in trend: War

Major Yevhen Slominskyi of 8th Spetsnaz regiment: “Roma, at the expense of his life, gagged machine gunner who wounded three our soldiers” Major Yevhen Slominskyi of 8th Spetsnaz regiment: “Roma, at the expense of his life, gagged machine gunner who wounded three our soldiers” 26-year-old Roman Matviiets of the 8th Spetsnaz regiment was killed near Popasna, the Luhansk region, covering three gravely wounded soldiers: his commander, Major Yevhen Slominskyi and two scouts of the 11th Kyivska Rus Battalion Petro Korsak and Serhii Vovchuk. 107 488 0 Previously in trend: Episodes of the Russian-Ukrainian war

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