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Tetiana Bodnia's coverage highlights the severe threats journalists face, such as drones and sniper fire. As noted by IMI Director Oksana Romaniuk, information is a potent weapon in this war. The experiences of soldiers like Roman Boiko and Yevhen Skoropad illustrate the personal sacrifices and struggles on the front lines. Boiko, honored to earn the Azov patch, stresses the importance of rigorous training, while Skoropad shares the tactical challenges of evading enemy drones. The discourse extends to Deputy Interior Minister Leonid Tymchenko, who emphasizes the emotional impact of reuniting families with the remains of soldiers. Bodnia's narratives underscore the intersection of resilience and the strategic use of information amidst ongoing conflict complexities.

What challenges do journalists face during wartime in Ukraine?

Journalists in Ukraine face severe challenges such as being targeted by drones dropping munitions and sniper attacks. According to IMI Director Oksana Romaniuk, these actions highlight the dangerous environment for those delivering truthful reports in the war zone. The use of information as a weapon makes journalists primary targets, showcasing their critical role in delivering news from the front lines.

What experiences did Roman Boiko undergo to serve on the front lines?

Roman Boiko, a dedicated soldier, underwent extensive training before earning the Azov patch. Joining the front lines as a National Guardsman, he encountered harsh realities, such as gas-filled basements affecting respiration. His commitment demonstrates the personal sacrifices made by soldiers in defending their country and the rigorous preparation necessary for service.

What advice does Yevhen Skoropad give regarding drone attacks?

Experienced infantryman Yevhen Skoropad advises against lying down or staying in one spot when under drone surveillance, emphasizing the need for constant movement. Serving over three years, Skoropad understands the evolving tactics of modern warfare and highlights the adaptation required to counter technological threats on the battlefield effectively.

How significant are the efforts to reunite families with fallen soldiers?

Deputy Interior Minister Leonid Tymchenko highlights the emotional significance of reuniting families with the remains of fallen soldiers from occupied territories. These efforts provide closure and allow families to honor their loved ones properly, demonstrating the humanitarian aspect of war amidst ongoing hostilities and loss.

How does Tetiana Bodnia emphasize the role of information in the Ukrainian conflict?

Tetiana Bodnia focuses on the strategic use of information as a weapon in the Ukrainian conflict. The narratives she shares illustrate how both sides utilize information warfare to influence perceptions and morale. Her reporting underscores the crucial role journalists play in delivering truthful accounts despite facing significant risks from targeted attacks.

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Bohdan Bakhtyn "We walked path of deadly shadow" — story of soldier with call sign Fin about fighting on Sumy border The time will come when a film will be made about the events described in an interview with Censor.NET by Bohdan Bakhtyn, a soldier of the 67th Separate Mechanized Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, call sign Fin. A feature film. Because of what happened this year near the village of Zhuravka, in how our soldiers, despite severe wounds, fought back against the enemy who surrounded them, and then made their way through swamps and forests to rejoin their comrades, there’s so much packed into it that it will be watched in one sitting, reliving what these guys went through. 8 080 4

Varlam, Taras Infantryman Taras Varlam: "Mortar shell lands, we hit deck to avoid shrapnel. But my brother-in-arms still gets hit. He yells to me: "Tarik, my leg’s been blown off!’" Introducing Taras Varlam, his comrade said he had been caught in heavy "dust-ups" more than once. Unsurprising, as he has been fighting since the first days of Russia’s full-scale invasion at the most intense sectors of the front — in the Luhansk region and in the Pokrovsk and Northern Slobozhanskyi directions. 7 765 2

Major General Volodymyr Kachkan, State Emergency Service When house becomes trap: why Russians deliberately strike apartment blocks and how those still breathing are found under rubble" My interlocutor has spent many years in search-and-rescue operations and has led many of them. From experience, he can tell whether there is any chance of finding anyone alive beneath the rubble of a building hit by a Shahed drone or a missile. He acknowledges, however, that there are cases when, after many hours of searching, rescuers do manage to find alive those who miraculously survived, and he recounts such cases. 10 802 8 Previously in trend: Russian aerial attacks Rescue operations by SES

Criminals profit from draft dodgers They divided market and issue "franchises": how criminals make money on "tours" for draft dodgers The government proposes to introduce criminal liability for persons liable for military service who flee abroad. A bill has already been submitted to the Verkhovna Rada proposing to amend Article 332 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine (illegal transportation of persons across the state border). 29 342 32 Previously in trend: Draft evaders smuggling across the border

War crimes of the occupiers Execution of soldier. Why paramedics were denied access to wounded Azov fighters in Olenivka and who shot sniper Matsiievskyi after he said "Glory to Ukraine!" On one of the captured data storage devices that fell into the hands of law enforcement, there were roughly the following instructions for Russian soldiers: if you take military personnel prisoner and your unit is located at a considerable distance from the command post or the main forces, interrogate the prisoners and execute them. 19 638 8 Previously in trend: War crimes of Russia Investigation of Russian war crimes

Andrii Leshchenko Deputy Prosecutor General Andrii Leshchenko: "Since killings of civilians began almost simultaneously across entire Kyiv region, where various units of Russian armed forces were deployed, this provides grounds to believe they received corresponding order" Terror against the civilian population, detention of unarmed people in the streets, torture in places of captivity, mass killings in the occupied territories – all this has become one of the elements of the Russian-Ukrainian war. That is why we spoke with Deputy Prosecutor General Andrii Leshchenko about when and why Russian servicemen might have received such orders, and what investigators and prosecutors have been able to establish by analyzing the testimonies of prisoners of war and captured documents. 6 368 10 Previously in trend: War crimes of Russia

Naumenko Head of State Migration Service Nataliia Naumenko: "As of today, law does not require person to disclose and declare another citizenship" After the adoption of the bill on multiple citizenship, a number of issues remain open. Which countries’ passports will Ukrainians be able to obtain? In which country will those who acquire another citizenship be required to perform military service? Where will such individuals receive social assistance and pensions, and where will they pay taxes? 7 809 23 Previously in trend: Multiple citizenship in Ukraine

Ruslan, Pelekhatyi "Fact that veteran asks to turn down volume of music in car or in restaurant does not mean that he is making complaint. It may simply be causing him pain," veteran Ruslan Pelekhatyi Before the full-scale war, Ruslan Pelekhatyi served in the police, and when the assault brigade "Liut" was formed, he went to the front as an infantryman-assault soldier. Talking about this period, he says that it was a conscious decision. As was his subsequent decision to return to work in the police, but in a civilian position dealing with veterans’ policy issues. 29 661 39

Andrii, Haichenko Deputy Justice Minister Andrii Haichenko: "Previously, expert was essentially slave to their supervisor. We have prevented abuses of power by heads of forensic institutions" Since the onset of the full-scale war, the number of requests for forensic examinations has multiplied. Among the most in-demand are explosive, environmental, construction and engineering, and military forensics. However, despite the critical role this institution plays in the justice system, it has remained underfunded and vulnerable to outside influence for years. 5 150 4 Previously in trend: Judicial reform

prisoners, exchange "Guys in captivity are forced to walk with their heads constantly bowed down in places of detention." How those who survived captivity are rehabilitated and retrained to move "We cannot comprehend what the Russians are doing. Neither as normal people nor as doctors. Perhaps this is some new form of torture. They were not just told to lower their heads; their entire torso had to be bent forward with their hands behind their backs," says Yuliia, head of the department at the National Guard of Ukraine’s medical center and a specialist in physical rehabilitation medicine. 179 144 13 Previously in trend: Torture of POWs in Russian prisons Rehabilitation of military

Zotova Servicewoman Nataliia Zotova: "Send those ladies flipping TCR vehicles to do community service – have them deliver draft notices" She was working as a journalist at the "1+1" TV channel when she decided she was ready to enter public service and went on to head the Social Welfare Department. However, she left that position and joined the Armed Forces of Ukraine after realizing she no longer wanted to review documents submitted by men looking for legal ways to avoid mobilization. 38 581 177 Previously in trend: Women in AFU

Zhernakov DEJURE Foundation Executive Director Mykhailo Zhernakov: "If things continue at this pace, just like now, and we are "hurtling" toward wall, then we’ll hurtle into it very quickly" Why could the new bills on judicial reforms potentially worsen the progress already made in the development of courts and their independence? Why are citizens required to pay fees for complaints against judges, and under what conditions might they be unable to file such complaints? What role do international experts play in the selection commissions for appointing judges, and how does this affect the judicial system as a whole? 17 815 12

Yevhen, Pikalov Deputy Minister of Justice Yevhen Pikalov: "We do not have separate cells for ministers, deputies, or judges" By amending the legislation on the mobilization of convicts, deputies introduced restrictions for those who held positions in the civil service and were convicted of corruption offenses. However, the law still allows the mobilization of individuals accused of such crimes without awaiting a verdict. 9 936 21 Previously in trend: Mobilization of convicts

Dmytro Torhalo "By documenting criminal activities of certain drug trafficking groups, we realized these individuals had been recruited by enemy" – Dmytro Torhalo How do Russian intelligence services exploit Telegram channels involved in drug distribution, recruit individuals, and organize acts of sabotage? Are narcotics being seized in frontline areas? Why, despite tightened border security, are tons of precursors still being smuggled into Ukraine to produce so-called "salts"? How do drug trafficking groups launder their illicit profits? 12 133 42 Previously in trend: Elimination of drug trade

Director of the Institute of Mass Information Oksana Romaniuk IMI Director Oksana Romaniuk: "We recorded cases where not only were drones dropping munitions on journalists, but snipers were also shooting at them" Much depends on how journalists work during wartime — because information, too, is a weapon in this war, one that the enemy actively exploits. That’s why those who speak the truth to the world become targets. 5 940 8 Previously in trend: Abduction of journalist Dmytro Khyliuk Ukrainian journalists in Russian captivity

boiko,roman Infantryman Roman Boiko: Gas quickly filled basement area, I felt my eyes, throat, and nose starting to burn. Breathing became difficult. When Roman Boiko decided to volunteer for the front line, he understood he would need to undergo extensive training to join the unit he had chosen. Reflecting on boot camp — what’s known as "day zero" — the 28-year-old National Guardsman says it was an honor for him to earn the Azov patch. 6 828 4

Skoropad Infantryman Yevhen Skoropad: "If drone is hunting you, main thing is not to lie down and not to stay in one spot" Yevhen Skoropad has served in the infantry for over three years. During this time, he has fought in the Kyiv, Kharkiv, Zaporizhzhia, and Donetsk regions. He became a platoon commander. He sustained seven injuries. While he is currently undergoing treatment and rehabilitation after his most recent, fairly severe wound, we managed to speak with him about the specifics of infantry service and the myths that have emerged over the years thanks to various TikTokers. 13 195 5

Tymchenko Deputy Interior Minister Leonid Tymchenko: "First burials of unidentified soldiers at military memorial cemetery should be in May" The return of the bodies of fallen defenders from the temporarily occupied territories or from russia is an opportunity for thousands of families to finally learn the truth about the fate of their loved ones and say a decent farewell to them. 9 808 9 Previously in trend: Returning bodies of fallen defenders

cybersecurity,cyberattack Safeguards against hackers: can new security rules protect government registries from cyberattacks? When thousands of Ukrainians suddenly lost access to state registries last December, it became clear just how vulnerable the country’s digital infrastructure is—and how catastrophic a large‑scale cyber‑attack could be. 5 697 5

Niebytov Deputy Head of National Police Andrii Niebytov: Russian recruiters are difficult to identify, Telegram does not cooperate with law enforcement agencies Who is behind the organization of explosions near TCR (Territorial Recruitment Centers), at police stations, and the attempted to blow up the train station in Ivano-Frankivsk? Do the adolescents and adults being used to plant explosive devices know that they may be deliberately detonated? How are those who carry out such criminal acts on the territory of our country selected and motivated? How many acts of sabotage and terrorist attacks have law enforcement officers been able to prevent since the beginning of this year? 10 290 72

Chervinskyi Lawyer Kostiantyn Hloba: Victims in Chervinskyi case are now being forced to be victims against their will Despite his discreet profession, Colonel Roman Chervinskyi, who previously served in the Security Service of Ukraine and the Main Directorate of Intelligence of the Ministry of Defense, with a record of successful special operations conducted before the full-scale war, became known to the wider public when he chose to step into the public arena following the failure of the high-profile "Avenue" operation, also known as "Wagnergate". 7 345 11 Previously in trend: Cases against Chervinskyi

Director of the Department of Mine Action of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine Serhiy Reva "Russian forces are using new dangerous mines," – Serhii Reva, State Emergency Service’s Mine Action Department How are the Russians trying to improve the Shaheds they use to strike Ukraine every night? What should a person do if a missile hits a multi-story building while they are inside their apartment? What types of drones assist deminers in neutralizing mines? And is it possible to train artificial intelligence to detect mines? 8 479 4 Previously in trend: Demining of Ukrainian territories

Serhii Panteleiev, First Deputy Head of Main Investigation Department of National Police: Serhii Panteleiev, First Deputy Head of Main Investigation Department of National Police: "As soon as family loses contact with serviceman, they should contact nearest police station at their place of residence." The disappearance of a soldier on the front line poses a serious challenge for the family, which is left without answers on where to begin the search. People who occasionally contact our editorial office express confusion about the correct course of action, what to expect from law enforcement agencies, and how effective investigations into such criminal cases are, as they often feel that no substantial progress is being made. 12 329 18

What powers will military ombudsman have? Defender’s certificate for commanders and register for violators of military rights: what powers will military ombudsman receive and why they will not be limited to inspections in Armed Forces The President appointed an ombudsman to protect the rights of servicemen and their families. However, the draft law defining his functions and the tools that would help him respond to complaints effectively has not been adopted. 3 801 6

Stanislav Kravchenko Supreme Court Chief Justice Stanislav Kravchenko: "Before full-scale war began, I saw no need for separate military courts. However, I have drastically changed my position." The Parliamentary Committee on Legal Policy has recommended that the Rada adopt a bill on the specialization of judges for handling military and war crimes. In the explanatory note, the author of the document emphasizes that this approach—specialization of judges, as opposed to the specialization of courts—avoids contradictions with the Constitution of Ukraine and is less costly and organizationally burdensome. 8 193 45

hacker, cyberattack Consequences of attack on state registers: some public information may be closed After the state registers suffered the most powerful cyberattack in recent years, the Ministry of Justice tried to reassure citizens that everything would be restored, and the Verkhovna Rada decided to set up a working group to develop regulatory mechanisms to ensure the uninterrupted operation of the registers in the future. 13 686 18

Denys Petrov Denys Petrov, Chief Sergeant of Unmanned Systems Platoon: "It is currently very challenging to deploy infantry into position. It’s much better to do so with "eyes" from above He went to the military commissariat twice to be mobilized. At first, they didn’t want to take an 18-year-old boy with no service experience. Moreover, in March 2022, there were enough volunteer fighters. 6 924 5 Previously in trend: War

Vertiukh Killed at front but not in reports: how system forces families of soldiers to investigate circumstances of their deaths on their own For more than two months, the wife of soldier Andrii Vertiukh, who fought in the Pokrovsk direction, tried to get an official investigation into the circumstances of her husband’s death. The situation was complicated by the fact that he served in one brigade and was for service in another to perform a combat mission. 16 011 15

Taras Bezpalyi, Central Department for the Protection of Servicemen's Rights of the Ministry of Defense How system of rights protection in army works: real stories and mechanisms In times of war, the rights of the military become not only a matter of justice, but also a matter of national security. Protecting those who risk their lives every day is about trust in the army, morale, and the ability of the system to work together even in crisis situations. 6 503 8

табори,фільтраційні,фільтрація Sorting for survival: what filtration camps hide For almost three years of war, the Russians have created a whole system of filtration measures against the civilian population of Ukraine in the occupied territories. Using the illegal armed groups and regular troops under their control, as well as law enforcement and judicial bodies, they forcibly detain, detain and unlawfully convict Ukrainians on false grounds and with fabricated evidence. 12 358 13

крейденкова Veronika Kreidenkova, co-coordinator of Public Integrity Council: We cannot work properly until Council resolves issue of access to information on judges After the MPs refused to amend the legislation to give the Public Integrity Council full access to judicial dossiers with the ability to process this information, they stated that they could not work efficiently and quickly, and this would affect the competitive selection of candidates for the positions of judges of appellate courts, which is conducted by the High Qualification Commission of Judges with the participation of representatives of NGOs. 6 457 14

бєлоусов Prosecutor Yurii Bielousov: "We will now structure crimes related to our POWs, including facts of their execution, as potential crime of genocide" Why do Russians often execute our military who surrender? How are such crimes investigated? Will we be able to return civilians who cannot be included in exchanges? What should the military expect after the amendments to the criminal law and the introduction of command responsibility? 5 522 22

шевцова New scandal with prosecutors: Head of Cherkasy Prosecutor’s Office Shevtsova receives pension amounting to 785,000 at age of 42 Even after the dismissal of Khmelnytskyi Regional Prosecutor Oleksii Oliinyk, the scandal over prosecutors’ pensions has not subsided. 108 192 247

Вадим Панащенко Infantryman Vadym Panashchenko: "It was easier in 2022. Now Russians have lot of ’eyes’ and they fly not in dozens, but in hundreds" In the spring of 2022, Vadym Panashchenko, the commander of the 5th Slobozhanska Brigade, defended Kharkiv region, and in the fall he took part in a counter-offensive operation to liberate the occupied territories. Now he is fighting in Donetsk region. And he has seen with his own eyes how the enemy’s tactics have changed in the most difficult areas of the front over the past few years. 5 400 2

олег,ткачук Why should military be judged by military? In addition to the military police, Ukraine may also have specialized judges who would hear cases involving the military. MPs are currently discussing a bill and, as an alternative, the idea of creating separate military courts. Moreover, such courts existed in Ukraine until 2010, when Yanukovych decided to liquidate them. 7 219 18

куцин Combat medic Ivan Kutsyn: "Engineers, sappers, medics and snipers are priority targets for Russians because so many lives depend on them. They are trying to destroy us" He is one of those who had to visit the most difficult areas of the frontline. That’s why I don’t ask him about war fatigue, but only about what helps him to keep going. What prevents a combat medic from losing his humanity towards the enemy, because he also has to provide medical care to prisoners of war. 4 611 3 Previously in trend: War

назаров National Guard soldier Oleksii Nazarov: "Residents of Izium who were favorable to occupation authorities had access to certain "benefits", water was one of them. Others had to go to streams 5-6 kms away to get water." He falls in love so much with Donetsk region, where he worked and lived for many years. And to protect his native land, he twice voluntarily joined the Defense Forces. The first time was in 2015, and the second time was during the full-scale Russian offensive. 6 976 6 Previously in trend: War

Що змінить ратифікація Римського статуту Crimes without statute of limitations and consequences for military. What will ratification of Rome Statute change? Ukraine signed the Rome Statute on 20 January 2000, but has not yet ratified it. 8 078 16

Аферисти заробляють на потерпілих від війни Polygraph for fraudsters. How scammers "make money" on war victims and why they test each other on polygraph Since the beginning of the full-scale war, the crime rate in Ukraine has dropped rapidly, but fraudsters have not only recovered quickly and diversified their schemes and approaches. Both civilians and military personnel are among their victims. 9 008 5

юлія,малашич Prosecutor Yuliia Malashych: "We filed appeal as we insist that Verbytskyi was actually murdered" Oleksandr Volkov, who was accused of involvement in the abduction, torture and murder of Yurii Verbytskyi, as well as the abduction and torture of Ihor Lutsenko during the Revolution of Dignity, has been released from custody. 9 640 19 Previously in trend: Investigation of crimes against Maidan

Уповноважений Міністерства оборони з питань військової поліції Ілля Костін "Military police has three kinds of enemies: amateurs, Russian agents of influence, and idealists detached from reality", – Illia Kostin Commissioner of the Ministry of Defense for Military Police Illia Kostin on difficulties with the adoption of the draft law on military police and ways to solve the problems of creating a military police. 12 108 50

добросердов "Fraudsters see post on social media that person is looking for missing soldier and take advantage of it" Commissioner for Missing Persons Artur Dobroserdov How to find a soldier who does not get in touch? What should you do if unknown people respond to your post on social media and blackmail you into creating unbearable conditions for your son or husband in captivity? What to do if you cannot find your friends who lived in the house that was hit by a Russian missile? Is it possible to find children in Russia who were forcibly taken there and their surname changed? 3 682 4

Заступниця міністра юстиції Олена Висоцька Deputy Minister of Justice Olena Vysotska: "Period for which convict concludes contract with Armed Forces cannot be less than end of martial law. This does not depend on served sentence." More than five thousand convicts have written applications to allow them to serve in the army, and more than half of them have already received a favorable court decision. 11 401 20

владислав,курисько Special Operations Forces Soldier Vladyslav Kurysko: "After being wounded, I wanted to die. I told guys: "Bury me somewhere here". The severe injury that he received in Klishchiivka radically changed the life of the soldier of the 210th Separate Special Operations Battalion BERLINGO, nicknamed Ganibal. It resulted in complete paralysis and doctors gave him a very disappointing prognosis. Recalling this period, he says he did not want to live. 10 438 8 Previously in trend: War

червінський Lawyer Liudmyla Kusa: Investigation said that it would interrogate Zaluzhnyi in Chervinskyi’s case, but this has not been done in year Neither the press nor the public representatives who came from different regions of the country to Kropyvnytskyi to support him will be allowed to attend the court hearings in the high-profile case of SOF colonel and ex-intelligence officer Roman Chervinskyi, as the panel of judges decided to consider the case in camera. 6 492 10

Максим Білоусенко Maksym Bilousenko, AFU sergeant: "They are not interested in rebuilding destroyed towns and villages. Due to someone’s sick imagination, they just want to get territory, and it will be "dead zone" I met Maksym Bilousenko long before the full-scale war, when he was working at the State Bureau of Investigation. Back then, we mostly talked about crimes committed by top officials. Now we are talking about the horrors committed by the Russian military on our land. Because now he is serving as a member of the 135th battalion of the 114th Separate Territorial Defense Brigade and sees it all with his own eyes. 5 003 5 Previously in trend: War

білоцерковець "When political relations between local government and Presidential Office are tense, we can immediately see it in statistics of criminal proceedings," Dmytro Bilotserkovets After the Verkhovna Rada created a Temporary Special Commission on the effectiveness of the authorities in Kyiv, Kyiv City Council members responded by creating their own Temporary Control Commission on the interaction of local governments with the central government. It was headed by Dmytro Bilotserkovets, co-chair of the UDAR (Ukrainian Democratic Alliance for Reform) faction and a member of the Kyiv City Council’s committees on budget and socio-economic development. 146 880 16

військовий,мобілізація,квиток New law on mobilisation: questions and answers. PART 2 The people who have been defending the country for more than two years were expecting at least clear rules on demobilisation, rotations and leave from the new law on mobilisation. Unfortunately, it does not mention demobilisation at all. However, the MPs did provide for some changes regarding the grounds for dismissal from service. 18 846 15 Previously in trend: War

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