Category: Updates
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6/11/2024 — Russian propagandists are kicked out of Europe 

From: Daniil Orain – A Russian opposing Russia
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6/11/2024 — Russia was scared to fly its Su-57 in combat, fearing a loss. Ukraine scored a hit on one anyway.

From: Business Insider By Jake Epstein Russia has tried to keep its very limited number of Su-57 fighter jets hidden from the war in Ukraine, fearing that a combat loss would be a blow to the aircraft’s reputation, according to Western intelligence and aviation experts. But over the weekend, Ukraine damaged one of the fifth-generation fighters anyway in a…
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6/11/2024 — Planning elevator rides is not a joke but a reality…

From: Maia Mikhaluk (838th day) There is this “joke”/non-joke making rounds on Ukrainian Facebook: “In 2021 I was planning trips abroad, in 2024, I plan a trip in an elevator”. This might be an example of insider humor that would need explanation for outsiders. Most people in Ukrainian cities live in multi-storied buildings. We have…
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6/11/2024 — But I, O Lord, cry to you; in the morning my prayer comes before you.

From: Ira Kapitonova in Kyiv (Day 838) (posted late) But I, O Lord, cry to you; in the morning my prayer comes before you.Psalm 88:13 We’ve had several days without air raids and almost without blackouts. This was a wonderful encouragement, which also kept us very busy as we were trying to make use of…
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6/10/2024 — URGENT UPDATE: missile strike Russian sixth army command post near Shebekino 

From: Anna From Ukraine 🇺🇦 Vlog 711: War in Ukraine
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6/10/2024 — Stolen childhood: Ukrainian teens recount grim experiences under Russian occupation

Fear, violence and forced conscription drive Ukrainian teens to leave occupied towns From: Euromaiden Press BY CHRISTINE CHRAIBI Fear, deprivation, and threat of violence or conscription into the Russian army drive Ukrainian teens living in the occupied territories to leave their homes. This reality is shared by many Ukrainian teens living in territories under Russian…
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6/10/2024 — Finland exports state-of-the-art weapons to Ukraine, including prototypes in development

Finland is supplying Ukraine with its newest weapons systems, including prototypes still in development, as stated by Finland’s senior defense official. Combat feedback will aid Finnish military technology. From: Euromaiden Press BY YURI ZORIA Finland has been providing Ukraine with its most advanced weapons systems, including some that are still in the development stage, according…
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6/10/2024 — Over 67,000 women serve in Ukrainian army, says Defense Ministry

Ukraine’s Deputy Defense Minister stated that more than 67,000 women currently serve in the Armed Forces, with the majority being military personnel. From: Euromaiden Press BYYURI ZORIA Ukraine’s Defense Ministry has revealed that more than 67,000 women currently serve in the Armed Forces of Ukraine, with the majority being military personnel. This was announced by…
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6/10/2024 — Ukrainian author turned soldier Oleksandr Mykhed: ‘This is not Putin’s war. This is a war waged by the whole Russian nation’

From: The Guardian By Charlotte Higgins Before 24 February 2022, writer Oleksandr Mykhed, then 33, and his wife, Olena, had an enviable life. In 2018 they’d bought a three-storey townhouse in Hostomel, a suburb of Kyiv. On Saturdays, they’d go out for brunch – poached eggs for him, cottage cheese pancakes for her – and walk…
