As of 2026, Ukraine has nearly 1.8 million veterans, and the number continues to rise. But frontline experience does not guarantee an easy return to civilian employment. In some cases, it creates additional obstacles.
Ukrainian cities increasingly resemble spaces of endless repair. Frontliner looks at how repair became a defining mode of survival for the country in 2026.
Air raid sirens no longer bring cities to a halt the way they did during the first years of Russia’s full-scale war. But in 2026, that adaptation is becoming a separate threat of its own, Frontliner reports.
AI (or artificial intelligence) has become a new tool for shaping the information space. Frontliner examines how this mechanism works and where responsibility begins.
After two years of intensive demining, those figures are gradually declining, but risks to civilians remain systemic. Frontliner examines how the situation is changing and what it means for people living across the country.
The war in Ukraine has created a large-scale child mental health crisis. Frontliner examines how the system works and where its weaknesses remain.
Some of these changes are immediately visible, while others accumulate and will emerge over time. Frontliner looks at the risks already recorded and what to expect.
Russia’s war against Ukraine has been accompanied by widespread violations of international law. The effort goes beyond recording facts — it focuses on preparing evidence for court proceedings, Frontliner reports.
The number of women serving in the military has increased during the full-scale war, driving rising demand for post-service reintegration. The support system is expanding, but demand is growing faster, Frontliner reports.
Russian strikes on civilian areas and crimes in occupied territories leave daily traces that must be documented. Proper documentation helps bring perpetrators to justice, support victims and build evidence for international courts.
