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Volunteering under attack: how to verify a fundraiser and spot scammers
Against the backdrop of mass volunteering, scammers have also become more active – exploiting the war for personal gain. Ukraine's cyber police are recording numerous cases of phishing and fraud where fake volunteers, posing as charity workers, commit crimes by pocketing donations.
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Ukraine power supply: status, forecasts and tips for outages
As Russian attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure intensify, the country is once again facing widespread electricity restrictions. Stabilization schedules have been introduced across multiple regions, and officials are urging residents to prepare for extended outages. Energy experts warn that the coming winter will be challenging, though a total blackout remains unlikely.
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Emergency first aid in wartime: knowledge that saves lives
The Ukrainian Ministry of Health has updated its guidelines on emergency first aid for civilians, stressing the importance of regular training and free course availability. Officials state that even basic actions in cases of bleeding, burns or other injuries can save lives before medics arrive.
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Stolen future: how the enemy is deporting Ukrainian children—and why we must bring every one of them home
Since the first days of Russia’s full-scale invasion, the assault has gone beyond the destruction of Ukrainian towns and villages—it has targeted Ukraine’s future. As of 2025, more than 20,000 Ukrainian children are officially known to have been forcibly taken to the territory of Russia or temporarily occupied Crimea. These were not evacuations.
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Underground and resilient: the new reality of Ukrainian schools
In 2025, Ukrainian schools operate under the shadow of war, adapting to daily threats. Shelters, underground campuses, and hybrid learning formats have become the new normal. School is no longer just about knowledge — it’s about survival training.
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By the numbers: Ukraine’s population losses amid war
The full-scale war in Ukraine has dramatically reshaped the country’s demographic landscape. Over two and a half years, the population has declined by at least 10 million.
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Russia’s airborne terror: how many missiles and drones have hit Ukraine
Missiles, drones, and guided bombs have become a daily threat to Ukrainian cities since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion. Russia systematically targets residential neighborhoods, hospitals, schools, and markets—places with no military value.
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When the world feels unsafe: how to talk to children about war
Children experience war without filters — through alarms, anxious adults, and random bits of information from screens. The constant stream of news and social media can harm a child’s mental health more deeply than a physical explosion. Frontliner offers practical guidance on how to talk to your child about war, help them cope with fear, and create a sense of safety. In times of crisis, your calm presence and honest words are the most powerful support you can give.
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Restoring the name: how Ukraine identifies its fallen and brings them home
Following exchanges with Russia, Ukraine regularly receives the bodies of fallen soldiers, often by the hundreds. The process of identifying them can take weeks, relying on DNA testing, forensic databases, and biological samples provided by family members.
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Russia’s war is not only killing people — it’s devastating Ukraine’s natural world
Russia’s full-scale invasion has inflicted catastrophic damage not only on Ukrainian lives and cities but also on the country’s rich and fragile ecosystems. The destruction of the Donbas forests, the occupation of the Askania-Nova biosphere reserve, and the deliberate explosion of the Kakhovka Hydroelectric Power Plant have led to the death of thousands of animals and plants.
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Between pain and silence: how not to break a person with words
More and more Ukrainians are returning from the war—veterans, displaced civilians, and those from front-line or formerly occupied areas. They need not only medical, but also psychological support. A careless word or intrusive question can reopen wounds.