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Fiber-optic FPV drones cannot be jammed by electronic warfare, so Kharkiv is returning to physical defense — nets and mobile fire groups, similar to methods used in the 1940s against aircraft.
Kherson City Court has sentenced in absentia Vladimir Saldo, the occupation "governor" of Kherson region, for organizing the transportation of Ukrainian grain by three barges to the left bank of the Dnipro River. The total sentence amounts to 45 years in prison, which he is serving in Russia.
# Translation Over the course of 2022–2024, a group of companies and individual entrepreneurs illegally removed spare parts for armored vehicles from military warehouses, writing them off as destroyed under fire, and then resold the same property back to state defense enterprises. The National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) and the Prosecutor General's Office (PGO) announced suspicions against two individuals involved in the scheme.
Ukrainian company MaXon Systems has tested a system within the Brave1 cluster that assumes 95% of the process of destroying Iranian-made kamikaze drones, with the operator only designating the target. According to the developers' calculations, 20–25 such complexes would be sufficient to protect the entire Kyiv.
On the night of June 8, a Shahed drone destroyed part of Ukrposhta's sorting hub in Kholodnohirskyi district of Kharkiv. Fire and destroyed structures resulted from the strike, but there were no casualties thanks to the timely evacuation of personnel.
An international tender for the purchase of electric buses for Kharkiv ended without a winner. The city received financing from an EU bank but was unable to find a supplier.
On May 25, Russia struck a civilian enterprise in Derhachi in the Kharkiv region — one episode in one of the largest combined attacks of 2025, involving 55 cruise missiles and over 290 drones.
# Kyiv Regional Prosecutor's Office Files Lawsuit Against Shopping Center Developer Kyiv Regional Prosecutor's Office in Kharkiv has filed a lawsuit against the developer of the Nikolsky shopping center over unpaid infrastructure development contributions. The developer has failed to pay its share toward municipal infrastructure development for four years following the mall's opening. The amount owed exceeds 180 million hryvnias, representing approximately 7.7% of the construction budget.
Kharkiv region leads all other regions in attacks on military conscription center personnel. Over two and a half years of escalation, this statistics has transformed from isolated incidents into a systemic phenomenon that the Disinformation Counteraction Center links to a pro-Russian campaign on Telegram.
# Spokesperson Tregubov Refutes "Elite Unit as Main Challenge" Media Narrative Spokesperson for the Usk Operational Command Tregubov has dismissed media claims portraying an elite unit as the primary challenge. According to him, while Russia's drone center affects logistics, it is not the driving force behind offensive momentum in the sector. The actual pressure points, Tregubov stated, are Holubyivka to the north of the city and the left bank of the Oskil River.
A scandal involving fighters left without food and water on the Kupiansk front has exposed a deeper problem: previous command did not report the true situation at the front. Personnel changes occurred following public pressure — not after an internal investigation.
# A GUR Officer with the Callsign "Toyota" Developed "Pushkoriz" Operation — Systematic Destruction of Russian Artillery in Belgorod Region, Which Stabilized Kharkiv in Fall 2024. He Later Applied the Same Logic in Zaporizhzhia.
On April 6 in Kharkiv, a civilian attacked a military recruitment center (TCC) serviceman with a knife during an awareness campaign. This is no longer an isolated incident: in 2025, the number of attacks on TCC employees has increased almost threefold compared to the previous year.
Ukrzaliznytsia has revised its timetable due to power supply issues and security risks — we explain the reasons, the consequences, and practical steps for passengers.
Russia has announced three times that it had "taken" Kupiansk — in reality, several dozen occupiers remain in the city, holed up in two buildings. We explain why this is more than an informational victory for Ukraine.
Russian attacks on gas facilities are not simply the destruction of equipment. This is a test of our ability to supply heat and fuel. What happened on the night of February 28 and why it matters to every Ukrainian.
Drone strikes caused a shutdown at one of Naftogaz's gas facilities. We explain why this is no longer just a local accident but a matter for the country's economy and security.
The head of communications for the Joint Forces, Viktor Trehubov, reports flanking attacks on southern positions in the devastated Vovchansk. We analyze the risks to logistics, possible scenarios, and what this means for the defense of the region.
Changes take effect on February 17: the new schedule reduces the risk of passengers having to spend the night on platforms during the curfew and provides convenient connections for residents of Kharkiv region and central Ukraine.
UAV operators of the 429th Brigade and unmanned systems forces identified and put out of action a rare M-1978 Koksan that was firing in the direction of Kupiansk. This is a tactical victory with broader implications for the enemy's artillery supply.
The rollout of 5G in frontline Kharkiv is a technical move with security and economic dimensions. We break down what will change for residents, what technical limitations exist, and why it matters now.
Kharkiv region’s power system, hit by shelling, has been declared unsafe. The decision opens access to the state program "SvitloDim" — what will change for condominium associations (OSBB) and residents of frontline communities.
The court ordered the suspect detained, with the option of release on bail set at 25 million hryvnias. We examine how transactions involving assets undermine trust in the banking system and why this matters during wartime.
The attack on staff of the territorial recruitment center underscores that alert operations require not only logistics but also protection. We examine the facts, the context, and the possible consequences for the work of the TRC.
A missile strike this morning in Kharkiv hit the city's industrial area — the attack left one person wounded and caused partial power outages. We examine what happened and why it matters now.
Two volunteers were killed near Kozacha Lopan while delivering bread — this is not an isolated incident, but part of a series of strikes on civilian infrastructure that jeopardize the safe delivery of aid to local communities.
A systematic sweep keeps the enemy confined to a "corridor" one block wide. Why the concentration of occupiers is an opportunity for the Armed Forces of Ukraine and what tactics underpin this move.
This morning Kharkiv sustained several enemy strikes in the Slobidskyi district. Local authorities warn of a threat to the city, while air-defence briefings indicate a large proportion of drones were neutralized. We analyze what this means for the security of Kharkiv and the country.
State Border Guard Service spokesperson on the rise in drone strikes replacing artillery: why this matters for border towns and how defense rules are changing — short and to the point.
The search-and-rescue operation has been underway for nearly a day: what is known so far about the fatalities, the injured and the scale of the destruction — and why it matters for the city's security.
During the day on January 2, a Russian strike hit a multi-story residential building in Kharkiv’s Kyivskyi district — what is known so far and why this changes the level of risk for the city.
The situation in Kupiansk highlights problems in Russian logistics and opens tactical opportunities for the Armed Forces of Ukraine. We examine why the statement by the Joint Forces Operation spokesperson matters right now.
Russian forces carried out heavy shelling of the stele at the entrance to Kupiansk, where Volodymyr Zelensky was photographed on December 12. We examine why the enemy targets symbols and what this reveals about the course of the operation.
Russian officials continue to report "successes" in Kupiansk, even though the front tells a different story. This is not just an information war — it's about the fear of losing positions and the motivation to keep fighting. We examine why this discrepancy matters right now.
Five sources who spoke to LIGA.net confirm that the commander of the Kupiansk task group, General Vadym Solimchuk, has taken charge of the operation in the city. We examine why the shift in command roles matters for operational effectiveness and unit morale.
Russian units that are taking losses still remain in a city in the north. Ukrainian forces have disrupted enemy communications; fog and incoming fire are complicating the delivery of reinforcements.
Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov reported an explosion in the Shevchenkivskyi district following an enemy strike; updated information indicates two people were injured. At the same time, power supply disruptions are being recorded in several oblasts.
Oleh Syniehubov, head of the Kharkiv Regional Military Administration, spoke about the city's air defense situation, explained the need for restoration amid the threat of further destruction, and shared his vision for the region's future after the war ends.