News about war, defense and frontline in Kyiv region and Ukraine
On the evening of May 23, Zelenskyy released intelligence data about preparations for a combined strike with "Oreshnik" and called for responding to air raid alerts. By night, the missile was already lying in the Bilotserkva district.
On the night of December 27, Russia launched one of the largest combined strikes of 2025 — 519 drones and 40 missiles. Kyiv sustained direct hits on residential buildings, a National Aviation University dormitory, and a building of the Ministry of Education; one-third of the city was left without heat.
On the night of May 24, Russia struck Bila Tserkva — 80 kilometers from Kyiv — with a ballistic missile "Oreshnik," while destroying several districts of the capital with other weapons. This marks the third combat use of the weapon that the Kremlin claims is invulnerable.
Daria Slesarenko lost her wedding dress in a fire after a Russian strike on Kyiv's Shevchenko district — and received dozens of offers from women willing to give their own dresses. A personal loss became a focal point for collective memory of what the war has left behind.
On May 1, Bilohorodska village council held its regular session. It began with the presentation of an order to the family and son of a fallen Defender — setting the tone for the entire meeting.
The RazomUA editorial team presents the documentary series "Learning to Live On" — live testimonies from the families of fallen defenders who preserve their memory and continue to move forward. These are not just interviews. This is a national archive that cannot be rewritten.
On April 3, 37-year-old Vadym Rybalko from Vorzel, a village that experienced Russian occupation in 2022, was killed in Kharkiv region. He voluntarily enlisted three times and never returned home to his wife and three children.
A 25-year-old unemployed man from the Bucha district initially carried out "test" assignments from his recruiter — arson of railway infrastructure — and only after that received a task to blow up a military enlistment office. The SBU has systematically documented this recruitment algorithm.
On February 24, 2022, Colonel Viktor Kuzmyn was at his combat position on the Luhansk front. He was killed in a missile strike, but saved his subordinates. His wife Viktoria submitted a petition to the President of Ukraine requesting that her husband be posthumously awarded the country's highest state honor — Hero of Ukraine.
The special operation "Enigma 2.0" uncovered a scheme in which the perpetrators of assassination attempts posed as food delivery couriers, and the handler was recruited directly inside a prison on Russian territory.
Tetiana Kosian signed a contract on February 26 and was killed on March 23 while saving the wounded. Her death is a single line in the statistics, but behind it is the choice of a woman who went to war voluntarily.
The case of a serviceman who deserted his unit and defrauded the family of a mobilized soldier is an example of how fear of mobilization is being turned into a business by scammers. Why does this matter for the safety of families and trust in institutions?
The voluntary declaration campaign in Bucha district is gaining momentum — the figures make it possible to assess how effectively law enforcement is bringing arsenals under state control and reducing risks to the community.
On the fourth anniversary of the liberation, residents gathered at the "Karavan-Hala" checkpoint to honor the fallen defenders. Why this remembrance is important for the city's reconstruction and national resilience — briefly and to the point.
Fourth year since the battles: a brief look at official figures, key memorial sites, and why you should attend today.
The Bucha community is saying farewell to 32-year-old Mykola Kudeliuk — a volunteer and drone operator who was killed on March 23, 2026, in the Sumy region. We examine why specialists like him are now critically important and what this loss means for his family and the community.
A new song and video — about families, calls that break the silence, and a concrete goal: raising UAH 15 million for a boat, drones and servers for evacuation operations.
A Norwegian delegation and young documentary filmmakers recorded schoolchildren’s memories and paid tribute to the dead — the footage carries not only emotional weight but also international evidentiary value.
After months of uncertainty, an ATO veteran and National Guard fighter returned to his home neighborhood. This is not just a personal victory — an episode that carries significance for families, prisoner-exchange systems, and community support.
After a long period of searches and DNA testing, Irpin received confirmation: a defender who had been considered missing in action was killed on December 25, 2025. This is not only a loss for the family — it is a reminder of the protracted work required to establish facts at the front.
In a human corridor lined with national flags, Irpin residents paid tribute to a defender who in 2022 held one of the city's toughest defensive positions. Why this loss matters not only to his family — we explain without pomposity.
Irpin's executive committee approved changes to the budget: UAH 34.5 million will strengthen the front's medical and technical capabilities. We explain where the money will go and why this is important now.
A native of Irpin who manned the "Giraffe" checkpoint in 2022 has died today. We explain why his story matters to the community and how you can support his family.
The acting mayor of Irpin urged the community to take part in the farewell: it is not only a form of respect, but also the moment when state procedures are completed and an answer is provided to the family.
He built drones and played the guitar. Tomorrow, March 20, the Bucha community will lay 32-year-old Viktor Harkavenko to rest — we present the facts and explain why the loss of specialists like him is keenly felt by the defense.
Kyiv Oblast police uncovered a network that, for money, entered fake medical certificates into mobilization registries. This undermines not only discipline but also trust in the healthcare system — we examine how the scheme operated and what its consequences are for society.
The Irpin community is documenting the stories of owners of destroyed vehicles not only as a memory — this is a record for recovery, investigations and the public narrative. If you recognize your car, it is important to come forward.
For more than a year he had been listed as missing. Now the Irpin community has received confirmation: Serhiy Maruda was killed on March 7, 2025, near Sudzha. We report on who he was and why this matters to his family and the community.
A simple idea with big meaning: ordinary plastic caps are collected for recycling, and the funds raised are used to purchase FPV drones and components for the Armed Forces of Ukraine. This is how the volunteer initiative "Kryshka FPV-shka" operates.
The funeral of Junior Sergeant Viktor Tolstyi in Irpin is not simply a farewell to an individual. It is a reminder of the losses of a generation defending the country and of how the community turns pain into remembrance.