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Koncha-Zaspa is to blame for everything. How trolls and bots shift the blame for Russian attacks

Koncha-Zaspa is to blame for everything. How trolls and bots shift the blame for Russian attacks
"While we’re being bombed, Koncha-Zaspa is sleeping peacefully!! And that’s because they’ve MADE A DEAL. A DEAL, 100%," a bot wrote in a comment under a video of a Russian attack on Kyiv in early November 2024. The comment received 247 likes and sparked a heated discussion.Читати українською
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Crying, laughing and getting through another day of war

Crying, laughing and getting through another day of war
September, 7 a.m. The alarm jolts me out of a fitful sleep. Hand reaches for the phone to silence the annoying tune and automatically open the Kyiv Digital app notifications. The screen is its familiar mix of yellow, green, and red. This is the kind of "traffic light" that signals the start and end of air raid alerts. In September, there were 190 of them, lasting a total of 243 hours and 14 minutes, or more than 10 days. The first pressing question: should I take my child to school? It’s just the two of us, my eight-year-old son and me. His dad is in the military, I have a job, and there are no relatives nearby to help.Читати українською
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Underground schools. How Zaporizhzhia is getting children back into class despite Russian attacks

Underground schools. How Zaporizhzhia is getting children back into class despite Russian attacks
"When our daughter is in an underground school, we feel safer," parents say. In Zaporizhzhia and the surrounding area, 23 underground schools have been built. They continue operating even during Russian attacks involving aerial bombs and ballistic missiles. Meanwhile, half of Kyiv’s students do not attend school at all and study remotely — which means they are not really learning, as online classes are interrupted by air raid alerts. Children who do attend school also struggle to study properly because they have to run to shelters during attacks.Texty.org.ua looks at how an underground school in Zaporizhzhia operates, how much it costs to build one, and whether such schools can be built quickly.
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Underground cities. How Ukrainian infantry survive under fire

The modern front line is steadily moving underground, echoing some of the darkest episodes of World War I and its "mole-like" existence. But now, instead of the filthy trenches of trench warfare, infantry are forced to take shelter underground, seeking refuge from the total dominance of drones. Lieutenant Colonel Roman Kovalov, commander of the motorized infantry battalion of the 43rd Separate Mechanized Brigade, explains how these "underground positions" are organized and defended.Читати українською
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How air raid alerts are paralyzing Kyiv

What helps you stay sane? Nothing! That is roughly how Kyiv residents have been describing their state of mind over the past week. Air raid alerts keep sounding one after another. What is that noise in the sky? A Ukrainian fighter jet or an enemy Shahed drone? Most likely, the latter.Texty.org.ua analyzed how air raid alerts were distributed throughout the day in late August and how much working time they cost.After August 26, Russia sharply intensified its drone attacks on Kyiv and the surrounding region. It seems Russian jet-powered drones have moved into the capital’s skies. But as air raid alerts skyrocketed, the workday was shattered into short stretches of time. The city was brought to a standstill.Читати українською
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Trend toward victory. Russian advances stall as casualties surge

Trend toward victory. Russian advances stall as casualties surge
In early June, we published another analysis of the current situation on the frontline. Today, we explain what has changed since our previous publication. We examine how the situation has evolved along each section of the frontline from north to south, look at which positions have been lost or retaken, and analyze the tactics used by both sides.Читати українською
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"The Russians were afraid of Azov fighters". Azov Brigade soldier August on the Olenivka explosion and torture in Taganrog

A soldier from the 12th Special Forces Brigade Azov, call sign August, lost a leg and suffered severe eye damage in the Olenivka penal colony and learned German in Taganrog. He spoke about the terrorist attack, pro-Ukrainian doctors in Donetsk, and Russian prison guards who feared the superhuman abilities of Ukrainian soldiers.Читати українською
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Within FPV's reach. How Zaporizhia is getting used to living under nets

Within FPV's reach. How Zaporizhia is getting used to living under nets
The advancing front line and the increased flight range of Russian drones have led to a sharp rise in FPV strikes on Zaporizhzhia. In just one month, the city has been covered with anti-drone meshes, and locals are adjusting to the new challenges of war. Together with analysts from the Center for Information Resilience (CIR), we analyzed the geography of FPV drone attacks on Zaporizhzhia and determined what cities within FPV range can expect.
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