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Why Ukrainians soldiers haven't left their combat positions for months

Why Ukrainians soldiers haven't left their combat positions for months
"They held their positions for 90, 200, and sometimes 240–280 days", we read in the news. Recently, Volodymyr Zelenskyy commended a commander whose unit spent 343 days on the front lines. There are no set rotation periods, but commanders usually try to rotate units much more frequently — from a few days to one or two weeks — to maintain combat capability. So, staying on the front lines for 30–200 days is a consequence of the harsh conditions of war. Here's why this is becoming the norm.Читати українською
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How Ukraine’s long-range strike system works against Russia

How Ukraine’s long-range strike system works against Russia
When Ukraine first struck deep into Russian rear areas, these were considered isolated cases. However, by 2024–2025, it had become clear that a new type of operation had emerged. Systematic pressure on the enemy’s infrastructure, industry, and logistics hundreds and thousands of kilometers from the front lines. The shift in approach was not even about distance, but rather the emergence of a whole range of Ukrainian long-range weapons — from inexpensive unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to missiles. It was precisely this combination that gradually changed the nature of the war.Читати українською
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"I used to be a convict, and now I’m a soldier". How Ukrainian prisoners end up on the front lines

"I used to be a convict, and now I’m a soldier". How Ukrainian prisoners end up on the front lines
A soldier with weary eyes calls himself "Krishna". He joined the army after being released from prison to defend Ukraine and to make his "father proud". 12,000 former convicts are serving in the special assault units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. In total, as of 2024, there were nearly 39,000 prisoners in Ukraine. What challenges arise during recruitment? Who is ineligible to defend the homeland? And can former prisoners be assigned to positions and granted leave? Texty.org.ua reports.Читати українською
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Game over. Analysis of Russian methods of recruiting Ukrainian teenagers

Game over. Analysis of Russian methods of recruiting Ukrainian teenagers
Russian special services continue to recruit Ukrainian teenagers. Gamification of the process, turning tasks into challenges and pranks, helps attract children and force them to commit crimes. How does the system work? What psychological techniques do the FSB and GRU use? And why is it impossible to win this game? Here is a simplified step-by-step algorithm.Читати українською
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Four years of full-scale war in five graphs: air raid alerts, Shaheds, missiles, losses

Four years of full-scale war in five graphs: air raid alerts, Shaheds, missiles, losses
Five graphs show four years of full-scale war: 74,768 air raid alerts, the evolution of drone and missile attacks, the effectiveness of air defense, changes in Russian military equipment losses, the pace of occupation, and estimates of Russian losses as of February 2026.The data in the graphs covers the period from February 24, 2022, to January 30, 2026.Читати українською
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"People are capable of much more than they imagine". How Ukrainian soldiers are coping with the bitter cold

"People are capable of much more than they imagine". How Ukrainian soldiers are coping with the bitter cold
Donetsk region. Four in the morning, and infantrymen move to their combat positions. It is −10°C outside, but according to the soldiers, the frost feels much stronger in the fields, forests, and steppes. They spend a lot of energy not on combat operations, but on fighting the cold. Texty.org.ua tells how soldiers survive in the bitter cold.Читати українською
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How Ukrainians are surviving a total blackout because of Russian attacks

How Ukrainians are surviving a total blackout because of Russian attacks
In movies where all the benefits of civilization have disappeared, everyone is driven by their own selfishness. In reality, it's the opposite: people stick together.Russia dealt another blow to Ukraine's energy sector on December 27, just before the New Year. At that time, residents of the city of Vyshhorod in the Kyiv region were left without electricity for almost 100 hours. Olena, a resident of Vyshhorod, told Texty.org.ua about what it's like to live in winter without electricity, water, or heating.Читати українською