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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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The battle for people: Ukraine is losing population faster than Russia

The battle for people: Ukraine is losing population faster than Russia
In recent months, heated debates about migrants have been raging in Ukraine — from arguments on social media to public statements by officials. A wave of memes about "Indians in Ukraine" has swept across those same social media platforms. But amid all the emotional uproar, the main issue is being lost: the demographic crisis is becoming truly dangerous. The country’s population is shrinking faster than it was before 2022. That is precisely why the state needs a well-thought-out migration policy, a strategy to bring back its own people and attract foreigners. The state migration policy strategy adopted in 2017 expired in 2025, and a new one — covering the period up to 2035 — is still only being developed.Читати українською
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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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