Joanne Verbeek
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Children killed by Russians in #Ternopil.
On November 19, Russian terrorists attacked residential buildings in Ternopil,killing 34 people.Six more people are considered missing, including one child.
The six kids who will never become adults because Russia killed them:
On November 19, Russian terrorists attacked residential buildings in Ternopil,killing 34 people.Six more people are considered missing, including one child.
The six kids who will never become adults because Russia killed them:
November 24, 2025 at 8:48 AM
Children killed by Russians in #Ternopil.
On November 19, Russian terrorists attacked residential buildings in Ternopil,killing 34 people.Six more people are considered missing, including one child.
The six kids who will never become adults because Russia killed them:
On November 19, Russian terrorists attacked residential buildings in Ternopil,killing 34 people.Six more people are considered missing, including one child.
The six kids who will never become adults because Russia killed them:
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The drone pilots from the 118th Mechanize Brigade stopped an enemy assault in the Zaporizhzhia region.
Defenders destroyed 8 russian tanks and armored vehicles.
Glory!
📹Defense of Ukraine
Defenders destroyed 8 russian tanks and armored vehicles.
Glory!
📹Defense of Ukraine
November 24, 2025 at 6:40 PM
The drone pilots from the 118th Mechanize Brigade stopped an enemy assault in the Zaporizhzhia region.
Defenders destroyed 8 russian tanks and armored vehicles.
Glory!
📹Defense of Ukraine
Defenders destroyed 8 russian tanks and armored vehicles.
Glory!
📹Defense of Ukraine
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In Donetsk region, a dog was rescued after getting tangled in an anti-drone net.
During the evacuation of civilians from Lyman, volunteers noticed a dog caught in the net. Together with the White Angel police unit, they managed to free the animal.
📹: Leonid Nomerchuk / Facebook
During the evacuation of civilians from Lyman, volunteers noticed a dog caught in the net. Together with the White Angel police unit, they managed to free the animal.
📹: Leonid Nomerchuk / Facebook
November 24, 2025 at 7:57 PM
In Donetsk region, a dog was rescued after getting tangled in an anti-drone net.
During the evacuation of civilians from Lyman, volunteers noticed a dog caught in the net. Together with the White Angel police unit, they managed to free the animal.
📹: Leonid Nomerchuk / Facebook
During the evacuation of civilians from Lyman, volunteers noticed a dog caught in the net. Together with the White Angel police unit, they managed to free the animal.
📹: Leonid Nomerchuk / Facebook
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Ukrainian volunteers get together every evening, making camouflage nets
📹: garage_prom/Instagram
📹: garage_prom/Instagram
November 25, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Ukrainian volunteers get together every evening, making camouflage nets
📹: garage_prom/Instagram
📹: garage_prom/Instagram
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Instead of a thousand words.
Kyiv subway serves as a shelter during air raid alerts.
📷 Yan Dobronosov
Kyiv subway serves as a shelter during air raid alerts.
📷 Yan Dobronosov
November 25, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Instead of a thousand words.
Kyiv subway serves as a shelter during air raid alerts.
📷 Yan Dobronosov
Kyiv subway serves as a shelter during air raid alerts.
📷 Yan Dobronosov
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Asan and Yevhen are military medics who saved lives at Azovstal.
In May 2022, they went into russian captivity following orders.
Recently they shared photos taken after their release and after 2 years of rehabilitation.
📷🖊️United24
In May 2022, they went into russian captivity following orders.
Recently they shared photos taken after their release and after 2 years of rehabilitation.
📷🖊️United24
November 27, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Asan and Yevhen are military medics who saved lives at Azovstal.
In May 2022, they went into russian captivity following orders.
Recently they shared photos taken after their release and after 2 years of rehabilitation.
📷🖊️United24
In May 2022, they went into russian captivity following orders.
Recently they shared photos taken after their release and after 2 years of rehabilitation.
📷🖊️United24
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10-yr-old Maksym met the rescuers who had pulled him from under the rubble of a residential building in #Ternopil after it was hit by a Russian missile on November 19
That night,boy fell from the 9th floor down to the level of the 7th,together with collapsing debris,ended up trapped among the ruins
That night,boy fell from the 9th floor down to the level of the 7th,together with collapsing debris,ended up trapped among the ruins
November 27, 2025 at 8:11 PM
10-yr-old Maksym met the rescuers who had pulled him from under the rubble of a residential building in #Ternopil after it was hit by a Russian missile on November 19
That night,boy fell from the 9th floor down to the level of the 7th,together with collapsing debris,ended up trapped among the ruins
That night,boy fell from the 9th floor down to the level of the 7th,together with collapsing debris,ended up trapped among the ruins
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- on the way, the vehicle with rescued animals was chased by a Russian drone, and three Defenders, being with volunteers at the right moment, shot it down at high speed.
ARK volunteers called them "3 angels,"as they saved their lives and those of 45 animals rescued during the evacuation
📹hromadske
ARK volunteers called them "3 angels,"as they saved their lives and those of 45 animals rescued during the evacuation
📹hromadske
November 27, 2025 at 8:52 PM
- on the way, the vehicle with rescued animals was chased by a Russian drone, and three Defenders, being with volunteers at the right moment, shot it down at high speed.
ARK volunteers called them "3 angels,"as they saved their lives and those of 45 animals rescued during the evacuation
📹hromadske
ARK volunteers called them "3 angels,"as they saved their lives and those of 45 animals rescued during the evacuation
📹hromadske
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During the evacuation of animals in Kostiantynivka, Donetsk region, volunteers of the Animal Rescue Kharkiv organization became a 'taxi service' for Ukrainian Defenders.
One of the soldiers jokingly said he'll be an air defense, and that's what actually happened -
One of the soldiers jokingly said he'll be an air defense, and that's what actually happened -
November 27, 2025 at 8:51 PM
During the evacuation of animals in Kostiantynivka, Donetsk region, volunteers of the Animal Rescue Kharkiv organization became a 'taxi service' for Ukrainian Defenders.
One of the soldiers jokingly said he'll be an air defense, and that's what actually happened -
One of the soldiers jokingly said he'll be an air defense, and that's what actually happened -
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According to media reports,today,a service cabin crashed at Baikonur Cosmodrome during launch towards the International Space Station
According to various sources, incident has left Russia unable to launch astronauts into space-for the first time since 1961
It’s unclear how long repair will take
According to various sources, incident has left Russia unable to launch astronauts into space-for the first time since 1961
It’s unclear how long repair will take
November 27, 2025 at 7:49 PM
According to media reports,today,a service cabin crashed at Baikonur Cosmodrome during launch towards the International Space Station
According to various sources, incident has left Russia unable to launch astronauts into space-for the first time since 1961
It’s unclear how long repair will take
According to various sources, incident has left Russia unable to launch astronauts into space-for the first time since 1961
It’s unclear how long repair will take
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The entire event was supported by various partners who provided instruments and rehearsal spaces.
France’s Republican Guard also took part in the flash mob.
📹: itsjuliencohen
France’s Republican Guard also took part in the flash mob.
📹: itsjuliencohen
November 28, 2025 at 8:55 PM
The entire event was supported by various partners who provided instruments and rehearsal spaces.
France’s Republican Guard also took part in the flash mob.
📹: itsjuliencohen
France’s Republican Guard also took part in the flash mob.
📹: itsjuliencohen
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The large-scale street performance was organized by pianist Julien Cohen&the Violin Phonix violinists.They were joined by guitarists, drummers,a children’s choir,brass & string ensembles,opera singers,as well as a little girl Elsa, who pressed the button to light up the city’s holiday illuminations.
November 28, 2025 at 8:54 PM
The large-scale street performance was organized by pianist Julien Cohen&the Violin Phonix violinists.They were joined by guitarists, drummers,a children’s choir,brass & string ensembles,opera singers,as well as a little girl Elsa, who pressed the button to light up the city’s holiday illuminations.
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France hosted a large musical flash mob featuring 100 musicians who came together to perform a new orchestral version of Carol of the Bells to mark the ceremonial switching-on of the Christmas lights in the streets of Paris.
November 28, 2025 at 8:52 PM
France hosted a large musical flash mob featuring 100 musicians who came together to perform a new orchestral version of Carol of the Bells to mark the ceremonial switching-on of the Christmas lights in the streets of Paris.
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Russians have been allowed to compete under their own flag in judo, Putin’s favorite sport.
The International Judo Federation (IJF) has become the first Olympic sports organization to restore Russian athletes’ right to compete under their national flag and with their national anthem.
The International Judo Federation (IJF) has become the first Olympic sports organization to restore Russian athletes’ right to compete under their national flag and with their national anthem.
November 28, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Russians have been allowed to compete under their own flag in judo, Putin’s favorite sport.
The International Judo Federation (IJF) has become the first Olympic sports organization to restore Russian athletes’ right to compete under their national flag and with their national anthem.
The International Judo Federation (IJF) has become the first Olympic sports organization to restore Russian athletes’ right to compete under their national flag and with their national anthem.
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This is what Ukraine is fighting for.
📹nastya_lutaeva
📹nastya_lutaeva
November 28, 2025 at 9:48 PM
This is what Ukraine is fighting for.
📹nastya_lutaeva
📹nastya_lutaeva
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Fyodor Lukyanov, political scientist and editor-in-chief of the journal Russia in Global Affairs, openly says that Russia is not interested in a ceasefire or a diplomatic solution for the war:
November 28, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Fyodor Lukyanov, political scientist and editor-in-chief of the journal Russia in Global Affairs, openly says that Russia is not interested in a ceasefire or a diplomatic solution for the war:
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Police officers, together with #Kyiv residents, rescued a boy from an apartment destroyed by a Russian strike.
They heard a child crying from under the rubble and pulled him out.
📹 Kyiv Patrol Police
They heard a child crying from under the rubble and pulled him out.
📹 Kyiv Patrol Police
November 29, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Police officers, together with #Kyiv residents, rescued a boy from an apartment destroyed by a Russian strike.
They heard a child crying from under the rubble and pulled him out.
📹 Kyiv Patrol Police
They heard a child crying from under the rubble and pulled him out.
📹 Kyiv Patrol Police
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"I think peace is dangerous for us."
"If a ceasefire were to occur, God forbid…"
"Giving Russia peace is like giving a drug addict a dose."
That's what Dugin, Russian propagandist and ideologist of the 'Russian world,' thinks about peace.
"If a ceasefire were to occur, God forbid…"
"Giving Russia peace is like giving a drug addict a dose."
That's what Dugin, Russian propagandist and ideologist of the 'Russian world,' thinks about peace.
November 29, 2025 at 1:54 PM
"I think peace is dangerous for us."
"If a ceasefire were to occur, God forbid…"
"Giving Russia peace is like giving a drug addict a dose."
That's what Dugin, Russian propagandist and ideologist of the 'Russian world,' thinks about peace.
"If a ceasefire were to occur, God forbid…"
"Giving Russia peace is like giving a drug addict a dose."
That's what Dugin, Russian propagandist and ideologist of the 'Russian world,' thinks about peace.
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📷Veronika Velch
November 29, 2025 at 6:00 PM
📷Veronika Velch
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#Kyiv after Russian attack
"This Saturday morning I could have spent with my children at the playground or at the cinema. Instead, after 10 hours in a bomb shelter due to a massive air attack on Kyiv, I came to my son’s school to collect the shattered glass",Veronika Velch said
📹Veronika Velch
"This Saturday morning I could have spent with my children at the playground or at the cinema. Instead, after 10 hours in a bomb shelter due to a massive air attack on Kyiv, I came to my son’s school to collect the shattered glass",Veronika Velch said
📹Veronika Velch
November 29, 2025 at 5:59 PM
#Kyiv after Russian attack
"This Saturday morning I could have spent with my children at the playground or at the cinema. Instead, after 10 hours in a bomb shelter due to a massive air attack on Kyiv, I came to my son’s school to collect the shattered glass",Veronika Velch said
📹Veronika Velch
"This Saturday morning I could have spent with my children at the playground or at the cinema. Instead, after 10 hours in a bomb shelter due to a massive air attack on Kyiv, I came to my son’s school to collect the shattered glass",Veronika Velch said
📹Veronika Velch
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Great speech by European Parliament member Reinier van Lanschot (video from October 8):
"How many Russian drones did it take to shut down European skies? About five. How many drones are over Ukraine? About 500. Every night. If we face that, we're not prepared at all.⤵️
"How many Russian drones did it take to shut down European skies? About five. How many drones are over Ukraine? About 500. Every night. If we face that, we're not prepared at all.⤵️
November 29, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Great speech by European Parliament member Reinier van Lanschot (video from October 8):
"How many Russian drones did it take to shut down European skies? About five. How many drones are over Ukraine? About 500. Every night. If we face that, we're not prepared at all.⤵️
"How many Russian drones did it take to shut down European skies? About five. How many drones are over Ukraine? About 500. Every night. If we face that, we're not prepared at all.⤵️
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Kyiv, 29.11.25
The subway is used as a shelter during Russian attacks
📹cherrybombfields/instagram
The subway is used as a shelter during Russian attacks
📹cherrybombfields/instagram
November 29, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Kyiv, 29.11.25
The subway is used as a shelter during Russian attacks
📹cherrybombfields/instagram
The subway is used as a shelter during Russian attacks
📹cherrybombfields/instagram
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Russian drone violations of Moldova’s airspace are unacceptable and put civilian air traffic at risk.
The EU is investing 20 million EUR this year in Moldova’s air-defences to help strengthen the country’s security.
Moldova’s skies cannot become a casualty of Russia’s war.
The EU is investing 20 million EUR this year in Moldova’s air-defences to help strengthen the country’s security.
Moldova’s skies cannot become a casualty of Russia’s war.
November 29, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Russian drone violations of Moldova’s airspace are unacceptable and put civilian air traffic at risk.
The EU is investing 20 million EUR this year in Moldova’s air-defences to help strengthen the country’s security.
Moldova’s skies cannot become a casualty of Russia’s war.
The EU is investing 20 million EUR this year in Moldova’s air-defences to help strengthen the country’s security.
Moldova’s skies cannot become a casualty of Russia’s war.
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A grandmother is learning to operate a “Minishark.”
The Ukrainian Ground Forces, together with the company Ukrspecsystems, have released the first episode of a project in which an ordinary grandmother, Natalia, completes the full UAV operator training course.
The Ukrainian Ground Forces, together with the company Ukrspecsystems, have released the first episode of a project in which an ordinary grandmother, Natalia, completes the full UAV operator training course.
November 29, 2025 at 4:03 PM
A grandmother is learning to operate a “Minishark.”
The Ukrainian Ground Forces, together with the company Ukrspecsystems, have released the first episode of a project in which an ordinary grandmother, Natalia, completes the full UAV operator training course.
The Ukrainian Ground Forces, together with the company Ukrspecsystems, have released the first episode of a project in which an ordinary grandmother, Natalia, completes the full UAV operator training course.
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More than 1,400 citizens from three dozen African countries are fighting alongside Russian forces in Ukraine, Kyiv's foreign minister said this month, urging countries to warn their citizens about recruitment.
Source: www.reuters.com/world/africa...
Source: www.reuters.com/world/africa...
November 29, 2025 at 9:11 PM
More than 1,400 citizens from three dozen African countries are fighting alongside Russian forces in Ukraine, Kyiv's foreign minister said this month, urging countries to warn their citizens about recruitment.
Source: www.reuters.com/world/africa...
Source: www.reuters.com/world/africa...