According to Ukrainian officials, since Russia launched its campaign, more than 200 libraries have been destroyed and about 400 have been damaged.Lesia
Animal rights groups and political leaders in Ukraine are honoring volunteers and activists who save and care for animals affected by the war. Among those being acknowledged is Maria Vronska [[pron: VRON- skah]].
As Russia’s war on Ukraine in its third year, Celia Mendoza of VOA shares her experiences reporting from the front lines in Ukraine and interacting with those affected by the war.
Ukraine is facing a shortage of soldiers and ammunition over two years after Russia invaded the country. As a result, a growing number of Ukrainian women are joining the armed forces and girls are opting to train to become officers.
The invasion of Russia of Ukraine has resulted in an increased danger for many at risk patients, particularly young cancer patients.Yet, some Ukrainian children are receiving care worldwide thanks to the efforts of a Ukrainian charity that collaborates with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in the United States
On the second anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Anna Chernikova reports from Kyiv.
In 2022, when Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the country’s economy shrank by 29%. Millions of people were also displaced, enterprises in Ukraine were destroyed and exports were halted. Officials from Ukraine, however, say that the GDP grew by 5% in 2023.
After Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, Ukrainian arts and culture suffered losses. About 100 Ukrainian artists killed and 800 cultural objects were damaged during the two years of fighting.
Living in the embattled Ukraine, foreigners have chosen to face the threat of shelling rather than staying in the relatively safe confines of their home country. VOA spoke with Americans and Danes living in Ukraine to find out why they are staying in Ukraine during the war.
Ukrainian Railways became the principal mode of transportation in the country during the two years after Russia’s invasion.The state-owned network, which spans more than 22,000 kilometers, continues to function in spite of constant shelling damage.The railways in Ukraine move supplies and troops for the Ukrainian Army, evacuate citizens from front line cities, and transport world leaders.