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Spring: Is Ukraine threatened by large-scale flooding and what will happen to Kyiv?
This spring, Ukraine is expected to see a rise in water levels due to heavy snowfall, which could lead to flooding in some regions. Experts predict a water level increase of 0.2-0.7 meters, as well as possible flooding of residential buildings on the Southern Bug and in Kropyvnytskyi. For Kyiv, the threat of flooding also exists, especially for low-lying areas on the left bank.This...
Torture chamber in the center of Kherson – participants of the occupation structure identified
Two men voluntarily joined the occupation structure, formed on the model of the Russian FSB, and were engaged in identifying pro-Ukrainian residents.In Kherson, law enforcement officers identified individuals involved in the operation of a torture chamber, which Russian occupiers set up in 2022 in the basement of a captured building in the city center. This was reported by the Office of the Prosecutor General,...
All pairs for the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 have been determined – draw results
The draw for the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Round of 16 took place in Nyon, Switzerland. Matches will be held on March 10-11 and 17-18.The draw for the 1/8 finals of the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 season took place in Nyon, Switzerland. Following the draw, all pairs for the first round of the playoffs were determined, which is traditionally considered one of the most...
SBS destroyed "Pantsir-S1" on the territory of "Azovstal" in Mariupol
On February 27, units of the Unmanned Systems Forces of the Ukrainian Armed Forces destroyed a Russian Pantsir-S1 anti-aircraft missile and gun system in occupied Mariupol. The complex was hit on the territory of the Azovstal metallurgical plant.On February 27, units of the Ukrainian Armed Forces' Unmanned Systems Forces destroyed a Russian Pantsir-S1 anti-aircraft missile and gun system in occupied Mariupol. This was reported...
In Kyiv, a Mazda driver hit a police car and fled; he was stopped by gunfire, according to patrol officers
In Kyiv, a Mazda driver, stripped of his license for drunk driving, hit a service vehicle and fled. Patrol officers used their service weapons to stop the fugitive; no one was injured.In Kyiv, a Mazda driver hit a police car and fled; patrol officers used their service weapon to stop the runaway, reported the Kyiv patrol police on Friday, writes UNN.DetailsAs noted, today, during...
"They are not winning, and we are not losing" – Zelenskyy spoke about the complexity of the territorial issue
Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated in an interview with Sky News that regaining all territories is difficult, but Russia cannot win on the battlefield. The President emphasized that surrendering Sloviansk and Kramatorsk is a red line for Ukraine.President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in an interview with Sky News that it is very difficult to talk about territories - how to return all the land today - it...
Which regions topped the tourist tax revenue ranking in 2025?
Kyiv, Lviv, and Khmelnytskyi regions became leaders in revenue, while Ivano-Frankivsk and Chernivtsi regions emerged as new tourist attractions. In contrast, frontline regions like Mykolaiv and Kharkiv lost a significant portion of their pre-war revenues.Ukrainian businesses paid 359 million hryvnias in tourist tax to local budgets in 2025. This was reported by UNN with reference to information from Opendatabot.DetailsCompared to 2024, revenues increased by...
European new car market changes leaders – which bestsellers
In January 2026, the Renault Clio became the bestseller in the European new car market, selling 14,660 units. This was due to the hybrid version and an increase in corporate sales in France and Italy.Renault Clio topped the European new car market, Ukrautoprom reports, writes UNN.In January 2026, the European market (incl.: EU, Great Britain, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Switzerland) showed a change of leaders....
"I am not the best father": Zelenskyy spoke about how the war affected his family
President Zelenskyy stated in an interview with Sky News that he is not the best father due to the war, as he spends little time with his children. He emphasized that defending Ukraine is his main choice and noted the resilience of Ukrainians during the winter of 2026.Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, in a candid interview with Sky News, spoke about the personal cost of...
Pakistan's Defense Minister announced the start of an open war with Afghanistan
Pakistan's Defense Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif confirmed the conflict with Afghanistan has escalated into a full-scale armed confrontation. The statement came after overnight clashes and airstrikes that resulted in significant casualties.Pakistan's defense chief, Khawaja Muhammad Asif, officially confirmed that the conflict with the neighboring state has entered a phase of full-scale armed confrontation. The statement was made on Friday after a series of night...