It is a choice to work as a freelancer in conflict zones, but… It’s a choice made inside a system with limited alternatives, jobs are scarce and allocated through networks rather than merit alone. The industry also depends on freelancers while not always offering protections
Full-scale invasion and national resilience, broadcasted live.
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Freelance Journalists Disproportionately Killed and Kidnapped in Conflicts
This story on US journalist Shelly Kittleson is an unsettling read for freelancers – the framing is one of personal choice over systematic failure. A disproportionate number of the journalists killed, kidnapped and injured in conflicts are freelancers.
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Ukrainian soldiers repel Russian quad-bike attack near Sumy
❗️🇺🇦Ukrainian soldiers from the 80th Air Assault Brigade repelled a 🇷🇺Russian attack on quad bikes in the Sumy direction. pic.twitter.com/05gv3BQGEU
— 🪖MilitaryNewsUA🇺🇦 (@front_ukrainian) 2 avril 2026Ukrainian soldiers from the 80th Air Assault Brigade repelled a Russian attack on quad bikes in the Sumy direction.
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Ukraine Prioritises Defence Over Retaking Huliaipole in Dnipropetrovsk
Ukraine prioritised defence over retaking Huliaipole to improve position in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, commander says
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Drones explodes in Ukraine after crashes, five dead reported
Recently, Russian Shahed drones that survived crashes exploded across Ukraine, causing casualties. Ukrainian Defense Ministry advisor Serhii (Flash) Beskrestnov reported five deaths already. All were locals visiting the crash sites. The cause of the explosions remains unknown.
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Russian strike hits apartment building in Chuhuiv
In Chuhuiv, Kharkiv region there was also a russian strike on an apartment building . pic.twitter.com/eT0wdSHCLW
— EMPR.media (@EuromaidanPR) 2 avril 2026In Chuhuiv, Kharkiv region, there was also a Russian strike on an apartment building.
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Drone Strike Ignites Major Fire at Ufa Oil Refinery Russia
More footage from the burning oil refinery in Ufa, and some information about the plant and its strategic importance for Russia:
— Anton Gerashchenko (@Gerashchenko_en) 2 avril 2026
The drone strike likely hit the area of the AVT-5 distillation unit, critical to the plant's operations; a large fire broke out at the site. Without… https://t.co/ky6JH6No7v pic.twitter.com/KQcrhPXFB6More footage from the burning oil refinery in Ufa, and some information about the plant and its strategic importance for Russia: The drone strike likely hit the area of the AVT-5 distillation unit, critical to the plant's operations; a large fire broke out at the site. Without
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Ukrainian Chef Klopotenko Brings National Cuisine to the Global Stage
Ukrainian chef @klopotenko_chef has become something of a rock star in Canada.
In a new episode of OFF THE RECORD, host @NatalkaCmoc speaks with Klopotenko about bringing Ukrainian cuisine to the global stage, hosting international delegations at his Kyiv restaurant, and -
Ukraine Drones Strike Rosneft Refinery in Ufa Again
Bashkortostan refinery on fire as Ukraine continues campaign against Russian oil
— Euromaidan Press (@EuromaidanPress) 2 avril 2026
The targeted Rosneft's Bashneft-Novoil in Ufa produces aviation fuel, diesel, and military lubricants — and sits next to two other Bashneft plants.
Details: https://t.co/r4AZhWkMyS https://t.co/JjnTS1K6lq pic.twitter.com/ritq2GWOnmBashkortostan refinery on fire as Ukraine continues campaign against Russian oil The targeted Rosneft's Bashneft-Novoil in Ufa produces aviation fuel, diesel, and military lubricants — and sits next to two other Bashneft plants. Details: https://
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Russia’s shadow fleet uses Starlink for communication, investigation reveals
Vessels of Russia's shadow fleet are using Starlink to communicate and coordinate, a Kyiv Independent investigation has revealed. We spoke to two Ukrainian sailors who claim they unwittingly became part of the Kremlin's global, sanctions-busting oil shipping operation which it