At 22, Kupa has served as a convoy guard, a combat medic who treated his first wounded soldier under fire, and is now a ground drone commander. In between missions, he plays music, a reminder of the life he left behind. A look at youth interrupted by war.
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1,418 Days of War and Russian Propaganda
Today is January 12, 2026. The full-scale invasion has lasted exactly 1,418 days. In Russian ideology, the number 1,418 is a sacred symbol—the length of the so-called “Great Patriotic War.” In their textbooks, during that time the “great empire” supposedly managed to retreat to
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Poland to transfer MiG-29s to Ukraine in February
Polish MiG-29s are going to Ukraine Former Defense Minister Janusz Onyszkiewicz confirmed to Ukrinform that technical consultations are wrapping up by month's end, with 6-8 fighter jets set for February delivery. https://
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New “Geran” Drone with MANPADS and Payload, Real-Time Controlled
A new modification of the "Geran" drone can carry both a MANPADS and a warhead simultaneously, according to the Main Intelligence Directorate (GUR). This modification allows for manual, real-time control of the UAV by an operator. For this purpose, a Chinese Honpho optical camera is used, mounted in the nose fairing, along with a Chinese
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UK prepares to seize Russian “shadow fleet” tankers, BBC reports.
The United Kingdom is preparing to seize and arrest tankers of Russia’s so-called “shadow fleet,” BBC reports. The government has found a legal basis for such actions, and the Armed Forces already have plans in place for using these powers.
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Ukraine election support survey during full-scale war
The Russian military launched 156 drones at Ukrainian regions overnight into Monday. The air defense forces neutralized 135 of them, according to Ukraine's Air Force.
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Ukraine-US Peace Talks Begin Second Round in Berlin
The Russian military launched 156 drones at Ukrainian regions overnight into Monday. The air defense forces neutralized 135 of them, according to Ukraine's Air Force.
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KGB arrests in 1972 echo current Ukrainian detentions in Russia
On 12 January 1972, the KGB arrested nearly 100 Ukrainian intellectuals—the Shistdesiatnyky (Sixtiers)—for defending Ukrainian identity, culture, and language. Today, history repeats itself. Over 16,000 Ukrainian civilians are imprisoned in Russia and occupied territories,
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Russia Modifies Geran-2 Drones with R-60 Missiles for Ukraine Conflict
Serhii Smoliak, a paramedic with over 25 years of experience, fled the Russian occupation of his hometown. In Kyiv, while treating victims after a drone attack, he was killed by a follow-up strike — a tactic Russians often use to target first responders.
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Russian drones: fire in Kyiv, damage in Odesa and Zhytomyr
Russia launched 156 drones at Ukraine overnight—110 of them Shaheds In Kyiv, a building caught fire. In Odesa 1 house destroyed, 4 damaged, 2 people injured, and power knocked out. Zhytomyr had to cancel 2 morning commuter trains after infrastructure was hit