Ukraine’s State Service gave the Russian-linked church until Aug. 18 to cut Moscow ties and quit Russian governing bodies. Spokesman Klyment insists they’re already independent. Experts say Russia funds the church via sanctioned tycoon Novynskyi. 3/
Full-scale invasion and national resilience, broadcasted live.
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Church registration revocations and Russian influence in peace talks
Courts could revoke parish registrations, but churches can appeal to Ukraine’s Supreme Court and the ECHR. Some officials see the ban law as a “smokescreen” to avoid real action. Russia has used the church issue in peace talks to maintain influence in Ukraine. 5X
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Ukraine law forces Russian Orthodox Church to cut Moscow ties or face ban
A recent Ukraine's law requires Russian Orthodox Church sever Moscow ties or face ban. 100 priests investigated for treason, 26 convicted. Church claims independence but canonical/financial links remain, Kyiv Independent. 1/
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Zelenskyy revokes Metropolitan Onufriy’s citizenship over Russian passport
Zelenskyy revoked Metropolitan Onufriy’s Ukrainian citizenship over an alleged Russian passport, which he denies. His church claimed “full independence” in 2022, but ties to Moscow remain. Since 2019, 15% of its parishes have joined Ukraine’s independent Orthodox Church. 2/
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Basic Training: Skills, Discipline, Mutual Support for Combat Effectiveness
Basic general military training is a time when servicemen learn to work with equipment and weapons, develop endurance, discipline, and mutual support. It is here that self-confidence and confidence in the team are formed, which later saves lives on the battlefield. Operational Command "West"
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Ukraine’s Armed Forces congratulate Poland on Polish Army Day
For our freedom and yours! За вашу і нашу свободу! On August 15, the Armed Forces of Ukraine congratulate their brothers and sisters from the Armed Forces of the Republic of Poland, the entire Polish Nation, and Poland on the Day of the Polish Army! War has shown who our
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Strike on 132nd Separate Armored Motor Rifle Brigade HQ
An fire strike was also carried out against the headquarters of the 132nd Separate Motor Rifle Brigade of the 51st Army of the Russian Armed Forces in the city of Yenakiieve, on the temporarily occupied territory of Donetsk region. The target was hit. The results of the strike are being clarified.
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Ukrainian forces strike Rosneft refinery in Samara region
Specifically, the Syzran oil refinery in the Samara region of the Russian Federation, one of the largest in the Rosneft system, was hit. It produces a wide range of fuels, including aviation kerosene. It participates in supplying the armed forces of the Russian Federation. The target was hit, and a fire and explosions were recorded.
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Damage to Sizran Oil Refinery and Command Post in Donetsk
Late night August 14–15, units of the Ukrainian Armed Forces’ Special Operations Forces, in coordination with other components of the Defense Forces, carried out fire strikes on a number of important objects of the Russian aggressor.
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Statement on the ongoing liberation of Ukrainian territory
Очищення нашої землі від окупанта триває. І триватиме до моменту, поки останній ворожий солдат не залишить територію України… або не залишиться тут навічно ☠️ pic.twitter.com/Zx7HBGo2Cb
— НГУ (@ng_ukraine) 15 août 2025Очищення нашої землі від окупанта триває. І триватиме до моменту, поки останній ворожий солдат не залишить територію України… або не залишиться тут навічно