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From the first days of the full-scale invasion, despite being outside his hometown of Hostomel, Kyiv region, Vitalii and his friends remotely organized a system for transmitting the coordinates of the russians who occupied Hostomel. He collected information on the location and movement of enemy troops online and helped to direct the artillery fire at them. During the occupation of the city, he recognized the location of the Chechen unit in a video posted on social media by Ramzan Kadyrov. Then he helped the Armed Forces of Ukraine to destroy the unit, for which he received a state award.

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At the beginning of russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, more than 65 people were hiding on the territory of the ethnographic complex “Ukrainian village.” (A Sunday school used to be located in the basement of the complex, but later it was converted into a shelter). At that time, there were constant explosions and planes circling around the area. Buildings were riddled with “Grad” fragments. The occupiers did manage to enter the territory of the “Ukrainian Village” complex. They looted the museum and threatened the security guard with a weapon.

Journalists are invited to learn more about the way people were staying alive and how the complex was rebuilt after the russian invasion.

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Tetiana and her husband returned to their house in Moshchun in April 2022, and it had been destroyed as a result of fighting. They immediately started volunteering: interacting with foundations and other volunteers and asking for help (food, clothes). They supported the villagers and garden associations in every way possible, including setting up a humanitarian center in the local club. Today, the woman holds art therapy classes with local children.

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A modular kindergarten now opened in Zahaltsi village in the Kyiv region. It can accommodate 55 children at a time. The facility is fully equipped with the necessary furniture, appliances, kitchen, and generator. The modular kindergarten was installed with the assistance of the Hungarian Ecumenical Charity Relief Service Ukraine. 

“About 30 children are already attending the kindergarten, and there are also classes for 1st and 2nd graders. The modular kindergarten is a temporary solution to ensure a continuous educational process, having its next step a comprehensive reconstruction of educational institutions,” the Ministry of Education and Science reports.

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This week (Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, as well as on weekends), volunteers of the “Brave to Rebuild” project will be clearing the rubble of buildings destroyed as a result of russia’s full-scale invasion. They will work in Kyiv region, particularly, Irpin, Hostomel and Horenka.

In addition, on Thursday and Sunday, volunteers will repair used bicycles that came from Amsterdam. Later, the repaired bicycles will be handed over to people in de-occupied settlements.

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Hennadiy is an anesthesiologist and Head of the Anesthesiology Department of the Chernihiv Regional Hospital. At the very beginning of russia’s full-scale invasion, he was in the hospital around the clock.

As reported, during the most difficult days of the siege, more than 50 wounded people in need of surgical intervention were brought there within one hour. Having no power, heating and water supply, the man, together with other doctors and medical personnel, saved patients and even performed extremely complex operations while being bombed and shelled by artillery. During surgeries, the operating room had to be lit with improvised means (headlamps and ordinary flashlights, mobile phones), because lights in the room were constantly flickering. In order to warm the wounded, they even had to cover them with plastic bottles filled with hot water.

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To mark the anniversary of the de-occupation of Hostomel, a series of events will be held in the village. In particular, on April 1, people are invited to a commemorative meeting “Hostomel — the defensive gate of the capital” (Venue: the Cultural and Recreational Center). In addition, the Orchestra of the Main Directorate of the National Police of Ukraine in Kyiv region will perform in the village (“Shchaslyvyi” (Happy) Park).

For reference: on April 1, 2022, Hostomel village was liberated from the russian occupiers.

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Tetiana is a resident of Hostomel and Head of Apartment Owners Associations for two residential buildings. At the beginning of the full-scale invasion, she opened up all the basements and put pallets in them for people to have somewhere to hide. Later, more than a hundred people were sheltering there. There was even a 2-month-old baby among them. The woman cooked together with her neighbors in her apartment. When all utilities were shut off, they cooked outside. Tetiana’s husband was injured by a blast wave.

On March 5, the occupiers entered the buildings and settled in them. People stayed in basements. Later, some of them decided to evacuate and went to another neighborhood, but they didn’t manage to leave. The occupiers told the people to return or they would be deported to Belarus. No one agreed to it. Most went to the bomb shelter in the local prison.

For reference: on April 1, 2022, Hostomel village was liberated from the russian occupiers.

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At the beginning of the full-scale invasion, Vadym’s house in Moschun was hit by the enemy “Grad” twice: the man risked his own life to pull his grandson out of the flames. In addition, he helped other residents of the village by bringing food, providing people with fuel, and organizing the evacuation of hundreds of people. Vadym knows the entire chronology of the events in Moschun village.

For reference: fierce fighting took place in Moschun during the battles for Kyiv region in the spring of 2022. 80% of the houses were destroyed in the village.

On April 2, Ukraine commemorates the anniversary of the liberation of its northern regions from the russian invaders.

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“Bucha’s Flame of Memory and Hope” rally will be held to mark the anniversary of the de-occupation of Bucha. The participants will honor the residents of the community who died during the russian occupation. Those who wish to participate are encouraged to bring candles and flashlights with them.

The rally will begin on March 31 at 6:30 PM on Vokzalna Street, which has become a symbol of the city’s indomitability. (During the full-scale invasion, the Ukrainian military destroyed a large column of russian vehicles on Vokzalna Street in Bucha. At one point a photo of this street went viral.)

For reference: March 31 is the day of Bucha’s liberation from the russian occupiers.

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