Author: Олена Білецька

Women. Peace. Recovery: Stories of Strength in the “VARTA” Project

Every woman who comes to the events of the Ukrainian Women’s Guard carries her own experience and the burden of war. Here, they find support, a sense of safety, and the chance to breathe freely again. Within the project “VARTA: Recovery. Art. Therapy. Adaptation” we share the stories of women for whom these meetings became […]

War in Ukraine today: latest news, 17 August 2025 (photo)

It has been the 1271st day of the Ukrainian resistance to the russian military aggression.    What happened in Ukraine today: Here is operational information of the General Staff as of 6 pm:    On 17 August, there were 65 combat clashes. Communities of border settlements have suffered from enemy artillery fire, in particular, Khrinivka, […]

War in Ukraine today: latest news, 16 August 2025 (photo)

It has been the 1270  th day of the Ukrainian resistance to the russian military aggression.    What happened in Ukraine today: Here is operational information of the General Staff as of 6 pm:    On 16 August, there were 68 combat clashes. Communities of border settlements suffered from enemy artillery fire, in particular, Boiaro-Lezhachi, […]