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Five-story building in Kharkiv, half-destroyed and burning in the aftermath of Russian missile attack

Search and rescue operation goes on after Russian missile kills at least 11, including 2 children, in Kharkiv

08 March 2026 | 23:59

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Damaged cat shelter after Russian attack on Kharkiv.

“Previous attacks cannot compare to what we went through last night.” Russian drone hit animal shelter in Kharkiv

05 March 2026 | 17:28

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Destroyed house in the Saltivskyi district

“We didn’t even have time to get scared.” Kharkiv recovers after another overnight Russian drone, missile attack

26 February 2026 | 20:02

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Ukrainian blue and yellow flags with red gradient overlayed on the photo

Kharkiv locals mourn those killed in Russia’s war against Ukraine as the 5th year of full-scale invasion begins

24 February 2026 | 23:55

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High-speed Kyiv–Kharkiv trains won’t be reaching Kharkiv until end of March because of power shortages caused by Russian strikes

18 March 2026 | 19:36

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The evacuation car turns onto the road leading to Hontarivka

“We visited to bring them gifts, and now we come in bulletproof vests” — Inside evacuation mission from Kharkiv oblast village threatened by expanding range of Russian drones

13 March 2026 | 19:25

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Search and rescue operation goes on after Russian missile kills at least 11, including 2 children, in Kharkiv

08 March 2026 | 23:59

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Nature of genocide, “evil gene” in Russians, and Polish-Ukrainian relations. Interview with reporter Wojciech Tochman

17 October 2025 | 18:59

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“We are people’s lend-lease.” Ukrainian in New York about her volunteer work, US elections and Kharkiv

08 October 2025 | 19:24

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“I’m grateful that I’ve captured a moment when city was in its prime” — Director Jonathan Ben-Shaul on Kharkiv before and during Russia’s war and movement as method of reflection in art

11 August 2025 | 21:23

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“I make performances that ask — okay, what will you do now?” Director Alin Uberti on organizing workshop in Kharkiv, crafting alternative theater in Romania, and Russian promises to Bucharest

07 July 2025 | 21:36

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Volunteer Oleksii Yukov puts number signs for evidence around the body of a fallen Russian soldier in Donetsk region, March 2025.

“War won’t end until we find them and bury them.” Video: Search for soldiers killed in Russia-Ukraine war

08 April 2025 | 19:03

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Bringing Ukrainian Christmas carols to liberated Kharkiv Oblast

10 January 2025 | 18:45

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Debunking Russian fakes. No one bribed ISW to write fake assessments about Ukrainian forces’ advances in Pokrovsk

12 December 2025 | 18:46

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Debunking Russian fakes. No, French police didn’t detain two Ukrainians for Louvre heist

10 November 2025 | 18:21

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Debunking Russian fakes. No, wives of Ukrainian soldiers didn’t receive brochures with advice on how to endure physical abuse

17 September 2025 | 14:56

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Debunking Russian fakes. No, Charlie Hebdo’s cover didn’t ridicule “gay parade” in Moldova

30 June 2025 | 23:47

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Editor of the international department in Gwara Media, reporter, and writer. Written for media for over four years—from news pieces to field reports from the frontline to interviews—and has over five …

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Ukraine destroys Moscow’s Bastion launcher for hypersonic missiles in occupied Crimea

Elza Diachenko

International news reporter in Gwara Media. Holds a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Journalism from V. N. Karazin Kharkiv National University.

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Russian drone attack on Derhachi in Kharkiv oblast injures woman

Поліна Куліш, мультимедійна редакторка Ґвара Медіа

Polina Kulish

Two years of experience in journalism, working with text and video. Specializes in coverage of war, politics, and law enforcement. Holds a degree in journalism from Kharkiv National University.

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«Нема жодного дня без втрат»: голова Золочівської громади про чотири роки життя на прифронті

High-speed Kyiv–Kharkiv trains won’t be reaching Kharkiv until end of March because of power shortages caused by Russian strikes

“We visited to bring them gifts, and now we come in bulletproof vests” — Inside evacuation mission from Kharkiv oblast village threatened by expanding range of Russian drones

“What we repaired after previous time was blown out again.” Russian attack on apartment building in Kharkiv injured 9, including 2 children (Photo)

Search and rescue operation goes on after Russian missile kills at least 11, including 2 children, in Kharkiv

“Previous attacks cannot compare to what we went through last night.” Russian drone hit animal shelter in Kharkiv

“We didn’t even have time to get scared.” Kharkiv recovers after another overnight Russian drone, missile attack

Kharkiv locals mourn those killed in Russia’s war against Ukraine as the 5th year of full-scale invasion begins

Articles

High-speed Kyiv–Kharkiv trains won’t be reaching Kharkiv until end of March because of power shortages caused by Russian strikes

“We visited to bring them gifts, and now we come in bulletproof vests” — Inside evacuation mission from Kharkiv oblast village threatened by expanding range of Russian drones

Search and rescue operation goes on after Russian missile kills at least 11, including 2 children, in Kharkiv

Interviews

Nature of genocide, “evil gene” in Russians, and Polish-Ukrainian relations. Interview with reporter Wojciech Tochman

“We are people’s lend-lease.” Ukrainian in New York about her volunteer work, US elections and Kharkiv

“I’m grateful that I’ve captured a moment when city was in its prime” — Director Jonathan Ben-Shaul on Kharkiv before and during Russia’s war and movement as method of reflection in art

“I make performances that ask — okay, what will you do now?” Director Alin Uberti on organizing workshop in Kharkiv, crafting alternative theater in Romania, and Russian promises to Bucharest

Video

“War won’t end until we find them and bury them.” Video: Search for soldiers killed in Russia-Ukraine war

Bringing Ukrainian Christmas carols to liberated Kharkiv Oblast

Fact-checking

Debunking Russian fakes. No one bribed ISW to write fake assessments about Ukrainian forces’ advances in Pokrovsk

Debunking Russian fakes. No, French police didn’t detain two Ukrainians for Louvre heist

Debunking Russian fakes. No, wives of Ukrainian soldiers didn’t receive brochures with advice on how to endure physical abuse

Debunking Russian fakes. No, Charlie Hebdo’s cover didn’t ridicule “gay parade” in Moldova

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Yana Sliemzina

Elza Diachenko

Polina Kulish

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High-speed Kyiv–Kharkiv trains won’t be reaching Kharkiv until end of March because of power shortages caused by Russian strikes

“We visited to bring them gifts, and now we come in bulletproof vests” — Inside evacuation mission from Kharkiv oblast village threatened by expanding range of Russian drones

“What we repaired after previous time was blown out again.” Russian attack on apartment building in Kharkiv injured 9, including 2 children (Photo)

Search and rescue operation goes on after Russian missile kills at least 11, including 2 children, in Kharkiv

“Previous attacks cannot compare to what we went through last night.” Russian drone hit animal shelter in Kharkiv

“We didn’t even have time to get scared.” Kharkiv recovers after another overnight Russian drone, missile attack

Kharkiv locals mourn those killed in Russia’s war against Ukraine as the 5th year of full-scale invasion begins

Search and rescue operation goes on after Russian missile kills at least 11, including 2 children, in Kharkiv

“Previous attacks cannot compare to what we went through last night.” Russian drone hit animal shelter in Kharkiv

“We didn’t even have time to get scared.” Kharkiv recovers after another overnight Russian drone, missile attack

Kharkiv locals mourn those killed in Russia’s war against Ukraine as the 5th year of full-scale invasion begins

News

Exclusive Russian forces keep attacking border villages, unsuccessfully try to create “buffer zone” north of Kharkiv oblast, Ukrainian military says

Exclusive Local authorities to declare mandatory evacuation in another 3 villages near Russia-Ukraine border due to constant Russian airstrikes

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High-speed Kyiv–Kharkiv trains won’t be reaching Kharkiv until end of March because of power shortages caused by Russian strikes

“We visited to bring them gifts, and now we come in bulletproof vests” — Inside evacuation mission from Kharkiv oblast village threatened by expanding range of Russian drones

Search and rescue operation goes on after Russian missile kills at least 11, including 2 children, in Kharkiv

Nature of genocide, “evil gene” in Russians, and Polish-Ukrainian relations. Interview with reporter Wojciech Tochman

“We are people’s lend-lease.” Ukrainian in New York about her volunteer work, US elections and Kharkiv

“I’m grateful that I’ve captured a moment when city was in its prime” — Director Jonathan Ben-Shaul on Kharkiv before and during Russia’s war and movement as method of reflection in art

“I make performances that ask — okay, what will you do now?” Director Alin Uberti on organizing workshop in Kharkiv, crafting alternative theater in Romania, and Russian promises to Bucharest

“War won’t end until we find them and bury them.” Video: Search for soldiers killed in Russia-Ukraine war

Bringing Ukrainian Christmas carols to liberated Kharkiv Oblast

Debunking Russian fakes. No one bribed ISW to write fake assessments about Ukrainian forces’ advances in Pokrovsk

Debunking Russian fakes. No, French police didn’t detain two Ukrainians for Louvre heist

Debunking Russian fakes. No, wives of Ukrainian soldiers didn’t receive brochures with advice on how to endure physical abuse

Debunking Russian fakes. No, Charlie Hebdo’s cover didn’t ridicule “gay parade” in Moldova

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