For months, residents of Russian-occupied Oleshky have been living without regular food deliveries or access to essential medicine. Some have reportedly been forced to eat grass, pigeons, and even dogs to survive. Now, a temporary ceasefire secured through the US offers hope of humanitarian aid and evacuation.
Active-duty Ukraine’s service members, veterans, adaptive athletes, and international competitors gathered in Kyiv for “IDU NA VY: Tryzna,” an international Mix Martial Arts (MMA) tournament organized by the Third Army Corps and Veteran Corps. Held to honor fallen Ukrainian warriors, the event brought together military and civilian fighters for an evening of combat sports, including martial arts duels and medieval knight battles.
“What’s the name of those creatures in Harry Potter that Luna Lovegood says only appear to you after you’ve seen death? Well, whatever they are, we’re all gonna be seeing them now forever.”