Jess Daly

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Jess is a journalist and writer for UNITED24MEDIA, freelance photographer and documentary producer from Wales. Her work focuses on military topics from weapons to strategic analysis and human rights issues. She has been working as a journalist covering life in Ukraine since 2016 and has been embedded on the frontlines with the Hospitallers Battalion since 2019. Her documentaries, written and photography been featured on BBC, ITV and many more.

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Jess Daly
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War in Ukraine
Remembering Russia’s Olenivka Massacre Through A Ukrainian Prisoner Of War’s Story
Today, July 29th 2024, marks two years since an explosion killed 51 and injured at least 139 Ukrainian prisoners of war (POWs) held by Russian forces in the Olenivka penal colony, in the temporarily occupied region of Donbas. A survivor of Olenivka tells us what she knows about the attack, what life was like for her inside the prison, and how, she says, the Red Cross failed to fulfill their duties.
Jul 29, 2024 14:30
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Jess Daly
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War in Ukraine
A New Unidentified Drone Attacked Kyiv, But What Is It?
An "unidentified type of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV)" was shot down on July 20th in Kyiv, which was reported by the Ukraine's Air Force. But what do we know about this drone so far?
Jul 24, 2024 23:37
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Jess Daly
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War in Ukraine
Good Tourniquets Save Lives, Bad Ones Kill
Tourniquets are a lifesaving piece of medical equipment that every person working on Ukraine’s frontlines relies on. However, many counterfeit copies, often donated by volunteers, are found all over the frontline. So, how can we identify these fakes, and which brands are recommended?
Jul 23, 2024 19:00
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Jess Daly
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War in Ukraine
Germany Greenlights A New Suicide Drone ‘MAUS’ For Ukraine
A new “loitering munition” called ‘MAUS’ has been approved for Ukraine’s frontlines. It is manufactured and exported by the German arms company Donaustahl. ‘Maus’ in German means ‘mouse,’ and although mice are quiet and timid, the new system is expected to create some noise to fight Russian aggression. What is ‘MAUS’, and what can it do?
Jul 19, 2024 14:00
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Jess Daly
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War in Ukraine
NATO Strengthens Long-Term Assistance For Ukraine With NSATU
NATO has taken major decisions to further strengthen its support for Ukraine through training, long-term development of Ukraine’s armed forces, coordination of donations, and management of the transfer and repair of equipment. What is the new programme, and what assistance will it provide to Ukraine?
Jul 17, 2024 14:03
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Jess Daly
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War in Ukraine
The KH-101 Missiles that Russia Uses To Strike Ukraine. What Are They?
A Kh-101 missile struck Ukraine’s largest children's hospital, “Ohmatdyt,” targeting children who were undergoing cancer treatment and open heart surgery. The attack on July 8th prompted worldwide outrage and investigations into the missile used.
Jul 12, 2024 15:45