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Russia hits civilian area in eastern Ukraine

1 month ago | rudaw.net | Dilnya Rahman

KRAMATORSK, Ukraine - Russian forces targeted a Ukrainian army position, damaging civilian homes in the western city of Kramatorsk at least twice on Thursday, using a ballistic missile and a drone. Residents of the targeted area in the city are frightened, but they have been living with this fear for three years. “My window broke again. I had it fixed some time ago.
Aftermath of Russian drone attack on Kyiv

1 month ago | rudaw.net | Dilnya Rahman

KYIV - Four people were injured and several buildings were damaged after dozens of drones were shot down out of the skies above Kyiv on Friday night. One of the spots hit by a drone is close to the kindergarten of Denis Galaka's four-year-old daughter. “We were just walking around in the morning, trying to just have a good Saturday morning.
Russian bombardments in Donetsk leave Ukrainians in despair

1 month ago | rudaw.net | Dilnya Rahman

KOSTYANTYNIVKA, Ukraine - Residents of the city of Kostyantynivka in eastern Ukraine’s Donetsk are restlessly awaiting the announcement of a ceasefire with Moscow as missiles rain down in the area, with people lamenting that they have nowhere to go. “I think if Trump is a man of his word, the ceasefire should take hold. Many people make suggestions, but that does not mean they can implement them. Look at our situation!” Viktor Silin, a resident of Kostyantynivka, told Rudaw on Tuesday.
Ukraine’s rare minerals resources gain global attention

1 month ago | rudaw.net | Dilnya Rahman

ERBIL, Kurdistan Region - Ukraine’s vast rare mineral reserves are attracting increasing global attention, as Kyiv explores the possibility of striking a deal with Washington to repay the United States for the aid provided during the war with Russia. In an interview with Rudaw, 78-year-old geologist Volodymyr Petrovich described Ukraine as an untapped mineral paradise. "We have agricultural, mining, and chemical resources. If approached correctly, we could tap into these minerals.
More than 50,000 Ukrainians have lost limbs in conflict with Russia

1 month ago | rudaw.net | Dilnya Rahman

KYIV - Two years after losing a limb in one of the deadliest confrontations with Russian forces, Oleksandr Zozulyak is working at a prosthetic center in Kyiv, helping the thousands of Ukrainians who have been injured in the conflict. "I've been working on improving prosthetic limbs, trying to improve the attachment of prosthetics, installing sensors, and enhancing the connection of these sensors. I've created several prosthetic limbs and they work very well," Zozulyak said.
Ukrainian Muslims observe Ramadan despite war

1 month ago | rudaw.net | Dilnya Rahman

KYIV - Thousands of Muslims in Ukraine observe the Islamic holy month of Ramadan despite the ongoing war with Russia. For some, fasting is a source of solace for the soul and mind. Said Ismagilov is Muslim officer in the Ukrainian army. He told Rudaw that since the age of 15, the only solace for his soul and mind has been reading the Quran. Ismagilov was born into a Tatar family in the Donetsk region. He was previously a mufti.
Nothing to change in Ukraine-Russia war soon: MP

1 month ago | rudaw.net | Dilnya Rahman

KYIV - A member of the Ukrainian parliament’s security and defense committee said on Wednesday that he does not expect anything to change regarding the war with Russia in the near future after President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Kyiv has accepted a 30-day ceasefire proposal made by the United States following talks in Saudi Arabia. “I think that nothing will definitely change in the coming days. There were rumors that a 30-day ceasefire might be possible,” Oleksandr Fedienko told Rudaw.
Ukrainians hopeful but wary about possible Russia ceasefire

1 month ago | rudaw.net | Dilnya Rahman

KYIV - Ukrainians on Wednesday expressed hope that the 30-day ceasefire proposal Kyiv has agreed to would pave the way for a lasting peace in Ukraine with security guarantees ensured, but many remained cautious about Russian intentions regarding the deal. "We want Ukraine.
Michigan Muslims: The vote that could swing the election

Oct 26, 2024 | rudaw.net | Dilnya Rahman

DETROIT, USA - In the battleground state of Michigan, a profound political shift is unfolding. Muslim voters, once a reliable Democratic stronghold, are dramatically reconsidering their allegiance, driven by deep concerns over the Gaza conflict and a growing attraction to Donald Trump's emphasis on family values. Ahmed Salman, an Iraqi-American who has called Detroit home for over two decades, represents a generation in political transition.
Abortion rights echo through US battleground states on Election Day

Aug 6, 2024 | rudaw.net | Dilnya Rahman

PENNSYLVANIA - As Americans cast their final votes on Tuesday in a highly-contested presidential election, the deeply divisive issue of abortion and women’s rights continues to resonate strongly with voters in key battleground states. The landmark US Supreme Court decision in 2022 that overturned the 50-year Roe v.