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NatSecMedia covers security issues around the globe. Currently, the focus is on Ukraine and related topics. Reports from in the country and abroad will focus on the Russian war against the Ukrainian people.

THE LOYALTY OF THE WOMEN: AN INTERVIEW WITH SOPHIA CHEREPANOVA FROM WOMEN OF STEEL
When Russia invaded Ukraine in 2014, as the defenders put their lives on the line, their wives, mothers, sisters, cousins, and daughters stood by them. When the full scale invasion began in February 24, 2022, more terror came and more burden fell on these women of Ukraine. However, as their men were captured, tortured and murdered, they stood together, as Women of Steel.
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FAITH TESTED BY WAR-AN INTERVIEW WITH ANDRIY ZELINSKY
As the war on Ukraine by the Russians passes 10 years and the “full scale invasion” continues into its third, many soldiers need that friend who listens as they try to deal with the irrational violation of humanity that is war. In his mission to help the broken find their way, military chaplain Andriy Zelinsky has a discussion with us about the role of faith in a soldier’s life and how he sees his role moving through this living hell.
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A PORTRAIT IN COURAGE
VIDOGRAPHER ANATOLIY HARAHATY was held hostage and tortured by the Russians for 100 days. But there is so much more to him.
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TETIANA WAITS
A mother waits for news of her son who fought in Mariupol. Despite many exchanges during the past year, she is one of many who waits to hear of her son’s location, condition and release.
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MARIUPOL SOLDIERS STILL HELD BY RUSSIA: FAMILIES DEMAND ACTION
Families of captive soldiers pray daily for the return of their loved ones.
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BAMA RETURNS
The Russians captured American fighter Alex Drueke, tortured him, returned him and he's back to pay them back for the torture.
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THE DESTRUCTION OF THE TRANSFIGURATION CATHEDRAL IN ODESA
On July 23, 2023, Russia attacked Odesa again as it sought to punish Ukraine through the destruction of the port city. Several locations were damaged but the one that made the widest news was the devastating impact on the Transfiguration Cathedral in the UNESCO World Heritage designated City Center.
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MISSION KHERSON: ANTONIVKA
The Boryspil Boys deliver more aid and we gathered more testimonies of survival, occupation and getting through hell.
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ZMINA TORTURE REPORT
A detailed examination report released April 2023 on the torture by Russian Forces in Occupied Territories
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Battle of Moshchun: Personal Account of American Fighter
The village of Moshchun was targeted by Russian forces to drive their seizure to Kyiv. With Ukrainian forces, Georgian Legion, and American fighters.
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UAMISSION

We’re tracking the numbers across the world in looking at the total aid sent to Ukraine. We will be logging a range of data so you can be well informed on the support for Ukraine. Visit the UAMission.com site.

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AUDIO ARTICLES: THE STOLEN GENERATION

On top of the unfathomable crime of the invasion itself and the deaths of children in the battles, the artillery attacks and the missile and drone strikes, the Russians have been kidnapping Ukrainian children who are then additionally stripped of their national identities. 

NARRATIVES: UKRAINE'S DIGITAL WARRIORS

This week, we continue our exploration of the common narratives that Russia exploits in its disinformation operations aiming to destroy the untamable Ukraine. Where last week we explored the disinformation narratives focused on the West and its support for Ukraine. Now we return to investigate these narrative assaults on Ukraine.

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Interview with Onisyia Sinyuk of the Zmina Human Rights Center and the report of torture in Kupyansk

The Day of the Heavenly Hundred, Kyiv 2024:
10 Years since Euromaidan and 2 years since Full Scale Invasion

A PORTRAIT IN COURAGE

Anatoliy Harahaty documented the lives of Ukrainians in his community for 30 years then he posted a video of Russian convoys and was held hostage and tortured for 100 days.

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ALEX DRUEKE: RETURN TO THE FIGHT

Drueke, or as he’s known, ‘Bama’, has returned to Ukraine to continue the fight without ambiguity to the force he’s fought against already. He knows the character of the Russian forces and who is really in charge in Donetsk, the FSB.

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THE DESTRUCTION OF THE TRANSFIGURATION CATHEDRAL IN ODESA

On July 23, 2023, Russia attacked Odesa again as it sought to punish Ukraine through the destruction of the port city. Several locations were damaged but the one that made the widest news was the devastating impact on the Transfiguration Cathedral in the UNESCO World Heritage designated City Center.

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Battle of Moshchun: A Fighter's Personal Account

Moshchun - Photo by Chris Sampson May 2022

As the Russians sought to attack Kyiv in the opening days of the invasion, they pivoted to the village of Moshchun. Learn about some of the Americans who were there to fight back.

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MISSION KHERSON: ANTONIVKA

Antonivka endured the worst, twice. First was the occupation, then came the destruction of the Kakhovka Dam.

SUPPORT TEAMS IN KHERSON

During the occupation and after the Russians fled the right bank, volunteers in the community stepped up their efforts to provide help to local residents including training on medical aid, repairing windows and more.

Destruction of Posad Pokrovske

The village of Posad Pokrovske was in the grey zone area north of Kherson. The destruction is significant and widespread.

Destruction of Bilohirka

Between Kherson and Krivyi Rih, the village of Bilohirka is in ruins.

FAMILIES OF MARIUPOL FIGHTERS STAND VIGIL

Representing several layers of fighters who were in the Armed Forces, Police, Border guards, the families are demanding to find their captured loved ones. 

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LIBERATION OF IZYUM

THIS WEEK We travel to the liberated town of Izyum to bring supplies and document both the destruction and mass graves. Stay tuned for our report.
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LIBERATION STORIES: KHARKIV

In late May 2022, our small team traveled to the liberated villages of Mala Rohan and Olkhavka to interview liberated citizens who shared their stories of occupation, resistance and survival.

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VYSOKOPILLIA

EDGE OF KHERSON

RUSSIAN FORCES USED THE TOWN AS A BASE TO ATTACK KRIVYI RIH AND OCCUPIED IT FROM MID MARCH TO SEPTEMBER 4, 2022. THE TOWN SUFFERED SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE.

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MINES IN KYIV

CIVILIANS STILL IN DANGER A YEAR LATER

After Russian forces were driven back to Belarus, the death traps left behind remained as mines, grenades, artillery were still widely scattered in the fields and villages attacked from February 24 to April 1, 2022.

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INTERVIEW WITH MUSTAFA DZHEMILEV

The NatSecMedia team was in Bucha to document the destruction when we saw the legendary civil rights icon and leader of the Crimean Tatar people, Mustafa Dzemilev. This incredible man took the time to share his thoughts with us about the current war chapter and how we got here.

DESTRUCTION OF BUCHA-MAKARIV-BORODYANKA

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