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A boy, 11, who earlier made an astonishing trip from his town Zaporizhia to the Slovakia border, all by himself, has finally reunited with his family. His story got a happy ending in Slovakia, to where he was transported by volunteers, the country’s interior ministry told on Facebook, according to Ukrinform. "The impossible has become a reality. Hassan, who traveled across Ukraine all alone and whose story he conquered the world, has reunited with his mother. After a very long and difficult journey, he successfully reached his grandmother in Slovakia," the statement said. The ministry has clarified that the boy’s…

Metropolitan Epifaniy of Kyiv and All Ukraine has blessed the Ukrainian people to fight the invaders. The Primate of the Orthodox Church of Ukraine has made the relevant statement during an all-national telethon, Ukrinform reports. "We, as a nation, don’t wish death upon our neighbors. However, since they came to our land, we are defending our land. To defend is not a sin ... The OCU blesses everyone for this military feat," said Metropolitan Epifaniy. Read also: Metropolitan Epifaniy thanks soldiers defending native Ukraine from aggressor As reported, the Russian invasion of Ukraine has been going on since February 24.…

JSC Ukrzaliznytsia over the 15 days of war has ensured safe evacuation of more than 2 million people fleeing hostilities. This was reported by the company's press service on Telegram, according to Ukrinform. Of this number, 226,000 took a train abroad, the statement added. It is noted that most passengers were evacuated from Kyiv and Kharkiv, the cities most threatened by the invading forces. The most popular international railway route is the one to Poland. Read also: Number of Ukrainian refugees reaches 2.5M - UN As Ukrinform reported earlier, on March 4, Ukrzaliznytsia closed ticket sales on all westbound domestic…

Over the past 24 hours, 14,500 persons crossed into Ukraine, including 12,000 Ukrainian nationals. This was reported by Ukrinform with reference to the Telegram channel of the State Border Guard Service. "Over the past 24 hours, 14,500 persons arrived in Ukraine. Almost 12,000 of them are Ukrainian nationals, most of whom are men intending to join our defense forces. We are proud of our fellow countrymen who are going to defend their Homeland," the statement said. Earlier, the State Border Guard Service reported that Ukrainian men continue to arrive from abroad to defend their country. In total, over the 12…

In Melbourne, Australia, the Legenda Dance Company held a dramatic act " Well " on Federation Square in central Melbourne. The action was supported by the Ukrainian community, participants marched through the streets of the city from the City Council to the main railway station and the square. The action drew attention to the loss of human life and destruction of Ukraine and demanded that governments declare NO FLYZONE OVER UKRAINE

The Muslim community in Ukraine has condemned Russia's aggression and crimes committed against civilians by the aggressors in Ukraine. This was stated in a video address to Muslims around the world by the head of the Nejat religious community, Vidadi Dzhumshud Ogli Dzhafarov. "The Nejat Muslim community and the entire Muslim community of Ukraine condemn the aggression against our country by the Russian Federation, the killing of innocent people, including women, the elderly, and children, the destruction of households, schools, and kindergartens," he said. The head of the religious community said that Muslims had lived in peace and security in…

The Russian Federation continues to accumulate aviation equipment and intensify special forces on the territory of the Republic of Belarus. More than 50 planes, 10 helicopters and 2 An-124 planes are concentrated at Machulishi airfield. Transport planes are constantly taking off from Baranovychi and Machulishchi airfields in the direction of Ukraine. The Belarusian command has brought some of its units into combat readiness. Conducting an offensive operation in Ukraine, the Russian occupiers use methods of combat prohibited by international humanitarian law: seize social infrastructure, wear the uniform of the Ukrainian military, police and SES; sabotage special forces use ambulances and…