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At NATO-Ukraine Joint Analysis, Training and Education Center (JATEC), Ukraine and NATO will jointly accumulate the necessary experience, and Ukrainian officers will work on equal terms with their partners from NATO member countries. This was stated by Deputy Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration and Minister of Justice of Ukraine Olha Stefanishyna in a comment to a Ukrinform correspondent, following the official event marking the initial operational capability of JATEC. The Deputy Prime Minister emphasized that JATEC is the first NATO structure created in partnership with a non-member country. "This is not some third or advisory structure, but a…

Fire suppression efforts are ongoing at the Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant (ChNPP), where two smoldering hotspots in the insulation of the roof are being extinguished. Additionally, partial dismantling of the shelter structure is underway. The State Emergency Service of Ukraine (SES) reported this on Telegram, according to Ukrinform. “At 12:00 on February 18, emergency responders were actively working to contain the fire and uncover parts of the sarcophagus structure,” the post reads. Three SES high-altitude rescue teams are involved in the operation, with continuous monitoring of the situation using drones equipped with thermal imaging cameras. Authorities have assured that radiation levels…

The final episode of the documentary series The Last War is currently in production and will serve as the culmination of the series’ exploration of Ukraine’s role in both the rise and eventual decline of the Russian Empire. Journalist, documentary filmmaker, and television host Myroslava Barchuk, the project’s creator, shared this in an interview with Ukrinform. According to Barchuk, the script for the final episode is already written, and work with the director is in full swing. “This episode will tell the story of how Ukrainians, led by Feofan Prokopovych in the 18th century, traveled to Muscovy and helped establish…

The official ceremony marking the initial operational capability of the NATO-Ukraine Joint Analysis, Training, and Education Center (JATEC) took place in Bydgoszcz, Poland, on Monday, February 17. The center will employ 70 personnel, including 20 from Ukraine. According to an Ukrinform correspondent, the ceremony was attended by several high-ranking officials, including Ukraine's Deputy Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration and Minister of Justice, Olha Stefanishyna, Poland's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defense, Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz, and NATO's Supreme Allied Commander Transformation, Admiral Pierre Vandier. In her speech, Stefanishyna thanked NATO and Poland for establishing the center, emphasizing its…

The Joint Analysis, Training and Education Center (JATEC), established by a decision of the NATO Washington Summit, is a unique joint institution between NATO and Ukraine. Its goal is to strengthen Ukraine's defense capabilities and enhance its interoperability with the Alliance. During the official opening ceremony in Bydgoszcz, Poland, on February 17, Radmila Shekerinska, NATO Deputy Secretary General, highlighted the significance of this initiative, according to an Ukrinform correspondent. "The opening of the Joint Analysis, Training and Education Center […] is a real step forward for NATO and Ukraine. The work at JATEC will bring Ukraine closer to our Alliance.…

A total of 538 employees of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine (SES) have voluntarily transferred to combat units to defend the country. SES Chief Andriy Danyk said this in an interview with Ukrinform. He stated that these employees submitted official requests, completed the transfer process, and are now serving on the front lines. Addressing concerns about staffing shortages within the SES, Danyk noted that the service currently operates with a 25% personnel deficit. However, he emphasized that government support has ensured that all operational personnel remain in their positions. "Beyond tasks related to frontline combat, everyday emergencies still occur…

Over the past week, 1,808 new applications were submitted to recruitment centers in Ukraine. That's according to the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, Ukrinform reports. "A year ago, in February 2024, the first recruitment center of the Ukrainian army opened in Lviv. Today, there are already 48 centers, which provide consultations and assist potential candidates in joining the Ukrainian Defense Forces. Over this period, 41,296 citizens have applied to the centers, including 1,808 over the past week," the statement reads. The highest activity has been observed among residents of Kyiv and the Dnipropetrovsk, Kharkiv, Lviv, and Zaporizhzhia regions. Additionally, more…

The State Emergency Service of Ukraine has received more than 3,000 pieces of equipment since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion. Andriy Danyk, the head of the State Emergency Service, said this in an interview with Ukrinform. “Since the beginning of the full-scale war, we have already received more than 3,000 pieces of equipment. Of course, it was a very powerful support from other countries and various organizations. The countries that have provided assistance include many across the globe. Last year alone, we received about 600 units of various equipment from our partners for our units,” he said. Danyk noted…

The State Emergency Service of Ukraine (SES) has trained over 2,000 demining specialists to date. This was reported by SES Chief Andrii Danyk in an interview with Ukrinform. “We are expanding our training centers where we educate sappers. As of today, we have more than 2,000 trained demining specialists. Additionally, we are constantly increasing the number of specialized sapper units, including underwater demining units (capable of operating at great depths), K9 demining teams, and others,” Danyk said. According to him, the rescue service is developing a system for underwater area demining and establishing a network of water safety stations for…

Since the beginning of Russia’s full-scale invasion, 100 employees of Ukraine’s State Emergency Service (SES) have been killed, while 430 more rescuers have been injured. This was reported by SES Head Andrii Danyk in an interview with Ukrinform. “Unfortunately, 100 our employees have lost their lives. This is a very large number and a deeply painful loss. Additionally, we have 430 injured rescuers,” he said. Danyk noted that wounded personnel have undergone treatment, including abroad. “Many of our injured employees are deminers. Unfortunately, mine and explosive-related injuries have very severe consequences, and recovery from such wounds is extremely difficult, lengthy,…