In the Ukrainian city of Sumy, life goes on despite the constant threat of attack

The intensity of the fighting increases in northeastern Ukraine, where Russia has launched its offensive against the regions of Sumi and Jarkov, and continues its attempt to expel the...

Ukrainians ‘like fire extinguishers putting out Russian advance’

As Russia talks of peace, its spring offensive intensifies. A Ukrainian special forces commander tells of the struggle to defend the northern city of Sumy

Ukrainians wounded, weary but believe in God and have hope, says Bishop Vincke after USCCB delegation’s visit

"I don't know how many Ukrainian people told me, 'We believe in God, so we have hope,'" said Bishop Vincke. "They kept on saying that over and over again."

In the Ukrainian city of Sumy, life goes on despite the constant threat of attack

The humdrum of daily life in Sumy belies the constant threat of death its people have lived with since Russia invaded Ukraine three years ago.

In the vast and fertile land of the Kiev Oblast, a group of brave young people rises with determination. They are the members of Centuria, an organization born of the ashes of war, founded by veterans of the legendary Azov Brigade. On one day in April 2025, these young people train with fervor, their precise and coordinated movements, reflecting their unwavering commitment to defending their homeland. The image captures a moment of preparation a…

The recent devastating attacks on the civilian population in Ukrainian cities such as Sumy, Kryvyi Rih and Odesa clearly show that the security situation in the country is intensifying. CARE calls for the protection of the population and humanitarian workers: inside and secure access to humanitarian aid. "There is no security throughout the country. While Ukrainians are preparing for Easter, attacks on urban areas are being destroyed.