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#Mariupol ppl rallied to pay respects to those killed in Sartana,express support to town's ppl
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"I am Sartana"
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"No to Russian Agression"
Healing Invisible Scars of War: Canadian project pairs therapy dogs with Ukrainian veterans
The war is eastern Ukraine has been going on for some 16 months now and many of the fighters who went to the front line went unprepared, many lacking the weapons and equipment needed. Also, there was a lack of mental preparation and many of the soldiers who are coming back now are suffering from physiological illnesses such as post-traumatic disorder. Now this new Canadian initiative on the outskirts of Kyiv is hoping towards supporting soldiers coming back from the front line, with dogs like these.
Vid in English
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Chaplains in the war zone
Here are some thoughts shared by Borys Gudziak, Eparch of the Diocese of St. Volodymyr the Great in France, Benelux and Switzerland, President of the Ukrainian Catholic University in Lviv.
Bishop Borys underlines that a priest’s presence in the war zone is more important than words or acts: “They become more inspired as priests orient their views, opinions and the soul towards the sacred.”
According to him, every priest who spends even a few days at the front shares God’s grace with others and travels a deeply spiritual path. “The presence of a pastor is essential in a war as it enriches him and everyone who sees the fine line between good and evil.”
Bishop Borys is convinced that war reminds us of the priorities in life and puts everyday things in their rightful place: “I honour the priests who have spent time there with the soldiers. I’m impressed by many, such as Father Bohdan Vykhor who left his parish, his wife and five children to be at the forefront, or Father Taras Kotsiuba who’s serving his fourth rotation as chaplain. They are an example to us all. There are about a hundred chaplains in the war zone, but the UGCC has more than three thousand priests! The Lord clearly calls us to serve our soldiers and enrich our own spiritual world!”
The bishop believes that Ukraine has become the epicenter of a global geopolitical issue and the war in the East is its nucleus.
“The work carried out by our chaplains makes our Church proud. We must understand that they cannot act in our stead. Therefore, it is worth considering how pastors can participate and be useful in such special missions.” he said.
The bishop added that Ukrainian soldiers asked him to tell their country and the world that they are grateful for the moral and financial assistance provided by parishes, pastors, monks and the faithful who generously donate to support the fight of truth against lies.
“They assured me that they would stand to the end. They asked people not to lose faith and to stop complaining. They said that they would not give up a shred of Ukrainian land. They sacrifice and risk everything they have. But what are we willing to sacrifice?” concluded Bishop Borys.
There are 17 Ukrainian Greek Catholic chaplains currently on rotation.
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Rus-backed militants fired upon civilian areas of Avdiivka w/ Grad knowing that no Ukr forces are stationed in area
This am #Russia-backed militants fired upon Maryinka, 1 civilian was wounded, taken to hospital
2 Ukr servicemen were wounded in action as Russia-backed militants shelled Maryinka, Krasnohorivka w/ heavy artillery
#Russia's proxies fired upon Krymske, Stanytsia Luhanska. A Ukr sapper of 24th brigade and a civilian were wounded
Memorial plaque set up in #Kyiv for Mark "Franko" Paslawsky, American #Ukrainian KIA near #Ilovaysk
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He died a year ago
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Euromaidan PR @EuromaidanPR 4h4 hours ago
Rus-backed militants massively shelled Lebedynske, #Mariupol area w/ self-propelled artillery
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3 Ukr servicemen tripped a mine outside Orikhove, #Luhansk region. 2 got killed, 1 was heavily wounded, hospitalized
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4 Ukr servicemen were killed in action in the last day, 14 were wounded in action - ATO spox
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Plan for a full day of fabulous FOOD, FUN and FESTIVITIES for all ages at the 24th Annual Ukrainian Independence Day Celebration on Saturday, August 22, 2015 in Centennial Park from 10:00 am to 11:00 pm.
Enjoy the outdoor stage show at 1:00 pm featuring the energetic and beautiful Ukrainian dancers. Indulge in the food court, beverage gardens, market place, children’s play centre and then top the evening off at the outdoor dance to the exhilarating beat of two terrific bands. The event is hosted by The Ukrainian Canadian Congress-Toronto Branch.
In light of the critical situation in Ukraine today, this year’s concert
is a tribute to our “Freedom Fighters – Then and Now: From Sich to ATO.”
NATO warns Russia over upsurge in violence in Ukraine
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - NATO warned Russia on Wednesday that any attempt by Russian-backed separatists to take more of Ukraine's territory would be unacceptable.
A new wave of violence has taken hold of east Ukraine involving Russian-backed rebels and Kiev's forces.
NATO issued a statement saying member states had discussed the situation and stressed the need for all parties to show restraint. "Russia has a special responsibility to find a political solution. Any attempt by the Russian-backed separatists to take over more of Ukraine's territory would be unacceptable to the international community," NATO deputy spokeswoman Carmen Romero said in the statement.
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(My goodness, they take their football seriously...)
escorted #Polish football fans near European sq #Kyiv
Polish football fans walk along Hrushevsky str surrounded by large police contingent. Firecrackers thrown on European sq.
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A series of loud dull sounds audible in downtown #Kyiv as the Zoria-Legia match is on at Dynamo stadium
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Sector of Legia's football fans (PL) is on fire at Dynamo stadium
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Euromaidan PR @EuromaidanPR 6h6 hours ago 4 Ukr volunteers (not specified mil or civilians) were liberated from militant captivity
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#Druzhba is hit by Russian artillery right tonight in frightening trend to shell far behind the front.
8h8 hours ago AT 6:30AM Ukr Army positions in the area of #Komyshuvakha-#Lypove (#Luhansk reg.) were hit by russian MRLS BM-21 GRAD
6h6 hours ago #Russia-backed militants fired 67 times upon Ukr troops on 20 Aug, 51 of them were near #Donetsk - #ATO press center
5h5 hours ago #Mariupol sector:militants shelled Ukr troops 8 times after midnight w/artillery. 1civilian was killed in Prokhorovka
5h5 hours ago Ukr border guards save 3 National Guard servicemen wounded in #Donetsk reg/ after mortar fire ruined their dugout
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No casualties incurred by Ukr troops in the last day, 2 servicemen were wounded in action - ATO daily report
Odessa commemorates Ukrainian soldiers fallen in the Russia-Ukraine war
21 August, on the eve of Ukraine's Flag and Independence Days Odessa commemorated all Ukrainian servicemen and volunteers fallen in the Russian-Ukrainian war during the last 1.5 year. The event took place in the framework of the traditional Vyshyvanka Festival.
Odessa residents gathered near the monument of the Duke of Richelieu - a place where Maidan activists used to gather every day during the revolution - to pay tribute to those who gave their lives for freedom of Ukraine. People lit candles set in the form of Ukrainian national emblem and map (including annexed Crimea) and held a moment of silence.
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I fear Isis trying to take advantage of this conflict