10 Stories on the Russo-Ukrainian War. A selection for American congressmen
At a crucial juncture, as aid for Ukraine encountered obstacles in the U.S. Congress, we have compiled a selection of materials published on Texty.org.ua and translated into English. This compilation is designed to assist activists who are writing letters to American congressmen, providing them with compelling arguments for continued support of Ukraine.
These articles, released during the full-scale invasion of Ukraine by the Russian military, explain the essence of this war. They describe the challenges faced by the Ukrainian nation, which has become a target for its neighboring country, a nation ten times its size, governed by a dictatorship and propaganda. This collection serves as an essential resource for understanding the complexities and realities of the conflict, aiding those who advocate for Ukraine's cause on the international stage.
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Why Did Russia Attack Ukraine?
How to Explain the Real Reason Why Russia Is Waging War on Ukraine to Europeans
The Shooting of Civilian Vehicles by Russian Military
In March 2022, Russian forces shot at civilian vehicles attempting to evacuate from villages in the Kyiv region that had been captured by Russians.
Mass Murder on the Zhytomyr Highway: Map, Chronology, and Investigation of Russian War Crimes
Russian Army's Bombardment of Chernihiv
In March 2022, the Russian army bombed the city of Chernihiv, including residential buildings and hospitals.
Bombs, Death, and a Downed Pilot: Three Days of Air Raids in Chernihiv, March 2022
Russian Military's Killing of Civilians in Borodyanka
During the capture and occupation of Borodyanka in the Kyiv region in February-March 2022, Russian forces killed civilians and destroyed their homes.
The Man with the Black Bag: Exhuming Victims of War in Borodyanka
Torture Experienced by a Ukrainian Soldier in Russian Captivity
A Ukrainian soldier recounts the nine months of torture he endured in Russian captivity.
Russian Military Blocking the Evacuation of Civilians from Flooded Oleshky
Following the destruction of the Kakhovka Hydroelectric Station, Russian forces blocked the evacuation of civilians from the flooded town of Oleshky in the Kherson region.
Russian Military's Mistreatment of a Woman from Kherson
'Russians put me next to my husband’s fresh grave and amused themselves by shooting over my head'
Destruction of Ukrainian Education by Russians in Occupied Territories
In the occupied territories, Russians are destroying Ukrainian education and forcing children to learn a distorted history.
Lessons of 'Love': How Russian Schools Operate in Mariupol and What They Teach Children
Russian Authorities Persecute Faithful and Clergy of Ukrainian Orthodox Church in Occupied Territories
In the territories of Ukraine occupied by Russia, authorities are persecuting members and clergy of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church and other churches that have refused to come under Russian jurisdiction.
