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01/06/2026

Ukraine Amazons Revealed: Mamay-Hora Burial Changes Ancient History

For a long time, ancient Greek myths about fierce female warriors were considered fantasy. But archaeology has proven otherwise: Herodotus was not wrong. The Amazons likely existed, and they rode across the steppes of what is now southern and eastern Ukraine.

To find their traces, you do not need to search for mythical lands — they lie beneath our feet.

At Mamay-Hora in the Zaporizhzhia region — one of the largest burial mound complexes in Europe, spanning from the Neolithic to the Middle Ages — archaeologists discovered a unique burial of a Sarmatian woman. The find is considered exceptional:

• A bronze mirror with intricate Sarmatian ornamentation was placed beside her. For nomadic cultures, such objects were not ordinary belongings but ritual artifacts linked to solar symbolism and the afterlife. They were often intentionally damaged during burial to “release” their power.

• Over 30 years of excavation, this is only the second intact Sarmatian burial discovered at Mamay-Hora — making it an extremely rare archaeological “time capsule.”

• The site has been heavily affected by erosion from the former Kakhovka Reservoir, which has been gradually destroying the mound complex. Ukrainian archaeologists and volunteers have been urgently rescuing artifacts from collapse.

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Ukraine Amazons revealed at Mamay-Hora. Archaeology proves female warriors existed in ancient steppe cultures once thought myth.

01/06/2026

Startup Linked to Trump’s Son Tests Humanoid Combat Robots in Ukraine

A U.S. startup linked to Eric Trump has quietly tested humanoid combat robots on Ukraine’s front lines. The machines carried supplies in combat zones – and bigger deployments may be coming.

Foundation Future Industries is testing humanoid robots in Ukraine to support military logistics, with plans for larger deployments and future cooperation with the U.S. military.

Read more: https://empr.media/discover-ukraine/technology/humanoid-combat-robots-ua/

01/06/2026

Russian Strike on Odesa Injures 7, Damages Homes

A major Russian attack has hit Odesa, injuring seven people and damaging residential buildings across the city. Emergency crews remain on the ground as the scale of destruction becomes clearer.

Russian forces launched a large-scale attack on the southern Ukrainian city of Odesa, leaving at least seven people injured and causing significant damage to residential areas, according to local authorities.

Read more: https://empr.media/news/war/russian-strike-odesa-injures-7-damages-homes/

01/06/2026

Ukraine Rejects Russian Claim of Strike on Zaporizhzhia NPP

A new dispute has erupted around Europe’s largest nuclear power plant. Ukraine rejects Russian accusations of an attack on the Zaporizhzhia NPP facility as the IAEA confirms damage but reports no radiation threat.

The Ukrainian Defense Forces have refuted Russian claims that Ukrainian forces struck the transport workshop of the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP).

The statement was published by Ukraine’s Southern Defense Forces.
This time, the occupying authorities accused Ukrainian troops of carrying out a strike on the transport workshop at the Zaporizhzhia NPP. Russian officials claimed that several buses and Gazelle vehicles were destroyed in the alleged attack.

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Ukraine rejects Russian allegations of a strike on the Zaporizhzhia NPP as the IAEA confirms damage but reports normal radiation levels.

01/06/2026

Russia – Ukraine War Updates: Key Developments as of June 1, 2026

Today is the 1,559th day of the large-scale armed aggression of the Russian Federation against Ukraine.

The Defense Forces continue to repel attempts by the occupiers to advance deeper into Ukrainian territory, inflicting significant losses in manpower and equipment on the enemy across various sectors of the front.

A total of 276 combat engagements were recorded over the past day.

The enemy carried out 86 airstrikes, including the dropping of 264 guided aerial bombs. In addition, the invaders deployed 8,557 kamikaze drones and conducted 3,114 attacks on populated areas and the positions of our troops, including 55 attacks using multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS).
The aggressor launched airstrikes, in particular, on the areas of Luzhky, Pustohorod, and Vilna Sloboda in Sumy Oblast.

Over the past day, the aviation of the Defense Forces struck three command posts and four enemy troop concentration areas.

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Today is the 1,559th day of the large-scale armed aggression of the Russian Federation against Ukraine.

31/05/2026

Russia – Ukraine War Updates: Key Developments as of May 31, 2026

Today is the 1,558th day of the large-scale armed aggression of the Russian Federation against Ukraine.

A total of 302 combat engagements were recorded over the past day.
According to updated information, yesterday the enemy carried out 81 airstrikes, dropping 270 guided aerial bombs. In addition, Russian forces deployed 9,584 kamikaze drones and conducted 3,066 attacks on populated areas and the positions of our troops, including 38 attacks using multiple launch rocket systems.

Over the past day, the aviation, missile forces, and artillery of the Defense Forces struck one command post, one artillery system, three drone control centers, and two other important enemy targets.

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Today is the 1,558th day of the large-scale armed aggression of the Russian Federation against Ukraine.

30/05/2026

Russia – Ukraine War Updates: Key Developments as of May 30, 2026

Today is the 1,557th day of the large-scale armed aggression of the Russian Federation against Ukraine has begun.

A total of 291 combat engagements were recorded over the past day.
According to updated information, yesterday the enemy carried out one missile strike using seven missiles, launched 91 airstrikes, and dropped 277 guided aerial bombs. In addition, Russian forces deployed 8,549 kamikaze drones and conducted 2,807 attacks on populated areas and the positions of Ukrainian troops, including 53 attacks using multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS).

Over the past day, the aviation, missile forces, and artillery of the Defense Forces struck an enemy command post, three artillery systems, a drone control center, nine areas of troop concentration, and two other important enemy targets.

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The 1,557th day of the large-scale armed aggression of the Russian Federation against Ukraine has begun.

29/05/2026

Poland Erupts Over Zelenskyy’s UPA Honors Move

A new diplomatic storm is brewing between Poland and Ukraine after President Zelenskyy honored a Special Operations unit with the name “Heroes of the UPA” - triggering outrage in Warsaw.

According to Nawrocki, such a move demonstrates that Ukraine is “not ready for the European family” and provided “excellent material and significant fuel for Russian propaganda.”

Former president Wałęsa also sharply criticized this act, publicly removed a pin featuring the Ukrainian flag from his chest and declared that he would no longer support Zelenskyy.

Let’s stay united around the Ukrainian people, who are living through the real war today and want a chance at another day for their children.

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Poland condemns Zelenskyy’s decision to name a Ukrainian SOF unit after UPA heroes, sparking diplomatic backlash and EU tensions.

29/05/2026

Russia – Ukraine War Updates: Key Developments as of May 29, 2026

Today is the 1,556th day of the large-scale armed aggression of the Russian Federation against Ukraine has begun.

In total, 267 combat engagements were recorded over the past day.
Yesterday, the enemy launched one missile strike using a single missile, carried out 86 airstrikes, and dropped 269 guided aerial bombs. In addition, the aggressor deployed 7,881 kamikaze drones and conducted 2,806 attacks on populated areas and the positions of our troops, including 77 attacks using multiple launch rocket systems.

The aggressor carried out airstrikes, in particular, in the areas of the settlements of Mala Slobidka and Nova Sloboda in Sumy Oblast.
Over the past day, the missile forces and artillery of the Defense Forces struck one enemy artillery system.

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Today is the 1,556th day of the large-scale armed aggression of the Russian Federation against Ukraine has begun.

28/05/2026

Ukraine Strikes Major Russian Oil Refinery and Military Targets

Ukraine’s Defense Forces carried out a series of long-range strikes overnight targeting key Russian oil refinery and military and industrial facilities, including one of southern Russia’s largest oil refineries, military command centers, and air defense assets, according to the General Staff of Ukraine.

According to the Ukrainian military, the Tuapsinsky oil refinery in the Russian city of Tuapse, Krasnodar Krai, was hit during the operation. Fires and heavy smoke were reported at the site following the strike, while the full scale of the damage remains under assessment.

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Ukraine says it struck a major Russian oil refinery, radar systems, and military command posts in overnight long-range attacks.