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Good morning to readers; #Kyiv remains in Ukrainian hands.

Many Ukrainian cities pause each day for a minute to honor the fallen, though no law has passed to mandate it at the national level.

Myroslava went to a rally to discover what this moment really means for families here.

#kyiv
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At 9:00 a.m. #Ukraine paused.

People stand still, clutching portraits of their loved ones to their chests. Cars on the road have their engines turned off, drivers solemnly standing alongside, their hands over their hearts.

#ukraine
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It’s hard to imagine what people are thinking of. Maybe a loved one. Maybe the fear of having to flee their homes. Maybe the sacrifices they have all had to make because of the decision of a foreign country to start a #war.
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October 1 is the Day of #Defenders in #Ukraine. And although this day used to be a happy one, because we all imagined what it was like to defend the country, no one realized how much grief such sacrifices would bring.
#ukraine #defenders
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According to a decree by President #Zelenskyy in 2022, every day at 9:00 a.m. a minute of silence is held to honor the memory of those who died as a result of Russia's armed aggression against #Ukraine.
#ukraine #zelenskyy
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If you want to learn why a moment of silence is important to Ukrainians, click here.

Thank you for your continued support!

https://www.counteroffensive.news/p/whats-the-purpose-of-a-moment-of

What’s the purpose of a moment of silence?

Far more important than money or aid: human lives. For one moment the whole of Ukraine paused for a moment of silence to honor its fallen. But so far, efforts to codify it into law have failed.
Myroslava Tanska-Vikulova (The Counteroffensive with Tim Mak)
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Earlier, The Counteroffensive published a story addressing why #Ukraine hasn't built a national memorial for its heroes, similar to #Arlington National Cemetery.

Click the link to read more!

https://www.counteroffensive.news/p/why-doesnt-ukraine-have-a-national

Why doesn’t Ukraine have a national military cemetery?

Families of the fallen have criticized the site, design & contracting process. The long-delayed memorial to Ukraine’s fallen - Kyiv’s version of Arlington cemetery – faces controversy and delay.
Oleh Tymoshenko (The Counteroffensive with Tim Mak)
#ukraine #arlington
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NEWS OF THE DAY:

#RUSSIANS SEIZE TOWN IN #DONETSK REGION: The capture of #Vuhledar is unlikely to dramatically change the course of offensive operations in the western Donetsk region, as the town is not a particularly important logistics hub, according to an ISW report.

https://www.understandingwar.org/backgrounder/russian-offensive-campaign-assessment-october-1-2024

Institute for the Study of War

Russian forces likely seized Vuhledar as of October 1 following a reported Ukrainian withdrawal from the settlement, though it is unclear if Russian forces will make rapid gains beyond Vuhledar in the immediate future. Geolocated footage published on
Institute for the Study of War
#russians #donetsk #vuhledar
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#UKRAINE'S SUCCESS IN THE #DEFENSE INDUSTRY: In the first six months of 2024, #Ukraine produced 25 times more artillery and mortar ammunition than in all of 2022, President #Zelenskiy told the International Defense Industry Forum.
#ukraine #defense #Zelenskiy
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ROSH #HASHANAH IN #UKRAINE: 30,000 Hasidim arrived in the Ukrainian city of Uman to celebrate Rosh Hashanah. More than 14,000 eager pilgrims were unable to reach the city due to Iran's massive bombardment of Israel. Because of the air attack, #Israel closed its airspace.

https://t.me/UJCUkraine/667


ОЄОУ | ОЕОУ | UJCU

‼️Більше 30 тисяч паломників прибули до Умані Інформація актуальна станом на ранок 2 жовтня 2024 року. Більше 14 тисяч бажаючих прочан-хасидів не змогли дістатися Умані.
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