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Water Hen and Recovery of Ukraine
The war is causing major disruptions to Ukraine’s ecosystems, particularly water and acoustic ecology, with constant bombing and air defense activity affecting all living beings. […]
Kharkiv
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Recommendations of the VII Kharkiv Security Forum
The forum highlighted a lack of existing methodologies for managing this mass trauma and proposed a multi-faceted approach involving the development of educational campaigns to reduce stigma around psychiatric care, the creation of support groups with professional oversight, and medical research to define acoustic shock conditions and develop diagnostic protocols. […]
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There have never been so many children with PTSD anywhere. – Dmytro Manhubi.
What prejudices prevent a person from seeking help from a psychiatrist? What is the special experience of Ukraine in terms of the spread of PTSD among the population? […]
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Noise has a greater negative impact on lifespan than smoking. – Victoria Milyutina.
How does noise affect health and can it shorten life expectancy? […]
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We have to introduce the concept of nuclear terrorism. – Olena Shafranova.
The international community should recognize nuclear terrorism as a distinct crime. Ukraine, having experienced nuclear threats, is a key example for advocating the introduction of this concept across all platforms. Preventative measures and clear accountability mechanisms for nuclear terrorism must be established. […]
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We need to engage in enemy studies. – Yulia Laputina.
What challenges did specialists face documenting Russian war crimes before 2022? What changed after the large-scale invasion? […]
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Military acoustic terror as a novel form of international terrorism. – Igor Rushchenko.
Acoustic military terror: defining characteristics and its multifaceted impact on Ukrainians, encompassing daily routines and health changes. […]
Editorial
Under the Nuclear Shadow. Documentary film.
In the northern part of Kharkiv city, 22 kilometers from the Ukrainian-Russian border, lies the verdant campus of Piatyhatky. Since 2022, this region housing nuclear facilities has been subjected to consistent Russian bombardment.
Amidst this ongoing threat of nuclear catastrophe, how do the residents endure? How do they perceive their future?
What prospects do scientists have in such an environment? How does warfare impact the natural world? What activities do children engage in? And what source of strength allows individuals to persevere? […]
War
The first act of nuclear terror in the history of humankind happened in the city of Kharkiv, Ukraine.
I think there is a possibility of radioactive contamination by further destruction of the nuclear facility by structural fatigue as a result of previous damage. And due to the proximity to the Russian border, shelling and bombing of the nuclear facility can be renewed. […]
English Articles
Acoustic Terror as a Feature of the Russian-Ukrainian War. Executive summary
Our research revealed the impact of acoustic terror, which can affect the entire population of the city that is under permanent fire from Russia. Local authorities estimate that at the time of the research at least 1,200,000 people lived in the city. […]
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Acoustic Terror in the Russo-Ukrainian War: A Sociological Dimension.
The report is based on the results of a sociological study conducted in Kharkiv in December 2023 – March 2024. This study investigates the effects of acoustic violence perpetrated by the Russian Federation against Ukrainian civilians during the terrorist war and the systematic bombing of the city using various types of munitions. […]
War
Matrona Timofijivna, born in Kursk
Матрона Тимофіївна бажає, щоб російські матері та сестри припинили відправляти своїх синів на безглузду війну, тому що їм не потрібно бачити їхню смерть. […]
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Mapping the Russian aggression against Ukraine: Damage to cultural heritage and environment
The results of the detailed mapping will help in the process of preparing for Ukraine’s post-war recovery and reconstruction and will fill the lack of coverage of these two important topics in war crimes research in Ukraine. […]
Russian War Crimes Documentation
Seryozha in Staryi Saltiv
Seryozha poses for a photo in front of an elementary school in the village of Staryi Saltiv in Kharkiv region. The village was captured immediately after the start of the Russian full-scale invasion in February 2022 and was liberated in May 2022. […]
Announcements
Announcement. VI Kharkiv International Security Forum
On April 21, 2023, the VI Kharkiv International Security Forum “Fight for Minds in the Time of Full-scale Aggression against Ukraine” will be held in the heroic city of Kharkiv […]