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A study by the "Safe Birth" NGO revealed that over 65% of women who experienced perinatal loss did not have the opportunity to see their child and say goodbye, and almost 80% did not receive psychological support in the hospital. There is no single national standard for supporting families in such cases in Ukraine.
Former head of the management board of Ukrenergo, Volodymyr Kudrytsky, believes that to avoid power outages, the Kyiv metro needs backup power sources and starting systems. According to him, the metro's traction substations need to be equipped with diesel or gas power plants and energy storage systems to cover the starting currents of trains.
In the Darnytskyi district of Kyiv, a 47-year-old man sustained injuries to his shoulder and forearm after being shot by a young man who had made a complaint about traffic violations. Police apprehended the assailant and informed him of a suspicion of hooliganism.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that Ukrainian military forces have been given permission to strike oil refineries in Russian territory again. This decision was made following a large-scale attack by Russia on civilian targets and critical infrastructure in Ukraine, including in Lutsk, where six people were killed and another 12 were injured.
A pétanque court has been set up in Bucha, a traditional French game that is becoming increasingly popular in Ukraine. The location is designed for people of all ages, as it does not require significant physical exertion and promotes rehabilitation, coordination, and concentration. Free classes are being taught by instructors from the "Kul'master" club.
