On November 19, 1997, the space shuttle Columbia embarked on a mission from the Kennedy Space Center, marking a significant milestone for Ukraine as it carried Leonid Kadenyuk, Ukraine's first and, to date, only astronaut, as part of an international endeavor.
Beyond conducting scientific research, Kadenyuk aimed to elevate Ukraine's global presence, symbolized by bringing the Ukrainian flag, coat of arms, portraits of Taras Shevchenko, and Serhiy Korolev aboard the shuttle. His mission also resulted in the Ukrainian national anthem being played in space—a historic moment.
Upon his return, Kadenyuk was hailed as a national hero. He later served as an advisor on aviation and cosmonautics to state leadership and became a member of the Verkhovna Rada. Throughout his life, he remained concerned about the perceived insufficient progress in developing Ukraine's rocket and space industry.
My surgery went well but very late. 3PM when they took me to the OR. Mine ran about 2½ hours although it was scheduled to be 1 hour. He kept fine tuning. I was wide awake so he had me open and close the hand until he was satisfied. At first they had a sheet hung so I could not see. But after hearing me talk about what I saw in the Army they ended up taking the sheet down. And I think he enjoyed showing off his excellent work.
Because of the way things are situated, I have to reach across with my left hand to start the car. Little inconveniences.
I was able to easily restart the fire when I got home. Still a few coals.
Very slow typing this though
🕯 Nationwide minute of silence.
On April 30, 2022, Lyubov Panchenko, an outstanding Ukrainian artist, fashion designer, sixty-year-old, died in a capital hospital. During the Russian occupation of Bucha, she stayed in her house. She lived alone. She needed medical help and care, but she could not get it under the conditions of the occupation. She was 84 years old.
"On March 2, my husband stopped by my aunt's house and left a package with groceries. And the next day, the city was occupied by the Russian military. Lisova Bucha, where my aunt lived, was isolated. The soldiers were not allowed there or let out, and those who managed to pass came back alive. Lyubov Mykhailovna's neighbor was cooking food on the fire. One day her dog came up to him. The neighbor realized that he needed to follow him to the house. The aunt was not feeling well. He brought her liquid food, tried to feed her, but she ate almost nothing ",
- said niece Iryna.
Lyubov's work has always had Ukrainian motifs. She wove national ornaments into drawings and clothing design. During the Soviet occupation, she defended the Ukrainian language and culture. The USSR authorities persecuted the artist for her Ukrainian position.
🐕🦺Doberman Hannah. She joined the Pavlograd search and rescue unit "Antares" more than 4 years ago.
Hanna is an all-purpose dog that is well trained to search for both living people in the natural environment and man-made debris, as well as the dead.
On her personal account, there are more than 50 engagements and dozens of souls returned from 'non-existence'.
Despite all the difficulties and constant injuries to her paws, she works faithfully in search missions with the State Emergency Service, the military and the police.
U.S. Confirms Hamas Command Center Under S. Confirms Hamas Command Center Under Hospital
A U.S. intelligence official confirmed that Israel's claim about a Hamas command and operations center located under the Al-Shifa Medical Center in Gaza City is accurate.
Additionally, it was noted that Hamas fighters frequently siphon off fuel intended for the hospital.
These fighters often assemble and operate around the hospital, using the facility and its patients as human shields.
Source: CNN
I am a Democrat who supports Ukraine in their battle against The Russian fascist invaders.
I am a 74 year old Covid hermit who
lives on 10 acres in a sparsely populated area of the Ozarks. I heat with wood that is leftover by the lumber industry. When cutting oak for lumber only the trunk is used.
The largest town is population 2993. The county is 13k people scattered over 713 square miles.