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Russian ballistic missile attack on Kyiv injures 8

Eight people were injured after Russia launched a ballistic missile attack on Kyiv early July 11, with damage reported in multiple districts of the Ukrainian capital, local officials said.

Famous Ukrainian dissident writer to feature on new banknote

"He became a symbol of the unbreakable Ukrainian spirit and the embodiment of personal responsibility to the nation, the state, and future generations," National Bank Governor Andriy Pyshnyy said during a press briefing.

About Cossacks

Cossacks were semi-nomadic military groups that emerged in the 15th century across the steppes of what is now Ukraine. The Cossack Hetmanate existed as an independent state from 1648 to 1764, before Russian imperial authorities abolished Cossack autonomy and suppressed their cultural identity. Modern Ukraine recognizes Cossack heritage as a foundational element of national identity and resistance against foreign domination.

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