Liberation of the Saltiv Community

On April 30, 2022, the right-bank part of the Saltiv community was liberated, including the towns of Old Saltiv, Molodova, and Shestakovo.

Soon after, the occupiers were pushed back to Rubizhne and Upper Saltiv, as they were retreating and offered little resistance to the Ukrainian Armed Forces. However, from May 1 to May 3, fierce battles resumed. The Russian-fascist invaders, stationed on the left bank, relentlessly shelled Old Saltiv. About 80% of the village’s buildings were destroyed, and the gas, electricity, and water supply systems were ruined. (See the page "Destructive Consequences of the Russian Aggression")

On September 11, 2022, the Ukrainian Armed Forces reached the state border line. The Saltiv community was completely liberated from the occupiers, and people began to return from evacuation sites.

Part of our team also returned to the village. In the House of Culture, and later in one of the surviving stores, we set up a humanitarian hub – the Saltiv Volunteer Center (see the page Projects - Volunteer Center).

At that time, our efforts were focused on identifying the needs of residents and finding resources to provide the necessary means of existence.

And, of course, we awaited, believed in, and strived for VICTORY!