Scott Mc Kiernan Presents zReportage.com Issue #1023 Story of the Week: Published: TUESDAY January 13, 2026: ‘LAST TO LEAVE: Evacuating Civilians Under Fire’ by ZUMA Press photographer in Ukraine Francisco Richart: As Russia continues pressing its attacks into Ukraine’s northeastern Sumy region, a special police unit known as the White Angels faces an increasingly daunting mission: Rescuing the last civilian holdouts from villages under heavy fire and getting them to safer regions. Evacuations in Ukraine’s Sumy region, especially for the elderly, have been challenging due to constant Russian attacks, with residents often refusing to leave, leading to difficult rescues by groups like the ”White Angels” and Red Cross. Many elderly become trapped, facing abduction risks, as seen in Hrabovske where older residents were taken to Russia. Humanitarian efforts focus on providing transport and aid for those evacuating, with UNHCR and partners assisting with transit centers, despite ongoing risks and limited capacity for specialized care for the aging population. Welcome to ‘LAST TO LEAVE: Evacuating Civilians Under Fire’
The Iranian community in Spain demonstrated in front of Madrid City Hall, demanding the return to Iran and the reinstatement of Reza Pahlavi, the heir and son of the last Shah of Persia, who has been in the United States since the Islamic Revolution that ousted his father.
January 10, 2026, Tehran, Iran: Iranian protesters demonstrate at Marzdaran Boulevard in Tehran, Iran. The nationwide protests started in late December at Tehran’s Grand Bazaar in response to worsening economic conditions. They then spread to universities and other cities, with the slogans evolving from economic grievances to political and anti-government demands.