The Battle for Bakhmut, in Photos
Times photographers have been documenting Ukraine’s defense of the Eastern city since May 2022.
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Russia Claims Bakhmut, but Some See a Pyrrhic Victory
A top Ukrainian official essentially acknowledged that the devastated city had been lost. Thousands of Ukrainian and Russian soldiers died there, but the cost for Moscow was especially steep, experts say.
As Russia Claims Victory in Bakhmut, Ukraine Sees Opportunity Amid Ruins
Military analysts say that if Moscow continues to send reinforcements to defend the city, that could weaken Russian forces’ ability to hold off a broader counteroffensive that Ukraine has been planning.
Deadly Stampede in Soccer Stadium in El Salvador
It was not immediately clear what prompted the rush at Cuscatlán Stadium in the capital. President Nayib Bukele vowed to conduct a thorough investigation.
More Than a Dozen People Killed in Northern Italy Flooding
At least 14 people died and thousands were left homeless after floods inundated the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy.
Floods Inundate Communities In Northern Italy
Thousands of people have been evacuated amid the deadly flooding in the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy.
Wellington Hostel Fire Kills at Least 6 People
The New Zealand hostel, which provides low-cost accommodations, has no sprinklers and its fire alarm did not go off, a fire service spokesman said.
Why One Upscale Apartment Building Became a Death Trap in the Turkey Earthquakes
A Times investigation and forensic analysis uncovered how flawed design and minimal oversight proved fatal when a major earthquake struck southern Turkey.
W.H.O. Ends Mpox Global Emergency
The virus was contained in most countries with a combination of vaccination and behavioral change.
Your Tuesday Briefing: Texas Reels From Mass Shootings
Also, evacuation orders in occupied Ukraine.