Refusing to Evacuate, Ukrainian Residents Go Underground
Huddled in basements just over a mile away from the front lines of Avdiivka, over 1,800 residents are refusing to be rescued from one of the most active battlegrounds in eastern Ukraine.
Donetsk (Ukraine)
Bakhmut Battle ‘Could Be Stabilized,’ Ukrainian General Says
The battle for the city has been the most violent of recent months, creating an increasingly dire humanitarian crisis for the few remaining civilians.
Russian Attacks Along a Wide Arc of Ukraine Yield Little but Casualties
Moscow’s forces have stepped up artillery and infantry assaults across eastern Ukraine, trying to improve their position before either side attempts a major breakthrough.
As Ukraine Clings to Bakhmut, What’s Its Strategy and What’s at Stake?
Ukraine is determined to hold the eastern city as long as it can. How high a price is it willing to pay? What might force its withdrawal? And what would a retreat look like — and mean?
A Visit to One of the War’s Most Violent Front Lines
I recently traveled to the Donetsk region, where I got to know some of the soldiers. Here’s what they told me.
Deadly Russian Artillery Strikes Reported in Ukraine’s East and South
Officials said at least five civilians were killed in the attacks, as President Vladimir V. Putin repeated his claim that the war is part of a U.S.-led effort to destroy Russia.
Deadly Russian Artillery Strikes Reported in Ukraine’s East and South
Officials said at least five civilians were killed in the attacks, as President Vladimir V. Putin repeated his claim that the war is part of a U.S.-led effort to destroy Russia.
Ukraine holds defense in Donetsk region as battles rage: top commander
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and other military officials have been on a diplomatic marathon in recent months trying to secure more Western weapons and fighter aircraft.
Russia Pays a Bloody Price for Small Gains in Eastern Ukraine
Russia is relying on masses of troops to overrun Ukrainian positions, producing heavy casualties and incremental gains.
Russia says it will switch four occupied Ukrainian regions to Moscow time.
Russia, which has many time zones, is seeking to integrate the regions after illegally annexing them in September.