Ukraine’s Forces Have Retreated from Soledar After an Intense Battle
Ukraine’s military acknowledged a gain for Russian forces that brings them closer to encircling the strategic eastern city of Bakhmut.
Donetsk (Ukraine)
Ukraine Rejects Russia’s Claim of 600 Killed in Kramatorsk Attack
Russia’s Defense Ministry said it had carried out a strike that “killed 600 people,” but no evidence has emerged to support the claim.
Most of Bakhmut Has Been Destroyed in Ukraine War, Official Says
Russia has continued to press an offensive aimed at capturing the eastern city, after suffering a string of setbacks elsewhere in Ukraine in recent months.
Ukraine Finds Sexual Crimes Where Russian Troops Ruled
Russian officials have denied abuses against civilians despite widespread evidence of sexual violence by Russian troops documented by Ukrainian and international investigators.
Your Thursday Briefing: Russia Blames its Dead Soldiers
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