Despite American doubts, Ukrainians say that defending places with little strategic value is worth the cost in casualties and weapons, because the attacking Russians pay an even higher price.
Author: Andrew E. Kramer and Maria Varenikova
Ukraine Stages Flurry of Attacks and Drone Strikes on Russia
The attacks and drone strikes across the southern border were intended to counter President Vladimir V. Putin’s control over Russia, a leader in one of the groups said.
Ukraine Stages Flurry of Attacks and Drone Strikes on Russia
The attacks and drone strikes across the southern border were intended to counter President Vladimir V. Putin’s control over Russia, a leader in one of the groups said.
Gen. Oleksandr Syrsky Takes Over at a Fraught Time for Ukraine’s Military
Gen. Oleksandr Syrsky is taking a job vacated by a general who is well-regarded by the army, in what is widely perceived as a politicized shake-up of Ukraine’s military leadership.
As Ukraine Seeks Troops, Women Prepare for the Call
With so much in the war against Russia hinging on refilling the ranks of soldiers, efforts are underway to draw more Ukrainian women into the army.
‘Something Was Wrong’: Ukrainians Lament Deaths at Medal Ceremony
A gathering in plain sight of so many soldiers was reckless, critics said, and evoked a rigid adherence to Soviet-era military tradition.
A Commander Describes Ukraine’s Counteroffensive From the Front Lines
Troops with the 36th Marine Brigade have been the tip of the spear in Ukraine’s counteroffensive and have advanced about five miles into a bulge into Russian lines in southern Ukraine.
Rescued From a Flooded Island Behind Russian Lines in Ukraine
To many, the destruction of a dam on the Dnipro River in Ukraine brought devastation. To some stranded in Russian-occupied territory, it brought freedom.
Ukraine Flood Deepens Misery in War Zone
“We were getting used to the shelling, but I’ve never seen a situation like this,” said one woman rescued in Kherson after a dam upstream was destroyed.
Ukraine Dam Collapse Brings Floodwater to Kherson
Low-lying areas of Kherson were a panorama of water and floating debris. One man stood on a cabinet in his living room waiting for hours for help.