Author: Carlotta Gall and Mauricio Lima
A Village Retaken, and a Confidence Boost for Ukraine’s Troops
A Ukrainian brigade surprised Russian forces to score a rare success in the east and send a signal to other units that the Russians can be routed in this region, too.
On Ukraine Front Line in Donetsk, Small Victories Carry a Heavy Toll
Ukrainian soldiers say they live under almost constant Russian bombardment but dismiss any suggestion that they cede land.
As Russia Looms, a Ukrainian City’s Loyalties Divide
Most residents have fled the eastern city of Sloviansk before an expected Russian assault. About half of the 23,000 remaining are eager to welcome the invaders.
An Ancient Valley Lost to ‘Progress’
In his push for economic development, Turkey’s president has flooded the archaeological gem of Hasankeyf and displaced thousands of families.
Turkey’s Border Towns Pay Deadly Price for Erdogan’s Syria Incursion
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s campaign against the Kurdish militia in Syria has led to at least 20 deaths at home and has reopened old wounds in southeast Turkey’s traumatized population.