The eastern city, which had a prewar population of around 70,000 people, has become a focus of the fighting, with both sides pouring in troops and taking significant losses.
Author: Matthew Mpoke Bigg
Deadly Russian Artillery Strikes Reported in Ukraine’s East and South
Three civilians were killed in the eastern Donetsk region and two others in Kherson, Ukrainian officials said.
Six Ways the War in Ukraine Changed the World
The ripple effects of Russia’s invasion have reordered lives and upended economies. Here are some of the consequences.
Ukraine Urges Civilians Out of Bakhmut as Russia Edges Closer to City
Fewer than 5,000 residents remain in the eastern city, out of a prewar population of 70,000, as Russian forces close in.
NATO’s Chief Hints That South Korea Should Consider Military Aid to Ukraine
NATO’s secretary-general, Jens Stoltenberg, urged South Korea to increase its support for Ukraine in the face of Russia’s invasion.
Boris Johnson Claims Putin Threatened to Fire a Missile at Him
The former British prime minister said the Russian leader made the remark during a phone call in the weeks before Putin’s forces invaded Ukraine.
Russia and Ukraine Battle for Control of Villages Near the Key City of Bakhmut
The area is a flash point in an offensive that Moscow views as crucial for its goal of seizing the Donbas region of eastern Ukraine.
Poland asks Germany’s permission to send its Leopard tanks to Ukraine.
Germany says it will decide shortly on whether to send advanced tanks to Kyiv, which has been pleading for such equipment for months.
Zelensky Urges Ukrainians to Remain Unified
On a day meant to mark the unification of Ukraine in 1919, the country’s leader said it was vital for Ukrainians of all regions to bind together.
What Is the Leopard 2 Tank, and How Could It Help Ukraine?
One of the world’s leading battle tanks, the German-made Leopard 2 has sophisticated targeting capabilities, even in rough terrain.