The fall of the city, when it came in mid-February, was brutal and fast. Soldiers fought for their lives. Many did not make it.
Tag: Avdiivka (Ukraine)
Russia Intensifies Air War, Enabling Ukraine to Shoot More Planes Down
Moscow’s recent gains in the east have been aided by more aggressive air support on the front lines. But that also has helped Ukraine shoot down enemy planes in the past two weeks.
Russia Took the City. Now It’s Coming for Their Villages.
Ukrainian farmers and miners and their families who live to the west of the recently captured Avdiivka are poised to flee in the face of a Russian onslaught.
In Ukraine, Russia Is Inching Forward Death by Death
Russian forces have an unorthodox view of acceptable levels of military losses, with a willingness to expend troops and equipment to make even small gains on the battlefield.
Ukraine Marks 2nd Anniversary of Russian Invasion, Determined Despite Setbacks
European and other Western leaders gathered in Kyiv to pledge support for Ukraine amid U.S. reluctance, while its troops suffer growing losses on the battlefield, where the Russians have been gaining ground.
Unpredictable Strongman? Two Years Into War, Putin Embraces the Image.
Vladimir Putin is drawing on history to position himself in the realm of Russian rulers of the past. Critics say his grip on power is not as strong as it seems.
A Russian Military Blogger Dies After Criticizing Army Losses
The ultranationalist blogger, Andrei Morozov, had described a campaign of intimidation against him and threatened to end his own life.
Russian Forces Press On With Attacks in Southern Ukraine
The assaults on the village of Robotyne, which come at the same time as successful attacks in the east, are designed to pressure Ukrainian troops across the front line, analysts say.
Russian Forces Press On With Attacks in Southern Ukraine
The assaults on the village of Robotyne, which come at the same time as successful attacks in the east, are designed to pressure Ukrainian troops across the front line, analysts say.
Russia May Have Captured Hundreds of Ukrainian Soldiers
The fall of Avdiivka to Russia may be more significant than it initially seemed as Ukraine struggles with morale and recruitment.