“The hottest place to fight against the regime was in Ukraine,” says a unit commander who has been a volunteer soldier for his adopted country on and off since 2015.
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A Doomed River Crossing Shows the Perils of Entrapment in the War’s East
Encirclement is a tactic used by both sides in the war between Russia and Ukraine, but it can carry big risks.
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Russian Forces Pummel Key Eastern Ukraine Town
With enemy forces massed on three sides, the residents of Sievierodonetsk are at the heart of the battle.
Powerful American Artillery Enters the Fight in Ukraine
The most lethal weapons the West has provided so far to Ukraine are now deployed in combat. Will they make a critical difference for Ukraine’s military in a war that has mostly become an artillery battle?
Russia Renews Assault on Key Eastern City as Advances by Both Sides Slow
The battle for Sievierodonetsk in eastern Ukraine represents another crucial point in the war, as both sides engage in a grueling war of attrition.
Forced From Kharkiv, Russian Troops Regroup and Dig In
Outside of Kharkiv, Russian forces are entrenching themselves for the long haul. “There is a whole underground city there,” a Ukrainian officer said.