At a critical battlefield in eastern Ukraine, advanced technology is shaping battles that resemble the wars of older eras. When drones are watching, assaults become violent sprints.
Tag: Donbas (Ukraine)
As Russia Advances, U.S. Fears Ukraine Has Entered a Grim Phase
Weapons supplies are no longer Ukraine’s main disadvantage, American military officials say.
As Russian Forces Turn to Glide Bombs, Ukrainian Civilians Fear a New Threat From the Skies
Cities in eastern and southern Ukraine are increasingly being hit by Russian glide bombs, converted gravity bombs that can be guided to targets, often landing without detection, residents and officials say.
Ukraine’s Donbas Strategy: Retreat Slowly and Maximize Russian Losses
The idea is to use rope-a-dope tactics, letting Russian forces pound away until they have exhausted themselves. It’s far from clear if the Ukrainian strategy will succeed.
On Ukraine’s Eastern Front, A High-Stakes Struggle Against Russian Forces
With fall approaching, Ukraine says its forces in the eastern Donetsk region are facing battle more frequently than they have in months.
Zelensky Addresses the Security Council, Calling for Attention to Stay on Ukraine
“Russia can only be forced into peace.” President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine urged the Council members to sustain their backing for his country’s resistance to Russia’s full-scale invasion.
Zelensky Addresses the Security Council, Calling for Attention to Stay on Ukraine
“Russia can only be forced into peace.” President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine urged the Council members to sustain their backing for his country’s resistance to Russia’s full-scale invasion.
Ukrainian Poet and Rock Star Fights Near Front and Performs Behind It
Serhiy Zhadan, 50, is a beloved Ukrainian poet as well as a novelist, lyricist and rock star. Furious over the invasion, he enlisted to fight even as his band still plays and his readings fill halls.
As U.N. Meets, Pressure Mounts on Biden to Loosen Up on Arms for Ukraine
Finland’s president and NATO’s departing secretary general are urging Mr. Biden to allow Ukraine to use weapons to hit bases deeper inside Russia.
As U.N. Meets, Pressure Mounts on Biden to Loosen Up on Arms for Ukraine
Finland’s president and NATO’s departing secretary general are urging Mr. Biden to allow Ukraine to use weapons to hit bases deeper inside Russia.