The bombardment that began on Monday could have additional significance, coming three weeks after the Ukrainian military’s incursion into Russia’s Kursk region.
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In Eastern Ukraine, Terrifying Bombardment and Near Total Destruction
Powerful guided “glide bombs” have helped Russia raze entire towns with ever greater speed. “When you drive into a ruined town, it’s like hopelessness,” one soldier said.
Russia Pushes Forward in Ukraine’s East as Kursk Offensive Slows
The Ukrainians must defend a critical front in their country’s east, including the city of Pokrovsk, while trying to press forward in western Russia.
War Is Draining Ukraine’s Male-Dominated Work Force. Enter the Women.
More and more women are replacing men mobilized in the army. But there are not enough of them to make up for the labor shortage affecting the economy.
Russia Closes In on Key Eastern Ukrainian City Despite Kursk Incursion
A Russian advance toward Pokrovsk casts doubts on Ukraine’s hopes that its cross-border offensive will prompt Moscow to scale back attacks elsewhere.
Ukraine’s Incursion Into Russia Reveals a Dramatic Shift
The offensive was developed in secret, devised to divert Russian troops away from the front lines in Ukraine and seize territory to use as a bargaining chip.
Russia, Facing Ukrainian Incursion Into Kursk, Maintains Pressure in East
Russian forces are pummeling Ukrainian positions along the front lines, Ukrainian military officials said, as attacks on Russian soil by Ukraine continue.
Long Battle for a Ruined City Takes a Desperate Turn
Ukrainian troops are engaged in a harsh struggle for Toretsk, a strategic city in eastern Ukraine that has been under relentless assault by Russian forces.
Russia Seizes Urozhaine and Staromaiorske From Ukraine After Furious Battles
“It was like a fight between two packs of dogs,” said an officer, describing the struggle for one of the areas, Urozhaine. But “there came a moment when it made no sense to keep people there.”
Russia Punches Through Weakened Lines in Eastern Ukraine
Military analysts say Russian forces are increasingly investigating Ukrainian lines to identify weakened positions before attacking and breaking through.