Said Ismahilov fled Russians in eastern Ukraine and then fled the suburb of Bucha when the war began. Once the mufti of Ukraine, he is now a medic on the front line.
Tag: Donetsk (Ukraine)
Ukraine Tries to Breach Russian Lines in Another Patch of Territory
Ukrainian soldiers are trying to build on a new breach in enemy lines, but the battle will not be easy, military analysts said.
With Multiple Battles, Russia and Ukraine Puzzle Over Where to Put Troops
Russians are advancing in the Northeast, toward Kupiansk, while Ukraine presses its offensive in the South, each hoping to force the other to redeploy its forces.
Ukraine Recaptures a Small Village as Russian Forces Retreat
The announcement came on the same day that a cargo ship stranded in the Odesa port became the first to venture into the turbulent waters of the Black Sea despite Moscow’s threats to treat vessels in the area as hostile.
Ukraine’s Marines Urge Patience With Counterattack Against Russia
Journalists from The Times spent two weeks with troops from brigades trained and supplied by NATO to get their take on how, and where, the counteroffensive is going.
2 Ukrainian Fighters Take a Break From the War to Marry Each Other
Their wedding was hosted by a charity group that provides uniforms, boots and other essentials to female soldiers, but because of demand recently started to organize such celebrations.
Battling Russia, Ukrainian Leaders Also Fight High Expectations
Seeking to bolster morale and Western support, President Volodymyr Zelensky and his aides say that the slow progress of Ukraine’s counteroffensive is to be expected.
Retaking Villages Leaves Ukrainian Troops Exposed and Diving for Cover
The Ukrainian counteroffensive has enjoyed some early successes, but with every step forward, the soldiers are increasingly exposed to Russian firepower.
What to Know About Ukraine’s Counteroffensive Against Russia
Ukraine claimed limited territorial gains in the initial days, but analysts say it could take weeks or months to gauge the success of the operation.
Ukraine Claims More Small Advances in Counteroffensive
Military analysts said it would take weeks or months to gauge the success of the attacks Ukraine mounted last week across a broad stretch of the front lines.