Ukraine is determined to hold the eastern city as long as it can. How high a price is it willing to pay? What might force its withdrawal? And what would a retreat look like — and mean?
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Deadly Russian Artillery Strikes Reported in Ukraine’s East and South
Officials said at least five civilians were killed in the attacks, as President Vladimir V. Putin repeated his claim that the war is part of a U.S.-led effort to destroy Russia.
Deadly Russian Artillery Strikes Reported in Ukraine’s East and South
Three civilians were killed in the eastern Donetsk region and two others in Kherson, Ukrainian officials said.
Ukraine Urges Civilians Out of Bakhmut as Russia Edges Closer to City
Fewer than 5,000 residents remain in the eastern city, out of a prewar population of 70,000, as Russian forces close in.
Russia Pays a Bloody Price for Small Gains in Eastern Ukraine
Russia is relying on masses of troops to overrun Ukrainian positions, producing heavy casualties and incremental gains.
Russia says it will switch four occupied Ukrainian regions to Moscow time.
Russia, which has many time zones, is seeking to integrate the regions after illegally annexing them in September.
Ukraine’s Forces Have Retreated from Soledar After an Intense Battle
Ukraine’s military acknowledged a gain for Russian forces that brings them closer to encircling the strategic eastern city of Bakhmut.
Ukraine Rejects Russia’s Claim of 600 Killed in Kramatorsk Attack
Russia’s Defense Ministry said it had carried out a strike that “killed 600 people,” but no evidence has emerged to support the claim.
Most of Bakhmut Has Been Destroyed in Ukraine War, Official Says
Russia has continued to press an offensive aimed at capturing the eastern city, after suffering a string of setbacks elsewhere in Ukraine in recent months.
Ukraine Finds Sexual Crimes in Regions Russia Occupied
Investigators have uncovered widespread evidence of abuse by Moscow’s forces, including rape and forced nudity. Kremlin officials have repeatedly denied accusations of rights violations.