Spared direct attacks so far, the city has become a transit point for thousands of fleeing refugees and for men and supplies headed to the front lines.
Tag: Evacuations and Evacuees
Kremlin Vows Victory in Ukraine as Refugees Swell to One Million
Defiant Ukrainians slowed the invasion, but Russian forces gained ground in the south, and the Kremlin insisted the week-old campaign was “going according to plan.”
Ukraine Invasion Increases Friction Between Erdogan and Putin
The Turkish and Russian leaders have found themselves on opposite sides of a host of armed conflicts. In Ukraine, the stakes may be higher than ever.
After Attack on Ukraine, Residents Flee West
Families fleeing Thursday’s attack in Kyiv were stuck in traffic for miles on the capital’s longest avenue, as they tried to escape the advancement of Russian troops.
U.S. Troops in Poland Brace for Possible Ukrainian Evacuees
Tens of thousands of people, including Americans, could flee across the border if Russia launches a full invasion of Ukraine.
Russia May Be Seeking Pretext for Ukraine Invasion, Officials Say
The pressure on Kyiv mounted after a weekend of shelling and evacuations in the east, and the extension of war games in neighboring Belarus.
Poised on Border, Russia May Be Seeking Pretext for Ukraine Invasion, Officials Say
The pressure on Kyiv mounted after a weekend of shelling and evacuations in the east, and the extension of war games in neighboring Belarus.
People From Eastern Ukraine Are Evacuating to Russia as Tensions Continue
Refugees crossed into Russia after a warning from Kremlin-backed rebel leaders that Ukraine was about to launch an attack on the separatist areas.
A Press Tour Turns Frantic in Ukraine As Russia-Backed Shelling Intensifies
As shelling intensified in eastern Ukraine, a seemingly routine press tour turned into a frantic rush to safety.
Shelling Escalates in Ukraine as Thousands Flee, Fearing Attack
Western leaders repeat calls for a diplomatic resolution to the crisis. Russia fires missiles in a blunt warning of where the conflict could lead.