Ukrainians are weary, short of ammunition and outnumbered, and their prospects look bleak. “We can stop them for now, but who knows,” one soldier said. “Tomorrow or the next day, maybe we can’t stop them.”
Tag: Firearms
Mass Shooting in Prague Brings Grief and a Focus on Guns
After a student killed 14 people at a premier university, questions swirled. Did the Czech Republic’s permissive attitude toward gun ownership play a role?
Private Gun Ownership in Israel Spikes After Hamas Attacks
In a country already bristling with armed soldiers and reservists, a new sense of insecurity is pushing civilians to seek more personal weapons.
Private Gun Ownership in Israel Spikes After Hamas Attacks
In a country already bristling with armed soldiers and reservists, a new sense of insecurity is pushing civilians to seek more personal weapons.
Washington State Senator Arrested at Hong Kong Airport on Gun Charge
A Washington state senator, Jeff Wilson, said he discovered the pistol on his flight and notified customs officials at the Hong Kong airport.
Mexico-U.S. Ties: What to Know About Migration, Fentanyl and Guns
Tensions over soaring migration, overdose deaths and the role of U.S. guns in cartel violence have strained relations.
After Mall Shooting, Thailand Seeks Long-Term Answers to Gun Violence
Thai citizens, officials and visitors were left reeling from a deadly shooting at a popular mall in Bangkok, and asking what a nation with one of Asia’s highest rates of gun ownership can do.
Four Seconds to Impact: On the Front Line With Ukraine’s Snipers
In a war built around artillery, tanks, drones and cruise missiles, the role of the sniper, unseen and lethal, occupies an often overlooked but essential part of the battlefield.
Thousands of Guns Turned in After 2 Mass Shootings in Serbia
The unregistered weapons were handed over to the authorities as the government vows to disarm the country after two mass shootings.
Your Tuesday Briefing: Texas Reels From Mass Shootings
Also, evacuation orders in occupied Ukraine.