“It’s not for nothing.” Ukraine’s backers say that an offensive over the weekend shows Western military aid is helping, and that it’s time to supply more sophisticated weaponry.
Tag: Kharkiv (Ukraine)
Ukraine Routs Russian Forces in Northeast, Forcing a Retreat
Russia acknowledged that it had lost nearly all of the northern region of Kharkiv after a blitzkrieg thrust by Ukrainian fighters.
How Ukraine Gained Momentum Against Russia and Took City of Izium
For months, Russia used the city of Izium as a way station to resupply and reinforce its troops in their campaign to seize the eastern Donbas region. With a northern offensive, Ukraine has retaken the city.
Ukraine Attacks Russia in the Kharkiv Region, Swiftly Making Gains
Sweeping south from positions in the Kharkiv region in Ukraine’s northeast, Ukrainian forces have made their largest gains since routing Russia from Kyiv in April.
Blinken’s Surprise Visit to Ukraine Offers Aid and Encouragement
At a “pivotal moment” as a counteroffensive makes gains, the secretary of state pledged $2.8 billion more in military aid to Ukraine and allies.
A Chimpanzee Escaped From a Ukrainian Zoo. She Returned on a Bicycle.
The adventures of Chichi the chimpanzee were shared widely on social media, delighting residents of Kharkiv, a city that has faced ceaseless bombardment by Russian forces.
Six Weeks of ‘Hell’: Inside Russia’s Brutal Ukraine Detentions
Thousands of Ukrainian civilians have suffered beatings and sometimes electrical shocks, while the U.N. says hundreds have disappeared into Russian jails.
Living Side by Side, Ukrainian and Russian Sailors Are Tested by War
Sailors are accustomed to not discussing politics at sea, but the war between the two countries has made that more difficult.
As Ukraine Signs Up Soldiers, Questions Arise About How It Chooses
Recruiters approach young men on the street, but the standards are not always clear and there are reports of unwilling men being signed up while some eager to fight are turned away.
‘We Survived Another Night’: In Ruined Suburb, Solace in a Small Community
In a largely abandoned apartment complex on the outskirts of Kharkiv, Ukraine’s second-biggest city, the people who stayed behind find comfort in their surroundings and each other.