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.
Tag: Kharkiv (Ukraine)
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.
Kharkiv Tried to Return to Normal. Russian Shelling Wouldn’t Let It.
Ukraine repelled the effort to capture its second-largest city, but the artillery attacks did not stop. Many residents who left have returned but fear that a new offensive is imminent.
Cities Across Ukraine Suffer a Steady Stream of Civilian Casualties
Despite a Russian claims to focus on military infrastructure, civilian sites have increasingly been destroyed.
Russian Forces Tighten Noose Around Important Cities in Ukraine’s East
The area around Sievierodonetsk and Lysychansk is about three-quarters encircled by Russians, leaving only a slender gap there for Ukrainian troops to maneuver.
Russia War Dead Tended by Ukrainian Soldiers
Ukrainians hope that if they safeguard Russia’s war dead, they will be more likely to get back their own.
Ukraine Launches Counteroffensive on Russans in Kherson
“Hold on, Kherson, we’re coming!” the Ukrainian military declared as it pushed to retake territory in a key southern city.