The deadly rocket assault on a residential area of Ukraine’s second-largest city signaled an escalation of Russian tactics, and overshadowed efforts at diplomacy.
Tag: Kharkiv (Ukraine)
Ukrainian Citizens Prepare to Fight Russian Army
In cities and towns in Central Ukraine that have not yet heard the boom of Russian artillery fire, residents spent the weekend preparing furiously for the possibly of an attack.
‘I’m a Soldier Now.’ Even in Untouched Villages, Ukrainians Prepare to Fight
In cities and towns in Central Ukraine that have not yet heard the boom of Russian artillery fire, residents spent the weekend preparing furiously for the possibly of an attack.
Russia Advances on Three Cities in Face of Fierce Resistance
Ukraine’s leader said his forces had “repelled” the Russian army’s assault, while Moscow said it had merely “paused” for peace negotiations.
Ukraine Girds for Kyiv Attack Amid Signs of Slowing Russian Advance
President Volodymyr Zelensky warned in a video address that Russian “sabotage groups” had entered Kyiv with the aim of decapitating his government by “destroying the head of state.”
Ukraine Prepares for Russian Attack on Kyiv
President Volodymyr Zelensky warned in a video address that Russian “sabotage groups” had entered Kyiv with the aim of decapitating his government by “destroying the head of state.”
As Troops Battle Outside Kharkiv, Residents Shelter Underground
Ukrainian troops dug in around the nation’s second-largest city a day after a fight to push back advancing Russian forces.
‘I abandoned everything and left’: Ukranians Flee Russian Advance
Civilians tried to escape eastern Ukraine, sharing jammed highways with military convoys, leaving homes, pets and belongings behind in a search for safety.
Pentagon Offers Grim Assessment of Early Stages of Russian Invasion
Russian military forces are moving to decapitate the Ukrainian government in Kyiv, the Pentagon said.
Why is Kharkiv, Ukraine’s Second-Largest City, a Major Target of Russia
In the Kremlin’s view, the city demonstrates the folly of Ukraine trying to live apart from Russia.