Seven people from two families died in the inferno in Kharkiv on Friday night, as burning oil flowed like lava. “People were doomed,” an official said.
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Gen. Oleksandr Syrsky Takes Over at a Fraught Time for Ukraine’s Military
Gen. Oleksandr Syrsky is taking a job vacated by a general who is well-regarded by the army, in what is widely perceived as a politicized shake-up of Ukraine’s military leadership.
Ukraine Worries About Losing Its Biggest Weapon: U.S. Military Aid
Without it, Kyiv could hold out for part of the year, one expert said, but would then begin losing the war.
Radio Station Captures Fears of Ukrainian City Under Siege
Kharkiv, in northern Ukraine, is under almost daily bombardment. Radio Boiling Over serves as a megaphone for residents’ fears and frustrations.
Russian Missiles Pound Ukraine, Officials Say
The attack killed at least four people, wounded many others and caused heavy damage. It came as Moscow has intensified air assaults in recent days.
Putin Vows to Keep Up Bombardment After a Russian City Is Hit
President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia says his country will continue targeting Ukrainian cities in retaliation for a deadly attack on the city of Belgorod on Saturday.
Putin and Zelensky Address Their Citizens on New Year’s Eve
The message of resilience offered by Ukraine’s leader, Volodymyr Zelensky’s message, contrasted sharply with that of President Vladimir V. Putin, who glossed over the war in an effort to project a sense of normality.
Ukrainian ‘Artifacts’ Seized in Spain May Not Be Treasures, Experts Say
The Spanish police seized gold pieces believed to be Greco-Scythian artifacts, dating back centuries, and arrested the people selling them. But archaeologists are not so sure of their value.
Russian Missile Kills Six Ukraine Postal Depot
The facility, on the outskirts of the eastern city of Kharkiv, was far from the front line but only about 20 miles from Russia’s border.
Russian Missile Kills Six at Ukraine Postal Depot
The facility, on the outskirts of the eastern city of Kharkiv, was far from the front line but only about 20 miles from Russia’s border.