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.
Tag: Kherson (Ukraine)
Ukraine Nuclear Plant Disconnected From Grid After Shelling
A fire caused by shelling forced the staff of Europe’s largest nuclear plant to disconnect from the nation’s power grid, showing that risks remained at the plant despite the presence of U.N. experts.
Against Fierce Resistance, Ukraine Makes Small Gains in the South
Stepping up an offensive in the region near Kherson, Ukraine has retaken small villages. But officials predict a brutal winter ahead.
Ukraine Announces Offensive in Kherson, as Inspectors Head to Nuclear Plant
The scale of Ukraine’s push in the Kherson region was unclear, but it has vowed for months to mount a counteroffensive to retake territory seized by Russia.
Behind Enemy Lines, Ukrainians Tell Russians ‘You Are Never Safe’
Clandestine resistance cells are spotting targets, sabotaging rail lines and killing those deemed collaborators as they seek to unnerve Russian forces.
Russian Forces in Kherson Pose Big Challenge for Ukraine
Ukrainian forces badly want to retake the southern region of Kherson from Russian invaders, but Moscow retains a potentially overwhelming advantage.
Threat to Ukraine Nuclear Plant Increases as Fighting Rages
Russia, trying to pin down Ukraine’s forces to blunt a counteroffensive in Kherson, has been firing shells from near a nuclear plants it occupies.
With New Weaponry, Ukraine Is Subtly Shifting Its War Strategy
Striking deep behind enemy lines, the Ukrainians are depleting Russia’s combat potential, slowing its advance in the east and creating new vulnerabilities in the south.
In a Summer of Feints, Russia and Ukraine Try to Predict Enemy’s Next Move
Ukraine says that announcing a planned offensive on the southern front has paid off in the eastern Donbas region, as both sides deploy forces based on guessing each other’s next moves.
Your Thursday Briefing
Taiwan braces for Chinese drills.