Russia is relying on masses of troops to overrun Ukrainian positions, producing heavy casualties and incremental gains.
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Russian Attacks Intensify in Eastern Ukraine Ahead of Expected Offensive
Russia is deploying hundreds of thousands of newly mobilized soldiers, in small groups, to probe for vulnerabilities in Ukrainian defensive lines.
‘Here, It’s Like Paradise’: Ukraine’s Ski Resorts Offer a Respite From the War
Ukrainians have flocked to resorts nestled in the Carpathian Mountains, largely spared the worst of the war, for a respite. One soldier recuperating there explored what it means to heal.
Fighting Rages in Eastern Ukraine Over Critical Supply Routes
While the heaviest fighting is still around the city of Bakhmut, in recent days Russian forces have stepped up assaults on a strategic town farther to the south.
U.S. Officials Overseeing Aid Say Ukrainian Leaders Are Tackling Corruption
The ouster of several officials has renewed questions about how the Zelensky government is addressing concerns about aid.
In Wave of Strikes, Russian Missiles Kill 12 Across Ukraine
Russia’s forces once again pounded energy infrastructure and other civilian sites, a day after the United States and Germany pledged to send dozens of tanks to Ukraine.
The Debate Over Sending Tanks to Ukraine
Western nations are amping up offensive military power for Ukraine in almost every category except the one Kyiv says it needs the most. Here’s why.
How a Kyiv School Stays in Session Amid Airstrikes and Blackouts
In Kyiv, Ukraine’s capital, Russian strikes and power outages are part of the school day. Teachers and students press on with resolve.
Britain Says It Will Give Ukraine Tanks, Breaching a Western Taboo
Western countries have balked at giving Ukraine tanks and other powerful weapons. As increased spring fighting looms, that seems to be changing.
Explosions Ring Out in Kyiv After Days of Relative Calm
Russian forces have targeted Kyiv, the Ukrainian capital, and other cities with missile and drone attacks off-and-on for months, devastating the power grid and forcing rolling blackouts.