With Russian forces retreating, Ukrainians in Bucha are finding scores of bodies in yards and on the roads amid mounting evidence of intentional and indiscriminate killings of civilians.
Tag: Kyiv (Ukraine)
Russia Retreats From Kyviv, Seeking to Regroup from Battering
A short drive from Kyiv in any direction turned up scenes of incinerated Russian vehicles, charred engine parts and chunks of armor. Attention is now shifting to the east, where Moscow says it is redirecting its forces.
Pope Francis alludes to Putin’s bringing ‘dark shadows of war’ to Ukraine.
The pope also said in response to a reporter’s question on a papal flight to Malta that a possible visit to Kyiv was “on the table.”
Ukrainian Olympian Does His Part Against Russian Invasion
Vladyslav Heraskevych, a skeleton competitor from Ukraine, gathers supplies and uses the team van to deliver them to Kyiv as he waits to be called for military duty.
NATO Sees Little Evidence That Russian Troops Are Pulling Back From Kyiv
“Russia has repeatedly lied about its intentions,” NATO’s secretary general, Jens Stoltenberg said of Moscow’s pledge to pull back from Kyiv. “So we can only judge Russia on its actions, not on its words.”
Russia Steps Up Attacks Amid Reports of Rifts in Moscow
Despite claims of de-escalation, Russian forces turned their fury on Chernihiv and the suburbs of Kyiv. U.S. officials say they believe Vladimir Putin’s aides are misleading him about the war.
The Battle for Donbas
Russia appears to be focusing more on eastern Ukraine. That’s both good and bad for Ukraine’s military.
A Vow to Ease Bombing Is Too Late for Many in Ukraine City Near Kyiv
Russia’s offer, if honored, will not help the thousands who have already fled Chernihiv.
Ukrainian Military Fends Off Russia and Retakes Suburb of Kyiv
Ukrainian soldiers have essentially retaken, for now, the town of Irpin, the scene of fierce fighting in recent weeks. Its success shows the steep challenges Russia faces in trying to capture Ukraine’s capital.
A Brutal Russian Playbook Reapplied in Ukraine
The besieging of cities, the deliberate targeting of civilians — they are the tactics Russia used before, in Grozny. I saw it firsthand.