Moscow’s retreat has pulled back the curtain on a panorama of ruined towns and empty villages left in its wake.
Tag: Lysychansk (Ukraine)
In My Homeland, the Smell of Death on a Summer Afternoon
In Ukraine, tragedies are a backdrop to everyday existence, piling up in numbers that seem inconceivable, an inescapable reality that feels like the very air in your lungs.
Amnesty International Assessment Stirs Outrage Over Ukraine Civilians
The human rights group accused the Ukrainian military of establishing bases and weapons systems in schools and hospitals.
Moscow Signals a Shift to a More Aggressive Phase of Ukraine War
After a brief pause, the Russian military is ramping up activity “in all operational sectors” in the Donbas region, the defense minister said.
Your Monday Briefing: Russia Seizes Lysychansk
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Lysychansk, Ukraine’s Last Outpost in Luhansk, Falls to Russia
Lysychansk managed to hold out for a week after its twin city, Sievierodonetsk, was captured. But on Sunday a pro-Russian flag flew there, as well.
Why the City of Lysychansk Is a Big Prize in Putin’s War Strategy
Controlling the cities of Sievierodonetsk and Lysychansk means Russia could position its forces to mount offensives on cities to the southwest.
Russia Steps Up Pace of Missile Attacks on Civilian Targets
The Russians’ growing use of imprecise Soviet-era missiles to terrorize civilians reflects the daunting outlook of its offensive despite incremental gains, analysts say.
From the Early Morning Sky, Shards of Hot Metal
Ukrainians reacted in fury to a Russian missile strike near Odesa, the latest in a string of attacks on civilian targets.
Exiled Mayor of Sievierodonetsk Talks of Dire Situation
Residents of Lysychansk, across the river from a city that fell to Russian control last week, should leave over “the real threat to life and health,” the region’s military governor said.