Events to mark the holiday in the occupied territories seem to be an effort to show Russian control of land it has captured.
Tag: Melitopol (Ukraine)
Ukraine Says Russian Officers Are Killed in Melitopol Attack
In the latest strike, Kyiv said three Russian officers were killed in a bombing in the southern city of Melitopol.
Ukraine Tries to Breach Russian Lines in Another Patch of Territory
Ukrainian soldiers are trying to build on a new breach in enemy lines, but the battle will not be easy, military analysts said.
Ukraine Makes Progress in Its Counteroffensive
Troops advanced several miles along two main lines of attack in Kyiv’s drive to reach the southern coast and sever Russian supply lines, while explosions echoed at the vital Kerch Strait Bridge.
Ukrainian Troops Trained by the West Stumble in Battle
Ukraine’s army has for now set aside U.S. fighting methods and reverted to tactics it knows best.
Ukraine’s Counteroffensive Makes Some Gains, but Questions Remain
Kyiv has intensified its counteroffensive against the Russian invasion, but has kept things murky on the size of the assault, the casualties and what forces it still has in reserve.
Your Thursday Briefing
Fears grow about Ukraine’s imperiled nuclear plant.
Soldiers Massing Near Ukrainian Nuclear Plant, U.N. Official Warns
Amid signs of offensives and counteroffensives, concern is rekindling about what it will mean for the biggest nuclear plant in Europe.
Russian Attacks Along a Wide Arc of Ukraine Yield Little but Casualties
Moscow’s forces have stepped up artillery and infantry assaults across eastern Ukraine, trying to improve their position before either side attempts a major breakthrough.
Ukraine Targets Melitopol, Hinting at Next Front in the War with Russia
Using missiles and saboteurs, Ukraine is focusing on the city of Melitopol, a vital Russian link to Crimea, ahead of an expected southern offensive.