Behind the thousands of troops fighting the counteroffensive are engineers and technicians who perform an essential, and often dangerous, job.
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Ukraine Recaptures Staromaiorske, a Glimmer of Success for Counteroffensive
Recapturing the village of Staromaiorske was such welcome news for the country that President Volodymyr Zelensky announced it himself. But formidable Russian defenses have stymied progress elsewhere.
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.
Small, Hidden and Deadly: Mines Stymie Ukraine’s Counteroffensive
To gain ground, Ukrainian forces have to make their way through a variety and density of Russian land mines they never imagined.
After Suffering Heavy Losses, Ukrainians Paused to Rethink Strategy
Early in the counteroffensive, Ukraine lost as much as 20 percent of its weapons and armor. The rate dropped as the campaign slowed and commanders shifted tactics.
Why Ukraine’s Counteroffensive Is Off to a Slow, Bloody Start
The Ukrainian Army is encountering an array of challenges that has complicated the early stages of its counteroffensive, especially the large swaths of minefields. But its leaders are urging patience, insisting the main push is yet to come.
Ukraine Counteroffensive Is Grueling and Costly but Promising, U.S. Says
American and Ukrainian defense officials said the fight to dislodge dug-in Russian forces occupying southeastern Ukraine was expected to be brutal.
Battles Rage as Ukraine Tries to Retake Russian-Occupied Territory
Military analysts and U.S. officials said it was too soon to judge the success of Ukraine’s offensive, which is looking for weaknesses to exploit, in the face of fierce resistance.
U.S.-Made Armored Vehicles Appear to Have Been Used in Attack on Russia
At least three of what appeared to be American-made tactical vehicles known as MRAPs were part of the cross-border attack. According to visual evidence, Russia captured two of them.
In European Tour, Zelensky Reaps Billions More in Promised Military Aid
His trips to Britain, Germany, France and Italy demonstrated the shifting political landscape when it comes to supporting Kyiv, as concerns grow about U.S. backing as the presidential election looms.