Mykola Leontovych, the Ukrainian composer of the famed festive song, lived in the eastern city of Pokrovsk. Months of Russian assaults have erased most tributes to his life there.
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Battlefield Picture Worsening for Ukraine as Trump Pushes Peace Plan
Russian forces have advanced on several fronts recently. President Vladimir V. Putin signaled after talks with U.S. officials that he was not budging from demands.
Ukraine’s Dilemma as Pokrovsk Teeters: Save Lives or Keep Holding On
Military analysts and some Ukrainian commanders worry that Kyiv may be repeating the mistake of staying in an embattled city longer than it should, aiming to inflict far more casualties than it suffers.
Ukraine’s Choice as Pokrovsk Teeters: Save Lives or Keep Holding On
Military analysts and some Ukrainian commanders worry that Kyiv may be repeating the mistake of staying in an embattled city longer than it should, aiming to inflict far more casualties than it suffers.
What Our Photographer Saw as a Safe City Became a Blood Bath
The Ukrainian city of Pokrovsk is on the verge of becoming another shattered trophy for the Russian Army.
I Watched This Haven From War Turn Into a Besieged Wasteland
The Ukrainian city of Pokrovsk is on the verge of becoming another shattered trophy for the Russian Army.
Street Battles Rage in Ukrainian City After Russian Troops Enter Stronghold
Moscow’s forces infiltrated Pokrovsk after months of attacks on the city, a strategic part of Ukraine’s eastern defenses.
Russia Makes Battlefield Advances in Ukraine, Seeking an Edge in Trump Talks
Russian forces have moved several miles into Ukrainian-held territory in the east, threatening to outflank Ukraine’s positions.
Russia’s Summer Offensive in Ukraine Gains Ground With New Tactics
Russia is advancing around Kostyantynivka and in the Sumy region with small, fast-moving units as both sides try a new tactic of using motorcycles and civilian cars to quickly cross open terrain.
Russian Forces Expand Fighting to a New Region of Eastern Ukraine
It’s the first time in three years of war that Russian troops have entered the Dnipropetrovsk region, a sign of battlefield momentum.