Residents of Sumy, in northeastern Ukraine, repelled Moscow’s forces in 2022. Now, after months of punishing airstrikes, Ukrainian officials say the Kremlin is preparing a new offensive.
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Russian Forces Close In on Ukrainian Town in Northeast
Vovchansk has been a prime target of Russia’s offensive in the northeast as it seeks to push back Ukrainian troops from the border.
Dwindling Ammunition Stocks Pose Grave Threat to Ukraine
What few munitions remain are often mismatched with battlefield needs as the country’s forces gird for an expected Russian offensive this summer.
Rebellious Russians Attack From Ukraine, Coinciding with Ukrainian Drone Strikes
The surprise attacks, timed to Russia’s election, are meant to undermine the sense of stability in Russia and divert the country’s military resources from Ukraine.
Cities Across Ukraine Suffer a Steady Stream of Civilian Casualties
Despite a Russian claims to focus on military infrastructure, civilian sites have increasingly been destroyed.
Russian Soldier Pleads Guilty in Kyiv to Violating ‘Laws and Customs of War’
Sgt. Vadim Shyshimarin, 21, admitted in a Ukrainian court he had fatally shot a 62-year-old man on a bicycle in the village in the Sumy region in the early days of the invasion. He faces 10 years to life in prison.
Ukraine Launches First War Crimes Trial for Russian Soldier
A 21-year-old Russian soldier is accused of following orders to shoot an unarmed cyclist four days into Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Hundreds of Foreign Medical Students Stranded in Ukraine’s Northeast
“It’s always one answer” for those trying to get out of the town of Sumy, said one of the students. “The roads are blocked and they are not safe.”