World War II has been an ideological battlefield in today’s war in Ukraine, and it is cropping up on the actual battlefield as well.
Tag: Zaporizhzhia (Ukraine)
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.
As Ukraine’s Counteroffensive Inches Forward, Soldiers Face What Russians Left Behind
As Ukrainian troops inch forward in the counteroffensive, they are occupying positions abandoned by enemy troops. Says one: “It’s not very pleasant.”
Battling Russia, Ukrainian Leaders Also Fight High Expectations
Seeking to bolster morale and Western support, President Volodymyr Zelensky and his aides say that the slow progress of Ukraine’s counteroffensive is to be expected.
Nuclear Disaster Averted After Ukraine Dam Break. But What Threats Remain?
The destruction of a dam endangered the main source of water used for the critical task of cooling reactors and spent fuel rods at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in southern Ukraine.
Retaking Villages Leaves Ukrainian Troops Exposed and Diving for Cover
The Ukrainian counteroffensive has enjoyed some early successes, but with every step forward, the soldiers are increasingly exposed to Russian firepower.
IAEA Chief Arrives at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant to Assess Safety
Rafael Mariano Grossi, the head of the United Nations’ atomic agency, is investigating conditions at the plant, which is held by Russian forces.
What to Know About Ukraine’s Counteroffensive Against Russia
Ukraine claimed limited territorial gains in the initial days, but analysts say it could take weeks or months to gauge the success of the operation.
Russian Forces Strike Back Against Ukraine’s Counteroffensive
Russia attacked Ukrainian troops near villages in Ukraine’s south on the same day that Russian missiles killed at least 11 people and that President Vladimir V. Putin acknowledged some Russian losses.
U.N. Monitor Aims to Cross Front Line to Inspect Ukrainian Nuclear Plant
The destruction of a hydroelectric dam last week unleashed a flood and threatened the water supply needed to cool the battle-scarred Zaporizhzhia plant.