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MARC SANTORA
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Russia and Ukraine Step Up Attacks Amid Signs That Counteroffensive Is Near
Russian forces were reportedly moving into defensive positions, as Ukraine’s defense chief said the military was “reaching the finish line” for a major push to…
Deadliest Russian Attack in Months on Ukraine’s Cities Kills at Least 25
The first widespread barrage on civilian targets in more than a month underscored the vital role of Ukrainian air defenses.
What Soledar’s Salt, Lost in the Fight for Bakhmut, Means to Ukraine
Soledar, crushed in Russia’s long assault on Bakhmut, was only a little town. But its salt is a national staple, and a matter of pride.
How Ukraine Won the War to Keep the Lights On
Russia was determined to break Ukrainians’ will by plunging them into cold and darkness. But the long winter is almost over.
Torture and Turmoil at Ukrainian Nuclear Plant: An Insider’s Account
The former director of Europe’s largest nuclear facility describes abuse of Ukrainian workers and careless practices by the Russians who took control of the plant.
Its Forces Under Siege, Ukraine Hits Distant, Russian-Held Crimea
The Crimean Peninsula, which Russia seized in 2014, has been a staging ground for other attacks and an increasingly attractive target for Ukraine.
As Ukraine Clings to Bakhmut, What’s Its Strategy and What’s at Stake?
Ukraine is determined to hold the eastern city as long as it can. How high a price is it willing to pay? What might force…
After A Year of War, Ukrainians Have Learned How to Judge Lethal Threats
After a year of war, people in Ukraine have become adept at telling which threats are probably not deadly, leaving room for a little enjoyment,…
Ukraine Uses Strikes on Mariupol to Suggest It Now Has Longer-Range Weapons
Ukraine has used attack drones to hit relatively distant targets, but the new strikes paired with comments from a Ukrainian official stirred speculation that Kyiv…