The Russian and Ukrainian armies have both been badly mauled, raising questions about how long they can keep fighting as they have, particularly the outgunned Ukrainians.
Tag: Defense and Military Forces
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In Ukraine, U.S. Veterans Step In Where the Military Will Not
Special Operations veterans are training Ukrainians near the front lines in the fight against Russia, despite warnings from the Pentagon.
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Lysychansk, Ukraine’s Last Outpost in Luhansk, Falls to Russia
Lysychansk managed to hold out for a week after its twin city, Sievierodonetsk, was captured. But on Sunday a pro-Russian flag flew there, as well.
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Russia Steps Up Pace of Missile Attacks on Civilian Targets
The Russians’ growing use of imprecise Soviet-era missiles to terrorize civilians reflects the daunting outlook of its offensive despite incremental gains, analysts say.
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Ill-Prepared for Combat, Volunteers Die in Battles Far From Home
Many of the fighters for Ukraine’s western territorial defense units were assigned benign tasks away from the fighting when they first joined. Then they were called to the front to fight.