The battle for the critical Donbas region in Ukraine is centered on two strategically important cities: Lyman, held by the Russians, and Bakhmut, held by Ukraine. The fighting over the cities is fierce as both armies race to claim new ground.
Tag: Kharkiv (Ukraine)
-
Why Russia Is Losing the War in Ukraine
A national security expert takes stock of what the U.S. got wrong about Putin — and how Ukraine is gaining momentum, seven months in.
-
Russia Signals Annexation of Parts of Ukraine, Raising Stakes in Fighting
Kremlin-backed officials in four partially occupied regions announced referendums on joining Russia, as Moscow tightens its grip and hints at escalation.
-
Ukraine’s Counteroffensive Forces Face Mobilized Inmates and Drones
Ukraine has been pushing a counteroffensive in the east and south, applying greater pressure to Russian forces, but there is no indication of any mass Russian withdrawal.
-
Biden Warns Russia Against Using Unconventional Weapons
Some officials worry that the more cornered Vladimir Putin feels, particularly with recent setbacks from Ukraine’s counteroffensive, the greater the chance that he might turn to an unconventional weapon.