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: Mercenaries and Private Military Contractors
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Video Reveals How Russian Mercenaries Recruit Inmates for Ukraine War
In a video posted on social media on Tuesday, the de facto leader of a Russian mercenary group explained to Russian convicts how they could earn their freedom by fighting in Ukraine.
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Heavy Losses Leave Russia Short of Its Goal, U.S. Officials Say
The estimated deaths and injuries are stalling Russia’s progress in eastern Ukraine, military experts say, as fighting intensifies in the south.
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Russia’s Shortfalls Create an Opportunity for Ukraine, Western Officials Say
Severe equipment and manpower problems could slow President Vladimir V. Putin’s mission as the war enters its sixth month.
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A Battlefield From 1777 Yields a Dozen Mercenaries’ Remains
Archaeologists uncovered the remains of 13 Hessian soldiers killed by American forces in the bloody Battle of Red Bank near Philadelphia.