The offensive in the south was the most highly anticipated military action of the summer. Ukraine is making gains, but the fighting is grinding, grueling and steep in casualties.
Tag: War and Armed Conflicts
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Vladimir Putin Gets More Involved in Ukraine War Strategy
The Russian president has rejected requests from commanders in the field that they be allowed to retreat from Kherson, a vital city in Ukraine’s south.
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Putin’s Draft Draws Resistance in Russia’s Far-Flung Regions
Villagers, activists and some elected officials asked why the conscription drive seemed to be hitting poor, remote areas hardest, while pro-war hawks criticized it as chaotic.
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On a Corpse’s Wrist, an Emblem of Ukrainian Fortitude
When they pulled Serhiy Sova’s body from a grave in Izium, his wrist bore a bracelet in Ukraine’s colors, given to him by his children. The image has transfixed the nation.
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Bad to Worse for Russia
Vladimir Putin’s call-up of more troops highlights Russia’s continuing struggles in Ukraine.