Battleground Ukraine: Day 14 of Russia’s invasion

Agence France Presse 03/10/2022

PARIS — On the 14th day of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Russian forces were encircling at least four major cities Wednesday as Kyiv braced for a possible assault. The capital remains under Ukrainian control but at increasing risk…

Death of a city

Ramon J. Farolan - @inquirerdotnet 03/07/2022

Ten days into the Russian invasion of Ukraine the casualty count stands as follows: Ukraine military—1,500 killed in action (KIA); civilians—250 dead (these are UN figures); Russia’s defense ministry reports 500 KIA and 1,600 wounded. The highest-ranking…

Kyiv digs in for battle as fighting flares in areas nearby

Reuters 03/06/2022

KYIV — Ukrainian soldiers bolstered defenses around Kyiv on Sunday, digging trenches, blocking roads and liaising with civil defense units as Russian forces bombarded the surrounding areas and attacked towns and villages nearby. While the armed forces…

‘Immediately! Now!’: Terrified rush into Kyiv basements

Agence France Presse 02/27/2022

KYIV — It was hard to tell what scared the elderly women more: the piercing peal of air raid sirens or the terrified urgency of the Ukrainian soldier who ordered everyone to run for cover. “Everyone! Immediately!…

Ukraine through Filipino eyes

Randy David - @inquirerdotnet 02/27/2022

In trying to understand momentous political events like the current crisis in Ukraine, it is always good to bear in mind that the situation on the ground and the perspective of ordinary people tend to be far…

Kyiv girds for assault, mayor says some Russians have entered

Reuters 02/25/2022

KYIV  – Russian missiles pounded Kyiv on Friday, families cowered in shelters and authorities told residents to prepare Molotov cocktails to defend Ukraine’s capital from an assault that the mayor said had already begun with saboteurs in the…

Russia’s Putin launches invasion of Ukraine

Agence France Presse 02/24/2022

KYIV — Russian President Vladimir Putin launched an attack on Ukraine on Thursday with explosions heard across the country and its foreign minister warning a “full-scale invasion” was underway. Weeks of intense diplomacy and the imposition of…

Explosions heard in Ukraine capital Kyiv, other cities

Agence France Presse 02/24/2022

KYIV — Explosions rang out before dawn Thursday in Ukraine’s capital Kyiv and several cities near the frontline and along the country’s coast, after Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a military operation. AFP correspondents also heard blasts in…

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