Ukraine

In 2014 Ekaterina moved to Kyiv from Luhansk, in eastern Ukraine. Her older sister, Iryna, stayed behind. When Ekaterina had to flee Ukraine's capital due to shelling Iryna did not believe her accounts about Russians bombing against civilians. © Piotr Garciu

The Sisters Torn Apart by Russia’s Invasion

While some Ukrainians flee shelling and occupation, those living beyond Russian lines do not believe civilians are being targeted.

19 May 22

Ukrainian forces have managed to largely halt the Russian advance around the capital, but shelling and air strikes persist, driving up civilian and military casualties caused by Russia's large-scale invasion launched in Feb. 24. © Anastasia Vlasova/Getty Images

Ukraine: The Clinic in an Underground Car Park

Volunteer medical centre can provide everything from dressings to surgery.

18 May 22

A poster near the memorial site Malakhov Kurgan reads “Thank you to the Russian army and each soldier – Z, for Russia”. © IWPR

Crimea: War Shrouded by Moscow’s Propaganda Fog

With Ukrainian news sites blocked, disinformation shapes people’s perception of events.

16 May 22

Following Russia's retreat from areas around the Ukrainian capital, signs of normal life have returned to Kyiv, with residents taking advantage of shortened curfew hours, businesses reopening, and foreign countries promising to return their diplomats. © Alexey Furman/Getty Images

Kyiv Residents Defy Risks to Return

“We are incredibly happy; we love our life, our country and this city."

13 May 22

Mykolaiv: A Garrison Town Digs In

The port is the lynchpin of an expected Russian strategy to seize the entire coast.

10 May 22

In occupied Berdyansk, in southern Ukraine, Russians marked 9 May bringing back Soviet-era symbols and Russian Federation flags. © Readovka News

Back to the USSR: May 9 in Ukraine’s Occupied Territories

Russians bring back Soviet-era symbols to mark a militaristic holiday that fails to credit other nations for their role in defeating Nazi Germany.

10 May 22

Russia Accused of Weaponising Rape in Ukraine

Mounting evidence that soldiers are using sexual violence as a weapon of war.

9 May 22

Russian troops occupied Volodymyr Semiryaga’s farm, in Peresadivka, a village in Mykolaiv region, for one week in March, destroying most of it. The area is now back under Ukraine's control but as fighting continues about 40 kilometres from his farm, the farmer cannot receive any credit to finance farming activities and purchase new equipment. © Oksana Cooper

Ukraine: How Russia is Emptying the World’s Breadbasket

Moscow is accused of using hunger as a weapon as it blocks ports, bombs storage facilities and takes grain reserves.

5 May 22

Thursday, 28 April '22 in Kharkiv, Ukraine

"Sometimes, the pounding from the bombs is so hard, it feels like the house is dancing."

5 May 22

A row of buildings destroyed in Mariupol.

Besieged Mariupol: How I Got Out of Hell

Survivor describes heavy bombing, food shortages and intense loneliness of the siege.

5 May 22

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The Sisters Torn Apart by Russia’s Invasion

Ukraine: The Clinic in an Underground Car Park

Crimea: War Shrouded by Moscow’s Propaganda Fog

Kyiv Residents Defy Risks to Return

Mykolaiv: A Garrison Town Digs In

Back to the USSR: May 9 in Ukraine’s Occupied Territories

Russia Accused of Weaponising Rape in Ukraine

Ukraine: How Russia is Emptying the World’s Breadbasket

Thursday, 28 April '22 in Kharkiv, Ukraine

Besieged Mariupol: How I Got Out of Hell

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