Ukrainian special forces spent six months establishing a bridgehead across the Dnipro River after a blast destroyed the dam upstream.

Ukrainian special forces spent six months establishing a bridgehead across the Dnipro River after a blast destroyed the dam upstream.

At a shelter for displaced Ukrainians in Dnipro, volunteers prepare for the second New Year’s under the shadow of all-out war. Speaking with RFE/RL’s Ukrainian Service, residents are finding small ways to celebrate, each act of gratitude a small victory over Russia’s drive to break their spirit.

At a shelter for displaced Ukrainians in Dnipro, volunteers prepare for the second New Year’s under the shadow of all-out war. Speaking with RFE/RL’s Ukrainian Service, residents are finding small ways to celebrate, each act of gratitude a small victory over Russia’s drive to break their spirit.

From a “drone-pong” competition to a “revenge crowdfunding” drive, raising cash for the army has become a feature of wartime life for millions of Ukrainians, marrying patriotism with a sense of self-worth and community. But if Western financial support dwindles, these donations won’t fill the gap.

From a “drone-pong” competition to a “revenge crowdfunding” drive, raising cash for the army has become a feature of wartime life for millions of Ukrainians, marrying patriotism with a sense of self-worth and community. But if Western financial support dwindles, these donations won’t fill the gap.

After Russian forces occupied her town near Kyiv in the early days of the February 2022 invasion, 14-year-old Ukrainian student Tanya Bondarchuk remembers feeling shocked and in disbelief.  He…

After Russian forces occupied her town near Kyiv in the early days of the February 2022 invasion, 14-year-old Ukrainian student Tanya Bondarchuk remembers feeling shocked and in disbelief.  He…

Experience the poignant fusion of holiday classics and a stark reminder of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Ukrainian soldiers perform iconic Christmas hits with modified lyrics.

Experience the poignant fusion of holiday classics and a stark reminder of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Ukrainian soldiers perform iconic Christmas hits with modified lyrics.

In recent days, Russia lost five bombers in southern Ukraine as Russians claim that Ukraine finally received F-16…

In recent days, Russia lost five bombers in southern Ukraine, while reports suggest that Ukraine finally received F-16…

To include American guided glide bombs into the arsenal of Ukrainian fighters, engineers created not just a holder but a special rail launcher, which significantly increases its combat effectiveness

To include American guided glide bombs into the arsenal of Ukrainian fighters, engineers created not just a holder but a special rail launcher, which significantly increases its combat effectiveness Aaa

The soldiers complain that they have only just learned they will be sent to the front and haven’t even seen a rifle during the two weeks they’ve been training.

The soldiers complain that they have only just learned they will be sent to the front and haven’t even seen a rifle during the two weeks they’ve been training.

Commanders in the key battle for Avdiivka in Donetsk fear the town will be lost in a matter of days if more international aid cannot be secured – and that huge casualties will be suffered in the process. Arpan Rai reports

Commanders in the key battle for Avdiivka in Donetsk fear the town will be lost in a matter of days if more international aid cannot be secured – and that huge casualties will be suffered in the process. Arpan Rai reports