BIZARRE: 2 - What They Never Told You

In eastern Ukraine, some stand against their defenders

LYSYCHANSK, Ukraine — In Russian, the word "molodetz" roughly translates to "good job" or "bravo," and that's what 75-year-old Leonid was saying as he pointed at the Russian artillery's handiwork — the wreckage of a bombed-out building in a central street of Lysychansk in eastern Ukraine.

Los Angeles Times · Jun 22, 2022

Russian forces seize frontline Donbas village: Ukrainian official

Head of the Severodonetsk district military administration says Toshkivka is now ‘controlled entirely by the Russians’.

Al Jazeera · Jun 21, 2022

Ukraine Says Attacks Escalating, as Russia-EU Tensions Surge

Russia's blockade of Ukrainian grain exports sparked fresh tensions with Europe as fears grow of a global food crisis, while Kyiv accused Moscow of stepping up attacks in the east of the country. In New York, Dmitry Muratov, the Russian editor-in-chief of the independent newspaper Novaya Gazeta, auctioned off his…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 21, 2022

At least four people killed in airstrike in Lysychansk with more feared trapped

A least four people have died after an airstrike hit a building sheltering civilians in the city of Lysychansk on Thursday.

Evening Standard · Jun 16, 2022

Thousands trapped in Severodonetsk with diminishing supplies, says UN

The UN has said that thousands of civilians are trapped in Severodonetsk with a diminishing supply of clean water, sanitation and electricity.

Evening Standard · Jun 15, 2022

Fears grow for 500 Ukrainians trapped in chemical plant - including 40 children

More than 500 civilians, including 40 children, are stranded at the Azot chemical plant. Severodonetsk has for weeks been the main focal point of the war between Russia and Ukraine

Daily Mirror · Jun 15, 2022

Is it a tipping point? Bloody battle continues in Ukraine's eastern city of Severodonetsk

It's not the sort of news Ukrainian officials wanted to hear. The last bridge linking the eastern city of Severodonetsk with Ukrainian-controlled territory to the west has been destroyed. This comes as bloody street battles continue in the besieged city, with scores of civilians remaining stranded under relentless bombardment. This…

France 24 · Jun 15, 2022

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 112

As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 112th day, we take a look at the main developments.

Al Jazeera · Jun 15, 2022

Ukrainian soldiers holed up in chemical plant ‘resisting Russian onslaught on three fronts’

More than 500 civilians are trapped inside the Azot factory where Ukrainian troops have resisted weeks of Russian bombardment

Evening Standard · Jun 15, 2022

US President Biden announces $1 billion arms package to support Ukraine

US President Joe Biden on Wednesday announced a new package of arms and ammunition for Ukraine after reaffirming Washington’s support for Kyiv against Russia’s invasion in a call with President Volodymyr Zelensky. The $1 billion package includes more artillery, coastal anti-ship defence systems and ammunition for artillery and advanced rocket…

France 24 · Jun 15, 2022