Debaltseve

The face of defeat: A shocked and wounded Ukrainian soldier arrives at a hospital in the town of Artemivsk on February 18, 2015 after surviving the battle to break out of the Debaltseve pocket.

Ukrainian soldiers survive a brutal ‘orderly’ retreat from the town of Debaltseve

February 18, 2015Conflict

Thousands of Ukrainian troops trapped in the encircled city of Debaltseve made a desperate bid for freedom last night. Many escaped, but heavy rebel fire took a bloody toll and forced soldiers to abandon wounded comrades on the way off the battlefield.

Ceasefire: Ukraine style. An explosion amidst shelling near Debaltseve, Tuesday.

Heavy fighting continues in Ukraine — despite ‘ceasefire’

February 17, 2015Conflict

Ivan Rodichenko used to be a hip-hop promoter and nightclub manager in Kiev. Now he finds boots for soldiers.

From hip-hop promoter to commander on Ukraine’s frontline

February 12, 2015Conflict