World Sep 14 New drone technology could make it easier to clear unexploded bombs, mines in Ukraine Among the horrors of war, landmines and unexploded ordnances linger and kill for years afterward. Ukraine is littered with landmines and bombs from both sides. Clearing those explosives is a massive and complicated task, but two young Americans are working…
World Aug 25 Inside the controversial group of Russian dissidents fighting with Ukraine against Putin Ukraine is working with many international fighters in its battle against Russia. A group of Russian dissidents made headlines in May with cross-border raids from Ukraine into Russia. But the group’s white nationalist politics feeds into Putin’s propaganda that Ukraine…
World Jul 25 Inside Ukraine's counteroffensive as forces step up grueling fight against Russia The fighting and dying continue along the 900-mile-long frontline in eastern and southern Ukraine. Russia has put up resistance to the Ukrainian counteroffensive with minefields, heavy artillery and rocket barrages slowing progress. Special correspondent Jack Hewson and filmmaker Ed Ram…
World Apr 19 Ukrainian company uses social media, open source technology to counter Russian invasion Espionage in wartime is as old as war itself, and the protection of vital information is a key component of an effective military. But it may be time to update the old adage "Loose lips sink ships" for the digital…
World Nov 14 Zelenskyy makes surprise visit to Kherson after city freed from Russian control Ukrainian President Zelenskyy made a surprise visit to Kherson after it was retaken from Russia. Jubilation in the streets has been almost non-stop since the Russians fled late last week. But after almost eight months of occupation, accounts of brutality…
World Aug 08 Kenyans prepare to vote for a president after divisive race Kenyans will go to the polls on Tuesday to select a new president. In a nation with a history of contested and violent elections, this is the first time a member of the politically dominant Kikuyu tribe is not running.
World Apr 12 Resilient Ukrainians maintain resistance against unabating Russian onslaught Among the cities hit hardest by the Russian invasion is Kharkiv, once Ukraine's second-largest city. It has suffered relentless shelling, and is devoid of many of its people. But a core remains, some to fight, others with no other choice,…
World Apr 08 In Ukraine's north, residents of Trostyanets reeling after brutal Russian occupation Cities and towns across northern Ukraine are being freed by Ukrainian forces as the Russians redeploy to the east. One such city is Trostyanets, northwest of Kharkiv, the site of pitched fighting until its liberation two weeks ago. Special correspondent…
World Apr 04 Kharkiv fire brigades battle blazes amid relentless Russian bombardments Hundreds of miles to the east of Kyiv is what was once Ukraine's second-largest city of Kharkiv. Now it's largely emptied of its residents as the Russians pound it with artillery, causing widespread destruction and sparking fires. Special correspondent Jack…
World Apr 01 Russia claims Ukrainian forces struck fuel depot in cross-border attack Russia on Friday accused Ukraine of entering into its airspace for the first time and striking a fuel facility in the western city of Belgorod, 16 miles away from the border. But Ukrainian officials have not confirmed the attack as…