https://www.rferl.org Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty is an international news organization serving Central and Eastern Europe, the Caucasus, Central Asia, Russia, the Middle East and Balkan countries https://www.rferl.org/Content/responsive/RFE/en-US/img/logo.png https://www.rferl.org en Copyright 2026 - RFE/RL, Inc. 60 Sun, 19 Apr 2026 01:13:55 +0200 Pangea CMS – RFE/RL Ukrainian soldiers are patrolling a key highway leading to Kostyantynivka, an eastern Ukrainian city not far from Pokrovsk. Newly deployed counter-drone patrols are shooting down Russian drones targeting vehicles on a road that has become critical for military logistics. https://www.rferl.org/a/defending-a-key-highway-under-drone-attack-in-ukraine/33670570.html https://www.rferl.org/a/defending-a-key-highway-under-drone-attack-in-ukraine/33670570.html Thu, 05 Feb 2026 16:37:09 +0100 UkraineRussia Invades UkraineThe Rundown Stories Serhiy Akhmetov sat down with RFE/RL’s Ukrainian Service a few weeks after his release from Russian prison for an interview in which he recalled beatings, food shortages, and desperate efforts to get news after he was arrested in Bucha by Russian soldiers. https://www.rferl.org/a/ukrainian-russian-prisoner-beaten-release/33606092.html https://www.rferl.org/a/ukrainian-russian-prisoner-beaten-release/33606092.html Sat, 29 Nov 2025 12:33:37 +0100 Russia Invades UkraineFeaturesRussiaUkraineThe Rundown Stories For three and a half years, Bucha resident Serhiy Akhmetov was held in Russian captivity at various locations. He was detained in the Ukrainian city in March 2022 while trying to evacuate through a “green corridor.” https://www.rferl.org/a/russian-prisoners-of-war-torture/33608583.html https://www.rferl.org/a/russian-prisoners-of-war-torture/33608583.html Sat, 29 Nov 2025 12:12:20 +0100 VideosVideo Archive In the Donetsk region city of Kostyantynivka, near Ukraine's eastern front line, residents face daily drone and artillery attacks as Russian forces target critical supply routes. Despite the danger, thousands remain, determined to endure amid the chaos. https://www.rferl.org/a/kostyantynivka-ukraine-frontline-life-drones-russian-attacks/33535714.html https://www.rferl.org/a/kostyantynivka-ukraine-frontline-life-drones-russian-attacks/33535714.html Mon, 22 Sep 2025 00:01:40 +0200 UkraineFeaturesRussiaRussia Invades UkraineThe Rundown Stories Russian forces are trying to advance on Kostyantynivka from several directions and the Kremlin wants to cut off Ukrainian forces' access to supply routes, which make this city a prime target. Locals face constant shelling and disruptions to the water and electricity supply, some clearly rattled. https://www.rferl.org/a/ukraine-donetsk-kostyantynivka-russia-civilian-holdout-surround-drone-artillery/33534862.html https://www.rferl.org/a/ukraine-donetsk-kostyantynivka-russia-civilian-holdout-surround-drone-artillery/33534862.html Mon, 22 Sep 2025 00:00:55 +0200 UkraineRussiaRussia Invades Ukraine Ukrainian troops are defending Chasiv Yar amid fierce Russian assaults on the strategically important city. If it falls, it could allow Russia to push deeper into the Donetsk region, but Ukrainian gunners vow to hold their ground. https://www.rferl.org/a/ukraine-chasiv-yar-frontline-fight-russian-drones/33459816.html https://www.rferl.org/a/ukraine-chasiv-yar-frontline-fight-russian-drones/33459816.html Wed, 02 Jul 2025 00:05:47 +0200 UkraineRussiaRussia Invades UkraineThe Rundown Stories In Chasiv Yar region, Russian troops are actively using first-person view drones, guided aerial bombs, artillery, and assault units. RFE/RL's Ukrainian Service visited the frontline positions of Ukrainian artillery forces. https://www.rferl.org/a/ukraine-frontline-battle-chasiv-yar/33459678.html https://www.rferl.org/a/ukraine-frontline-battle-chasiv-yar/33459678.html Wed, 02 Jul 2025 00:03:52 +0200 VideosUkraineRussia Invades Ukraine The gunners of Ukraine's 25th Airborne Brigade are constantly fending off Russian advances near Pokrovsk. And they're operating a trophy weapon -- a Msta-S artillery piece left behind by the Russians. The unit is constantly on the move but holding their ground, they say. https://www.rferl.org/a/ukraine-pokrovsk-defense-artillery-russia-invader-motorcycle-trophy-intelligence/33454625.html https://www.rferl.org/a/ukraine-pokrovsk-defense-artillery-russia-invader-motorcycle-trophy-intelligence/33454625.html Thu, 26 Jun 2025 14:37:15 +0200 UkraineRussiaVideo ArchiveVideosRussia Invades Ukraine Ukrainian gunners near Pokrovsk are fighting off Russian attacks with a seized Russian artillery piece. Outgunned but mobile, the 25th Airborne Brigade relies on drones, camouflage, and timing to stay ahead of the enemy. https://www.rferl.org/a/ukraine-pokrovsk-25th-brigade-russian-artillery/33454679.html https://www.rferl.org/a/ukraine-pokrovsk-25th-brigade-russian-artillery/33454679.html Thu, 26 Jun 2025 14:28:23 +0200 UkraineRussiaRussia Invades UkraineThe Rundown Stories Two Ukrainian servicemen were on a rescue mission to Chasiv Yar when their armored vehicle came under attack. They escaped from the flames and explosions along with the wounded soldiers they were transporting to safety. https://www.rferl.org/a/ukraine-chasiv-yar-front-lines-drones/33402263.html https://www.rferl.org/a/ukraine-chasiv-yar-front-lines-drones/33402263.html Thu, 01 May 2025 23:07:25 +0200 UkraineRussia Invades Ukraine Russian drones patrolling around Chasiv Yar in Ukraine’s Donetsk region have made travel to and from the frontline city incredibly dangerous. But a crew managed to help their wounded comrades evacuate even as their own armored vehicle was hit and caught fire in transit. https://www.rferl.org/a/ukraine-chasiv-yar-front-lines-drones-evacuation/33401503.html https://www.rferl.org/a/ukraine-chasiv-yar-front-lines-drones-evacuation/33401503.html Thu, 01 May 2025 16:03:34 +0200 UkraineVideo ArchiveVideosRussia Invades Ukraine