Will Tizard

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• November 09, 2022

  Russian Occupation Meant A Mother Could Not Provide For Her Special-Needs Son

  With a special-needs son, medication shortages and stale, overpriced food in the shops, life in the Russian-occupied Kherson region became intolerable after five months for one Ukrainian mother. Anastasia Borysova made it to Odesa only after pleading with border guards to be allowed to leave.

• November 03, 2022

  Muddy Roads And Bare Trees Expose Ukrainian Artillery Crews To New Dangers

  Heavy rains in Ukraine's Donetsk region have washed out key roads, putting soldiers at risk as vehicles get stuck and the supply of ammunition and food becomes a challenge. Often, only heavy trucks and tracked vehicles can get through.

• November 03, 2022

  Ukrainian Gunners In Bakhmut Battle Rely On Weapons Older Than They Are

  Near Bakhmut in Ukraine's Donetsk region, Ukrainian forces often rely on artillery from the 1970s and '80s. The front line there is one of the most hotly contested areas. The soldiers say that although the Soviet-era weaponry is old, it is still very effective.

• October 31, 2022

  Ukrainian Artillerists Dodge Drones In The Donetsk Region

  Polish-made Krab howitzers are powerful and surprisingly comfortable to operate, according to Ukrainian crews fighting in the Dontesk region. But such large weapons are desirable drone targets, so the crews are careful to remain vigilant and stay under cover.

• October 08, 2022

  The Reluctant Soloist: Ukrainian Refugee Rocker Katya Gapochka Forges A New Future In Prague

  A Ukrainian rock singer who was forced flee Kyiv at the start of Russia's invasion has been embraced by audiences and musicians in the Czech Republic. Katya Gapochka opened for Czech band Lucie on their European tour. She recorded a new solo album and is raising awareness of Ukraine's need for aid.