Ballistic missile strike on Dobropillia’s residential center: photos of the aftermath
On Friday, March 7, 2025, the Russian army carried out three missile strikes on the city of Dobropillia in the Donetsk region.
Andriy Dubchak
American weapons in Ukraine. Frontline feedback from Ukrainian soldiers
Despite the United States pausing military aid to Ukraine, American-made artillery shells, surface-to-air missiles, air defense systems, ammunition, military vehicles, and electronic warfare equipment remain in active use on the front lines. Reporters from Frontliner spoke with Ukrainian soldiers to gather firsthand accounts of their experience using U.S.-supplied weapons. Given the sensitive nature of the topic, troops shared their feedback anonymously, offering insights into the effectiveness, strengths, and challenges of the equipment they rely on in combat.
Peace talks and US policy: what do defenders and residents of frontline communities think?
At the request of our subscribers, Andriy and Vita asked local residents and the military holding the line what they thought about Donald Trump's statements about the need for concessions from Ukraine and the possibility of ending the war.
Battalion “Alcatraz” – How former prisoners prepare for the frontline
The "Alcatraz" battalion, operating within the 93rd Mechanized Brigade "Kholodny Yar", is composed of former prisoners who have chosen to enlist in the Ukrainian Armed Forces. Each of these men has a unique past, shaped by the criminal charges they once faced. Some served just a few months behind bars, while others spent a significant portion of their lives in prison.
Andriy & Vita’s Frontline Diary
Frontliner reporters Andriy Dubchak and Viktoria Kalimbet have traveled to the Donetsk region to document life in frontline towns and villages. They will visit Ukrainian military positions, speak with locals, and share daily photos and reports from their journey. Follow their diary on the Frontliner website.
Photo exhibition about Russia’s war against Ukraine takes place in the Netherlands
The Netherlands city of Leiden is hosting a photo exhibition “Far and Yet So Close” until March 5, which presents the realities of Russia's aggressive war against Ukraine.
Ukraine is defending: 2024 in photos from Frontliner reporters
Ukraine has been in a full-scale war with Russia for the third year. 2024 was especially difficult and exhausting for the army, society, and economy. Every day, 100-200 combat clashes along the thousand-kilometer front line. Hundreds of drones and missiles are launched at cities and villages in the depths of the country.
Snihurivka farmers adapt as women take the wheel of tractor
A glamorous woman in a short leopard dress and stilettos gets out of a white Mercedes, her long curls cascading down her back. She’s here to meet Frontliner reporters after her night shift.
The exhibition A Closer Look: Conflicted Art From Ukraine
The exhibition A Closer Look: Conflicted Art From Ukraine presents artistic responses to war through the works of 13 contemporary Ukrainian artists from the frontlines. Using photography, video, painting, sculpture, and installation, the artists explore critical questions arising from the fractures caused by conflict, creating a space for dialogue between viewers and the realities of war. Their works also showcase resilience and humanity amidst adversity.
“Infamous”. Why do former prisoners join Ukrainian forces?
The 1st “Da Vinci” Brigade plans to recruit former prisoners to create a whole company. After completing the basic military training, recruits will be assigned to other combat units according to their needs and skills. Once they join their units, they will receive additional essential training. Somewhere in the woods of central Ukraine, a former […]