Northern Saltivka in Kharkiv resembles a ghost town

Liberated Lyman

Destroyed houses, lack of electricity, water, communication, dozens of emaciated pets and people who are very afraid of the return of hostilities. This is what Lyman in Donetsk region looks like immediately after its liberation. The Russian army captured Lyman at the end of May – it was during this period that the greatest destruction […]

Ukraine In Contrast: those who fled, those who hesitate, and those who stayed

After withdrawing forces from the northern front, leaving dozens of towns around Kyiv in ruins, Russia has turned its sights toward Donbas. As the Russian troops advance, many towns on the front have turned cold and hungry, echoing to exploding shells and bursts of gunfire. Although fighting is widespread across Ukraine, according to the UN, […]

Canadian pin and the DIA defender: small talk from the frontline

For some reason, I haven’t taken any pictures of him. I have no idea why. There was just something in his eyes. It wasn’t like I could tell he didn’t want me to photograph him. It was something else. Could I tell he was sad? Or was he just very insightful? Maybe he was just too […]

No rights for silence. How the legendary “badgers” fight

They call themselves “badgers” because of the call sign of their commander. Vadym Suharevsky – ”Badger” –  commander of the 503rd battalion of marines, known as the one who first shot in response to the attack of the Russian Forces in 2014 near the city of Sloviansk. He is highly respected by the soldiers that’s […]

“What the f@*k is Zhelobok!?!”

– And why such a tattoo? Yes, there was a story….We entered only the position of the Luhansk region, and we had one “worker” (man was an opportunist).Before signing the contract he was promised a bunch of things – 1K salary, combat veteran status, benefits and discountes. Well, they promised a quiet life in the […]

“Accident Operations Forces” – how Ukrainian “Hospitallers” are hardening military paramedics

“During the exam, there will be one or two panic attacks” “You’re aces. I want to congratulate you on your first graveyard!” The first lessons of pre-medical care are going ahead with difficulty – both emotional and physical. Seventeen people are divided into three groups – “Bravo”, “Alpha”, and “Charlie” – in a fashion similar […]

Frontliner – independent reporter media project

We are creating an independent interactive media outlet covering the military conflict and the hybrid warfare of the Russian Federation against Ukraine