My neighbor Stus
War rolls over people like a steamroller, regardless of profession, worldview, or strength of conviction. A Frontliner reporter reflects on the losses of the past and the present.
Olena Maksymenko
Three attempts to quit journalism: a profession that won’t let go
Attempts to leave journalism led to unexpected consequences, as unexpected events ultimately upended plans to change careers. Frontliner reporter Olena Maksymenko describes how revolution and war made journalism a defining part of her life.
Crimea: An island of love that endures
Crimea was Ukraine’s first loss in this war. It was also a personal loss for many Ukrainians, one that continues to be painful after 12 years. Frontliner reporter Olena Maksymenko shares her own experience in Crimea, memories that still sustain her, despite the distance in time and place.
Uninteresting things that hold the front. How does a car service shop for the military function
“The biggest problems come from indifference,” says Petro Shuklinov, a servicemember who created a unique auto repair shop. According to him, people are willing to donate to drones or new cars – it’s new and effective.
Rescuers: how the East SOS evacuation mission operates in Donetsk
Being under fire is terrifying. But it is many times worse for a bedridden person who cannot make it to a shelter or leave a dangerous city on their own. People with limited mobility rely on family, social services, and rescuers, and a single mistake or delay can cost them their lives.
All above all: inside a combat brigade’s underground museum
The museum of the 93rd Mechanized Brigade Kholodny Yar is located in one of the frontline towns of the Donetsk region, so for safety reasons it is almost entirely underground. It bears little resemblance to a traditional museum where you can check the website for opening hours, buy tickets, and spend an educational weekend with your family.
Where lives are saved: a stabilization point in the Donetsk region
The calm at the stabilization point suddenly ends, as if someone flipped a switch. Just moments ago the medics relaxedly drank coffee with snacks, went out for a smoke break, and scrolled through social media, the corridor was filled with the stamping of feet, shouts of “seriously wounded!”, and groans of the wounded.
Gun ‘Milf’ gives the occupiers hell – the 80-year-old M114 howitzer still firing near Pokrovsk
The American M114 gun is now in action on the Pokrovsk front, holding back the Russian onslaught. Originally built in 1943 to halt the advance of Nazi forces during World War II, it was transferred to Ukraine by the Czech Republic during the full-scale war.
“If you really want to live, you will survive” – the story of 21-year-old infantryman ‘Korshun’
“Korshun,” an infantryman of the 10th Mountain Assault Brigade “Edelweiss,” has seen much during his seven months of combat on the front: he captured an enemy soldier, held his position alone for several days, and was wounded. His command has put him forward for the Order of Courage.
Kostiantynivka is fighting for its life: the city, one step away from war
“Look at the sky ahead and on the right side” – those are the first instructions you hear when you start a trip to Kostiantynivka, which is located a few kilometers from active fighting. Frontliner’s report is about the city, which balances between daily life and death.