BM-21 Grad: 40 rockets, 20 seconds, and zero chance for EW
The Grad halts and is concealed under a tree. Frontliner reporters set out for the firing position alongside soldiers of the 148th Artillery Brigade.
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Odysseus of Kryvyi Rih: How a single father balances war and raising his son
The war tries to harden Yurii Yurchenko, but he stays soft-hearted, not for his own sake, but for his son's. Frontliner's reporters wanted to understand it too.
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Evidence of a nation: Why Russia destroys Ukraine’s cultural heritage
Russia has damaged hundreds of Ukrainian museums, churches, libraries, and historical sites. Frontliner examines this through the stories of several heritage sites that have been deliberately targeted by Russian attacks.
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A fresh grave behind the house: Line of contact nears Dobropillia, city isolated
It's no longer possible to reach Dobropillia by any means of transportation, only on foot. Frontliner journalists succeeded only on their second attempt, and found out why Russian forces are trying to break through here specifically, and how the city, once known as the pearl of Donbas, is living now.
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‘I’m fighting for my leg’: The reasons soldiers with prosthetic limbs go back to the front
Their paths had never crossed. They grew up in different places, fought on different parts of the front. Their stories echo one another in their motivation, their character and the choices they made. Read the stories of soldiers who continue serving after amputation in a new report by Frontliner.
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‘He’ll come back, if your God is alive’: Russia sentences Berdiansk pastor to 22 years in prison
Viktor Bondarenko is one of thousands of civilian prisoners held by the Kremlin, and bringing such people back from captivity is an extremely difficult task. Frontliner met with Viktor’s daughter, Mariia, in Kyiv and discussed the challenges Mariia’s family has faced.
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Canadian soldier in the Ukrainian army: “We’re fighting for our children’s future”
“War seems so far away for North America that we think we’re untouchable. But we’re not,” says April Huggett, a Canadian who left behind a peaceful home, three children, and a beloved career more than two years ago to help Ukraine. After two years of volunteering, she signed a contract and joined the ranks of the Ukrainian army. For the sake of strangers in a foreign country, Huggett sacrificed her marriage, relationships with loved ones, sleep, and peace of mind. Yet she insists she has no regrets—because in this war, she is fighting for her children’s future. Her story is not just about a personal choice but also about the shifting Western perception of Russian aggression, which has tested the international order for nearly 11 years.
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Kharkiv hospitals are facing a shortage of donor blood
Doctors in frontline Kharkiv report a shortage of blood for transfusions and are calling on residents to donate. The deficit could impact wounded soldiers on the front lines and civilians injured in daily shelling. The city's Blood Service supplies not only local hospitals but also frontline areas in the region. Since January 2025, it has also been providing blood to medical facilities in the Sumy region, according to Blood Service representative Valentyna Taran.
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Ukraine brings home 197 defenders from Russian captivity – photos
Ukraine has successfully returned 175 defenders from Russian captivity, along with 22 more heroes who are coming home through efforts beyond formal exchange processes. Among them are severely wounded soldiers and those imprisoned on fabricated charges. All will receive full medical and psychological care.
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Another war crime against civilians. Testimonies and timeline of Russian army strikes on Dobropillia
On March 7, 2025, the Russian army launched a combined assault on Dobropillia, Donetsk region, using Iskander ballistic missiles, Tornado-S MLRS with cluster munitions, and Shahed ("Geran") drones.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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“They beat me with fists and sticks.” Azov fighter reveals disturbing details about his time in Russian captivity
He’s been through constant beating with fists and sticks, made-up war crimes that he was forced to hang on other prisoners, and grueling 16-hour standing in a cell, this is the story of Yurii Sviderskyi, the 23-year-old Azov fighter from Khmelnytskyi. After putting down arms in Mariupol, he was imprisoned for over two years. Yurii watched the whole city burn to the ground, witnessed the Olenivka attack with other Ukrainian soldiers being killed, and saw numerous inhuman interrogations. It’s been six months since Yurii got back to Ukraine. He is still undergoing rehabilitation, as he still struggles with his teeth due to the injuries he received before his release. Frontliner spoke to Yurii in Khmelnytskyi when he came to see his girlfriend Taisiia between rehabilitation sessions. The following text is Yurii’s raw speech.
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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.
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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.
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“Alumni” of the torture chambers – after Russian captivity, men are left to heal themselves
After enduring months of brutal torture, men freed from Russian captivity are forced to continue battling for their survival. Many have returned to a life stripped of homes, money, and the care they should receive from the state. To support themselves and others like them, these former prisoners have come together to form a network called The Alumni.
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What has been restored in Kyiv after Russian shelling?
During the full-scale war, the Russian army has regularly launched missile and drone strikes, devastating critical infrastructure and residential areas in Kyiv.
