Fedorov out, Drapatyi in: A timeline of the protests
Protesters initially demanded Fedorov's reinstatement. Later, they added a call for the resignation of Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi. Frontliner has compiled a timeline of events.
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A taste of home before the front: Civilian family has fed 1.5 million Ukrainian soldiers for free
Evacuation vehicles, however, have no choice but to travel this route. Even seriously wounded soldiers ask the driver to stop when they see the canteen along the highway, hoping for a home-cooked meal. In a new Frontliner report, explore why this place matters so much to soldiers, and how a field canteen operates on the edge of a kill zone
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Perfumes, gowns, and reinforced concrete: From air-raid shelter to theater stage
Performances at the Kharkiv National Opera and Ballet Theater continue even during air raid alerts. Frontliner reporter witnessed this firsthand.
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Useful at the front and at home: Patriotic education by personal example
Instead of the usual school bell, a Vesnianka plays over the loudspeaker. Frontliner reports on what young people are learning at the center for national and patriotic education.
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From funerals to concerts: Why a military musician’s duty is harder than it seems
In the morning, they play a mournful march and the national anthem at the cemetery. The tune genuinely feels like an erupting volcano, sounding as though it will soon reach the high ceiling and spill out of the building. Frontliner explores the service of a military band during wartime.
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Supply shortages and drone threats: How the 33rd Mechanized Brigade’s unmanned ground vehicle crew operates
According to soldiers of the 33rd Mechanized Brigade, the need for unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) on the front line is growing rapidly. This Frontliner report explores how the new UGV crew of the 33rd Mechanized Brigade’s artillery reconnaissance battery operates.
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AI soldier: How fast artificial intelligence could replace infantry on the battlefield
For the first time in history, technology plays an increasingly central role in decisions about striking targets... Frontliner explains how it works and what to expect next.
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More than a business: How veterans create ventures with their brothers in arms in mind
After being demobilized, Stanislav Lisovyi traded his military fatigues for work overalls. Yurii Danylyshyn returned to creating ceramic art. And Volodymyr Saveliev opened his own coworking space — a place designed to foster understanding between veterans and civilians. Frontliner shares their stories.
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“I’m paranoid about my own safety”: What happens to people after living under occupation
Ukrainians are fleeing Russian-occupied territories. But even in safety, they continue to experience lingering effects: fear, uncertainty, and distrust. These people need professional support.
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Swords instead of rifles: Medieval combat is helping veterans heal
Veterans and active-duty soldiers recover from wartime experiences by mastering the basics of medieval combat and buhurt. Explore how the training sessions work and what participants gain from the sport in Frontliner’s report.
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“I don’t want my children to see me cry”: Stories of displaced people from the Kherson and Donetsk regions
Modular housing settlements in the Kyiv region remain one of the few free housing options for people who have fled the frontline and temporarily occupied territories.
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‘It exploded mid-air’: A soldier recalls downing Russian helicopters over Hostomel
Serhii Falatiuk, call sign “Fara,” shot down a Russian Ka-52 attack helicopter with an Igla-1 MANPADS during the battle for Hostomel in February 2022. Frontliner met with Falatiuk in eastern Ukraine to discuss the first days of the full-scale war, the evolution of modern warfare, and a commander’s responsibility for his troops.
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Leaving Hoverla behind for Romania: Guarding the border high in the mountains
In the Carpathian Mountains, at an elevation of nearly 1,800 meters (5,900 feet), lies one of the highest stretches of Ukraine’s border. Frontliner reports on how border guards operate along one of the highest-altitude sections of Ukraine's border.
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A last-resort shot: How Ukrainian innovation takes down enemy drones
How do you stop an FPV drone when it is just seconds away from impact? That is exactly the problem the net launcher was designed to solve. Frontliner reporters investigated whether this technology is a truly effective countermeasure and if it has a long-term future.
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Russia is building a Starlink rival. Belarus is helping. Will space-age internet follow?
Russia wants to launch more than 900 satellites into space and build its own orbital communications network. Belarus has also joined the effort. But despite this, a Frontliner OSINT investigation found that Russia's Starlink alternative won't be available to ordinary Russians anytime soon — if ever.
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Shelled every day, rebuilding every day: Kherson’s fight to live
Life in Kherson goes on despite daily shelling. Russian forces use artillery and drones against residential areas and civilian infrastructure. Frontliner reports from the frontline city.
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Born a patriot: How a prosthetist from Lviv couldn’t outrun his fate
Vladyslav grew up knowing exactly who the enemy was. When the full-scale invasion started, his father left for the front, instructing him to look after the household. Frontliner shares the story of how he searched for his place in the war, and how the war became a part of him.
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‘One eye for your mother and the other for yourself’: A former beauty professional restores veterans’ faces
A former international beauty championship judge, beauty salon owner in Kryvyi Rih, and dental technician, she now hand-crafts exoprostheses, adapting them to each veteran’s personality, from perfect realism to unique “black eyes.”
