Wounded soldiers were left stranded in the gray zone — their units could not retrieve them. One soldier tried to send water and candy bars by drone to a comrade dying of dehydration. 5/
Full-scale invasion and national resilience, broadcasted live.
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Russia seized 1,768 sq miles in 2025; 2026 pace worst since 2023
In 2025 Russia seized 1,768 square miles — roughly the size of Rhode Island. But in the first quarter of 2026 the pace fell to its worst since 2023. There were months when Russia suffered net territorial losses. 6/
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Ukrainian drones destroy assault groups; commander orders pair infiltration
Assault groups were wiped out by Ukrainian drones again and again. The commander then ordered troops to infiltrate in pairs, day after day, until enough had accumulated to secure the area. 4/
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Russian deserter recounts month-long battle for village near Pokrovsk
A 24-year-old Russian soldier who deserted last year told NYT his unit spent nearly a month trying to establish a foothold in a single village outside Pokrovsk. 3/
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Russia switches to infiltration tactics with small teams
Instead of mass armored assaults Russia switched to infiltration tactics — small teams of two to three soldiers slowly creeping into enemy territory on foot. 2/
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Russia’s Donbas pace: 30 years due to drones and high casualties
At Russia’s current pace it would take 30 years to seize full control of Donbas. The reason: drones are everywhere, casualties are catastrophic, and Russia has not figured out how to make large advances on a battlefield where every move is tracked from the air — NYT. 1/
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Traffic drops after runway closure, Ukraine flights resume in December
Traffic dropped significantly. The runway closed June to October 2025 for repairs. When it reopened in December it handled 10-15 flights daily — all related to Ukraine. 9X
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Patients evacuated from frontline hospitals to Rzeszów in bus ambulances
Patients travel from frontline hospitals to Lviv, then in buses converted into ambulances to Rzeszów. For some it is their first time flying. 7/
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Medevac Hub Jasionka: 2300+ patients, 830 companions since 2022
Just outside the terminal an industrial building houses the Medevac Hub Jasionka. Since September 2022 more than 2,300 patients and 830 companions have passed through. The facility holds 50 patients at a time. 5/
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Patriot batteries guard Rzeszów airport, key hub for Ukraine aid
Patriot batteries guard the runway at Rzeszów airport — this small regional airfield 55 miles from Ukraine became the main hub for military aid to Kyiv. Up to 40 cargo flights per day. Wounded soldiers treated here before flying to European hospitals — El País. 1/