Source: https://theguardian.com/world/2025/apr/28/on-the-frontline-with-a-ukrainian-artillery-unit …
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Russia’s assault on Dvorichna leaves civilian dead without medicine
Russia’s assault turned Dvorichna into a wasteland. Troops opened fire on civilians just after the New Year. A civilian, Yevhen: My neighbour was injured. With no medicine, he died 10 days later. Yevhen carried his body from a basement – he had no time for a grave. 9/
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Shevchenkove residents reject Russian rule after occupation horrors
People in Shevchenkove say they don’t want Russian rule again. Luda Yermolenko, from Shevchenkove: They [Russians] were here six months. We had to ask for water. They killed a mother and her son. We hope our army can hold this place. 10X
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Ukrainian soldier warns US peace plan giving Crimea and four regions to Russia
The US peace plan suggests giving Crimea and four regions to Russia. Ukrainian soldier: It would legitimize taking territory by force and open a Pandora’s box worldwide. Putin would move next on the Baltics, Finland, or Moldova. 7/
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Kupiansk: Attacks, casualties, and evacuation refusal
Besedin, mayor of Kupiansk: 1500 Russian attacks this month – 5 killed, 35 injured. A drone struck a surgeon’s car. A bomb killed an 88-year-old. 750 civilians remain on the left bank of the Oskil River. No gas, water, or hospital. Besedin: We have told our people to leave. They refuse.
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Putin announces ceasefire for Victory Day; Ukraine recalls past truce attacks
Putin announces a ceasefire for WW2 Victory Day. Ukrainian troops note: previous "truces" ended in intensified attacks. 6/
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Russia holds bridgehead near Dvorichna to threaten Kupiansk, Kharkiv
Russia holds a bridgehead near Dvorichna. Their goal: take the R79 highway to Kupiansk, then encircle Kharkiv. Captain Serhii: Russians move in small groups, using armoured vehicles. 5/
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Ukrainian artillery commander destroys Russian pontoon bridges and APCs
Captain Serhii, artillery commander in the same brigade, orders fire on Russian logistics. His unit destroys pontoon bridges on the Oskil. Three Russian APCs sank. Others got stuck and hit by kamikaze drones. 4/
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Ukrainian artillery fires near Dvorichna targeting Russian positions
Ukrainian artillery fires near Dvorichna. Yurii, an artilleryman from the 1st “Burevii” Brigade, loads a 152mm shell into a Soviet howitzer. His team targets Russian positions. 3/
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Russian attacks on Kupiansk leave 5 dead, 35 injured, 750 trapped
1,500 Russian attacks hit Kupiansk, 5 dead, 35 injured; 750 civilians trapped near the frontline. 2/