Novoazovsk
Ukraine's Separatist Rebel Republics Hold First Election
Despite irregularities, voter turnout appeared to be high, highlighting how the protracted conflict in eastern Ukraine has fueled anger with Kiev.
On the 'Road of Death' After the Battle for Ilovaysk
VICE News traveled a winding route littered with twisted metal, abandoned vehicles, and corpses after pro-Russian fighters ambushed Kiev's forces.
Russian Roulette: The Invasion of Ukraine
For three weeks, the eastern Ukrainian city of Donetsk, the capital of the so-called Donetsk Peoples Republic, has faced a near-constant barrage of deadly shellfire. Hundreds of civilians have been killed as the Ukrainian army slowly encircled Donetsk...
Ukraine Border Gateway Seized as War-Weary Locals Pray for Peace
Pro-Russian rebels have prised open another gateway in Ukraine’s porous eastern border with Russia.
Pro-Russia Fighters Advance West Into Ukraine, as Others Flee for Kiev
Novoazovsk, a small town in eastern Ukraine, was overtaken by pro-Russia rebels on Thursday. After a 24-hour ban on journalists ended, VICE News went in.
Ukraine Announces That the Russian Invasion Has Begun
The next few days will prove “decisive,” a security source in Kiev told VICE News, as Ukraine accused Russia of overt invasion.
Pro-Russia Forces Gain Ground as Ukraine’s Volunteer Battalions Decry Kiev Leaders
The fierce battle for Novoazovsk raged for a third consecutive day as a fresh bombardment of artillery fire hit the eastern outskirts of the town.