Hell on Earth: A mercenary’s life in Ukraine

The conflict in Ukraine has drawn in thousands of foreign mercenaries, motivated by glory and, in the Kremlin’s words, the chance to “earn money by killing Slavs.” However, those lucky enough to come out alive have described life on the front lines as miserable and short.

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Ukraine admits responsibility for terror attack on Crimean bridge

The strike sought to derail Russian logistics, a deputy defense minister has said Ukraine has, for the first time, apparently admitted playing a role in the deadly attack on the Crimean Bridge last autumn. The incident belongs in the list of achievements for the country’s armed forces, a senior official has claimed.

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Half of Ukraine’s energy infrastructure damaged by Russia – minister

Kiev registered 271 hits on power grid systems between last October and this March, German Galushchenko has said Half of Ukraine’s energy infrastructure has been damaged by Russian strikes, with some facilities knocked out of service for good, Energy Minister German Galushchenko said on Saturday.

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