Mykola Ryzhchenko is a camera operator for Current Time.
Ukraine's strategic town of Pokrovsk in the Donetsk region remains one of the most embattled places on the front line.
As Russia continues to attack in the Donetsk region, the area around the strategic Ukrainian town of Pokrovsk remains one of the most embattled places on the front line. Despite the life-threatening conditions, some residents are staying in the city, burying relatives in their backyards.
Russian missiles and shells have struck the city of Kostyantynivka in Ukraine’s Donetsk region in recent days, killing at least three and wounding others. One octogenarian resident told RFE/RL's Current Time that she is determined to remain there, whatever the risks.
The city of Kostyantynivka in Ukraine’s Donetsk region has been under attack from Russian artillery and guided bombs. As civilian casualties mount, one 84-year-old resident is rejecting calls to evacuate the city, and says she will stay in her home no matter the risks.
In a workshop run by Ukrainian specialists, engineers continuously improve the unmanned vehicles. The rapid advancement of drone warfare suggests that in the next six to twelve months, the landscape of military technology could change dramatically, making it a race to see which side adapts faster.
Russian forces are advancing toward Pokrovsk, a transport hub in eastern Ukraine. Regional authorities have warned civilians that the area is not safe, and thousands have evacuated. But in Myrnohrad, east of Pokrovsk, some residents are determined to stay, even after supply lines were cut off.
