Russia-Ukraine war: What happened today (March 16)
A roundup of key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
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Russia's strike on Ukraine maternity hospital is part of a terrible wartime tradition
The attack on the facility in Mariupol reflects an unfortunate trend in wars in Syria, Ethiopia and other countries. The impact on health care in the short-term and the long run is beyond devastating.
Lviv takes in displaced Ukrainians but space and resources are strained
Space and resources are strained in the western city of Lviv. More than 200,000 Ukrainians have temporarily settled in the city while Russian airstrikes continued this past week.
Blinken sets a standard for lifting sanctions: an 'irreversible' Russian withdrawal
In an interview with NPR, Secretary of State Antony Blinken, the top U.S. diplomat, warns of the further devastation of Ukrainian cities.
Russia steps up assaults as Ukraine appeals for more help
The fighting across the country continues as Ukraine's president prepares to speak to the U.S. Congress.
What Ukraine war news looks like from Russia
State TV has long been Russians' top news source. Now it's becoming the only word of record, presenting stories of "surgical" attacks on Ukrainian nationalists and threats of anti-Russian bioweapons.
Russia-Ukraine war: What happened today (March 15)
A roundup of key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Ukraine scrambles to protect artifacts and monuments from Russian attack
On top of the humanitarian crisis, Ukrainians worry about Russian destruction of cultural heritage sites. In Lviv, they're wrapping statues in fireproof material to protect them from Russian bombs.
Telegram is the app of choice in the war in Ukraine despite experts' privacy concerns
The messaging app Telegram has been heavily used by both sides in the war in Ukraine. But privacy experts say people using the service should be wary of the app's level of security.
Russia-Ukraine war: What happened today (March 14)
A roundup of key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.