Among the thousands of foreign soldiers who are fighting alongside the pro-Russia separatists of the Donetsk People’s Republic is an American fighter known simply as “Texas.” Simon Ostrovsky speaks with Texas about the reasons behind his involvement...

Among the thousands of foreign soldiers who are fighting alongside the pro-Russia separatists of the Donetsk People’s Republic is an American fighter known simply as “Texas.” Simon Ostrovsky speaks with Texas about the reasons behind his involvement in Ukraine’s ongoing conflict.

Apr. 23 2015
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In our latest dispatch, we head to Donetsk Airport to see what remains of the once modern facility.

In our latest dispatch, we head to Donetsk Airport to see what remains of the once modern facility.

Feb. 18 2015
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We return to eastern Ukraine to follow the chaotic birth of the Donetsk People’s Republic as it tries to forge a path to independence and closer ties to Russia.

We return to eastern Ukraine to follow the chaotic birth of the Donetsk People’s Republic as it tries to forge a path to independence and closer ties to Russia. 

Oct. 9 2014
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We head north of Donetsk to the town of Yasynuvata to check on reports that the town had come under fresh artillery fire. Here’s what we found.

We head north of Donetsk to the town of Yasynuvata to check on reports that the town had come under fresh artillery fire.

Here’s what we found.

Sep. 9 2014
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Two weeks ago, Simon Ostrovsky spoke with an American who had volunteered to join the fight in Ukraine. Today, the Donbas Battalion confirmed he has been killed.

Two weeks ago, Simon Ostrovsky spoke with an American who had volunteered to join the fight in Ukraine.

Today, the Donbas Battalion confirmed he has been killed.

Aug. 20 2014
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Who’s Who in the Donetsk People’s Republic To help you sort out the motley crew of leaders in eastern Ukraine’s rebel republic, here’s our guide to who’s who, who’s in, and who’s out.

Who’s Who in the Donetsk People’s Republic

To help you sort out the motley crew of leaders in eastern Ukraine’s rebel republic, here’s our guide to who’s who, who’s in, and who’s out.

Jul. 3 2014
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