Military reports intensified Russian attacks on Kupiansk-Lyman axis.

Ukraine faces onslaught at Avdiivka as Russia launches new offensive

After months of a relatively static siege, Russian forces launched a heavy assault in the direction of the front-line town of Avdiivka, backed up by armor, artillery, and air strikes.

The Ukrainian military has reported unusually heavy fighting over the past three days as Russia encroaches on the m...