Channel: Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty

Category: News & Politics

Tags: russiaukrainedonetsknew yorkartillerygunbattle

Description: Ukrainian soldiers defending the village of New York, near Donetsk, say they repelled several attacks as Russian forces tried to outflank their positions. RFE/RL correspondent Maryan Kushnir spent time with them on April 29 as the sound of explosions and small-arms fire echoed across the landscape. Originally published at - rferl.org/a/ukraine-new-york-donetsk-russia-gunbattle/31830886.html *** For more explainers, graphics and videos, visit: rferl.org/Multimedia or follow us on Facebook facebook.com/rferl We report the news in 22 countries without a free press. Our journalists are a unique source of information from the front lines. rferl.org *** RFE/RL has one of the largest local reporter networks in Ukraine and the region. Check (and bookmark) our regularly updated briefing on the latest situation and outstanding reporting: rferl.org/a/ukraine-russi... It includes reporting from frontline positions in Donbas to the vulnerable cities of Kharkiv, Odesa, Lviv, and Kyiv. We serve as the trusted source of news locally in 23 countries without a free press. For our best reporting, visit rferl.org or follow us on: Facebook facebook.com/rferl Twitter twitter.com/RFERL Instagram instagram.com/rfe.rl #russia #ukraine