Coverage dated April 4, 2022 to April 11, 2022

Ukraine Braces for Russian Attacks in East; U.S. and UK Investigate Reports of Chemical Weapons Attack

Headline from NBC Chicago, on the newest of 4 developments

U.K. intelligence suggests that Russian forces are preparing for what is expected to be a large and more focused push into the east of Ukraine.

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Developments in this update

4 dated developments, oldest first, newest marked. Each is named by one outlet's own headline; open its reports to see every outlet that covered it.

Apr 7, 2022
Signs of new attacks in Ukraine’s east as Moscow pivots
Headline from Washington Times ·
Apr 10, 2022
Ukraine preparing for ‘big battles’ against Russian forces in the east as civilians flee
Headline from France 24 ·
Apr 11, 2022
Ukraine braces for likelihood of new Russian offensive in east
Headline from Delaware Public Media ·
Apr 12, 2022Newest
Ukraine Braces for Russian Attacks in East; U.S. and UK Investigate Reports of Chemical Weapons Attack
Headline from NBC Chicago ·

3 reports not tied to one development ·

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Reports & sources

17 articles, oldest first.

Deutsche Welle
Ukraine warns of full-scale Russian attack in eastern regions — live updates | DW (opens Deutsche Welle)
Published Apr 4, 2022
Deutsche Welle's feed description
Ukrainian authorities are concerned about further Russian assaults in eastern areas such as Kharkiv and Luhansk, with the White House warning the next phase of the war could last "months or longer." DW has the latest.
The Conversation US
As horrific evidence of massacres is uncovered in Ukraine, Russian propaganda gathers pace (opens The Conversation US)
Published Apr 5, 2022
The Conversation US's feed description
As terrible images from Bucha and other Ukrainian towns are shown around the world, Russian authorities continue to frame their invasion as a fight for their country’s survival.
Washington Times
Signs of new attacks in Ukraine’s east as Moscow pivots (opens Washington Times)
Published Apr 6, 2022
Washington Times's feed description
Russian forces are focused on eastern Ukraine, but they will continue to face morale problems and shortages of supplies and personnel, British intelligence officials said.
The Guardian
Russia-Ukraine war: what we know on day 43 of Russian invasion (opens The Guardian)
Published Apr 6, 2022
The Guardian's feed description
Ukraine braces for new offensive in east as Zelenskiy says new sanctions on Moscow ‘not enough’ to prevent more deadly attacks
Deutsche Welle
Ukraine braces for expected Russian attacks in east — live updates | DW (opens Deutsche Welle)
Published Apr 8, 2022
Deutsche Welle's feed description
US and UK officials have warned of increased Russian attacks in eastern Ukraine after the deadly train station strike. Meanwhile, Ukraine says 10 humanitarian corridors have been agreed for Saturday. DW has the latest.
France 24
Ukraine preparing for ‘big battles’ against Russian forces in the east as civilians flee (opens France 24)
Published Apr 9, 2022
France 24's feed description
Ukraine is preparing for "big battles" against Moscow's forces in the east of the country, officials in Kyiv said, as thousands of civilians flee in fear of an imminent Russian offensive.
NBC News
Russia-Ukraine war live updates: Kremlin is targeting all of Europe, Zelenskyy says as war moves east (opens NBC News)
Published Apr 9, 2022
NBC News's feed description
Russia is targeting the whole of Europe with its aggression and stopping the invasion of Ukraine is essential for the security of all democracies, the country's
Delaware Public Media
Ukraine braces for likelihood of new Russian offensive in east (opens Delaware Public Media)
Published Apr 10, 2022
Delaware Public Media's feed description
Satellite images show Russia is repositioning forces in the east of Ukraine — in preparation for a new offensive.
Washington Examiner
Ukraine braces for major Russian offensive in eastern part of country (opens Washington Examiner)
Published Apr 10, 2022
Washington Examiner's feed description
Ukraine on Monday braced for a renewed Russian assault along its eastern front and warned residents to flee following a weekend of bombings and indiscriminate killing of civilians in the war-torn country.
Washington Times
Ukraine braces for ‘even larger’ Russian operations in the east (opens Washington Times)
Published Apr 10, 2022
Washington Times's feed description
Ukraine is bracing for a large onslaught in its eastern region as civilians tried to escape the Donetsk and Luhansk areas in the face of Russian attacks along the route.
Sofrep
Ukraine Preparing for Large Scale Russian Attack in the East (opens Sofrep)
Published Apr 11, 2022
Sofrep's feed description
Russia is moving thousands of troops and armored vehicles into position for a large-scale assault on the Donbas region of eastern Ukraine.
NBC Chicago
Ukraine Braces for Russian Attacks in East; U.S. and UK Investigate Reports of Chemical Weapons Attack (opens NBC Chicago)
Published Apr 11, 2022
NBC Chicago's feed description
U.K. intelligence suggests that Russian forces are preparing for what is expected to be a large and more focused push into the east of Ukraine.
NBC Los Angeles
Ukraine Prepares for Russian Offensive in the East; West Working to Confirm Reports of Chemical Weapons Attack (opens NBC Los Angeles)
Published Apr 11, 2022
NBC Los Angeles's feed description
U.K. intelligence suggests that Russian forces are preparing for what is expected to be a large and more focused push into the east of Ukraine.

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