There is little left of the town of Rodynske. Shattered concrete and twists of charred metal mark the remains of buildings long since razed to the ground.
Maxim Tucker is an editor on the foreign desk at The Times. With over 14 years of experience reporting from the former Soviet Union, he has returned to cover the ongoing war in Ukraine, focusing on themes such as regional interest and world news, drone technology, and cultural issues. He has been featured in publications including The Post, The Australian, and The Independent.