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Articles by Brawley Benson

In depth

Evacuated Residents of War-Scarred Bakhmut Envision a Far-Off Return Home

Five hundred days into Russia’s invasion, the day when Bakhmut's population will be able to return looks increasingly distant.
5 Min read
In depth

Russia Lays Mines at 'Industrial Level' Ahead of Ukrainian Counteroffensive

Russian minefields will likely cause hundreds of civilian deaths and require billions of dollars to be safely removed in the coming years.
4 Min read
News Analysis

Attacks on Russian Oil Facilities Deal a Military, Psychological Blow to Moscow

Drone strikes create logistical problems for the Russian military and puncture a sense of security felt by Russians far from the frontlines.
4 Min read
In depth

Russia Ramps Up Use of Glide Bombs Ahead of Ukraine Counteroffensive

Glide bombs can travel much further and are much more precise than unguided — or “dumb” — bombs. And they're relatively cheap.
4 Min read
OVERSEAS BALLOT

Russian Diaspora Aims to Inform and Influence Ahead of Duma Vote

The Vote Abroad initiative is a decentralized, grassroots movement organized online across more than 40 countries.