The Counteroffensive with Tim Mak

The Counteroffensive with Tim Mak

How bones tell stories of missing Ukrainian soldiers

Ukraine has greatly expanded its DNA testing sites to identify the remains of soldiers who have died on the frontlines, and give their families the peace they deserve. We take you inside the labs.

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Aug 13, 2025
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Editor’s Note: War is more than the booms and the bangs. Ukraine is more than just a place where violence is occurring.

Some of the most important stories happen in the silence: the return of bodies, diligent work in quiet labs.

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