The Counteroffensive with Tim Mak

The Counteroffensive with Tim Mak

Russian drone explodes on NATO territory

We examine the site of a Russian drone explosion – and how recent attacks brought violence to a nearby NATO member. And, from Istanbul, we examine the historic ties between Turkey and Ukraine.

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Editor’s note: Today we’re bringing Ukraine-centered reporting from two Black Sea countries, to show how the war has reverberations across the region. To support this kind of human-first, immersive reporting, please consider signing up — free or paid!

Fisherman Costel Tănase can no longer sleep at night, for fear of the drones. 

“Now it can happen anytime…

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