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A different glimpse of war
Mark Sappenfield
When correspondent Dominique Soguel was allowed to enter Russian territory recently seized by Ukraine, what did she see? Well, she saw what the Ukrainian military decided she could see. But still, there was a story to tell.
At a time when there are allegations of war crimes from Russian-held Ukraine to Gaza, her reporting offers a valuable counterpoint. Can war be fought effectively and humanely? The question remains. But Dominique’s story gives at least one small glimpse of how the Ukrainians are trying.
