MILITARY
American Military Vets Captured in Ukraine by Russia: Reports
The U.S. State Department told VICE News it is investigating the reports that two former U.S. soldiers were captured near Kharkiv.
US Sending Another $1B in Long-Range Rocket Systems and Howitzers to Ukraine
The U.S. has now sent more than $40 billion in aid to Ukraine in its fight against the Russian invasion.
US Readying New Weapons for Ukraine in Increasingly Dire War With Russia
With Russian troops advancing in the east, Ukraine says it desperately needs new heavy weapons.
The Ukrainian Tattoo Artist Sending Donations to the Frontlines of War
Unable to enlist in her native country, 22-year-old Polina Frank spends most of her income on tactical equipment to send to the front.
National Guard Officer Allowed to Retire After Motorboating a Subordinate
A U.S. National Guard officer put his face between the breasts of a subordinate during a promotional ceremony and retired after his court martial hearing.
I Asked People Who Want to Join the Army: Why?
I went to an army recruitment event to find out why young people are still enlisting for war.
Canadian Military Wrote Up a 100-Page Report on Its Racism Problem
The scathing report even admits the military had done similar reports into racism in the ranks without fixing the issues.
How a Coup in Burkina Faso Could Damage the US War on Terror
The West has poured hundreds of millions of dollars of military aid into Africa's Sahel region, but violent extremism is only getting worse. VICE World News went to the front line to find out why.
Russia Is Going to Step Up Its Bombing of Civilians, Western Officials Warn
Frustrated Russian forces will intensify their bombardment of civilian targets, officials said, while the potential Russian use of chemical weapons remains a “concern.”
Russia Threatens to Cancel Satellite Launch Over UK's 'Hostile Position'
A launch of OneWeb satellites scheduled for Saturday is now imperiled as a consequence of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Western Military Observers Shocked at How Badly Russia’s Military Is Doing
Multiple sources told VICE News that NATO military officials have been surprised by both Russian incompetence in the field and the fierce Ukrainian resistance.
US Troops and F-35s En Route to Eastern European NATO Countries
The Pentagon confirmed that soldiers and fighter jets are being moved to Russian border areas in the Baltics to support NATO allies.