In Ukraine, Killings of Surrendering Russians Divide an American-Led Unit
A German medic said he was so troubled that he confronted his commander. Others boasted about killings in a group chat.
By Thomas Gibbons-Neff
I have covered Russia’s invasion of Ukraine since March 2022.
I served in the United States Marine Corps as an enlisted infantryman. My father was a Vietnam veteran and the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks spurred me to join the military. I deployed twice to Afghanistan, then left to pursue a degree from Georgetown University.
I worked at The Washington Post from 2015-17, covering the U.S. military, and joined The Times in 2017. I later returned to Afghanistan to serve as a correspondent then as the Kabul bureau chief, covering the nation at a pivotal moment ahead of the U.S. departure.
I strive for accuracy, fairness and empathy when I set out to cover a story. Reporting on subjects such as war and loss is emotionally fraught and I do everything I can to ensure that the people I talk to feel heard and respected. You can learn more about The Times’s ethics guidelines here.
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