Erin Lyall

2 months ago | cbsnews.com | Holly Williams |Erin Lyall

More Ukrainians ready to accept ceasefire In far eastern Ukraine, the "Artan" special operations unit prepared for another raid. The volunteer soldiers carried high-tech equipment that appeared to have come from the U.S. or Europe. The unit has been carrying out daring acts of sabotage against the invading Russian forces — often behind enemy lines.

Nov 11, 2024 | cbsnews.com | Elizabeth Palmer |Erin Lyall

Israel allows more aid into Gaza Tel Aviv — Early this fall in Gaza, aid workers doled out one food portion per mealtime, per family to starving civilians displaced by Israel's raging war with Hamas. But as Israel choked off aid deliveries to the Palestinian territory, the meals dwindled. Last week, the United Nations again warned that some Gazans are facing famine conditions. Israel's government faces a deadline this Wednesday.

Oct 25, 2024 | cbsnews.com | Holly Williams |Erin Lyall

Eastern Ukraine, near the Russian border — Former President Donald Trump has said repeatedly that he would "very quickly" end Russia's war on Ukraine. He even promised that, if he wins the U.S. election in November, he'll "get it settled before I even become president."Many leaders in Ukraine and Europe fear that would mean cutting off the supply of U.S. weapons and trying to force Ukraine's leaders to give up Russian-occupied parts of the country in return for a truce.

Oct 3, 2024 | cbsnews.com | Holly Williams |Erin Lyall |Rose Manister

How Russia, Ukraine use drones for war Kharkiv, Ukraine — A Russian glide bomb slammed into an apartment building overnight in Ukraine's second largest city Kharkiv, injuring 12 people including a 3-year-old girl, according to local officials. The edge of Kharkiv is only about 12 miles from the front line where Ukrainian forces are battling desperately to fend off Russia's invasion, and it's been a frequent target of aerial attacks since that invasion began on Feb. 24, 2022.

Jun 13, 2024 | cbsnews.com | Chris Livesay |Erin Lyall

U.N. says Israel, Hamas committed war crimes Tel Aviv — Since this weekend, when Israeli special forces carried out the mission to rescue four hostages — Andrey Kozlov, Shlomi Ziv, Almog Meir, and Noa Argamani — dramatic video of the raid shared by the Israeli military has been seen around the world. What's been less visible, however, is the aftermath of that operation, and the Palestinian civilians who survived it.