Oz Katerji

Kyiv

Ukraine Correspondent, Filmmaker and Journalist at Freelance

Ukraine Correspondent. British-Lebanese conflict journalist & filmmaker based in Kyiv. Director of The Battle For Kyiv. Co-host of @DrillPod. RTs ≠ endorsement.

Articles

Hope Won in Syria

2 months ago | almendron.com | Oz Katerji

I spent 13 years of my life closely monitoring the M5 highway, a long Syrian motorway that travels north to south, linking the country’s second city, Aleppo, with Hama, Homs, and Damascus, before continuing down toward the Jordanian border. Territorial control over this stretch of road was one of the best ways to mark the winners and losers in the long, brutal civil war.
With Assad Gone, Syria's Revolution Feels Like a Miracle Again

Jan 24, 2025 | foreignpolicy.com | Oz Katerji

I spent 13 years of my life closely monitoring the M5 highway, a long Syrian motorway that travels north to south, linking the country’s second city, Aleppo, with Hama, Homs, and Damascus, before continuing down toward the Jordanian border. Territorial control over this stretch of road was one of the best ways to mark the winners and losers in the long, brutal civil war.
Hezbollah Is Trying to Spin Loss as Victory

Dec 9, 2024 | foreignpolicy.com | Oz Katerji

Argument An expert's point of view on a current event. Mourners surround the flag-draped coffins of Hezbollah fighters who were killed in the recent war with Israel, during a funeral procession in the southern Lebanese village of Majdal Selm on Dec. 6.
Kursk May Be Ukraine's Route to Victory Over Russia

Oct 8, 2024 | foreignpolicy.com | Oz Katerji

Geopolitics Military Russia Ukraine KURSK, Russia—More than six weeks into Kyiv’s military incursion into the Kursk region of Russia, Ukrainian soldiers are still delighting in the triangle of white tape fixed to the hundreds of vehicles crossing the border into Russian territory.
Ukraine's Frontline Soldiers are Desperate for Ammo

Apr 17, 2024 | foreignpolicy.com | Oz Katerji

We were standing outside the ammunition warehouse for a self-propelled artillery brigade on Ukraine’s eastern front. The door was locked, and the brigade commander didn’t have the key. We were standing outside the ammunition warehouse for a self-propelled artillery brigade on Ukraine’s eastern front. The door was locked, and the brigade commander didn’t have the key.
Ukraine Fears Trump, Putin Fans in Europe Could Disrupt War Effort

Dec 19, 2023 | foreignpolicy.com | Oz Katerji

Argument An expert's point of view on a current event. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visits "Special Report" with Bret Baier in Washington, D.C., on Dec. 12.
Ukraine Doesn’t Want Wartime Elections

Nov 19, 2023 | almendron.com | Oz Katerji

Last week, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed that the country’s presidential election, that in peacetime would be expected next March, will not be taking place while Ukraine remains under martial law and is in a state of war with Russia. Western right-wing social media personalities predictably greeted this news as confirmation of their prejudices against Ukrainian democracy.
Zelensky Is Following Ukrainian Law in Postponing Elections

Nov 17, 2023 | foreignpolicy.com | Oz Katerji

Last week, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed that the country’s presidential election, that in peacetime would be expected next March, will not be taking place while Ukraine remains under martial law and is in a state of war with Russia.
乌克兰战争 - ksliu的博文 - 美国中文网

Oct 26, 2023 | sinovision.net | Oz Katerji |Vladislav Davidzon

OCTOBER 20, 2023, 1:59 PMRecent coverage of the war in Ukraine in the Western media has focused heavily on Kyiv’s land offensive, especially attempts to push toward the Black Sea coast. Much of the scrutiny, rightly or wrongly, has been on Kyiv’s lack of significant progress so far this year, with nothing comparable to last year’s breakthrough offensives in Kharkiv and Kherson.
Ukraine and the Black Sea Theatre | Oz Katerji

Oct 21, 2023 | patreon.com | Oz Katerji

Excellent article, Oz! I’ve been trying to keep up with Ukraine, but while I’d heard about the naval strikes and the relocation of the Black Sea Fleet, this is the first piece I’ve seen that puts it into context as a major breakthrough. Much appreciated!