Marc Santora,
Marc Santora has been reporting from Ukraine since the beginning of the war with Russia. He was previously based in London as an international news editor focused on breaking news events and earlier the bureau chief for East and Central Europe, based in Warsaw. Previously, he was a reporter on the Metro desk, chronicling New York's crumbling subway system and breaking news from Hurricane Sandy to Pope Francis's visit to the city. Mr. Santora has reported extensively from the Middle East and Africa. In 2003 he covered the invasion of Iraq, and he returned in 2006-2007 to cover the hanging of Saddam Hussein, the spiraling sectarian violence and the implementation of a new strategy by the American military popularly known as the “surge.” After returning from Iraq, Mr. Santora covered the Republican presidential primary, focusing mainly on Senator John McCain. He returned to Iraq for 16 months between 2009 and 2010. He has also reported from Africa for The Times. Mr. Santora was part of a reporting team that was a finalist for a 2007 Pulitzer Prize for its examination of the growing menace of diabetes, particularly among the poor and vulnerable. He was also a correspondent in Hartford, Conn., chronicling the corruption investigation of Gov. John G. Rowland, who eventually resigned, pleaded guilty and served time in prison. He worked in Albany for a brief stint covering New York politics. Mr. Santora joined The Times in 1998 as a clerk in the Washington bureau and worked there for four years as an assistant to the columnist Maureen Dowd. He began as a reporter on the metropolitan desk in 2002. Before joining The Times, Mr. Santora worked at Roll Call, a weekly newspaper that covers Capitol Hill. While in college, he was a reporter at The News-Gazette, a newspaper in Lexington, Va. He was the recipient of the Todd Smith Fellowship in 1997, which paid for an extended trip to Armenia and the disputed enclave of Nagorno-Karabach, where he reported for The Tampa Tribune on the region's recovery after years of war. He received separate bachelor's degrees in journalism and art history from Washington and Lee University in Lexington, Va. Mr. Santora was born Nov. 24, 1974 in Basking Ridge, N.J., and grew up there.
68%
The Daily's Verdict
This author has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on the author's reporting.
Bias
90%
Examples:
- American military officials contend he has not always gotten right, particularly in the battle for Bakhmut
- Russian forces are pressing assaults in towns and villages along the front, American aid is in doubt, and President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine is preparing for what he has hinted will be a major shake-up in his government and the army's leadership.
- The author uses sensationalism by describing Avdiivka as a city that is being reduced to rubble and ashes due to Russian bombardment.
Conflicts of Interest
75%
Examples:
- And it's like some devaluation of Ukrainian lives.
- It's very stupid; it's hypocrisy.
Contradictions
85%
Examples:
- Approximately 37 people were killed and over 170 were injured in the attacks on Monday.
- At least 31 people have been killed and over 150 injured in a Russian missile attack across Ukraine.
- Two people were killed and at least 16 were injured in the strike on Kyiv's Okhmatdyt hospital.
Deceptions
40%
Examples:
- The title implies that Russian strikes hit Ukrainian cities at a tense time for Kyiv when it was not mentioned anywhere in the body of the article what caused this tension.
- The title implies that Ukraine has a new military commander and that this change will bring about positive changes for Ukraine's defense against Russia.
Recent Articles
Ukraine's New F-16 Jets: A Possible Game Changer Amidst Russia's Air Dominance?
Broke On: Sunday, 28 July 2024Ukraine receives F-16 fighter jets from Nato member states to counter Russia's air dominance, but their impact may be limited due to advanced Russian air defenses and the small number of available jets. Ukraine remains hopeful for added protection against missile and drone attacks. 
Russian Missile Strikes Devastate Okhmatdyt Children's Hospital in Kyiv, Leaving At Least 79 Casualties
Broke On: Monday, 08 July 2024On July 8, 2024, Russian missile strikes on various Ukrainian cities resulted in at least 79 civilian casualties, including three children and a doctor. The devastating attack on Okhmatdyt Children's Hospital in Kyiv left the facility in ruins and disrupted Europe's largest pediatric medical center, which conducts over 7,000 surgeries annually. 
Russian Forces Penetrate Ukrainian Border: At Least Two Civilians Killed in Cross-Border Assaults
Broke On: Friday, 10 May 2024Russian forces have launched multiple cross-border assaults into northern Ukraine since May 10, 2024, resulting in civilian casualties and military deployment. Attacks towards Vovchansk aimed for a 10 km deep buffer zone, while four battalions (about 2,000 men) penetrated five kilometers into Ukraine near Krasne. 
Ukraine's Desperate Need for US Military Aid: Russian Advances and the Acute Shortage of Artillery Munitions
Broke On: Friday, 19 April 2024Russian advances in Ukraine worsen, with Ukrainian forces facing an acute shortage of artillery munitions. President Zelensky urges US Congress to approve $60 billion military aid package to turn the tide of the war and prevent significant ground loss or defeat. 
Modern Air Defense Systems: Saving Lives in Israel, Struggle for Ukraine
Broke On: Saturday, 13 April 2024Iran's missile and drone attacks on Israel and Ukraine highlight the importance of robust air defense systems. While Israel successfully intercepted most of Iran's assault using modern technology, Ukraine continues to struggle despite relying on Western-provided Patriot batteries. The destruction of Kyiv's biggest power station due to Russian attacks resulted in civilian casualties, and the country urgently needs additional support as it runs out of ammunition. The international community's response to Israel underscores the life-saving capabilities of air defense systems, but Ukraine awaits action as its pleas for more Patriot systems go unanswered. 
Russian Army Gains Control of Avdiivka Coke Plant After Ukrainian Troop Withdrawal
Broke On: Monday, 19 February 2024Russia has seized control of the Avdiivka coke plant after Ukraine withdrew its troops, according to the defense ministry. Putin congratulated Russian troops on their victory and General Syrskyi announced the withdrawal as a tactical move. Ukraine's Critical Shortage of Artillery Ammunition Forces Withdrawal from Avdiivka in Donetsk Region
Broke On: Monday, 19 February 2024Ukraine's critical shortage of artillery ammunition has led to the withdrawal of Ukrainian troops from Avdiivka in Donetsk region. The city, once a stronghold for Ukrainian positions deeper inside their country and logistical hub, is now under daily assault by Russian forces attacking it from three directions for four months. 
Zelenskyy Takes Biggest Risk Yet by Replacing Top Commander with Syrskyi
Broke On: Friday, 09 February 2024Zelenskyy replaces top commander Zaluzhny with Syrskyi, former ground forces chief in a bold move. 
Russian Missiles and Drones Strike Multiple Regions in Ukraine, Killing at Least Five People
Broke On: Wednesday, 07 February 2024Russian missiles and drones struck multiple regions across Ukraine early Wednesday, killing at least five people and injuring dozens more. The attacks targeted Kyiv, Lviv, Kharkiv, Mykolaiv, and Dnipropetrovsk regions. Despite this turmoil in Ukraine's air defenses were able to destroy 44 of the 64 cruise missiles fired by Russia.