Y: On April 3rd, 5 weeks into the war, we decided it was too risky to continue to stay and decided to escape the occupation. We arranged transport to Zaporizhzhia for 17K UAH ($500). Our driver was vetted and cleared, but the challenge was reaching him in Nova Kakhovka. 5/
Full-scale invasion and national resilience, broadcasted live.
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Escape through Russian checkpoint corridor
Y: My heart pounded as we left. In our town, we had to pass through a corridor filled with Russian troops, risking being stopped and questioned. Miraculously, we made it through. Following Google Maps, we skirted along the right side of the road. 6/
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Shelter with Ukrainian soldiers during occupation
Y: A couple of days later, two young guys found refuge in my basement. I later learned they were Ukrainian soldiers. We stuck together hiding, and I assured them Ukraine'd retake Oleshky soon. 4/
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Rescuers find elderly woman in Sumy region, a happy ending story
Rescuers in Sumy region spent the whole night searching for a woman born in 1931 with the help of search and rescue dogs.
— Anton Gerashchenko (@Gerashchenko_en) 22 octobre 2023
The emaciated lady was handed over to doctors.
I love stories with a happy ending.
We don't have a lot of them these days. pic.twitter.com/R07Mrzp2auRescuers in Sumy region spent the whole night searching for a woman born in 1931 with the help of search and rescue dogs. The emaciated lady was handed over to doctors. I love stories with a happy ending. We don't have a lot of them these days.
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Eyewitness account of Russian invasion in Oleshky
Y: I was in Oleshky when Russia invaded. I was waiting to be discharged from my unit. On Feb 24th, helicopters landed in the middle of the town. Russian forces came down, unmarked but recognizable. People tried to escape, some were filming, others were panic buying 2/
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Tank Operator’s Account of Combat Near Kherson
Y: I tried to leave for Kherson, but no car picked me up. I went back to my rented apartment. I met Ukrainian tank operators from my brigade. Soon, gunshots and artillery fire broke out. It was us against the Russian forces. 3/
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Ukrainian Military Medic Tortured in Russian Captivity Released
An incredibly tough but fascinating interview with Ukrainian military medic Yuriy Armash. Yuriy was captured by Russians in the early days of the war and recently released in a prisoners' swap. In captivity, he helped hundreds of tortured Ukrainians to survive. A must read 1/
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Explosions in Sevastopol, Balaclava; Kerch Bridge Traffic Blocked
Loud explosions in Sevastopol and Balaclava. Before that, an air alert was announced in Sevastopol.
— EMPR.media (@EuromaidanPR) 22 octobre 2023
Traffic on the Kerch Bridge is blocked due to a missile threat.
Launch or arrival? pic.twitter.com/DKkJtXvKzgLoud explosions in Sevastopol and Balaclava. Before that, an air alert was announced in Sevastopol.
Traffic on the Kerch Bridge is blocked due to a missile threat.
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Warning: Attack Drones Approaching Kyiv
Kyiv Oblast, Vyshhorod — be alert. Attack drones are moving toward Kyiv.
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Attack UAVs moving towards Pavlograd and Zaporizhzhia oblast
Movement of attack UAVs in the direction of Pavlograd and Zaporizhzhia oblast.