VIDEO: In Ukraine, British Warrior Tells the Story of 'Maniac,' a Young Ukrainian Hero
Plus, Ukrainians try to retake Kyiv suburbs
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British Warrior Tells the Story of Ukrainian Bravery—and Explains What Ukraine Needs to Win:
“My unit was the first foreign troops that Ukrainians saw on the front lines. Morale did go up.”“If the Ukrainians had night vision, a few more anti-tank weapons, or even better a bit more armour for themselves, they’d absolutely destroy the Russians. … As soon as they get that, the Russians will be out of Ukraine. Where we were the Ukrainians had retreated [only] 400 meters in two weeks.”
Story of Survival from Besieged Mariupol
Without network and electricity, Ivan's family and neighbours managed to survive 20 days in a besieged Mariupol. They hid in an underground warehouse and drank tea made of the water from melted snow. Read the story here.
Ukrainians Push Back Against Russians in Kyiv Suburbs:
“It is already known that 80% of the city of Irpin has been liberated,” said Ukraine’s Minister of Internal Affairs Vadym Denisenko. “The police started patrolling there yesterday. As soon as we understand that the police, the National Guard, can come in to carry out their direct duties, the police immediately start working there."
Lukyanivka on the east of Kyiv: In this video, the soldier says that the operation began at 12 o'clock and ended at 5. All Russians were beaten out. The fighter also said that Ukrainian forces are launching a counteroffensive on all fronts.
🔺Sumy region
The Russians fired rockets at the most densely populated district of Okhtyrka: there are casualties.
🔺Kharkiv region
The center of Kharkiv was heavily fired upon at night with Caliber missiles from Russian ships more than 600 km away. The occupiers destroyed the TV tower in the small city of Izyum.
In Kharkiv Russians fired long-range weapons at Nova Poshta, the postoffice where Kharkiv residents were receiving humanitarian aid. According to preliminary data, 6 civilians were killed, said the Head of the Kharkiv Regional State Administration Oleg Sinegubov. Another 15 people were injured and hospitalized.
See a video of the destruction in Kharkiv, with the soundtrack of the Ukrainian band Oden b Kanoe (One in the Canoe).
🔺Lviv region
The mayor of Lviv Andriy Sadoviy announced the construction of cottages for migrants.
🔺Mykolaiv region
Ukrainian defenders in Mykolayiv region repulsed the enemy up to the border of Mykolayiv and Kherson regions.
🔺Kherson region
In Kherson, temporarily occupied by Russian troops, the flag of Ukraine is raised again over the city council!
Kherson people are heroes! Kherson is Ukraine!
See photos of it here.
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