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The Ukrainian fighters preparing to retake key land from Russia

State of the World from NPR

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Alex and Andrii Are Part of a Reconnaissance Team in Ukraine

Alex has been fighting Russian forces since 2014 when they took over parts of eastern Ukraine. Over the last year in Hairson, he says he has helped locate Russian military camps and weapons stockpiles. He also admits to killing Russian soldiers and taking their weapons. Alex predicts that the counter-offensive will be effective and quiet.

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