Battleground

250. The Khartiia Brigade and Kharkiv's evolution.

Feb 6, 2025
Guest
Volodymyr Dehtiarov
Guest
Joe Lindsey
Volodymyr Dehtiarov, spokesperson for the Khartiia Brigade, shares gripping insights about life on the frontlines in Kharkiv, focusing on troop welfare and innovative supply strategies like drone deliveries. Joe Lindsey, a seasoned reporter for WGN Radio, discusses his experiences covering the evolving conflict and the shifting dynamics in Kharkiv, including gender roles in the military and the community's resilience amidst adversity. They touch on the implications of NATO membership and personal reflections from the war-torn region.
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1
Intro
00:00 • 3min
2
Survival on the Frontlines
02:50 • 4min
3
Historical Challenges of Trench Foot in Combat
06:31 • 2min
4
Evolving Roles in Warfare: Gender Dynamics in the Ukrainian Military
08:40 • 4min
5
Shifting Dynamics in Kharkiv and Media Legacy
12:44 • 17min
6
Language and Identity in Wartime Kharkiv
30:10 • 6min