The Documentary Podcast Living with the threat of drone attacks
Sep 27, 2025
As Ukrainian drone attacks escalate, we hear harrowing stories from survivors like Inna, who narrowly escaped a strike. Kamila mourns a lost relative, reflecting on the pain of such tragedies. Kateryna shares her trauma of losing homes while drone pilots like Andy and Oleksii discuss their perilous roles on the front lines. The podcast explores drones' transformative impact on warfare, including lifesaving deliveries and strategic advantages, raising profound questions about the morality of remote warfare.
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Narrow Escape From A Drone Strike
- Inna was out at a concert and stayed with a friend when a drone struck her building, likely saving her life.
- She describes a sudden realization of being "between life and death" that changed her perception permanently.
Family Killed By A Nearby Strike
- Kamila learned her aunt Olya was killed when a Russian drone hit a neighbor's house near her mother's home.
- She stresses the suddenness and lifelong impact of losing people close to you in the attacks.
Homes Reduced To Ruins Twice
- Kateryna's house in Donetsk was destroyed early in the full-scale invasion, and later she lost another home.
- She describes the pain of losing memories and the impossibility of being prepared for war's destruction.