The Daily A Year of War in Ukraine
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Feb 24, 2023 
Irina Tsibuk, a paramedic on the front lines near Bakhmut, shares harrowing tales of survival and the emotional toll that war inflicts on those who serve. Olga Brzeul, a film curator, recalls the bittersweet memories of her husband Victor, who died in the conflict, capturing the complex dance of love and loss amidst chaos. They discuss the agonizing shifts in the war's landscape, the cost of resilience, and how the realities of combat have forever changed their lives.
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Grief and War
- Igor Lutsenko, a reconnaissance specialist, befriended mortar operators early in the war.
- After they died, he decided to avoid close relationships to minimize grief.
Close Call
- Maxim, a lawyer turned soldier, recalls a two-and-a-half-hour firefight where his unit nearly ran out of ammunition.
- He was prepared to take his own life rather than be captured.
Changing Expectations
- Maxim initially believed the war would end quickly.
- Now, a year later, he recognizes that a swift resolution is unlikely.