The Decibel The elite soldiers behind the major battles for Ukraine: Part One
Jun 13, 2024
Journalist Mark MacKinnon shares gripping accounts of the elite Ukrainian soldiers behind major battles like Kyiv and Mariupol. They discuss daring rescues in Afghanistan, building trust with soldiers using code names, defending critical airports during the invasion, and the valor and sacrifices of soldiers like Markus and Azar.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Ukrainian Troops' Heroic Rescue in Afghanistan
01:51 • 10min
Navigating Secrecy and Verification with Elite Soldiers
12:05 • 2min
Elite soldiers mobilize to defend the critical Hostomel airport during the invasion of Ukraine
13:57 • 3min
Soldiers' Valor and Sacrifice in the Midst of War
16:40 • 8min