Holding the Line: Inside Ukraine's defiant stand in Donbas & Zelensky welcomes F-16 fighter jets

Aug 5, 2024

Francis Farrell, a reporter for The Kyiv Independent recently returned from a reporting trip in Donbas, shares gripping first-hand accounts of the situation near Toretsk. He discusses the strategic significance of this frontline region and the emotional toll on soldiers. The podcast highlights the evolving role of drones in warfare, alongside traditional tactics, and the moral complexities surrounding prisoner exchanges. Additionally, Farrell emphasizes the resilience of Ukrainians and President Zelensky’s welcome of F-16 jets, marking a critical moment in Ukraine's ongoing struggle against aggression.

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Intro

00:00 • 2min

Ukraine's Defense and Human Rights Concerns

02:08 • 16min

Frontline Realities: War, Drones, and Strategy

18:07 • 26min

The Evolution of Warfare: Drones and the Modern Battlefield

44:27 • 5min

The Ethical Dilemmas of Democracy in War

49:27 • 4min

Navigating the Harsh Realities of the Ukrainian Conflict

53:03 • 2min

Defiance and Resilience: Ukraine's Ongoing Struggle

55:04 • 3min