Ukraine: The Latest Russia 'shoots down' passenger jet in Azerbaijan & Putin's Christmas Day bombardment
Dec 27, 2024
Olga Ferodova, a former beautician from Kharkiv, transformed her life into that of an explosive ordnance specialist volunteer after the war began. She shares her harrowing journey from beauty to bombs, highlighting the resilience and adaptability required in conflict zones. The conversation dives into the tragic Azerbaijan Airlines crash, raising unsettling theories about Russian involvement. It also discusses Putin's Christmas Day attacks and the broader implications for regional peace negotiations and support for Ukraine.
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From Beautician to Deminer
- Olga Ferodova, a Kharkiv beautician, became an explosive ordnance specialist after the war began.
- She now teaches others, including children, about explosive safety.
Initial Invasion Experience
- Olga's family initially planned to leave Kharkiv but stayed due to traffic.
- They hid in a vegetable pit during bombings, highlighting the chaotic early days.
Life After Initial Weeks
- Olga volunteered to support territorial defense units in Kharkiv with supplies.
- She later went to Austria with her daughter after a personal upheaval.