Arseniy Fedosiuk, a Ukrainian soldier who bravely defended the Azovstal steel factory during the 2022 Russian invasion, shares his gripping experiences on the front lines. He recounts the intense three-month siege in Mariupol, detailing the staggering numerical and equipment disadvantages faced by his unit. Listeners hear about life in the factory's basement amidst relentless bombings, the psychological toll on defenders, and the critical role of technology like Starlink in communication during combat. His firsthand narrative offers an eye-opening perspective on resilience in the face of overwhelming odds.

Arsenii Fedosiuk, a former lieutenant in Ukraine's Azov Brigade, shares his harrowing experience of imprisonment and torture by the Russians. His wife, Yulia, joins the campaign to free POWs. They discuss survival, resilience, the Mariopul siege, call signs inspired by literature, emotional turmoil of captive families, navigating perceptions, politics, and the strength shown by captives.