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Russia missiles Kiev apartment buildings
KYIV, UKRAINE -- MARCH 15, 2022: Territorial defense force soldiers inspect the damage to the Artem building caused by what authorities said is Russian bombardment in Kyiv, Ukraine, Tuesday, March 15, 2022. (MARCUS YAM / LOS ANGELES TIMES/POLARIS) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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Russia missiles Kiev apartment buildings
KYIV, UKRAINE -- MARCH 15, 2022: Maxim, first name only, packs up appliances from his business that were damaged by what authorities said is Russian bombardment, in Kyiv, Ukraine, Tuesday, March 15, 2022. (MARCUS YAM / LOS ANGELES TIMES/POLARIS) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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Russia missiles Kiev apartment buildings
KYIV, UKRAINE -- MARCH 15, 2022: Volunteers help clean up debris from damaged shops near the Lukianivska metro station, caused by what authorities said is Russian bombardment in Kyiv, Ukraine, Tuesday, March 15, 2022. (MARCUS YAM / LOS ANGELES TIMES/POLARIS) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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Russia missiles Kiev apartment buildings
KYIV, UKRAINE -- MARCH 15, 2022: A man holding his shopping bags stops for a moment to inspect the damage to the Artem building caused by what authorities said is Russian bombardment in Kyiv, Ukraine, Tuesday, March 15, 2022. (MARCUS YAM / LOS ANGELES TIMES/POLARIS) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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Russia missiles Kiev apartment buildings
KYIV, UKRAINE -- MARCH 15, 2022: Volunteers help clean up debris from damaged shops near the Lukianivska metro station, caused by what authorities said is Russian bombardment in Kyiv, Ukraine, Tuesday, March 15, 2022. (MARCUS YAM / LOS ANGELES TIMES/POLARIS) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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Russia missiles Kiev apartment buildings
KYIV, UKRAINE -- MARCH 14, 2022: Police officers guard the crime scene outside the damaged apartment building, caused by what Kyiv officials call a Russian bombardment, in the Obolon neighborhood of Kyiv, Ukraine, Monday, March 14, 2022. (MARCUS YAM / LOS ANGELES TIMES/POLARIS) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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Russia missiles Kiev apartment buildings
KYIV, UKRAINE -- MARCH 14, 2022: Police officers guard the crime scene outside the damaged apartment building, caused by what Kyiv officials call a Russian bombardment, in the Obolon neighborhood of Kyiv, Ukraine, Monday, March 14, 2022. (MARCUS YAM / LOS ANGELES TIMES/POLARIS) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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Russia missiles Kiev apartment buildings
KYIV, UKRAINE -- MARCH 14, 2022: Local resident go in and out of the apartment building damaged by what Kyiv officials call a Russian bombardment in the Obolon neighborhood of Kyiv, Ukraine, Monday, March 14, 2022. (MARCUS YAM / LOS ANGELES TIMES/POLARIS) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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Russia missiles Kiev apartment buildings
KYIV, UKRAINE -- MARCH 14, 2022: Firefighters investigate what Kyiv officials claim is a Russian bombardment on an apartment building in the Obolon neighborhood of Kyiv, Ukraine, Monday, March 14, 2022. (MARCUS YAM / LOS ANGELES TIMES/POLARIS) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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Russia missiles Kiev apartment buildings
KYIV, UKRAINE -- MARCH 14, 2022: Police officers guard the crime scene outside the damaged apartment building, caused by what Kyiv officials call a Russian bombardment, in the Obolon neighborhood of Kyiv, Ukraine, Monday, March 14, 2022. (MARCUS YAM / LOS ANGELES TIMES/POLARIS) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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Russia missiles Kiev apartment buildings
KYIV, UKRAINE -- MARCH 14, 2022: Local residents return to check on their home inside the apartment building that was damaged by what Kyiv officials call a Russian bombardment in the Obolon neighborhood of Kyiv, Ukraine, Monday, March 14, 2022. (MARCUS YAM / LOS ANGELES TIMES/POLARIS) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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Russia missiles Kiev apartment buildings
KYIV, UKRAINE -- MARCH 14, 2022: Local residents carry bags out and get to safety after the apartment building behind them is damaged by what Kyiv officials call a Russian bombardment in the Obolon neighborhood of Kyiv, Ukraine, Monday, March 14, 2022. (MARCUS YAM / LOS ANGELES TIMES/POLARIS) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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Russia missiles Kiev apartment buildings
KYIV, UKRAINE -- MARCH 14, 2022: Local residents carry bags out and get to safety after the apartment building behind them is damaged by what Kyiv officials call a Russian bombardment in the Obolon neighborhood of Kyiv, Ukraine, Monday, March 14, 2022. (MARCUS YAM / LOS ANGELES TIMES/POLARIS) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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Russia missiles Kiev apartment buildings
KYIV, UKRAINE -- MARCH 15, 2022: Local residents, recover, pack and clean out their damaged homes in a residential building caused by what authorities said is a Russian bombardment, in the Vynogradir district of Kyiv, Ukraine, Tuesday, March 15, 2022. (MARCUS YAM / LOS ANGELES TIMES/POLARIS) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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Russia missiles Kiev apartment buildings
KYIV, UKRAINE -- MARCH 15, 2022: Reporters and local residents stand outside a residential building that was damaged by what authorities say is a Russian bombardment in the Vynogradir district of Kyiv, Ukraine, Tuesday, March 15, 2022. (MARCUS YAM / LOS ANGELES TIMES/POLARIS) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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Russia missiles Kiev apartment buildings
KYIV, UKRAINE -- MARCH 15, 2022: Reporters and local residents stand outside a residential building that was damaged by what authorities say is a Russian bombardment in the Vynogradir district of Kyiv, Ukraine, Tuesday, March 15, 2022. (MARCUS YAM / LOS ANGELES TIMES/POLARIS) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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Russia missiles Kiev apartment buildings
KYIV, UKRAINE -- MARCH 15, 2022: Volunteers help clean up debris from damaged shops near the Lukianivska metro station, caused by what authorities said is Russian bombardment in Kyiv, Ukraine, Tuesday, March 15, 2022. (MARCUS YAM / LOS ANGELES TIMES/POLARIS) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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Russia missiles Kiev apartment buildings
KYIV, UKRAINE -- MARCH 14, 2022: A man looks on at the damaged to apartment building, caused by what Kyiv officials call a Russian bombardment, in the Obolon neighborhood of Kyiv, Ukraine, Monday, March 14, 2022. (MARCUS YAM / LOS ANGELES TIMES/POLARIS) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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Russia missiles Kiev apartment buildings
KYIV, UKRAINE -- MARCH 14, 2022: Firefighters investigate what Kyiv officials claim is a Russian bombardment on an apartment building in the Obolon neighborhood of Kyiv, Ukraine, Monday, March 14, 2022. (MARCUS YAM / LOS ANGELES TIMES/POLARIS) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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Russia missiles Kiev apartment buildings
KYIV, UKRAINE -- MARCH 14, 2022: Local residents clean up the debris on a burned out section of a building, in what Kyiv officials claim is a Russian bombardment in the Obolon neighborhood of Kyiv, Ukraine, Monday, March 14, 2022. (MARCUS YAM / LOS ANGELES TIMES/POLARIS) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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Russia missiles Kiev apartment buildings
KYIV, UKRAINE -- MARCH 15, 2022: Shards of glass, debris and flowers cover the ground inside a floral shop damaged by what authorities said is Russian bombardment in Kyiv, Ukraine, Tuesday, March 15, 2022. (MARCUS YAM / LOS ANGELES TIMES/POLARIS) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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NEWS - Konflikt in der Ukraine: Soldaten im Donbass
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Wolfgang Schwan/Shutterstock (12783627i)
Ukrainian Servicemen patrol the frontline outside of Donetsk, Ukraine on January 31st, 2022
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NEWS - Konflikt in der Ukraine: Soldaten im Donbass
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Wolfgang Schwan/Shutterstock (12783627l)
Ukrainian Servicemen patrol the frontline outside of Donetsk, Ukraine on January 31st, 2022
Conflict in Ukraine, Donbas Frontline - 31 Jan 2022
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NEWS - Konflikt in der Ukraine: Soldaten im Donbass
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Wolfgang Schwan/Shutterstock (12783627j)
Ukrainian Servicemen cook dinner near the frontline outside of Donetsk, Ukraine on January 31st, 2022
Conflict in Ukraine, Donbas Frontline - 31 Jan 2022
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NEWS - Konflikt in der Ukraine: Soldaten im Donbass
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Wolfgang Schwan/Shutterstock (12783627h)
Ukrainian Servicemen watch the frontline outside of Donetsk, Ukraine on January 31st, 2022
Conflict in Ukraine, Donbas Frontline - 31 Jan 2022
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NEWS - Konflikt in der Ukraine: Soldaten im Donbass
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Wolfgang Schwan/Shutterstock (12783627m)
Ukrainian Servicemen patrol the frontline outside of Donetsk, Ukraine on January 31st, 2022
Conflict in Ukraine, Donbas Frontline - 31 Jan 2022
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NEWS - Konflikt in der Ukraine: Soldaten im Donbass
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Wolfgang Schwan/Shutterstock (12783627o)
Ukrainian Servicemen patrol the frontline outside of Donetsk, Ukraine on January 31st, 2022
Conflict in Ukraine, Donbas Frontline - 31 Jan 2022
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NEWS - Konflikt in der Ukraine: Soldaten im Donbass
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Wolfgang Schwan/Shutterstock (12783627q)
The muddy boots of a Ukrainian Servicemen outside of Donetsk, Ukraine on January 31st, 2022
Conflict in Ukraine, Donbas Frontline - 31 Jan 2022
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NEWS - Konflikt in der Ukraine: Soldaten im Donbass
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Wolfgang Schwan/Shutterstock (12783627p)
Ukrainian cats are seen next to a soldier near the frontline outside of Donetsk, Ukraine on January 31st, 2022
Conflict in Ukraine, Donbas Frontline - 31 Jan 2022
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NEWS - Konflikt in der Ukraine: Soldaten im Donbass
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Wolfgang Schwan/Shutterstock (12783627u)
A sign marking a minefield outside of Donetsk, Ukraine on January 31st, 2022
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NEWS - Konflikt in der Ukraine: Soldaten im Donbass
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Wolfgang Schwan/Shutterstock (12783627d)
Ukrainian Servicemen patrol the frontline outside of Donetsk, Ukraine on January 31st, 2022
Conflict in Ukraine, Donbas Frontline - 31 Jan 2022
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NEWS - Konflikt in der Ukraine: Soldaten im Donbass
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Wolfgang Schwan/Shutterstock (12783627c)
Ukrainian Servicemen patrol the frontline outside of Donetsk, Ukraine on January 31st, 2022
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NEWS - Konflikt in der Ukraine: Soldaten im Donbass
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Wolfgang Schwan/Shutterstock (12783627f)
Ukrainian Servicemen watches the frontline outside of Donetsk, Ukraine on January 31st, 2022
Conflict in Ukraine, Donbas Frontline - 31 Jan 2022
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NEWS - Konflikt in der Ukraine: Soldaten im Donbass
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Wolfgang Schwan/Shutterstock (12783627g)
Ukrainian Servicemen watch the frontline outside of Donetsk, Ukraine on January 31st, 2022
Conflict in Ukraine, Donbas Frontline - 31 Jan 2022
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NEWS - Konflikt in der Ukraine: Soldaten im Donbass
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Wolfgang Schwan/Shutterstock (12782242q)
Ukrainian Servicemen seen along the frontline outside of Svitlodarsk, Ukraine on January 30th, 2022
Conflict in Ukraine, Donbas Frontline - 30 Jan 2022
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NEWS - Konflikt in der Ukraine: Soldaten im Donbass
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Wolfgang Schwan/Shutterstock (12782242s)
A Ukrainian Servicemen patrols the frontline outside of Svitlodarsk, Ukraine on January 30th, 2022
Conflict in Ukraine, Donbas Frontline - 30 Jan 2022
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NEWS - Konflikt in der Ukraine: Soldaten im Donbass
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Wolfgang Schwan/Shutterstock (12782242p)
Ukrainian Servicemen seen along the frontline outside of Svitlodarsk, Ukraine on January 30th, 2022
Conflict in Ukraine, Donbas Frontline - 30 Jan 2022
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NEWS - Konflikt in der Ukraine: Soldaten im Donbass
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Wolfgang Schwan/Shutterstock (12782242ag)
Ukrainian Servicemen seen inside of a barracks along the frontline outside of Svitlodarsk, Ukraine on January 30th, 2022
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NEWS - Konflikt in der Ukraine: Soldaten im Donbass
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Wolfgang Schwan/Shutterstock (12782242r)
Ukrainian Servicemen seen along the frontline outside of Svitlodarsk, Ukraine on January 30th, 2022
Conflict in Ukraine, Donbas Frontline - 30 Jan 2022
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NEWS - Konflikt in der Ukraine: Soldaten im Donbass
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Wolfgang Schwan/Shutterstock (12782242w)
Ukrainian Servicemen patrol the frontline outside of Svitlodarsk, Ukraine on January 30th, 2022
Conflict in Ukraine, Donbas Frontline - 30 Jan 2022
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NEWS - Konflikt in der Ukraine: Soldaten im Donbass
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Wolfgang Schwan/Shutterstock (12782242z)
Ukrainian Servicemen patrol the frontline outside of Svitlodarsk, Ukraine on January 30th, 2022
Conflict in Ukraine, Donbas Frontline - 30 Jan 2022
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NEWS - Konflikt in der Ukraine: Soldaten im Donbass
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Wolfgang Schwan/Shutterstock (12782242y)
Ukrainian Servicemen patrol the frontline outside of Svitlodarsk, Ukraine on January 30th, 2022
Conflict in Ukraine, Donbas Frontline - 30 Jan 2022
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NEWS - Konflikt in der Ukraine: Soldaten im Donbass
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Wolfgang Schwan/Shutterstock (12782242ae)
A Ukrainian Servicemen is seen along the frontline outside of Svitlodarsk, Ukraine on January 30th, 2022
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NEWS - Konflikt in der Ukraine: Soldaten im Donbass
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Wolfgang Schwan/Shutterstock (12782242ah)
Ukrainian Servicemen patrol the frontline outside of Svitlodarsk, Ukraine on January 30th, 2022
Conflict in Ukraine, Donbas Frontline - 30 Jan 2022
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NEWS - Konflikt in der Ukraine: Soldaten im Donbass
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Wolfgang Schwan/Shutterstock (12782242ai)
Ukrainian dogs patrol the frontline outside of Svitlodarsk, Ukraine on January 30th, 2022
Conflict in Ukraine, Donbas Frontline - 30 Jan 2022
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REPORTAGE - Ukraine: unabhängige Soldatengruppe kämpft an den gefährlichsten Fronten
'Grey Zone' Conflict
In the now abandoned industrial outskirts of Avdiivka, Ukraine, the 74th battalion of the Ukrainian army maintains several small positions within 100 meters of
those held by separatists troops of the Donetsk PeopleÕs Republic (DNR). Despite the conditions of the Minsk ceasefire agreement, separatists continue to shell the area. An unpaid volunteer unit belonging to Right Sector maintain one of the positions and fights alongside the regular army. It is made up of tight knit group who have fought together in nearly every major battle of the war and have yet to suffer a casualty. Despite the hardships, the group has made a decision to remain independent and unpaid, and they routinely choose to man the most dangerous positions. Their position has also become a social hub on the front line. They have a reputation for doing their jobs with a smile and for having some of the best food on the front. As the political situation in Ukraine continues to change, the Right Sector volunteers understand their role in the war is precarious. While a blind eye is turned to certain ceasefire violations they know the can just as easily be blamed for undermining the ceasefire. They understand that their own government may one day turn its back on them. However, they say that they donÕt fight for the government, but for the idea of Ukraine.
NEWT is upset that he is not allowed to keep a sick kitten in the kitchen.
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REPORTAGE - Ukraine: unabhängige Soldatengruppe kämpft an den gefährlichsten Fronten
'Grey Zone' Conflict
In the now abandoned industrial outskirts of Avdiivka, Ukraine, the 74th battalion of the Ukrainian army maintains several small positions within 100 meters of
those held by separatists troops of the Donetsk PeopleÕs Republic (DNR). Despite the conditions of the Minsk ceasefire agreement, separatists continue to shell the area. An unpaid volunteer unit belonging to Right Sector maintain one of the positions and fights alongside the regular army. It is made up of tight knit group who have fought together in nearly every major battle of the war and have yet to suffer a casualty. Despite the hardships, the group has made a decision to remain independent and unpaid, and they routinely choose to man the most dangerous positions. Their position has also become a social hub on the front line. They have a reputation for doing their jobs with a smile and for having some of the best food on the front. As the political situation in Ukraine continues to change, the Right Sector volunteers understand their role in the war is precarious. While a blind eye is turned to certain ceasefire violations they know the can just as easily be blamed for undermining the ceasefire. They understand that their own government may one day turn its back on them. However, they say that they donÕt fight for the government, but for the idea of Ukraine.
NEWT has been feeding a sick kitten and tried to keep it in the kitchen area of the bunker. The other volunteers, concerned about the health risk, made him put it outside
©Christopher Occhicone/zReportage/Exclusivepix Media (FOTO: DUKAS/EXCLUSIVEPIX)
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REPORTAGE - Ukraine: unabhängige Soldatengruppe kämpft an den gefährlichsten Fronten
'Grey Zone' Conflict
In the now abandoned industrial outskirts of Avdiivka, Ukraine, the 74th battalion of the Ukrainian army maintains several small positions within 100 meters of
those held by separatists troops of the Donetsk PeopleÕs Republic (DNR). Despite the conditions of the Minsk ceasefire agreement, separatists continue to shell the area. An unpaid volunteer unit belonging to Right Sector maintain one of the positions and fights alongside the regular army. It is made up of tight knit group who have fought together in nearly every major battle of the war and have yet to suffer a casualty. Despite the hardships, the group has made a decision to remain independent and unpaid, and they routinely choose to man the most dangerous positions. Their position has also become a social hub on the front line. They have a reputation for doing their jobs with a smile and for having some of the best food on the front. As the political situation in Ukraine continues to change, the Right Sector volunteers understand their role in the war is precarious. While a blind eye is turned to certain ceasefire violations they know the can just as easily be blamed for undermining the ceasefire. They understand that their own government may one day turn its back on them. However, they say that they donÕt fight for the government, but for the idea of Ukraine.
The men watch reconnaissance footage of an enemy troops being hit by a shell after crossing into Ukrainian held territory.
©Christopher Occhicone/zReportage/Exclusivepix Media (FOTO: DUKAS/EXCLUSIVEPIX)
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REPORTAGE - Ukraine: unabhängige Soldatengruppe kämpft an den gefährlichsten Fronten
'Grey Zone' Conflict
In the now abandoned industrial outskirts of Avdiivka, Ukraine, the 74th battalion of the Ukrainian army maintains several small positions within 100 meters of
those held by separatists troops of the Donetsk PeopleÕs Republic (DNR). Despite the conditions of the Minsk ceasefire agreement, separatists continue to shell the area. An unpaid volunteer unit belonging to Right Sector maintain one of the positions and fights alongside the regular army. It is made up of tight knit group who have fought together in nearly every major battle of the war and have yet to suffer a casualty. Despite the hardships, the group has made a decision to remain independent and unpaid, and they routinely choose to man the most dangerous positions. Their position has also become a social hub on the front line. They have a reputation for doing their jobs with a smile and for having some of the best food on the front. As the political situation in Ukraine continues to change, the Right Sector volunteers understand their role in the war is precarious. While a blind eye is turned to certain ceasefire violations they know the can just as easily be blamed for undermining the ceasefire. They understand that their own government may one day turn its back on them. However, they say that they donÕt fight for the government, but for the idea of Ukraine.
Men risk exposure to mortar attacks in order to call family. The only spot in the position with cell service is located upstairs in a stairwell facing separatist troops.
©Christopher Occhicone/zReportage/Exclusivepix Media (FOTO: DUKAS/EXCLUSIVEPIX)
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REPORTAGE - Ukraine: unabhängige Soldatengruppe kämpft an den gefährlichsten Fronten
'Grey Zone' Conflict
In the now abandoned industrial outskirts of Avdiivka, Ukraine, the 74th battalion of the Ukrainian army maintains several small positions within 100 meters of
those held by separatists troops of the Donetsk PeopleÕs Republic (DNR). Despite the conditions of the Minsk ceasefire agreement, separatists continue to shell the area. An unpaid volunteer unit belonging to Right Sector maintain one of the positions and fights alongside the regular army. It is made up of tight knit group who have fought together in nearly every major battle of the war and have yet to suffer a casualty. Despite the hardships, the group has made a decision to remain independent and unpaid, and they routinely choose to man the most dangerous positions. Their position has also become a social hub on the front line. They have a reputation for doing their jobs with a smile and for having some of the best food on the front. As the political situation in Ukraine continues to change, the Right Sector volunteers understand their role in the war is precarious. While a blind eye is turned to certain ceasefire violations they know the can just as easily be blamed for undermining the ceasefire. They understand that their own government may one day turn its back on them. However, they say that they donÕt fight for the government, but for the idea of Ukraine.
A Ukrainian soldier killed in a mortar attack on a stretcher outside the volunteer's position.
©Christopher Occhicone/zReportage/Exclusivepix Media (FOTO: DUKAS/EXCLUSIVEPIX)
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