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War in Ukraine: Ukrainian troops face the Russian offensive near Kharkiv
War in Ukraine: Ukrainian troops face the Russian offensive near Kharkiv
(France 2)
Faced with the ongoing Russian offensive near Kharkiv, in Ukraine, certain villages, almost deserted, seem to be almost wiped off the map after the attacks. kyiv troops are trying to stop the advance of Kremlin soldiers.
On the Russian border, under a hail of shells, Ukrainian special forces soldiers try to contain the advance of Kremlin soldiers. “They are targeting us”, alerts a Ukrainian soldier. It is impossible to progress in the shelter of the few trees that separate them from the Russian forces. “We have to go back. Quick, turn around. We’re out of here.”, urges a Ukrainian soldier. A few kilometers away, an almost deserted road with a few military vehicles is taken to reach Kharkiv. On the side, new defense lines are being built. Trenches to protect the city of Kharkiv, as Russian forces continue their advances.
A dangerous daily life
In one village, many residents fled, but some decided to stay. “My brother left Kharkiv, but I don’t want to leave my house”explains a resident. Alexandre refuses to stay holed up at home. So, as often, he goes to see a friend at the other end of the village. “My house was just hit. A bomb fell right next to it. Within two minutes, I was dead”assures the local resident.
