Two Years On: Life after the front-line
Ukrainecast
BBC
4.7 • 1K Ratings
🗓️ 24 February 2024
⏱️ 14 minutes
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Summary
Today marks exactly two years since Russia launched it’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. In this episode, Victoria and Vitaly are joined by Serhiy, a Ukrainian soldier who experienced catastrophic injuries when his vehicle was blown up by an anti-tank landmine in November 2022. Along with his wife Valeriia, he reflects on the reality of life after the front-line - and his big plans to make Ukraine a more disability-friendly country for injured veterans like himself once the war is over.
Today’s episode is presented by Victoria Derbyshire and Vitaly Shevchenko. It was made by Keiligh Baker. The producers were Arsenii Sokolov and Cordelia Hemming. The technical producer was Hannah Montgomery. The series producer is Lucy Boast. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham. Email Ukrainecast@bbc.co.uk with your questions and comments. You can also send us a message or voice note via WhatsApp, Signal or Telegram to +44 330 1239480
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| 0:00.0 | BBC Sounds, music radio podcasts. |
| 0:04.7 | Hello, it's 731 days since Russia began its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, |
| 0:11.2 | and it's two years exactly since that day. |
| 0:14.0 | On this episode, we wanted to talk to you about the reality of life for those who have fought on the front line. |
| 0:22.0 | What it's like for some of those soldiers. for those |
| 0:24.4 | soldiers, |
| 0:25.2 | injured fighting for their country and for the families left behind. |
| 0:30.5 | This is Ukraine. |
| 0:32.0 | This is Ukraine. Ukraine cost from BBC News. |
| 0:36.0 | Ukraine is an epicenter of unbearable heart rage and pain. |
| 0:41.0 | Millions of people are without heating, without water. |
| 0:44.0 | Putin is the aggressor. |
| 0:46.0 | He will be ready to use nuclear weapons. |
| 0:50.0 | They killed him and fled. |
| 0:51.0 | I do not know how we managed to survive. |
| 0:54.3 | I want the people to know the truth. |
| 0:58.0 | Hello, this is Victoria Derbyshire in the Ukraine Car studio. |
| 1:01.0 | And this is Vitada Shepchenko, also in the Ukraine Car studio. And this is Vitada Shepchenko also in the Ukraine car studio. |
| 1:04.0 | And we are going to talk to Seri and Valeria. |
| 1:08.0 | A couple from Ukraine, husband and wife, who are currently in Philadelphia in the United States getting medical help for the severe injuries |
| 1:16.0 | Sir he received on the front line and those injuries were absolutely catastrophic. |
| 1:22.2 | He had an open skull brain injury. A burnt face from |
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