Civilians who rose up after Russia invaded are still actively involved as country struggles to defend its freedom.
A Ukrainian Mi-8 helicopter returns from a combat operation at the frontline in Kharkiv region, Ukraine, on May 19, 2024.
But what has cheered me up early in my trip — and bolstered my faith in Ukraine’s future — is that the civilian volunteers who rose up after Russia invaded are still actively involved, helping other Ukrainians escape the fighting or getting them medical care after terrible wounds.I have been covering world conflicts for decades, and I have never witnessed such strong civic activism in any other country besides the United States.
Their work caught the eye of National Guard Lt. Col. Sergei Sudets, who commands mobile units that patrol 157 miles of southern coastline to protect against drones. He shaped the volunteers into an innovative unit that repairs and repurposes old equipment to meet new needs. Equally impressive are volunteer organizations focused on aiding civilians, like Helping to Leave, a project launched by cognitive neuroscientist-turned-social worker Dina Urich to help Ukrainians escape from occupied territory, which amounts to nearly 20% of the country.
“This is a marathon, not a sprint,” Urich said. Ukrainians know they are involved in an existential struggle to retain their independence and freedom.Letters: Proposed cuts | Chance to thank | Stakes of war | Trading away relevance | Chance to be heard
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