Ukrainian soldiers live wherever they can find shelter. I think this was formerly a kids' school or orphanage.
With body armor hard to find, some Ukrainians have started making homemade armor. These are all test plates that were not strong enough to stop rifle rounds. Note the bullet holes in most of them. Don't worry, no one was wearing these when they were tested.
With body armor hard to find, some Ukrainians have started making homemade armor. These are all test plates that were not strong enough to stop rifle rounds. Note the bullet holes in most of them. Don't worry, no one was wearing these when they were tested.
"Homemade" Body Armor
A Few Places We Ventured Near The Front Lines
A Few Places We Ventured Near The Front Lines
A Few Places We Ventured Near The Front Lines
A Few Places We Ventured Near The Front Lines
A Few Places We Ventured Near The Front Lines
Captured Russian Multi-Soldier MRE (Meal Ready To Eat)
Patches like this are coveted gifts to the Ukrainian soldiers. They are always excited to meet Americans and other volunteers from abroad. And, they are very grateful for all the international help.
A few of Michael's most prized possessions. A sample of the unit patches gifted to him by different Ukrainian military units at the front.
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Zaporizhzhia. Makeshift soldiers barracks. At least they have a roof over their heads.
Battle Damage
Battle Damage
Battle Damage
Battle Damage