Ukraine’s last Donbas strongholds brace for Russia’s advance
407K views · Aug 8, 2026 · News & Politics
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@kyivindependent · 1 month ago · pinned
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@jftvrwk · 1 month ago
Great work and hats off to the cinematography as well, its been on another level as of late.
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@nurnichtausliebeweinen2240 · 1 month ago
Deeply touching. And heartbreaking. Thank you, Francis and Olena!
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@jackedgley1452 · 1 month ago
So clear in your presentation. Please take care yourself
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@willemdezeeuw5918 · 1 month ago
Great report... So sad this happens to be...
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@mtb5778 · 1 month ago
Francis Farrell Thank-you. Great reporting. All my best wishes for you in the future.
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@maramé.r · 1 month ago
Great documentary. Superb reporting and camerawork
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@ThankUkraine · 1 month ago
That was absolutely phenomenal - on par with Caolan’s reporting - nicely done!
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@adam7027 · 1 month ago
Its very surreal seeing people having a day at the beach while soldiers drive by to and from the frontline. Undefeated.
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@leniszameit · 1 month ago
very interesting report francis and crew. stay safe
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@teekay825 · 1 month ago
Breaks my heart …
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@LawrenceTankersley-m8v · 1 month ago
Thank you Francis for your amazing work. Your reporting has made the Donbas and all of Ukraine more real for me. Youve made it personal and I thank you once again.
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