Ukrainian firefighter speaks about stress of being a first responder

The World

As Russia often targets Ukrainian apartment buildings and gathering places, firefighters are typically the first people to arrive after an attack. They themselves can be targets. The World’s Daniel Ofman meets a young Ukrainian firefighter who risks his life to save others, and finds out what he does to stay strong.

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