Russia’s massive overnight attack on Ukraine included hundreds of drones and a record 32 ballistic missiles. Meanwhile, troops on the front line, like Sgt. Andrii Shadrin, say conscripts are having a tough time filling the shoes of more experienced soldiers. Shadrin speaks with The World’s Host Carolyn Beeler about the fate of the Donbas, and what the territory he’s defending will ultimately mean for how this war ends.
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