A Bunker in Kyiv [electronic resource] : : The Astonishing Story of the People's Army Defying Putin
John Lyons2025
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A riveting account of courageous resistance from the bestselling author of
Balcony Over Jerusalem
On 24 February 2022, residents of Kyiv, Ukraine, woke to the sound of explosions
and gunfire as Russian forces attempted to seize Hostomel Airport. It marked the
beginning of the first land war in Europe since World War II. Under the
leadership of the charismatic Volodymyr Zelensky, a militarised resistance and a
civilian army of volunteers combined to defy Vladimir Putin.
By day, visitors to Kyiv might mistake it for any other charming European city.
But when night falls, sirens wail and citizens sleep in bathrooms and bunkers to
escape the persistent dangers of incoming missiles. This war is fought daily on
both the front lines and the home front. Resourceful civilians - from old punk
rockers and bikers to university professors and corporate brand managers -
provide every bit of help they can, outwitting and outmanoeuvring the Russian
army with drones, cyber tech and...
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Author:
John Lyons, Author
Imprint:
Australia : ABC Books, 2025
Collation:
1 online resource (1 text file) (320 pages)
Audience:
General / adult
System details:
Platform: epubMode of access: Internet
ISBN:
9781460717332
Language:
English
BRN:
532180
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