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Ukraine's Civilian Soldiers: The War Recorded on Smartphones
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DocumentaryWar
Overview
Under intense fire from the Russian forces, Ukrainian civilians-turned-soldiers document their first experiences on the battlefield using smartphones and cameras to show the do-or-die reality of war.
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Runtime
49 min
Release Date
2024-04-13
Status
Released
Original Language
English
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Emma Howard
Self - Narrator (voice)
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