db321f00-e56e-59a4-a631-3c83b0144e73Mon, 29 Sep 2025 11:44:26 +0000Captivate.fmSky News
From the producers of Sky News StoryCast.]]>https://artwork.captivate.fm/f451ca8c-04a5-4dad-896c-30e9def0ba61/2fc25ba77e3b5a9a099a14d7691bc12c.jpgSky NewsSky NewsDeadly rocket attacks, displacement, dangerous missions to the frontline - father Ilyas, Kyiv resident Oksana and military volunteer Seva, share one year of life in war-torn Ukraine.From the producers of Sky News StoryCast.https://ukraine-war-diaries.captivate.fmfalseepisodichttps://feeds.captivate.fm/ukraine-war-diaries/nopodcastIntroducing... The World with Richard Engel and Yalda Hakim
They debrief from global flashpoints and discuss their encounters with the biggest decision makers. They’ll also be joined by some of those key players to help make sense of world events.  

From conflict in the Middle East, to the US election, and the war in Ukraine there is no better place for analysis and expertise.

New episodes from Richard and Yalda every Wednesday, starting October 9th.
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They debrief from global flashpoints and discuss their encounters with the biggest decision makers. They’ll also be joined by some of those key players to help make sense of world events.  

From conflict in the Middle East, to the US election, and the war in Ukraine there is no better place for analysis and expertise.

New episodes from Richard and Yalda every Wednesday, starting October 9th.
]]>vnid://episodes/62164989?media_id=47354333Mon, 30 Sep 2024 16:00:02 +010001:33falsefullSky News’ Yalda Hakim and NBC’s Richard Engel have covered world events for years. Now, they team up for a new podcast to share their experiences from the frontline.    <br /><br />They debrief from global flashpoints and discuss their encounters with the biggest decision makers. They’ll also be joined by some of those key players to help make sense of world events.  <br /><br />From conflict in the Middle East, to the US election, and the war in Ukraine there is no better place for analysis and expertise.<br /><br /><b><a href="https://podfollow.com/the-world-with-richard-and-yalda" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">New episodes from Richard and Yalda every Wednesday, starting October 9th.</a></b><br />EP68 - One year, three lives & our stories of war (Feb 25)
OUR DIARISTS

Oksana, 35, works in overseas education. She lives with her husband, Seva, in an apartment complex in central Kyiv. Many of Oksana’s closest friends have left the country to begin new lives in Europe. Some may never return. She’s continues to try and make a life there.

Ilyas is an IT specialist and married father who fled from Kyiv to Lviv shortly after the war started. His wife Natalia, and two young sons are taking refuge in Poland. As of February 2023, Ilyas is back living in the family apartment in Kyiv.

Seva, 41, is a company CEO and husband to Oksana. Before the war, he travelled across Europe for business. Now, he makes regular supply drops of medical aid and rations to Ukrainian troops on the front line in Eastern Ukraine. He’s originally from a small village near Dnipro.

Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.

From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.

Producer: Rob Mulhern
Editing: Paul Stanworth]]>
OUR DIARISTS

Oksana, 35, works in overseas education. She lives with her husband, Seva, in an apartment complex in central Kyiv. Many of Oksana’s closest friends have left the country to begin new lives in Europe. Some may never return. She’s continues to try and make a life there.

Ilyas is an IT specialist and married father who fled from Kyiv to Lviv shortly after the war started. His wife Natalia, and two young sons are taking refuge in Poland. As of February 2023, Ilyas is back living in the family apartment in Kyiv.

Seva, 41, is a company CEO and husband to Oksana. Before the war, he travelled across Europe for business. Now, he makes regular supply drops of medical aid and rations to Ukrainian troops on the front line in Eastern Ukraine. He’s originally from a small village near Dnipro.

Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.

From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.

Producer: Rob Mulhern
Editing: Paul Stanworth]]>vnid://episodes/52844084?media_id=39269172Sat, 25 Feb 2023 01:00:02 +010022:56falsefullIn an extended episode to mark one year since the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Ilyas, Oksana and Seva come together for the first time as a group, to share just some of what impacted them most in the last 12 months and to consider what the future holds? <br /><br />OUR DIARISTS <br /><br />Oksana, 35, works in overseas education. She lives with her husband, Seva, in an apartment complex in central Kyiv. Many of Oksana’s closest friends have left the country to begin new lives in Europe. Some may never return. She’s continues to try and make a life there.<br /><br />Ilyas is an IT specialist and married father who fled from Kyiv to Lviv shortly after the war started. His wife Natalia, and two young sons are taking refuge in Poland. As of February 2023, Ilyas is back living in the family apartment in Kyiv.<br /><br />Seva, 41, is a company CEO and husband to Oksana. Before the war, he travelled across Europe for business. Now, he makes regular supply drops of medical aid and rations to Ukrainian troops on the front line in Eastern Ukraine. He’s originally from a small village near Dnipro. <br /><br />Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone. <br /><br />From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast. <br /><br />Producer: Rob Mulhern<br />Editing: Paul StanworthEP67 - Zelenskyy the great, loving power & ‘the smell of Spring’ (Feb 13-17)
Oksana is happy to have electricity this week and is looking forward to Spring and a trip to Europe, where she’ll be reunited with her best friend after many months apart

And her husband Seva, a military volunteer, has returned from eastern Ukraine and reflects on how he has gotten used to the Russian missile bombardment, nearly a year on since the invasion.

OUR DIARISTS

Oksana, 35, works in overseas education. She lives with her husband, Seva, in an apartment complex in central Kyiv. Many of Oksana’s closest friends have left the country to begin new lives in Europe. Some may never return. She’s continues to try and make a life there.

Ilyas is an IT specialist and married father who fled from Kyiv to Lviv shortly after the war started. His wife Natalia, and two young sons are taking refuge in Poland. As of February 2023, Ilyas is back living in the family apartment in Kyiv.

Seva, 41, is a company CEO and husband to Oksana. Before the war, he travelled across Europe for business. Now, he makes regular supply drops of medical aid and rations to Ukrainian troops on the front line in Eastern Ukraine. He’s originally from a small village near Dnipro.

Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.

EP67 diary entries were recorded using WhatsApp voice note.

From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.

Producers: Rob Mulhern and Annie Joyce
Editing: Paul Stanworth
Archive: Simon Windsor
Digital: David Chipakupaku]]>
Oksana is happy to have electricity this week and is looking forward to Spring and a trip to Europe, where she’ll be reunited with her best friend after many months apart

And her husband Seva, a military volunteer, has returned from eastern Ukraine and reflects on how he has gotten used to the Russian missile bombardment, nearly a year on since the invasion.

OUR DIARISTS

Oksana, 35, works in overseas education. She lives with her husband, Seva, in an apartment complex in central Kyiv. Many of Oksana’s closest friends have left the country to begin new lives in Europe. Some may never return. She’s continues to try and make a life there.

Ilyas is an IT specialist and married father who fled from Kyiv to Lviv shortly after the war started. His wife Natalia, and two young sons are taking refuge in Poland. As of February 2023, Ilyas is back living in the family apartment in Kyiv.

Seva, 41, is a company CEO and husband to Oksana. Before the war, he travelled across Europe for business. Now, he makes regular supply drops of medical aid and rations to Ukrainian troops on the front line in Eastern Ukraine. He’s originally from a small village near Dnipro.

Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.

EP67 diary entries were recorded using WhatsApp voice note.

From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.

Producers: Rob Mulhern and Annie Joyce
Editing: Paul Stanworth
Archive: Simon Windsor
Digital: David Chipakupaku]]>vnid://episodes/52768600?media_id=39206893Sat, 18 Feb 2023 01:00:01 +010012:06falsefullIlyas praises Ukraine’s leader after Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s UK visit and is grateful his wife and children, in Poland, don’t have to experience life in the middle of a warzone. <br /><br />Oksana is happy to have electricity this week and is looking forward to Spring and a trip to Europe, where she’ll be reunited with her best friend after many months apart <br /><br />And her husband Seva, a military volunteer, has returned from eastern Ukraine and reflects on how he has gotten used to the Russian missile bombardment, nearly a year on since the invasion. <br /><br />OUR DIARISTS <br /><br />Oksana, 35, works in overseas education. She lives with her husband, Seva, in an apartment complex in central Kyiv. Many of Oksana’s closest friends have left the country to begin new lives in Europe. Some may never return. She’s continues to try and make a life there. <br /><br />Ilyas is an IT specialist and married father who fled from Kyiv to Lviv shortly after the war started. His wife Natalia, and two young sons are taking refuge in Poland. As of February 2023, Ilyas is back living in the family apartment in Kyiv. <br /><br />Seva, 41, is a company CEO and husband to Oksana. Before the war, he travelled across Europe for business. Now, he makes regular supply drops of medical aid and rations to Ukrainian troops on the front line in Eastern Ukraine. He’s originally from a small village near Dnipro. <br /><br />Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone. <br /><br />EP67 diary entries were recorded using WhatsApp voice note. <br /><br />From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast. <br /><br />Producers: Rob Mulhern and Annie Joyce <br />Editing: Paul Stanworth <br />Archive: Simon Windsor <br />Digital: David ChipakupakuEP66 - Barbarity in Bakhmut, bedding parcels & Kharkiv buyer’s guide (Feb 6-10)
In Kyiv, answering a displaced mother’s call for help leads to an inspiring phone conversation for Oksana.

And Ilyas undertakes an anxious journey hundreds of kilometres across Ukraine to buy a car for his family.

WARNING: Seva’s diary contains graphic references detailing death and torture.

OUR DIARISTS
Seva, 41, is a company CEO and husband to Oksana. Before the war, he travelled across Europe for business. Now, he makes regular supply drops of medical aid and rations to Ukrainian troops on the front line in Eastern Ukraine. He’s originally from a small village near Dnipro.

Oksana, 35, works in overseas education. She lives with her husband, Seva, in an apartment complex in central Kyiv. Many of Oksana’s closest friends have left the country to begin new lives in Europe. Some may never return. She’s continues to try and make a life there.

Ilyas is an IT specialist and married father who fled from Kyiv to Lviv shortly after the war started. His wife Natalia, and two young sons are taking refuge in Poland. As of February 2023, Ilyas is back living in the family apartment in Kyiv.

Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.

EP66 diary entries were recorded using WhatsApp voice note.

From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.

Producer: Rob Mulhern
Editing: Paul Stanworth
Archive: Simon Windsor
Digital: David Chipakupaku]]>
In Kyiv, answering a displaced mother’s call for help leads to an inspiring phone conversation for Oksana.

And Ilyas undertakes an anxious journey hundreds of kilometres across Ukraine to buy a car for his family.

WARNING: Seva’s diary contains graphic references detailing death and torture.

OUR DIARISTS
Seva, 41, is a company CEO and husband to Oksana. Before the war, he travelled across Europe for business. Now, he makes regular supply drops of medical aid and rations to Ukrainian troops on the front line in Eastern Ukraine. He’s originally from a small village near Dnipro.

Oksana, 35, works in overseas education. She lives with her husband, Seva, in an apartment complex in central Kyiv. Many of Oksana’s closest friends have left the country to begin new lives in Europe. Some may never return. She’s continues to try and make a life there.

Ilyas is an IT specialist and married father who fled from Kyiv to Lviv shortly after the war started. His wife Natalia, and two young sons are taking refuge in Poland. As of February 2023, Ilyas is back living in the family apartment in Kyiv.

Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.

EP66 diary entries were recorded using WhatsApp voice note.

From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.

Producer: Rob Mulhern
Editing: Paul Stanworth
Archive: Simon Windsor
Digital: David Chipakupaku]]>vnid://episodes/52692313?media_id=39137059Sat, 11 Feb 2023 01:00:01 +010013:38falsefullMilitary volunteer Seva learns about comrades who suffered horrific deaths when he returns to Bakhmut in eastern Ukraine.<br /><br />In Kyiv, answering a displaced mother’s call for help leads to an inspiring phone conversation for Oksana. <br /><br />And Ilyas undertakes an anxious journey hundreds of kilometres across Ukraine to buy a car for his family.<br /><br />WARNING: Seva’s diary contains graphic references detailing death and torture. <br /><br />OUR DIARISTS <br />Seva, 41, is a company CEO and husband to Oksana. Before the war, he travelled across Europe for business. Now, he makes regular supply drops of medical aid and rations to Ukrainian troops on the front line in Eastern Ukraine. He’s originally from a small village near Dnipro.<br /><br />Oksana, 35, works in overseas education. She lives with her husband, Seva, in an apartment complex in central Kyiv. Many of Oksana’s closest friends have left the country to begin new lives in Europe. Some may never return. She’s continues to try and make a life there.<br /><br />Ilyas is an IT specialist and married father who fled from Kyiv to Lviv shortly after the war started. His wife Natalia, and two young sons are taking refuge in Poland. As of February 2023, Ilyas is back living in the family apartment in Kyiv. <br /><br />Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone. <br /><br />EP66 diary entries were recorded using WhatsApp voice note. <br /><br />From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast. <br /><br />Producer: Rob Mulhern<br />Editing: Paul Stanworth<br />Archive: Simon Windsor<br />Digital: David ChipakupakuEP65 - Strollers, sacrifice & the Spring offensive (Jan 30-3 Feb)
In Kyiv, conversations with his comrades on the front line forces Seva to yet again match the odds of mounting Russian pressure against the Ukrainian need for ever greater Western firepower.

Meanwhile, amid growing fears over a Russian Spring offensive - and the prospect of a major military push against Kyiv - Oksana redoubles her efforts to cherish special moments with her loved ones.

OUR DIARISTS

Ilyas is an IT specialist and married father who fled from Kyiv to Lviv shortly after the war started. His wife Natalia, and two young sons are taking refuge in Poland. As of February 2023, Ilyas is back living in the family apartment in Kyiv.

Seva, 41, is a company CEO and husband to Oksana. Before the war, he travelled across Europe for business. Now, he makes regular supply drops of medical aid and rations to Ukrainian troops on the front line in Eastern Ukraine. He’s originally from a small village near Dnipro.

Oksana, 35, works in overseas education. She lives with her husband, Seva, in an apartment complex in central Kyiv. Many of Oksana’s closest friends have left the country to begin new lives in Europe. Some may never return. She’s continues to try and make a life there.

Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.

EP65 diary entries were recorded using WhatsApp voice note.

From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.
Producer: Rob Mulhern
Editing: Paul Stanworth
Archive: Simon Windsor
Digital: David Chipakupaku]]>
In Kyiv, conversations with his comrades on the front line forces Seva to yet again match the odds of mounting Russian pressure against the Ukrainian need for ever greater Western firepower.

Meanwhile, amid growing fears over a Russian Spring offensive - and the prospect of a major military push against Kyiv - Oksana redoubles her efforts to cherish special moments with her loved ones.

OUR DIARISTS

Ilyas is an IT specialist and married father who fled from Kyiv to Lviv shortly after the war started. His wife Natalia, and two young sons are taking refuge in Poland. As of February 2023, Ilyas is back living in the family apartment in Kyiv.

Seva, 41, is a company CEO and husband to Oksana. Before the war, he travelled across Europe for business. Now, he makes regular supply drops of medical aid and rations to Ukrainian troops on the front line in Eastern Ukraine. He’s originally from a small village near Dnipro.

Oksana, 35, works in overseas education. She lives with her husband, Seva, in an apartment complex in central Kyiv. Many of Oksana’s closest friends have left the country to begin new lives in Europe. Some may never return. She’s continues to try and make a life there.

Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.

EP65 diary entries were recorded using WhatsApp voice note.

From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.
Producer: Rob Mulhern
Editing: Paul Stanworth
Archive: Simon Windsor
Digital: David Chipakupaku]]>vnid://episodes/52631533?media_id=39082652Sat, 04 Feb 2023 01:00:02 +010012:13falsefullNow more than half-way through the winter, and more than 11 months since his family fled the country, Ilyas makes peace with the realisation that his eldest son is successfully assimilating into life in Poland, a re-location forced upon his family by the Russian invasion.<br /><br />In Kyiv, conversations with his comrades on the front line forces Seva to yet again match the odds of mounting Russian pressure against the Ukrainian need for ever greater Western firepower. <br /><br />Meanwhile, amid growing fears over a Russian Spring offensive - and the prospect of a major military push against Kyiv - Oksana redoubles her efforts to cherish special moments with her loved ones.<br /><br />OUR DIARISTS<br /><br />Ilyas is an IT specialist and married father who fled from Kyiv to Lviv shortly after the war started. His wife Natalia, and two young sons are taking refuge in Poland. As of February 2023, Ilyas is back living in the family apartment in Kyiv.<br /><br />Seva, 41, is a company CEO and husband to Oksana. Before the war, he travelled across Europe for business. Now, he makes regular supply drops of medical aid and rations to Ukrainian troops on the front line in Eastern Ukraine. He’s originally from a small village near Dnipro.<br /><br />Oksana, 35, works in overseas education. She lives with her husband, Seva, in an apartment complex in central Kyiv. Many of Oksana’s closest friends have left the country to begin new lives in Europe. Some may never return. She’s continues to try and make a life there.<br /><br />Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone. <br /><br />EP65 diary entries were recorded using WhatsApp voice note. <br /><br />From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast. <br />Producer: Rob Mulhern<br />Editing: Paul Stanworth<br />Archive: Simon Windsor<br />Digital: David ChipakupakuEP64 - Tanks, transfers & the threat of doing nothing (Jan 23-27)Returning from assignment, Seva speaks with comrades in the eastern city of Bakhmut who are in desperate need of more advanced weaponry but happy to be alive.

In Kyiv, Ilyas turns his birthday into a military fundraising exercise.

And as Ukraine pleads to the West for more heavy weapons, the story of displacement continues as Oksana supports the arrival of more refugees into Kyiv.

OUR DIARISTS
Seva, 41, is a company CEO and husband to Oksana. Before the war, he travelled across Europe for business. Now, he makes regular supply drops of medical aid and rations to Ukrainian troops on the front line in Eastern Ukraine. He’s originally from a small village near Dnipro.

Oksana, 35, works in overseas education. She lives with her husband, Seva, in an apartment complex in central Kyiv. Many of Oksana’s closest friends have left the country to begin new lives in Europe. Some may never return. She’s continues to try and make a life there.

Ilyas is an IT specialist and married father who fled from Kyiv to Lviv shortly after the war started. His wife Natalia, and two young sons are taking refuge in Poland. As of January 2023, Ilyas is back living in the family apartment in Kyiv.

Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.

EP64 diary entries were recorded using WhatsApp voice note.

From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.
Producer: Rob Mulhern
Editing: Paul Stanworth
Archive: Simon Windsor
Digital: David Chipakupaku]]>Returning from assignment, Seva speaks with comrades in the eastern city of Bakhmut who are in desperate need of more advanced weaponry but happy to be alive.

In Kyiv, Ilyas turns his birthday into a military fundraising exercise.

And as Ukraine pleads to the West for more heavy weapons, the story of displacement continues as Oksana supports the arrival of more refugees into Kyiv.

OUR DIARISTS
Seva, 41, is a company CEO and husband to Oksana. Before the war, he travelled across Europe for business. Now, he makes regular supply drops of medical aid and rations to Ukrainian troops on the front line in Eastern Ukraine. He’s originally from a small village near Dnipro.

Oksana, 35, works in overseas education. She lives with her husband, Seva, in an apartment complex in central Kyiv. Many of Oksana’s closest friends have left the country to begin new lives in Europe. Some may never return. She’s continues to try and make a life there.

Ilyas is an IT specialist and married father who fled from Kyiv to Lviv shortly after the war started. His wife Natalia, and two young sons are taking refuge in Poland. As of January 2023, Ilyas is back living in the family apartment in Kyiv.

Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.

EP64 diary entries were recorded using WhatsApp voice note.

From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.
Producer: Rob Mulhern
Editing: Paul Stanworth
Archive: Simon Windsor
Digital: David Chipakupaku]]>vnid://episodes/52562508?media_id=39026268Sat, 28 Jan 2023 01:00:01 +010011:51falsefull<b></b>Returning from assignment, Seva speaks with comrades in the eastern city of Bakhmut who are in desperate need of more advanced weaponry but happy to be alive.<br /><br />In Kyiv, Ilyas turns his birthday into a military fundraising exercise.<br /><br />And as Ukraine pleads to the West for more heavy weapons, the story of displacement continues as Oksana supports the arrival of more refugees into Kyiv. <br /><br />OUR DIARISTS <br />Seva, 41, is a company CEO and husband to Oksana. Before the war, he travelled across Europe for business. Now, he makes regular supply drops of medical aid and rations to Ukrainian troops on the front line in Eastern Ukraine. He’s originally from a small village near Dnipro.<br /> <br />Oksana, 35, works in overseas education. She lives with her husband, Seva, in an apartment complex in central Kyiv. Many of Oksana’s closest friends have left the country to begin new lives in Europe. Some may never return. She’s continues to try and make a life there. <br /><br />Ilyas is an IT specialist and married father who fled from Kyiv to Lviv shortly after the war started. His wife Natalia, and two young sons are taking refuge in Poland. As of January 2023, Ilyas is back living in the family apartment in Kyiv. <br /><br />Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone. <br /><br />EP64 diary entries were recorded using WhatsApp voice note. <br /><br />From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast. <br />Producer: Rob Mulhern<br />Editing: Paul Stanworth<br />Archive: Simon Windsor<br />Digital: David ChipakupakuEP63 - Dnipro, despair & waiting for deliverance (Jan 16-20)
In Kyiv, Oksana shares some of the stories that have penetrated the soul of the nation and reflects on how the attack is impacting the Ukrainian psyche.

Meanwhile, a conversation between Ilyas and his grandmother - who grew up in the aftermath of World War II - shifts his focus to those ageing citizens who are struggling to cope with war.

OUR DIARISTS
Oksana, 35, works in overseas education. She lives with her husband, Seva, in an apartment complex in central Kyiv. Many of Oksana’s closest friends have left the country to begin new lives in Europe. Some may never return. She’s continues to try and make a life there.

Seva, 41, is a company CEO and husband to Oksana. Before the war, he travelled across Europe for business. Now, he makes regular supply drops of medical aid and rations to Ukrainian troops on the front line in Eastern Ukraine. He’s originally from a small village near Dnipro.

Ilyas is an IT specialist and married father who fled from Kyiv to Lviv shortly after the war started. His wife Natalia, and two young sons are taking refuge in Poland. As of January 2023, Ilyas is back living in the family apartment in Kyiv.

Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.

EP63 diary entries were recorded using WhatsApp voice note.

From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.

Producer: Rob Mulhern
Editing: Paul Stanworth
Digital Promotion: David Chipakupaku
Archive: Simon Windsor
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In Kyiv, Oksana shares some of the stories that have penetrated the soul of the nation and reflects on how the attack is impacting the Ukrainian psyche.

Meanwhile, a conversation between Ilyas and his grandmother - who grew up in the aftermath of World War II - shifts his focus to those ageing citizens who are struggling to cope with war.

OUR DIARISTS
Oksana, 35, works in overseas education. She lives with her husband, Seva, in an apartment complex in central Kyiv. Many of Oksana’s closest friends have left the country to begin new lives in Europe. Some may never return. She’s continues to try and make a life there.

Seva, 41, is a company CEO and husband to Oksana. Before the war, he travelled across Europe for business. Now, he makes regular supply drops of medical aid and rations to Ukrainian troops on the front line in Eastern Ukraine. He’s originally from a small village near Dnipro.

Ilyas is an IT specialist and married father who fled from Kyiv to Lviv shortly after the war started. His wife Natalia, and two young sons are taking refuge in Poland. As of January 2023, Ilyas is back living in the family apartment in Kyiv.

Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.

EP63 diary entries were recorded using WhatsApp voice note.

From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.

Producer: Rob Mulhern
Editing: Paul Stanworth
Digital Promotion: David Chipakupaku
Archive: Simon Windsor
]]>vnid://episodes/52494602?media_id=38960266Sat, 21 Jan 2023 01:00:02 +010013:48falsefullSeva has a difficult conversation with his sister after a Russian ballistic missile targets her Dnipro neighbourhood, killing 45 people and injuring dozens more.<br /> <br />In Kyiv, Oksana shares some of the stories that have penetrated the soul of the nation and reflects on how the attack is impacting the Ukrainian psyche.<br /><br />Meanwhile, a conversation between Ilyas and his grandmother - who grew up in the aftermath of World War II - shifts his focus to those ageing citizens who are struggling to cope with war.<br /> <br />OUR DIARISTS <br />Oksana, 35, works in overseas education. She lives with her husband, Seva, in an apartment complex in central Kyiv. Many of Oksana’s closest friends have left the country to begin new lives in Europe. Some may never return. She’s continues to try and make a life there.<br /> <br />Seva, 41, is a company CEO and husband to Oksana. Before the war, he travelled across Europe for business. Now, he makes regular supply drops of medical aid and rations to Ukrainian troops on the front line in Eastern Ukraine. He’s originally from a small village near Dnipro.<br /> <br />Ilyas is an IT specialist and married father who fled from Kyiv to Lviv shortly after the war started. His wife Natalia, and two young sons are taking refuge in Poland. As of January 2023, Ilyas is back living in the family apartment in Kyiv.<br /> <br />Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.<br /> <br />EP63 diary entries were recorded using WhatsApp voice note.<br /> <br />From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.<br /> <br />Producer: Rob Mulhern<br />Editing: Paul Stanworth<br />Digital Promotion: David Chipakupaku<br />Archive: Simon Windsor<br />EP62 - Comedy nights, corroding childhoods, & checking out at the gym (Jan 9-13)
Meanwhile, in an basement gym, Ilyas finds a world removed from war, until the building is plunged into darkness.

OUR DIARISTS

Oksana, 35, works in overseas education. She lives with her husband, Seva, in an apartment complex in central Kyiv. Many of Oksana’s closest friends have left the country to begin new lives in Europe. Some may never return. She’s continues to try and make a life there.

Seva, 41, is a company CEO and husband to Oksana. Before the war, he travelled across Europe for business. Now, he makes regular supply drops of medical aid and rations to Ukrainian troops on the front line in Eastern Ukraine. He’s originally from a small village near Dnipro.

Ilyas is an IT specialist and married father who fled from Kyiv to Lviv shortly after the war started. His wife Natalia, and two young sons are taking refuge in Poland. As of January 2023, Ilyas is back living in the family apartment in Kyiv.

Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.

EP62 diary entries were recorded using WhatsApp voice note.

From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.

Producer: Rob Mulhern
Editing: Paul Stanworth
Digital Promotion: David Chipakupaku]]>
Meanwhile, in an basement gym, Ilyas finds a world removed from war, until the building is plunged into darkness.

OUR DIARISTS

Oksana, 35, works in overseas education. She lives with her husband, Seva, in an apartment complex in central Kyiv. Many of Oksana’s closest friends have left the country to begin new lives in Europe. Some may never return. She’s continues to try and make a life there.

Seva, 41, is a company CEO and husband to Oksana. Before the war, he travelled across Europe for business. Now, he makes regular supply drops of medical aid and rations to Ukrainian troops on the front line in Eastern Ukraine. He’s originally from a small village near Dnipro.

Ilyas is an IT specialist and married father who fled from Kyiv to Lviv shortly after the war started. His wife Natalia, and two young sons are taking refuge in Poland. As of January 2023, Ilyas is back living in the family apartment in Kyiv.

Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.

EP62 diary entries were recorded using WhatsApp voice note.

From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.

Producer: Rob Mulhern
Editing: Paul Stanworth
Digital Promotion: David Chipakupaku]]>vnid://episodes/52434354?media_id=38907324Sat, 14 Jan 2023 01:00:02 +010008:57falsefullAs fighting rages in the east of the country and against the backdrop of mounting casualties in the mining town of Soledar, Oksana finds some unexpected respite at a Kyiv comedy night.<br /><br />Meanwhile, in an basement gym, Ilyas finds a world removed from war, until the building is plunged into darkness.<br /><br />OUR DIARISTS <br /><br />Oksana, 35, works in overseas education. She lives with her husband, Seva, in an apartment complex in central Kyiv. Many of Oksana’s closest friends have left the country to begin new lives in Europe. Some may never return. She’s continues to try and make a life there. <br /><br />Seva, 41, is a company CEO and husband to Oksana. Before the war, he travelled across Europe for business. Now, he makes regular supply drops of medical aid and rations to Ukrainian troops on the front line in Eastern Ukraine. He’s originally from a small village near Dnipro. <br /><br />Ilyas is an IT specialist and married father who fled from Kyiv to Lviv shortly after the war started. His wife Natalia, and two young sons are taking refuge in Poland. As of January 2023, Ilyas is back living in the family apartment in Kyiv. <br /><br />Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone. <br /><br />EP62 diary entries were recorded using WhatsApp voice note. <br /><br />From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast. <br /><br />Producer: Rob Mulhern<br />Editing: Paul Stanworth<br />Digital Promotion: David Chipakupaku EP61 - Birthday at the pictures, pizza nights & polish pick-ups (Jan 2-6)
In one of the capital’s restaurants, Seva begins the new year in the company of army comrades who extend an emotional gesture of brotherhood in the form of a knife.

And after saying farewell to his family, Ilyas transports an old car from Poland ear-marked for frontline soldiers, before finding himself in the blast radius of a missile strike in Kyiv.

OUR DIARISTS Oksana, 35, works in overseas education. She lives with her husband, Seva, in an apartment complex in central Kyiv. Many of Oksana’s closest friends have left the country to begin new lives in Europe. Some may never return. She’s continues to try and make a life there.

Seva, 41, is a company CEO and husband to Oksana. Before the war, he travelled across Europe for business. Now, he makes regular supply drops of medical aid and rations to Ukrainian troops on the front line in Eastern Ukraine. He’s originally from a small village near Dnipro.

Ilyas is an IT specialist and married father who fled from Kyiv to Lviv shortly after the war started. His wife Natalia, and two young sons are taking refuge in Poland. As of January 2023, Ilyas is back living in the family apartment in Kyiv.

Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.

EP39 diary entries were recorded using WhatsApp voice note.

From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.

Producer: Rob Mulhern
Editing: Paul Stanworth
Digital Promotion: David Chipakupaku]]>
In one of the capital’s restaurants, Seva begins the new year in the company of army comrades who extend an emotional gesture of brotherhood in the form of a knife.

And after saying farewell to his family, Ilyas transports an old car from Poland ear-marked for frontline soldiers, before finding himself in the blast radius of a missile strike in Kyiv.

OUR DIARISTS Oksana, 35, works in overseas education. She lives with her husband, Seva, in an apartment complex in central Kyiv. Many of Oksana’s closest friends have left the country to begin new lives in Europe. Some may never return. She’s continues to try and make a life there.

Seva, 41, is a company CEO and husband to Oksana. Before the war, he travelled across Europe for business. Now, he makes regular supply drops of medical aid and rations to Ukrainian troops on the front line in Eastern Ukraine. He’s originally from a small village near Dnipro.

Ilyas is an IT specialist and married father who fled from Kyiv to Lviv shortly after the war started. His wife Natalia, and two young sons are taking refuge in Poland. As of January 2023, Ilyas is back living in the family apartment in Kyiv.

Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.

EP39 diary entries were recorded using WhatsApp voice note.

From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.

Producer: Rob Mulhern
Editing: Paul Stanworth
Digital Promotion: David Chipakupaku]]>vnid://episodes/52370130?media_id=38852407Fri, 06 Jan 2023 14:30:02 +010011:37falsefullIn Kyiv, making use of one of the cities bomb-proofed theatres, Oksana books a comedy night for military volunteer husband Seva.<br /><br />In one of the capital’s restaurants, Seva begins the new year in the company of army comrades who extend an emotional gesture of brotherhood in the form of a knife.<br /><br />And after saying farewell to his family, Ilyas transports an old car from Poland ear-marked for frontline soldiers, before finding himself in the blast radius of a missile strike in Kyiv.<br /><br />OUR DIARISTS Oksana, 35, works in overseas education. She lives with her husband, Seva, in an apartment complex in central Kyiv. Many of Oksana’s closest friends have left the country to begin new lives in Europe. Some may never return. She’s continues to try and make a life there.<br /><br />Seva, 41, is a company CEO and husband to Oksana. Before the war, he travelled across Europe for business. Now, he makes regular supply drops of medical aid and rations to Ukrainian troops on the front line in Eastern Ukraine. He’s originally from a small village near Dnipro.<br /><br />Ilyas is an IT specialist and married father who fled from Kyiv to Lviv shortly after the war started. His wife Natalia, and two young sons are taking refuge in Poland. As of January 2023, Ilyas is back living in the family apartment in Kyiv.<br /><br />Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.<br /><br />EP39 diary entries were recorded using WhatsApp voice note.<br /><br />From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.<br /><br />Producer: Rob Mulhern<br />Editing: Paul Stanworth<br />Digital Promotion: David ChipakupakuEP60 - Fond memories, fallen soldiers & our first war-time Christmas (Dec 25-31)
Meanwhile Seva shares the Christmas reality of comrades who continue to fight through the festive period.

And Ilyas, looks to the New Year with hope.

OUR DIARISTS

Ilyas is an IT specialist and married father who fled from Kyiv to Lviv shortly after the war started. His wife Natalia, and two young sons are taking refuge in Poland. As of December 2022, Ilyas is back living in the family apartment in Kyiv.

Seva, 40, is a company CEO and husband to Oksana. Before the war, he travelled across Europe for business. Now, he makes regular supply drops of medical aid and rations to Ukrainian troops on the front line in Eastern Ukraine. He’s originally from a small village near Dnipro.

Oksana, 35, works in overseas education. She lives with her husband, Seva, in an apartment complex in central Kyiv. Many of Oksana’s closest friends have left the country to begin new lives in Europe. Some may never return. She’s continues to try and make a life there. Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.

EP60 diary entries were recorded using WhatsApp voice note.

From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.
Producer: Rob Mulhern
Editor: Paul Stanworth
Digital Promotion: David Chipakupaku]]>
Meanwhile Seva shares the Christmas reality of comrades who continue to fight through the festive period.

And Ilyas, looks to the New Year with hope.

OUR DIARISTS

Ilyas is an IT specialist and married father who fled from Kyiv to Lviv shortly after the war started. His wife Natalia, and two young sons are taking refuge in Poland. As of December 2022, Ilyas is back living in the family apartment in Kyiv.

Seva, 40, is a company CEO and husband to Oksana. Before the war, he travelled across Europe for business. Now, he makes regular supply drops of medical aid and rations to Ukrainian troops on the front line in Eastern Ukraine. He’s originally from a small village near Dnipro.

Oksana, 35, works in overseas education. She lives with her husband, Seva, in an apartment complex in central Kyiv. Many of Oksana’s closest friends have left the country to begin new lives in Europe. Some may never return. She’s continues to try and make a life there. Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.

EP60 diary entries were recorded using WhatsApp voice note.

From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.
Producer: Rob Mulhern
Editor: Paul Stanworth
Digital Promotion: David Chipakupaku]]>vnid://episodes/52273614?media_id=38770162Tue, 27 Dec 2022 01:00:02 +010011:23falsefullAgainst the backdrop of a Kyiv still under siege, Oksana reflects on magical Christmas memories from childhood until a drone attack brings her back to reality with a jolt.<br /><br />Meanwhile Seva shares the Christmas reality of comrades who continue to fight through the festive period.<br /><br />And Ilyas, looks to the New Year with hope. <br /><br />OUR DIARISTS<br /><br />Ilyas is an IT specialist and married father who fled from Kyiv to Lviv shortly after the war started. His wife Natalia, and two young sons are taking refuge in Poland. As of December 2022, Ilyas is back living in the family apartment in Kyiv. <br /><br />Seva, 40, is a company CEO and husband to Oksana. Before the war, he travelled across Europe for business. Now, he makes regular supply drops of medical aid and rations to Ukrainian troops on the front line in Eastern Ukraine. He’s originally from a small village near Dnipro. <br /><br />Oksana, 35, works in overseas education. She lives with her husband, Seva, in an apartment complex in central Kyiv. Many of Oksana’s closest friends have left the country to begin new lives in Europe. Some may never return. She’s continues to try and make a life there. Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone. <br /><br />EP60 diary entries were recorded using WhatsApp voice note.<br /><br />From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast. <br />Producer: Rob Mulhern<br />Editor: Paul Stanworth<br />Digital Promotion: David ChipakupakuEP59 - From a city under siege, a very Ukrainian Christmas story (Dec 13-24)

OUR DIARISTS

Ilyas is an IT specialist and married father who fled from Kyiv to Lviv shortly after the war started. His wife Natalia, and two young sons are taking refuge in Poland. As of December 2022, Ilyas is back living in the family apartment in Kyiv.

Seva, 40, is a company CEO and husband to Oksana. Before the war, he travelled across Europe for business. Now, he makes regular supply drops of medical aid and rations to Ukrainian troops on the front line in Eastern Ukraine. He’s originally from a small village near Dnipro.

Oksana, 35, works in overseas education. She lives with her husband, Seva, in an apartment complex in central Kyiv. Many of Oksana’s closest friends have left the country to begin new lives in Europe. Some may never return. She’s continues to try and make a life there.

Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone. EP37 diary entries were recorded using WhatsApp voice note.

From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.
Producer: Rob Mulhern
Editor: Paul Stanworth
Digital Promotion: David Chipakupaku]]>

OUR DIARISTS

Ilyas is an IT specialist and married father who fled from Kyiv to Lviv shortly after the war started. His wife Natalia, and two young sons are taking refuge in Poland. As of December 2022, Ilyas is back living in the family apartment in Kyiv.

Seva, 40, is a company CEO and husband to Oksana. Before the war, he travelled across Europe for business. Now, he makes regular supply drops of medical aid and rations to Ukrainian troops on the front line in Eastern Ukraine. He’s originally from a small village near Dnipro.

Oksana, 35, works in overseas education. She lives with her husband, Seva, in an apartment complex in central Kyiv. Many of Oksana’s closest friends have left the country to begin new lives in Europe. Some may never return. She’s continues to try and make a life there.

Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone. EP37 diary entries were recorded using WhatsApp voice note.

From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.
Producer: Rob Mulhern
Editor: Paul Stanworth
Digital Promotion: David Chipakupaku]]>vnid://episodes/52208694?media_id=38710622Sat, 17 Dec 2022 01:00:02 +010008:56falsefullAlone in his apartment in Kyiv, memories of Christmas past come flooding back to Ilyas. Can he find a way to escape the blitz-like conditions and be reunited with his wife and two sons in Poland?<b> </b> <br /><br />OUR DIARISTS <br /><br />Ilyas is an IT specialist and married father who fled from Kyiv to Lviv shortly after the war started. His wife Natalia, and two young sons are taking refuge in Poland. As of December 2022, Ilyas is back living in the family apartment in Kyiv. <br /><br />Seva, 40, is a company CEO and husband to Oksana. Before the war, he travelled across Europe for business. Now, he makes regular supply drops of medical aid and rations to Ukrainian troops on the front line in Eastern Ukraine. He’s originally from a small village near Dnipro. <br /><br />Oksana, 35, works in overseas education. She lives with her husband, Seva, in an apartment complex in central Kyiv. Many of Oksana’s closest friends have left the country to begin new lives in Europe. Some may never return. She’s continues to try and make a life there. <br /><br />Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone. EP37 diary entries were recorded using WhatsApp voice note. <br /><br />From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast. <br />Producer: Rob Mulhern<br />Editor: Paul Stanworth<br />Digital Promotion: David ChipakupakuEP58 - Snowy returns, surviving by smartphone & going south (Dec 5-9)Ilyas, illustrates how he - and other Ukrainians - are using their smart phones to stay one step ahead of enemy bombing raids.
And Seva marks a day of military celebration.

OUR DIARISTS
 
Ilyas is an IT specialist and married father who fled from Kyiv to Lviv shortly after the war started. His wife Natalia, and two young sons are taking refuge in Poland.
As of December 2022, Ilyas is back living in the family apartment in Kyiv.
 
Seva, 40, is a company CEO and husband to Oksana. Before the war, he travelled across Europe for business. Now, he makes regular supply drops of medical aid and rations to Ukrainian troops on the front line in Eastern Ukraine. He’s originally from a small village near Dnipro.
 
Oksana, 35, works in overseas education. She lives with her husband, Seva, in an apartment complex in central Kyiv. 
Many of Oksana’s closest friends have left the country to begin new lives in Europe. Some may never return. She’s continues to try and make a life there.
 
Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.
 
EP58 diary entries were recorded using WhatsApp voice note.
 
From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.
 
Producer: Rob Mulhern
Editor: Paul Stanworth
Digital Promotion: David Chipakupaku]]>Ilyas, illustrates how he - and other Ukrainians - are using their smart phones to stay one step ahead of enemy bombing raids.
And Seva marks a day of military celebration.

OUR DIARISTS
 
Ilyas is an IT specialist and married father who fled from Kyiv to Lviv shortly after the war started. His wife Natalia, and two young sons are taking refuge in Poland.
As of December 2022, Ilyas is back living in the family apartment in Kyiv.
 
Seva, 40, is a company CEO and husband to Oksana. Before the war, he travelled across Europe for business. Now, he makes regular supply drops of medical aid and rations to Ukrainian troops on the front line in Eastern Ukraine. He’s originally from a small village near Dnipro.
 
Oksana, 35, works in overseas education. She lives with her husband, Seva, in an apartment complex in central Kyiv. 
Many of Oksana’s closest friends have left the country to begin new lives in Europe. Some may never return. She’s continues to try and make a life there.
 
Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.
 
EP58 diary entries were recorded using WhatsApp voice note.
 
From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.
 
Producer: Rob Mulhern
Editor: Paul Stanworth
Digital Promotion: David Chipakupaku]]>vnid://episodes/52134172?media_id=38652946Fri, 09 Dec 2022 01:00:02 +010012:24falsefullHaving left Kyiv on the day of a devastating Russian air attack in October, Oksana makes an emotional return.<br />Ilyas, illustrates how he - and other Ukrainians - are using their smart phones to stay one step ahead of enemy bombing raids.<br />And Seva marks a day of military celebration.<br /><br />OUR DIARISTS<br /> <br />Ilyas is an IT specialist and married father who fled from Kyiv to Lviv shortly after the war started. His wife Natalia, and two young sons are taking refuge in Poland.<br />As of December 2022, Ilyas is back living in the family apartment in Kyiv.<br /> <br />Seva, 40, is a company CEO and husband to Oksana. Before the war, he travelled across Europe for business. Now, he makes regular supply drops of medical aid and rations to Ukrainian troops on the front line in Eastern Ukraine. He’s originally from a small village near Dnipro.<br /> <br />Oksana, 35, works in overseas education. She lives with her husband, Seva, in an apartment complex in central Kyiv. <br />Many of Oksana’s closest friends have left the country to begin new lives in Europe. Some may never return. She’s continues to try and make a life there.<br /> <br />Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.<br /> <br />EP58 diary entries were recorded using WhatsApp voice note.<br /> <br />From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.<br /> <br />Producer: Rob Mulhern<br />Editor: Paul Stanworth<br />Digital Promotion: David ChipakupakuEP57 - The bloody dark, bathroom pits & the blitz of Kyiv (Nov 28 – 2Dec)Military volunteer, Seva, sources chainsaws for comrades in the east and in her mind, Oksana visits the rooftop of her apartment block to offer a god-like view of a Ukrainian capital under siege.
 
OUR DIARISTS
 
Ilyas is an IT specialist and married father who fled from Kyiv to Lviv shortly after the war started. His wife Natalia, and two young sons are taking refuge in Poland.
As of December 2022, Ilyas is back living in the family apartment in Kyiv.
 
Seva, 40, is a company CEO and husband to Oksana. Before the war, he travelled across Europe for business. Now, he makes regular supply drops of medical aid and rations to Ukrainian troops on the front line in Eastern Ukraine. He’s originally from a small village near Dnipro.
 
Oksana, 35, works in overseas education. She lives with her husband, Seva, in an apartment complex in central Kyiv. 
Many of Oksana’s closest friends have left the country to begin new lives in Europe. Some may never return. She’s continues to try and make a life there.
 
Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.
 
EP57 diary entries were recorded using WhatsApp voice note.
 
From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.
 
Producer: Rob Mulhern
Editor: Paul Stanworth
Digital Promotion: David Chipakupaku]]>Military volunteer, Seva, sources chainsaws for comrades in the east and in her mind, Oksana visits the rooftop of her apartment block to offer a god-like view of a Ukrainian capital under siege.
 
OUR DIARISTS
 
Ilyas is an IT specialist and married father who fled from Kyiv to Lviv shortly after the war started. His wife Natalia, and two young sons are taking refuge in Poland.
As of December 2022, Ilyas is back living in the family apartment in Kyiv.
 
Seva, 40, is a company CEO and husband to Oksana. Before the war, he travelled across Europe for business. Now, he makes regular supply drops of medical aid and rations to Ukrainian troops on the front line in Eastern Ukraine. He’s originally from a small village near Dnipro.
 
Oksana, 35, works in overseas education. She lives with her husband, Seva, in an apartment complex in central Kyiv. 
Many of Oksana’s closest friends have left the country to begin new lives in Europe. Some may never return. She’s continues to try and make a life there.
 
Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.
 
EP57 diary entries were recorded using WhatsApp voice note.
 
From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.
 
Producer: Rob Mulhern
Editor: Paul Stanworth
Digital Promotion: David Chipakupaku]]>vnid://episodes/52077628?media_id=38600218Fri, 02 Dec 2022 13:30:02 +010012:38falsefullUnder siege in Kyiv, Ilyas endures his longest blackout.<br />Military volunteer, Seva, sources chainsaws for comrades in the east and in her mind, Oksana visits the rooftop of her apartment block to offer a god-like view of a Ukrainian capital under siege.<br /> <br />OUR DIARISTS<br /> <br />Ilyas is an IT specialist and married father who fled from Kyiv to Lviv shortly after the war started. His wife Natalia, and two young sons are taking refuge in Poland.<br />As of December 2022, Ilyas is back living in the family apartment in Kyiv.<br /> <br />Seva, 40, is a company CEO and husband to Oksana. Before the war, he travelled across Europe for business. Now, he makes regular supply drops of medical aid and rations to Ukrainian troops on the front line in Eastern Ukraine. He’s originally from a small village near Dnipro.<br /> <br />Oksana, 35, works in overseas education. She lives with her husband, Seva, in an apartment complex in central Kyiv. <br />Many of Oksana’s closest friends have left the country to begin new lives in Europe. Some may never return. She’s continues to try and make a life there.<br /> <br />Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.<br /> <br />EP57 diary entries were recorded using WhatsApp voice note.<br /> <br />From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.<br /> <br />Producer: Rob Mulhern<br />Editor: Paul Stanworth<br />Digital Promotion: David ChipakupakuEP56 - Ghosts of Chernobyl, going south & grave phone calls (Nov 21-24)With new orders, military volunteer Seva, prepares to go on assignment in southern Ukraine, but not before an unexpected meeting with two soldiers involved in the recent liberation of Kherson.
And feeling helpless overseas, Oksana desperately tries to reach her family in the midst of yet another devastating missile attack.

OUR DIARISTS

Ilyas is an IT specialist and married father who fled from Kyiv to Lviv shortly after the war started. His wife Natalia, and two young sons are taking refuge in Poland.
As of November 2022, Ilyas is back living in the family apartment in Kyiv.

Seva, 40, is a company CEO and husband to Oksana. Before the war, he travelled across Europe for business. Now, he makes regular supply drops of medical aid and rations to Ukrainian troops on the front line in Eastern Ukraine. He’s originally from a small village near Dnipro.

Oksana, 35, works in overseas education. She lives with her husband, Seva, in an apartment complex in central Kyiv.
Many of Oksana’s closest friends have left the country to begin new lives in Europe. Some may never return. She’s continues to try and make a life there.

Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.

EP56 diary entries were recorded using WhatsApp voice note.

From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.

Producer: Rob Mulhern
Editor: Paul Stanworth
Digital Promotion: David Chipakupaku]]>With new orders, military volunteer Seva, prepares to go on assignment in southern Ukraine, but not before an unexpected meeting with two soldiers involved in the recent liberation of Kherson.
And feeling helpless overseas, Oksana desperately tries to reach her family in the midst of yet another devastating missile attack.

OUR DIARISTS

Ilyas is an IT specialist and married father who fled from Kyiv to Lviv shortly after the war started. His wife Natalia, and two young sons are taking refuge in Poland.
As of November 2022, Ilyas is back living in the family apartment in Kyiv.

Seva, 40, is a company CEO and husband to Oksana. Before the war, he travelled across Europe for business. Now, he makes regular supply drops of medical aid and rations to Ukrainian troops on the front line in Eastern Ukraine. He’s originally from a small village near Dnipro.

Oksana, 35, works in overseas education. She lives with her husband, Seva, in an apartment complex in central Kyiv.
Many of Oksana’s closest friends have left the country to begin new lives in Europe. Some may never return. She’s continues to try and make a life there.

Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.

EP56 diary entries were recorded using WhatsApp voice note.

From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.

Producer: Rob Mulhern
Editor: Paul Stanworth
Digital Promotion: David Chipakupaku]]>vnid://episodes/52010512?media_id=38542456Sat, 26 Nov 2022 01:00:02 +010012:13falsefullIn the dark of Kyiv, Ilyas fears for the under-fire Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, knowing how the 1986 Chernobyl disaster continues to impact lives in Ukraine to this day. <br />With new orders, military volunteer Seva, prepares to go on assignment in southern Ukraine, but not before an unexpected meeting with two soldiers involved in the recent liberation of Kherson.<br />And feeling helpless overseas, Oksana desperately tries to reach her family in the midst of yet another devastating missile attack.<br /> <br />OUR DIARISTS<br /> <br />Ilyas is an IT specialist and married father who fled from Kyiv to Lviv shortly after the war started. His wife Natalia, and two young sons are taking refuge in Poland.<br />As of November 2022, Ilyas is back living in the family apartment in Kyiv.<br /> <br />Seva, 40, is a company CEO and husband to Oksana. Before the war, he travelled across Europe for business. Now, he makes regular supply drops of medical aid and rations to Ukrainian troops on the front line in Eastern Ukraine. He’s originally from a small village near Dnipro.<br /> <br />Oksana, 35, works in overseas education. She lives with her husband, Seva, in an apartment complex in central Kyiv. <br />Many of Oksana’s closest friends have left the country to begin new lives in Europe. Some may never return. She’s continues to try and make a life there.<br /> <br />Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.<br /> <br />EP56 diary entries were recorded using WhatsApp voice note.<br /> <br />From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.<br /> <br />Producer: Rob Mulhern<br />Editor: Paul Stanworth<br />Digital Promotion: David ChipakupakuEP55 - Russian fury, freezing down & the price of freedom (Nov 14-18)And looking out across a darkened Kyiv - after a Russian missile knocks out the power in his apartment block - the ramifications of winter become very real for Ilyas, but so too enemy soldiers.

OUR DIARISTS

Ilyas is an IT specialist and married father who fled from Kyiv to Lviv shortly after the war started. His wife Natalia, and two young sons are taking refuge in Poland.
As of November 2022, Ilyas is back living in the family apartment in Kyiv and working, in part, for the Ukrainian government on various IT projects.

Seva, 40, is a company CEO and husband to Oksana. Before the war, he travelled across Europe for business. Now, he makes regular supply drops of medical aid and rations to Ukrainian troops on the front line in Eastern Ukraine. He’s originally from a small village near Dnipro.

Oksana, 35, works in overseas education. She lives with her husband, Seva, in an apartment complex in central Kyiv and has remained in the Ukrainian capital since the war started. 
Many of Oksana’s closest friends have left the country to begin new lives in Europe. Some may never return. She’s determined to stay.

Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.
 
EP55 diary entries were recorded using WhatsApp voice note.
 
From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.
 
Producer: Rob Mulhern
Editor: Paul Stanworth
Digital Promotion: David Chipakupaku]]>And looking out across a darkened Kyiv - after a Russian missile knocks out the power in his apartment block - the ramifications of winter become very real for Ilyas, but so too enemy soldiers.

OUR DIARISTS

Ilyas is an IT specialist and married father who fled from Kyiv to Lviv shortly after the war started. His wife Natalia, and two young sons are taking refuge in Poland.
As of November 2022, Ilyas is back living in the family apartment in Kyiv and working, in part, for the Ukrainian government on various IT projects.

Seva, 40, is a company CEO and husband to Oksana. Before the war, he travelled across Europe for business. Now, he makes regular supply drops of medical aid and rations to Ukrainian troops on the front line in Eastern Ukraine. He’s originally from a small village near Dnipro.

Oksana, 35, works in overseas education. She lives with her husband, Seva, in an apartment complex in central Kyiv and has remained in the Ukrainian capital since the war started. 
Many of Oksana’s closest friends have left the country to begin new lives in Europe. Some may never return. She’s determined to stay.

Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.
 
EP55 diary entries were recorded using WhatsApp voice note.
 
From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.
 
Producer: Rob Mulhern
Editor: Paul Stanworth
Digital Promotion: David Chipakupaku]]>vnid://episodes/51939711?media_id=38480803Sat, 19 Nov 2022 01:00:02 +010009:11falsefullOn the road in freezing temperatures, military volunteer Seva, reflects on Russia’s latest mass attack on the Ukrainian energy network.<br />And looking out across a darkened Kyiv - after a Russian missile knocks out the power in his apartment block - the ramifications of winter become very real for Ilyas, but so too enemy soldiers.<br /><br />OUR DIARISTS<br /><br />Ilyas is an IT specialist and married father who fled from Kyiv to Lviv shortly after the war started. His wife Natalia, and two young sons are taking refuge in Poland.<br />As of November 2022, Ilyas is back living in the family apartment in Kyiv and working, in part, for the Ukrainian government on various IT projects.<br /><br />Seva, 40, is a company CEO and husband to Oksana. Before the war, he travelled across Europe for business. Now, he makes regular supply drops of medical aid and rations to Ukrainian troops on the front line in Eastern Ukraine. He’s originally from a small village near Dnipro.<br /><br />Oksana, 35, works in overseas education. She lives with her husband, Seva, in an apartment complex in central Kyiv and has remained in the Ukrainian capital since the war started. <br />Many of Oksana’s closest friends have left the country to begin new lives in Europe. Some may never return. She’s determined to stay.<br /><br />Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.<br /> <br />EP55 diary entries were recorded using WhatsApp voice note.<br /> <br />From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.<br /> <br />Producer: Rob Mulhern<br />Editor: Paul Stanworth<br />Digital Promotion: David ChipakupakuEP54 - Limping into darkness, lost limbs & longing for Kyiv (Nov 7-11)Injured by an anti-tank grenade, Seva accompanies a close friend to one of Kyiv’s trauma units. 
Meanwhile, against the backdrop of conversations about a future evacuation, Oksana readies to return again to the Ukrainian capital.

OUR DIARISTS

Ilyas is an IT specialist and married father who fled from Kyiv to Lviv shortly after the war started. His wife Natalia, and two young sons are taking refuge in Poland.
As of November 2022, Ilyas is back living in the family apartment in Kyiv and working, in part, for the Ukrainian government on various IT projects.

Seva, 40, is a company CEO and husband to Oksana. Before the war, he travelled across Europe for business. Now, he makes regular supply drops of medical aid and rations to Ukrainian troops on the front line in Eastern Ukraine. He’s originally from a small village near Dnipro.

Oksana, 35, works in overseas education. She lives with her husband, Seva, in an apartment complex in central Kyiv and has remained in the Ukrainian capital since the war started. 
Many of Oksana’s closest friends have left the country to begin new lives in Europe. Some may never return. She’s determined to stay.

Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.
 
EP54 diary entries were recorded using WhatsApp voice note.
 
From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.
 
Producer: Rob Mulhern
Editor: Paul Stanworth
Digital Promotion: David Chipakupaku]]>Injured by an anti-tank grenade, Seva accompanies a close friend to one of Kyiv’s trauma units. 
Meanwhile, against the backdrop of conversations about a future evacuation, Oksana readies to return again to the Ukrainian capital.

OUR DIARISTS

Ilyas is an IT specialist and married father who fled from Kyiv to Lviv shortly after the war started. His wife Natalia, and two young sons are taking refuge in Poland.
As of November 2022, Ilyas is back living in the family apartment in Kyiv and working, in part, for the Ukrainian government on various IT projects.

Seva, 40, is a company CEO and husband to Oksana. Before the war, he travelled across Europe for business. Now, he makes regular supply drops of medical aid and rations to Ukrainian troops on the front line in Eastern Ukraine. He’s originally from a small village near Dnipro.

Oksana, 35, works in overseas education. She lives with her husband, Seva, in an apartment complex in central Kyiv and has remained in the Ukrainian capital since the war started. 
Many of Oksana’s closest friends have left the country to begin new lives in Europe. Some may never return. She’s determined to stay.

Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.
 
EP54 diary entries were recorded using WhatsApp voice note.
 
From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.
 
Producer: Rob Mulhern
Editor: Paul Stanworth
Digital Promotion: David Chipakupaku]]>vnid://episodes/51862073?media_id=38412525Fri, 11 Nov 2022 14:00:02 +010012:18falsefullIn Kyiv, a sudden restaurant blackout forces Ilyas to consider the reality of winter in a city without power and increasingly isolated. <br />Injured by an anti-tank grenade, Seva accompanies a close friend to one of Kyiv’s trauma units. <br />Meanwhile, against the backdrop of conversations about a future evacuation, Oksana readies to return again to the Ukrainian capital.<br /><br />OUR DIARISTS<br /><br />Ilyas is an IT specialist and married father who fled from Kyiv to Lviv shortly after the war started. His wife Natalia, and two young sons are taking refuge in Poland.<br />As of November 2022, Ilyas is back living in the family apartment in Kyiv and working, in part, for the Ukrainian government on various IT projects.<br /><br />Seva, 40, is a company CEO and husband to Oksana. Before the war, he travelled across Europe for business. Now, he makes regular supply drops of medical aid and rations to Ukrainian troops on the front line in Eastern Ukraine. He’s originally from a small village near Dnipro.<br /><br />Oksana, 35, works in overseas education. She lives with her husband, Seva, in an apartment complex in central Kyiv and has remained in the Ukrainian capital since the war started. <br />Many of Oksana’s closest friends have left the country to begin new lives in Europe. Some may never return. She’s determined to stay.<br /><br />Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.<br /> <br />EP54 diary entries were recorded using WhatsApp voice note.<br /> <br />From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.<br /> <br />Producer: Rob Mulhern<br />Editor: Paul Stanworth<br />Digital Promotion: David ChipakupakuEP53 - More Russian payloads, Putin’s plan & Patriots (Oct 31-4 November)Meanwhile, military volunteer, Seva, sets off on a lone assignment to the frontlines in Donetsk where his thinking is challenged by an embattled tank battalion.

OUR DIARISTS

Ilyas is an IT specialist and married father who fled from Kyiv to Lviv shortly after the war started. His wife Natalia, and two young sons are taking refuge in Poland.
As of November 2022, Ilyas is back living in the family apartment in Kyiv and working, in part, for the Ukrainian government on various IT projects.

Seva, 40, is a company CEO and husband to Oksana. Before the war, he travelled across Europe for business. Now, he makes regular supply drops of medical aid and rations to Ukrainian troops on the front line in Eastern Ukraine. He’s originally from a small village near Dnipro.

Oksana, 35, works in overseas education. She lives with her husband, Seva, in an apartment complex in central Kyiv and has remained in the Ukrainian capital since the war started. 
Many of Oksana’s closest friends have left the country to begin new lives in Europe. Some may never return. She’s determined to stay.

Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.
 
EP53 diary entries were recorded using WhatsApp voice note.
 
From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.
 
Producer: Rob Mulhern
Editor: Paul Stanworth
Digital Promotion: David Chipakupaku]]>Meanwhile, military volunteer, Seva, sets off on a lone assignment to the frontlines in Donetsk where his thinking is challenged by an embattled tank battalion.

OUR DIARISTS

Ilyas is an IT specialist and married father who fled from Kyiv to Lviv shortly after the war started. His wife Natalia, and two young sons are taking refuge in Poland.
As of November 2022, Ilyas is back living in the family apartment in Kyiv and working, in part, for the Ukrainian government on various IT projects.

Seva, 40, is a company CEO and husband to Oksana. Before the war, he travelled across Europe for business. Now, he makes regular supply drops of medical aid and rations to Ukrainian troops on the front line in Eastern Ukraine. He’s originally from a small village near Dnipro.

Oksana, 35, works in overseas education. She lives with her husband, Seva, in an apartment complex in central Kyiv and has remained in the Ukrainian capital since the war started. 
Many of Oksana’s closest friends have left the country to begin new lives in Europe. Some may never return. She’s determined to stay.

Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.
 
EP53 diary entries were recorded using WhatsApp voice note.
 
From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.
 
Producer: Rob Mulhern
Editor: Paul Stanworth
Digital Promotion: David Chipakupaku]]>vnid://episodes/51786114?media_id=38346280Fri, 04 Nov 2022 14:25:01 +010010:03falsefullFrom his apartment in Kyiv, Ilyas watches and listens as Ukrainian air defence armoury targets yet another onslaught of Russian missiles.<br />Meanwhile, military volunteer, Seva, sets off on a lone assignment to the frontlines in Donetsk where his thinking is challenged by an embattled tank battalion.<br /><br />OUR DIARISTS<br /><br />Ilyas is an IT specialist and married father who fled from Kyiv to Lviv shortly after the war started. His wife Natalia, and two young sons are taking refuge in Poland.<br />As of November 2022, Ilyas is back living in the family apartment in Kyiv and working, in part, for the Ukrainian government on various IT projects.<br /><br />Seva, 40, is a company CEO and husband to Oksana. Before the war, he travelled across Europe for business. Now, he makes regular supply drops of medical aid and rations to Ukrainian troops on the front line in Eastern Ukraine. He’s originally from a small village near Dnipro.<br /><br />Oksana, 35, works in overseas education. She lives with her husband, Seva, in an apartment complex in central Kyiv and has remained in the Ukrainian capital since the war started. <br />Many of Oksana’s closest friends have left the country to begin new lives in Europe. Some may never return. She’s determined to stay.<br /><br />Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.<br /> <br />EP53 diary entries were recorded using WhatsApp voice note.<br /> <br />From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.<br /> <br />Producer: Rob Mulhern<br />Editor: Paul Stanworth<br />Digital Promotion: David ChipakupakuEP52 - Death drones, prayers for dad & living with the dark (Oct 24-28)On military assignment in western Ukraine, Seva’s thoughts turn to his father who is about to undergo major surgery in a hospital within the compass of continued Russian strikes.
Meanwhile Oksana readies to return to a Kyiv that looks set to be plunged further into darkness.

OUR DIARISTS

Ilyas is an IT specialist and married father who fled from Kyiv to Lviv shortly after the war started. His wife Natalia, and two young sons are taking refuge in Poland.
As of October 2022, Ilyas is back living in the family apartment in Kyiv and working, in part, for the Ukrainian government on various IT projects.

Seva, 40, is a company CEO and husband to Oksana. Before the war, he travelled across Europe for business. Now, he makes regular supply drops of medical aid and rations to Ukrainian troops on the front line in Eastern Ukraine. He’s originally from a small village near Dnipro.

Oksana, 35, works in overseas education. She lives with her husband, Seva, in an apartment complex in central Kyiv and has remained in the Ukrainian capital since the war started. 
Many of Oksana’s closest friends have left the country to begin new lives in Europe. Some may never return. She’s determined to stay.

Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.
 
EP52 diary entries were recorded using WhatsApp voice note.
 
From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.
 
Producer: Rob Mulhern
Editor: Paul Stanworth
Digital Promotion: David Chipakupaku]]>On military assignment in western Ukraine, Seva’s thoughts turn to his father who is about to undergo major surgery in a hospital within the compass of continued Russian strikes.
Meanwhile Oksana readies to return to a Kyiv that looks set to be plunged further into darkness.

OUR DIARISTS

Ilyas is an IT specialist and married father who fled from Kyiv to Lviv shortly after the war started. His wife Natalia, and two young sons are taking refuge in Poland.
As of October 2022, Ilyas is back living in the family apartment in Kyiv and working, in part, for the Ukrainian government on various IT projects.

Seva, 40, is a company CEO and husband to Oksana. Before the war, he travelled across Europe for business. Now, he makes regular supply drops of medical aid and rations to Ukrainian troops on the front line in Eastern Ukraine. He’s originally from a small village near Dnipro.

Oksana, 35, works in overseas education. She lives with her husband, Seva, in an apartment complex in central Kyiv and has remained in the Ukrainian capital since the war started. 
Many of Oksana’s closest friends have left the country to begin new lives in Europe. Some may never return. She’s determined to stay.

Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.
 
EP52 diary entries were recorded using WhatsApp voice note.
 
From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.
 
Producer: Rob Mulhern
Editor: Paul Stanworth
Digital Promotion: David Chipakupaku]]>vnid://episodes/51714909?media_id=38288299Fri, 28 Oct 2022 13:46:04 +010010:45falsefullFrom the window of his apartment in Kyiv, Ilyas witnesses a drone strike that results in the death of a pregnant woman and her husband. <br />On military assignment in western Ukraine, Seva’s thoughts turn to his father who is about to undergo major surgery in a hospital within the compass of continued Russian strikes.<br />Meanwhile Oksana readies to return to a Kyiv that looks set to be plunged further into darkness.<br /><br />OUR DIARISTS<br /><br />Ilyas is an IT specialist and married father who fled from Kyiv to Lviv shortly after the war started. His wife Natalia, and two young sons are taking refuge in Poland.<br />As of October 2022, Ilyas is back living in the family apartment in Kyiv and working, in part, for the Ukrainian government on various IT projects.<br /><br />Seva, 40, is a company CEO and husband to Oksana. Before the war, he travelled across Europe for business. Now, he makes regular supply drops of medical aid and rations to Ukrainian troops on the front line in Eastern Ukraine. He’s originally from a small village near Dnipro.<br /><br />Oksana, 35, works in overseas education. She lives with her husband, Seva, in an apartment complex in central Kyiv and has remained in the Ukrainian capital since the war started. <br />Many of Oksana’s closest friends have left the country to begin new lives in Europe. Some may never return. She’s determined to stay.<br /><br />Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.<br /> <br />EP52 diary entries were recorded using WhatsApp voice note.<br /> <br />From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.<br /> <br />Producer: Rob Mulhern<br />Editor: Paul Stanworth<br />Digital Promotion: David ChipakupakuEP51-Tactical nukes, thermo nukes, & what we really think? (Oct 17-21)Meanwhile, recording in the basement of his Kyiv apartment block during an air-raid, Ilyas outlines what he - and many Ukrainians - are being told in respect of a nuclear attack.

OUR DIARISTS

Oksana, 35, works in overseas education. She lives with her husband, Seva, in an apartment complex in central Kyiv and has remained in the Ukrainian capital since the war started. 
Many of Oksana’s closest friends have left the country to begin new lives in Europe. Some may never return. She’s determined to stay.

Ilyas is an IT specialist and married father who fled from Kyiv to Lviv shortly after the war started. His wife Natalia, and two young sons are taking refuge in Poland.
As of October 2022, Ilyas is back living in the family apartment in Kyiv and working, in part, for the Ukrainian government on various IT projects.

Seva, 40, is a company CEO and husband to Oksana. Before the war, he travelled across Europe for business. Now, he makes regular supply drops of medical aid and rations to Ukrainian troops on the front line in Eastern Ukraine. He’s originally from a small village near Dnipro.
 
Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.
 
EP51 diary entries were recorded using WhatsApp voice note.
 
From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.
 
Producer: Rob Mulhern
Editor: Paul Stanworth
Digital Promotion: David Chipakupaku]]>Meanwhile, recording in the basement of his Kyiv apartment block during an air-raid, Ilyas outlines what he - and many Ukrainians - are being told in respect of a nuclear attack.

OUR DIARISTS

Oksana, 35, works in overseas education. She lives with her husband, Seva, in an apartment complex in central Kyiv and has remained in the Ukrainian capital since the war started. 
Many of Oksana’s closest friends have left the country to begin new lives in Europe. Some may never return. She’s determined to stay.

Ilyas is an IT specialist and married father who fled from Kyiv to Lviv shortly after the war started. His wife Natalia, and two young sons are taking refuge in Poland.
As of October 2022, Ilyas is back living in the family apartment in Kyiv and working, in part, for the Ukrainian government on various IT projects.

Seva, 40, is a company CEO and husband to Oksana. Before the war, he travelled across Europe for business. Now, he makes regular supply drops of medical aid and rations to Ukrainian troops on the front line in Eastern Ukraine. He’s originally from a small village near Dnipro.
 
Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.
 
EP51 diary entries were recorded using WhatsApp voice note.
 
From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.
 
Producer: Rob Mulhern
Editor: Paul Stanworth
Digital Promotion: David Chipakupaku]]>vnid://episodes/51637334?media_id=38223668Thu, 20 Oct 2022 19:04:23 +010007:41falsefullAfter escaping Russia’s single biggest one-day attack on Kyiv, Oksana catches her breath in Madrid, where she tries to second guess what Vladimir Putin’s forces are going to do next?<br />Meanwhile, recording in the basement of his Kyiv apartment block during an air-raid, Ilyas outlines what he - and many Ukrainians - are being told in respect of a nuclear attack. <br /><br />OUR DIARISTS<br /><br />Oksana, 35, works in overseas education. She lives with her husband, Seva, in an apartment complex in central Kyiv and has remained in the Ukrainian capital since the war started. <br />Many of Oksana’s closest friends have left the country to begin new lives in Europe. Some may never return. She’s determined to stay.<br /><br />Ilyas is an IT specialist and married father who fled from Kyiv to Lviv shortly after the war started. His wife Natalia, and two young sons are taking refuge in Poland.<br />As of October 2022, Ilyas is back living in the family apartment in Kyiv and working, in part, for the Ukrainian government on various IT projects.<br /><br />Seva, 40, is a company CEO and husband to Oksana. Before the war, he travelled across Europe for business. Now, he makes regular supply drops of medical aid and rations to Ukrainian troops on the front line in Eastern Ukraine. He’s originally from a small village near Dnipro.<br /> <br />Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.<br /> <br />EP51 diary entries were recorded using WhatsApp voice note.<br /> <br />From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.<br /> <br />Producer: Rob Mulhern<br />Editor: Paul Stanworth<br />Digital Promotion: David ChipakupakuEP50 - Bombs, bunkers, blood, belief (Oct 10-14)Having left for Poland just hours before, Oksana escapes the attack, only to find her exit route to Warsaw targeted by more enemy missiles.
Helpless, and on military assignment in Ireland, Seva takes stock of what’s to come.
And with the dust now settling somewhat in Kyiv, Ilyas returns to record a final reflection on one of the most significant week’s in the war.
 
OUR DIARISTS

Ilyas is an IT specialist and married father who fled from Kyiv to Lviv shortly after the war started. His wife Natalia, and two young sons are taking refuge in Poland.
As of October 2022, Ilyas is back living in the family apartment in Kyiv and working, in part, for the Ukrainian government on various IT projects.

Oksana, 35, works in overseas education. She lives with her husband, Seva, in an apartment complex in central Kyiv and has remained in the Ukrainian capital since the war started. 
Many of Oksana’s closest friends have left the country to begin new lives in Europe. Some may never return. She’s determined to stay.
 
Seva, 40, is a company CEO and husband to Oksana. Before the war, he travelled across Europe for business. Now, he makes regular supply drops of medical aid and rations to Ukrainian troops on the front line in Eastern Ukraine. He’s originally from a small village near Dnipro.
 
Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.
 
EP50 diary entries were recorded using WhatsApp voice note.
 
From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.
 
Producer: Rob Mulhern
Editor: Paul Stanworth
Digital Promotion: David Chipakupaku]]>Having left for Poland just hours before, Oksana escapes the attack, only to find her exit route to Warsaw targeted by more enemy missiles.
Helpless, and on military assignment in Ireland, Seva takes stock of what’s to come.
And with the dust now settling somewhat in Kyiv, Ilyas returns to record a final reflection on one of the most significant week’s in the war.
 
OUR DIARISTS

Ilyas is an IT specialist and married father who fled from Kyiv to Lviv shortly after the war started. His wife Natalia, and two young sons are taking refuge in Poland.
As of October 2022, Ilyas is back living in the family apartment in Kyiv and working, in part, for the Ukrainian government on various IT projects.

Oksana, 35, works in overseas education. She lives with her husband, Seva, in an apartment complex in central Kyiv and has remained in the Ukrainian capital since the war started. 
Many of Oksana’s closest friends have left the country to begin new lives in Europe. Some may never return. She’s determined to stay.
 
Seva, 40, is a company CEO and husband to Oksana. Before the war, he travelled across Europe for business. Now, he makes regular supply drops of medical aid and rations to Ukrainian troops on the front line in Eastern Ukraine. He’s originally from a small village near Dnipro.
 
Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.
 
EP50 diary entries were recorded using WhatsApp voice note.
 
From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.
 
Producer: Rob Mulhern
Editor: Paul Stanworth
Digital Promotion: David Chipakupaku]]>vnid://episodes/51575744?media_id=38170304Fri, 14 Oct 2022 15:24:20 +010015:46falsefullIn Kiev, Ilyas watches in horror as Russian rockets rain down on his city— the deadliest attack on the Ukrainian capital since the beginning of the war.<br />Having left for Poland just hours before, Oksana escapes the attack, only to find her exit route to Warsaw targeted by more enemy missiles.<br />Helpless, and on military assignment in Ireland, Seva takes stock of what’s to come.<br />And with the dust now settling somewhat in Kyiv, Ilyas returns to record a final reflection on one of the most significant week’s in the war.<br /> <br />OUR DIARISTS<br /><br />Ilyas is an IT specialist and married father who fled from Kyiv to Lviv shortly after the war started. His wife Natalia, and two young sons are taking refuge in Poland.<br />As of October 2022, Ilyas is back living in the family apartment in Kyiv and working, in part, for the Ukrainian government on various IT projects.<br /><br />Oksana, 35, works in overseas education. She lives with her husband, Seva, in an apartment complex in central Kyiv and has remained in the Ukrainian capital since the war started. <br />Many of Oksana’s closest friends have left the country to begin new lives in Europe. Some may never return. She’s determined to stay.<br /> <br />Seva, 40, is a company CEO and husband to Oksana. Before the war, he travelled across Europe for business. Now, he makes regular supply drops of medical aid and rations to Ukrainian troops on the front line in Eastern Ukraine. He’s originally from a small village near Dnipro.<br /> <br />Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.<br /> <br />EP50 diary entries were recorded using WhatsApp voice note.<br /> <br />From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.<br /> <br />Producer: Rob Mulhern<br />Editor: Paul Stanworth<br />Digital Promotion: David ChipakupakuUPDATE: Ukraine War Diaries – ‘The missile hit the road cross not far away from the Kindergarten where my son used to go.’Ilyas Verdiev lives in the city and recorded what he seen from his apartment before having to return to a basement shelter for the first time since June.
President Putin has said the Ukraine-wide strikes were in retaliation for the weekend attack on a bridge that linked Russia to the annexed Crimea.
Moscow said it launched missiles against energy, military and communications infrastructure.]]>Ilyas Verdiev lives in the city and recorded what he seen from his apartment before having to return to a basement shelter for the first time since June.
President Putin has said the Ukraine-wide strikes were in retaliation for the weekend attack on a bridge that linked Russia to the annexed Crimea.
Moscow said it launched missiles against energy, military and communications infrastructure.]]>vnid://episodes/51524975?media_id=38127935Mon, 10 Oct 2022 14:36:49 +010003:08falsefullThis update was recorded in the hours after fresh strikes targeting ‘critical infrastructure’ in Kyiv and across Ukraine.<br />Ilyas Verdiev lives in the city and recorded what he seen from his apartment before having to return to a basement shelter for the first time since June.<br />President Putin has said the Ukraine-wide strikes were in retaliation for the weekend attack on a bridge that linked Russia to the annexed Crimea.<br />Moscow said it launched missiles against energy, military and communications infrastructure.EP49 - More Martyrs, muting Elon Musk, and marriage in the trenches (Oct 3-7)In Kyiv, Oksana expresses her horror at billionaire Elon Musk’s controversial peace plan - which involved getting Twitter followers to vote on possible outcomes — and at a world failing to grasp the threat of an apocalyptic conflict. 
Meanwhile, Ilyas wonders about a spike in marriage nationally - encouraged in part by the continued nuclear threat.
 
BACKGROUND -
 
*This week billionaire Elon Musk tweeted a poll on Twitter headlined ‘Ukraine-Russia Peace’ which asked his followers to vote yes or no to the following proposals
 
- Redo elections of annexed regions under UN supervision. Russia leaves if that is will of the people.
- Crimea formally part of Russia, as it has been since 1783.
- Water supply to Crimea assured.
- Ukraine remains neutral.
 
TIMECODES -
 
0.00 - Seva
3.10 - Oksana
7.00 - Ilyas
 
OUR DIARISTS
 
Seva, 40, is a company CEO and husband to Oksana. Before the war, he travelled across Europe for business. Now, he makes regular supply drops of medical aid and rations to Ukrainian troops on the front line in Eastern Ukraine. He’s originally from a small village near Dnipro.
 
Oksana, 35, works in overseas education. She lives with her husband, Seva, in an apartment complex in central Kyiv and has remained in the Ukrainian capital since the war started. 
Many of Oksana’s closest friends have left the country to begin new lives in Europe. Some may never return. She’s determined to stay.
 
Ilyas is an IT specialist and married father who fled from Kyiv to Lviv shortly after the war started. His wife Natalia, and two young sons are taking refuge in Poland.
As of October 2022, Ilyas is back living in the family apartment in Kyiv and working, in part, for the Ukrainian government on various IT projects.
 
Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.
 
EP49 diary entries were recorded using WhatsApp voice note.
 
From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.
 
Producer: Rob Mulhern
Editor: Paul Stanworth
Digital Promotion: David Chipakupaku]]>In Kyiv, Oksana expresses her horror at billionaire Elon Musk’s controversial peace plan - which involved getting Twitter followers to vote on possible outcomes — and at a world failing to grasp the threat of an apocalyptic conflict. 
Meanwhile, Ilyas wonders about a spike in marriage nationally - encouraged in part by the continued nuclear threat.
 
BACKGROUND -
 
*This week billionaire Elon Musk tweeted a poll on Twitter headlined ‘Ukraine-Russia Peace’ which asked his followers to vote yes or no to the following proposals
 
- Redo elections of annexed regions under UN supervision. Russia leaves if that is will of the people.
- Crimea formally part of Russia, as it has been since 1783.
- Water supply to Crimea assured.
- Ukraine remains neutral.
 
TIMECODES -
 
0.00 - Seva
3.10 - Oksana
7.00 - Ilyas
 
OUR DIARISTS
 
Seva, 40, is a company CEO and husband to Oksana. Before the war, he travelled across Europe for business. Now, he makes regular supply drops of medical aid and rations to Ukrainian troops on the front line in Eastern Ukraine. He’s originally from a small village near Dnipro.
 
Oksana, 35, works in overseas education. She lives with her husband, Seva, in an apartment complex in central Kyiv and has remained in the Ukrainian capital since the war started. 
Many of Oksana’s closest friends have left the country to begin new lives in Europe. Some may never return. She’s determined to stay.
 
Ilyas is an IT specialist and married father who fled from Kyiv to Lviv shortly after the war started. His wife Natalia, and two young sons are taking refuge in Poland.
As of October 2022, Ilyas is back living in the family apartment in Kyiv and working, in part, for the Ukrainian government on various IT projects.
 
Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.
 
EP49 diary entries were recorded using WhatsApp voice note.
 
From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.
 
Producer: Rob Mulhern
Editor: Paul Stanworth
Digital Promotion: David Chipakupaku]]>vnid://episodes/51497408?media_id=38105254Fri, 07 Oct 2022 11:05:01 +010010:38falsefullRecording on assignment, military volunteer Seva weighs the cost of fallen colleagues against Ukraine’s greater ambition to liberate the entire country.<br />In Kyiv, Oksana expresses her horror at billionaire Elon Musk’s controversial peace plan - which involved getting Twitter followers to vote on possible outcomes — and at a world failing to grasp the threat of an apocalyptic conflict. <br />Meanwhile, Ilyas wonders about a spike in marriage nationally - encouraged in part by the continued nuclear threat.<br /> <br />BACKGROUND -<br /> <br />*This week billionaire Elon Musk tweeted a poll on Twitter headlined ‘Ukraine-Russia Peace’ which asked his followers to vote yes or no to the following proposals<br /> <br />- Redo elections of annexed regions under UN supervision. Russia leaves if that is will of the people.<br />- Crimea formally part of Russia, as it has been since 1783.<br />- Water supply to Crimea assured.<br />- Ukraine remains neutral.<br /> <br />TIMECODES -<br /> <br />0.00 - Seva<br />3.10 - Oksana<br />7.00 - Ilyas<br /> <br />OUR DIARISTS<br /> <br />Seva, 40, is a company CEO and husband to Oksana. Before the war, he travelled across Europe for business. Now, he makes regular supply drops of medical aid and rations to Ukrainian troops on the front line in Eastern Ukraine. He’s originally from a small village near Dnipro.<br /> <br />Oksana, 35, works in overseas education. She lives with her husband, Seva, in an apartment complex in central Kyiv and has remained in the Ukrainian capital since the war started. <br />Many of Oksana’s closest friends have left the country to begin new lives in Europe. Some may never return. She’s determined to stay.<br /> <br />Ilyas is an IT specialist and married father who fled from Kyiv to Lviv shortly after the war started. His wife Natalia, and two young sons are taking refuge in Poland.<br />As of October 2022, Ilyas is back living in the family apartment in Kyiv and working, in part, for the Ukrainian government on various IT projects.<br /> <br />Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.<br /> <br />EP49 diary entries were recorded using WhatsApp voice note.<br /> <br />From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.<br /> <br />Producer: Rob Mulhern<br />Editor: Paul Stanworth<br />Digital Promotion: David ChipakupakuEP26 - Nuclear alarm, naked enemies & crazy neighbours (Sept 26-30)Meanwhile, Ilyas finds hope in what he sees as desperate Russian measures.
And Seva is left astonished by conversations with fellow military personnel on the frontline.

TIMECODES -

0.00 - Oksana
4.45 - Ilyas
8.07 - Seva

BACKGROUND -

Oksana, 35, works in overseas education. She lives with her husband, Seva, in an apartment complex in central Kyiv and has remained in the Ukrainian capital since the war started. 
Many of Oksana’s closest friends have left the country to begin new lives in Europe. Some may never return. She’s determined to stay.

Ilyas is an IT specialist and married father who fled from Kyiv to Lviv shortly after the war started. His wife Natalia, and two young sons are taking refuge in Poland.
As of September 2022, Ilyas is back living in the family apartment in Kyiv and working, in part, for the Ukrainian government on various IT projects.

Seva, 40, is a company CEO and husband to Oksana. Before the war, he travelled across Europe for business. Now, he makes regular supply drops of medical aid and rations to Ukrainian troops on the front line in Eastern Ukraine. He’s originally from a small village near Dnipro.

Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.
 
EP26 diary entries were recorded using WhatsApp voice note.
 
From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.
 
Producer: Rob Mulhern
Editor: Paul Stanworth
Digital Promotion: David Chipakupaku]]>Meanwhile, Ilyas finds hope in what he sees as desperate Russian measures.
And Seva is left astonished by conversations with fellow military personnel on the frontline.

TIMECODES -

0.00 - Oksana
4.45 - Ilyas
8.07 - Seva

BACKGROUND -

Oksana, 35, works in overseas education. She lives with her husband, Seva, in an apartment complex in central Kyiv and has remained in the Ukrainian capital since the war started. 
Many of Oksana’s closest friends have left the country to begin new lives in Europe. Some may never return. She’s determined to stay.

Ilyas is an IT specialist and married father who fled from Kyiv to Lviv shortly after the war started. His wife Natalia, and two young sons are taking refuge in Poland.
As of September 2022, Ilyas is back living in the family apartment in Kyiv and working, in part, for the Ukrainian government on various IT projects.

Seva, 40, is a company CEO and husband to Oksana. Before the war, he travelled across Europe for business. Now, he makes regular supply drops of medical aid and rations to Ukrainian troops on the front line in Eastern Ukraine. He’s originally from a small village near Dnipro.

Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.
 
EP26 diary entries were recorded using WhatsApp voice note.
 
From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.
 
Producer: Rob Mulhern
Editor: Paul Stanworth
Digital Promotion: David Chipakupaku]]>vnid://episodes/51432432?media_id=38043490Sat, 01 Oct 2022 00:00:02 +010011:52falsefullIn Kyiv, spooked by the threat of nuclear attack, Oksana’s close friend moves her family to western Ukraine.<br />Meanwhile, Ilyas finds hope in what he sees as desperate Russian measures.<br />And Seva is left astonished by conversations with fellow military personnel on the frontline.<br /><br />TIMECODES -<br /><br />0.00 - Oksana<br />4.45 - Ilyas<br />8.07 - Seva<br /><br />BACKGROUND -<br /><br />Oksana, 35, works in overseas education. She lives with her husband, Seva, in an apartment complex in central Kyiv and has remained in the Ukrainian capital since the war started. <br />Many of Oksana’s closest friends have left the country to begin new lives in Europe. Some may never return. She’s determined to stay.<br /><br />Ilyas is an IT specialist and married father who fled from Kyiv to Lviv shortly after the war started. His wife Natalia, and two young sons are taking refuge in Poland.<br />As of September 2022, Ilyas is back living in the family apartment in Kyiv and working, in part, for the Ukrainian government on various IT projects.<br /><br />Seva, 40, is a company CEO and husband to Oksana. Before the war, he travelled across Europe for business. Now, he makes regular supply drops of medical aid and rations to Ukrainian troops on the front line in Eastern Ukraine. He’s originally from a small village near Dnipro.<br /><br />Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.<br /> <br />EP26 diary entries were recorded using WhatsApp voice note.<br /> <br />From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.<br /> <br />Producer: Rob Mulhern<br />Editor: Paul Stanworth<br />Digital Promotion: David ChipakupakuEP48 - Nuclear alarm, naked enemies & crazy neighbours (Sept 26-30)Meanwhile, Ilyas finds hope in what he sees as desperate Russian measures.
And Seva is left astonished by conversations with fellow military personnel on the frontlines.

TIMECODES -

0.00 - Oksana
4.45 - Ilyas
8.07 - Seva

BACKGROUND -

Oksana, 35, works in overseas education. She lives with her husband, Seva, in an apartment complex in central Kyiv and has remained in the Ukrainian capital since the war started. 
Many of Oksana’s closest friends have left the country to begin new lives in Europe. Some may never return. She’s determined to stay.

Ilyas is an IT specialist and married father who fled from Kyiv to Lviv shortly after the war started. His wife Natalia, and two young sons are taking refuge in Poland.
As of September 2022, Ilyas is back living in the family apartment in Kyiv and working, in part, for the Ukrainian government on various IT projects.

Seva, 40, is a company CEO and husband to Oksana. Before the war, he travelled across Europe for business. Now, he makes regular supply drops of medical aid and rations to Ukrainian troops on the front line in Eastern Ukraine. He’s originally from a small village near Dnipro.

Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.
 
EP48 diary entries were recorded using WhatsApp voice note.
 
From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.
 
Producer: Rob Mulhern
Editor: Paul Stanworth
Digital Promotion: David Chipakupaku]]>Meanwhile, Ilyas finds hope in what he sees as desperate Russian measures.
And Seva is left astonished by conversations with fellow military personnel on the frontlines.

TIMECODES -

0.00 - Oksana
4.45 - Ilyas
8.07 - Seva

BACKGROUND -

Oksana, 35, works in overseas education. She lives with her husband, Seva, in an apartment complex in central Kyiv and has remained in the Ukrainian capital since the war started. 
Many of Oksana’s closest friends have left the country to begin new lives in Europe. Some may never return. She’s determined to stay.

Ilyas is an IT specialist and married father who fled from Kyiv to Lviv shortly after the war started. His wife Natalia, and two young sons are taking refuge in Poland.
As of September 2022, Ilyas is back living in the family apartment in Kyiv and working, in part, for the Ukrainian government on various IT projects.

Seva, 40, is a company CEO and husband to Oksana. Before the war, he travelled across Europe for business. Now, he makes regular supply drops of medical aid and rations to Ukrainian troops on the front line in Eastern Ukraine. He’s originally from a small village near Dnipro.

Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.
 
EP48 diary entries were recorded using WhatsApp voice note.
 
From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.
 
Producer: Rob Mulhern
Editor: Paul Stanworth
Digital Promotion: David Chipakupaku]]>vnid://episodes/51425738?media_id=38043490Fri, 30 Sep 2022 11:45:02 +010011:52falsefullIn Kyiv, spooked by the threat of nuclear attack, Oksana’s close friend moves her family to western Ukraine.<br />Meanwhile, Ilyas finds hope in what he sees as desperate Russian measures.<br />And Seva is left astonished by conversations with fellow military personnel on the frontlines.<br /><br />TIMECODES -<br /><br />0.00 - Oksana<br />4.45 - Ilyas<br />8.07 - Seva<br /><br />BACKGROUND -<br /><br />Oksana, 35, works in overseas education. She lives with her husband, Seva, in an apartment complex in central Kyiv and has remained in the Ukrainian capital since the war started. <br />Many of Oksana’s closest friends have left the country to begin new lives in Europe. Some may never return. She’s determined to stay.<br /><br />Ilyas is an IT specialist and married father who fled from Kyiv to Lviv shortly after the war started. His wife Natalia, and two young sons are taking refuge in Poland.<br />As of September 2022, Ilyas is back living in the family apartment in Kyiv and working, in part, for the Ukrainian government on various IT projects.<br /><br />Seva, 40, is a company CEO and husband to Oksana. Before the war, he travelled across Europe for business. Now, he makes regular supply drops of medical aid and rations to Ukrainian troops on the front line in Eastern Ukraine. He’s originally from a small village near Dnipro.<br /><br />Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.<br /> <br />EP48 diary entries were recorded using WhatsApp voice note.<br /> <br />From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.<br /> <br />Producer: Rob Mulhern<br />Editor: Paul Stanworth<br />Digital Promotion: David ChipakupakuEP47 - Sitting room soldiers, solidarity & a second Bucha (Sept 19-23)Thousands of miles from home Oksana finds an unexpected show of solidarity.
And in Kyiv, Ilyas reflects on the recent grim discovery of mass graveyards in liberated lands close to Kharkiv.

BACKGROUND

Seva, 40, is a company CEO and husband to Oksana. Before the war, he travelled across Europe for business. Now, he makes regular supply drops of medical aid and rations to Ukrainian troops on the front line in Eastern Ukraine. He’s originally from a small village near Dnipro.

Oksana, 35, works in overseas education. She lives with her husband, Seva, in an apartment complex in central Kyiv and has remained in the Ukrainian capital since the war started.
Many of Oksana’s closest friends have left the country to begin new lives in Europe. Some may never return. She’s determined to stay.

Ilyas is an IT specialist and married father who fled from Kyiv to Lviv shortly after the war started. His wife Natalia, and two young sons are taking refuge in Poland.
As of September 2022, Ilyas is back living in the family apartment in Kyiv and working, in part, for the Ukrainian government on various IT projects.

Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.

EP47 diary entries were recorded using WhatsApp voice note.

From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.

Producer: Rob Mulhern
Editor: Paul Stanworth
Digital Promotion: David Chipakupaku]]>Thousands of miles from home Oksana finds an unexpected show of solidarity.
And in Kyiv, Ilyas reflects on the recent grim discovery of mass graveyards in liberated lands close to Kharkiv.

BACKGROUND

Seva, 40, is a company CEO and husband to Oksana. Before the war, he travelled across Europe for business. Now, he makes regular supply drops of medical aid and rations to Ukrainian troops on the front line in Eastern Ukraine. He’s originally from a small village near Dnipro.

Oksana, 35, works in overseas education. She lives with her husband, Seva, in an apartment complex in central Kyiv and has remained in the Ukrainian capital since the war started.
Many of Oksana’s closest friends have left the country to begin new lives in Europe. Some may never return. She’s determined to stay.

Ilyas is an IT specialist and married father who fled from Kyiv to Lviv shortly after the war started. His wife Natalia, and two young sons are taking refuge in Poland.
As of September 2022, Ilyas is back living in the family apartment in Kyiv and working, in part, for the Ukrainian government on various IT projects.

Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.

EP47 diary entries were recorded using WhatsApp voice note.

From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.

Producer: Rob Mulhern
Editor: Paul Stanworth
Digital Promotion: David Chipakupaku]]>vnid://episodes/51357567?media_id=37985284Fri, 23 Sep 2022 11:33:04 +010011:35falsefullMilitary volunteer, Seva, greets news of the Russian mobilisation decree to call up of 300,000 army reservists with glee.<br />Thousands of miles from home Oksana finds an unexpected show of solidarity.<br />And in Kyiv, Ilyas reflects on the recent grim discovery of mass graveyards in liberated lands close to Kharkiv.<br /> <br />BACKGROUND<br /> <br />Seva, 40, is a company CEO and husband to Oksana. Before the war, he travelled across Europe for business. Now, he makes regular supply drops of medical aid and rations to Ukrainian troops on the front line in Eastern Ukraine. He’s originally from a small village near Dnipro.<br /> <br />Oksana, 35, works in overseas education. She lives with her husband, Seva, in an apartment complex in central Kyiv and has remained in the Ukrainian capital since the war started. <br />Many of Oksana’s closest friends have left the country to begin new lives in Europe. Some may never return. She’s determined to stay.<br /> <br />Ilyas is an IT specialist and married father who fled from Kyiv to Lviv shortly after the war started. His wife Natalia, and two young sons are taking refuge in Poland.<br />As of September 2022, Ilyas is back living in the family apartment in Kyiv and working, in part, for the Ukrainian government on various IT projects.<br /> <br />Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.<br /> <br />EP47 diary entries were recorded using WhatsApp voice note.<br /> <br />From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.<br /> <br />Producer: Rob Mulhern<br />Editor: Paul Stanworth<br />Digital Promotion: David ChipakupakuEP46 - Piggy banks, pitstops & taking the fight to Putin (Sept 12-16)Returning from assignment in Ireland, military volunteer Seva makes a roadside pitstop in Poland to reflect on the Ukrainian army’s breakthrough.
Meanwhile in Kyiv, for the first time since the Russian invasion, Ilyas can see a clear road-map to victory.

BACKGROUND -
 
Oksana, 35, works in overseas education. She lives with her husband, Seva, in an apartment complex in central Kyiv and has remained in the Ukrainian capital since the war started. 
Many of Oksana’s closest friends have left the country to begin new lives in Europe. Some may never return. She’s determined to stay.

Seva, 40, is a company CEO and husband to Oksana. Before the war, he travelled across Europe for business. Now, he makes regular supply drops of medical aid and rations to Ukrainian troops on the front line in Eastern Ukraine. He’s originally from a small village near Dnipro.

Ilyas is an IT specialist and married father who fled from Kyiv to Lviv shortly after the war started. His wife Natalia, and two young sons are taking refuge in Poland.
As of September 2022, Ilyas is back living in the family apartment in Kyiv and working, in part, for the Ukrainian government on various IT projects.
 
Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.
 
EP46 diary entries were recorded using WhatsApp voice note.
 
From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.
 
Producer: Rob Mulhern
Editor: Paul Stanworth
Digital Promotion: David Chipakupaku]]>Returning from assignment in Ireland, military volunteer Seva makes a roadside pitstop in Poland to reflect on the Ukrainian army’s breakthrough.
Meanwhile in Kyiv, for the first time since the Russian invasion, Ilyas can see a clear road-map to victory.

BACKGROUND -
 
Oksana, 35, works in overseas education. She lives with her husband, Seva, in an apartment complex in central Kyiv and has remained in the Ukrainian capital since the war started. 
Many of Oksana’s closest friends have left the country to begin new lives in Europe. Some may never return. She’s determined to stay.

Seva, 40, is a company CEO and husband to Oksana. Before the war, he travelled across Europe for business. Now, he makes regular supply drops of medical aid and rations to Ukrainian troops on the front line in Eastern Ukraine. He’s originally from a small village near Dnipro.

Ilyas is an IT specialist and married father who fled from Kyiv to Lviv shortly after the war started. His wife Natalia, and two young sons are taking refuge in Poland.
As of September 2022, Ilyas is back living in the family apartment in Kyiv and working, in part, for the Ukrainian government on various IT projects.
 
Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.
 
EP46 diary entries were recorded using WhatsApp voice note.
 
From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.
 
Producer: Rob Mulhern
Editor: Paul Stanworth
Digital Promotion: David Chipakupaku]]>vnid://episodes/51280035?media_id=37922389Fri, 16 Sep 2022 11:02:07 +010011:13falsefullIn London, Oksana seeks out an antidote to the horrors discovered by Ukrainian forces during this week’s counter offensive.<br />Returning from assignment in Ireland, military volunteer Seva makes a roadside pitstop in Poland to reflect on the Ukrainian army’s breakthrough.<br />Meanwhile in Kyiv, for the first time since the Russian invasion, Ilyas can see a clear road-map to victory.<br /><br />BACKGROUND -<br /> <br />Oksana, 35, works in overseas education. She lives with her husband, Seva, in an apartment complex in central Kyiv and has remained in the Ukrainian capital since the war started. <br />Many of Oksana’s closest friends have left the country to begin new lives in Europe. Some may never return. She’s determined to stay.<br /><br />Seva, 40, is a company CEO and husband to Oksana. Before the war, he travelled across Europe for business. Now, he makes regular supply drops of medical aid and rations to Ukrainian troops on the front line in Eastern Ukraine. He’s originally from a small village near Dnipro.<br /><br />Ilyas is an IT specialist and married father who fled from Kyiv to Lviv shortly after the war started. His wife Natalia, and two young sons are taking refuge in Poland.<br />As of September 2022, Ilyas is back living in the family apartment in Kyiv and working, in part, for the Ukrainian government on various IT projects.<br /> <br />Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.<br /> <br />EP46 diary entries were recorded using WhatsApp voice note.<br /> <br />From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.<br /> <br />Producer: Rob Mulhern<br />Editor: Paul Stanworth<br />Digital Promotion: David ChipakupakuEP45 - Hacking Russia, new runways & releasing the grip of war (Sept 5-9 )Seva is away on Assignment.

ADDITIONAL -

*The Starlink’s service referred to by Ilyas in his diary is a satellite communications network provided to Ukraine by Elon Muck and Space X to maintain and support the internet.

BACKGROUND -

Ilyas is an IT specialist and married father who fled from Kyiv to Lviv shortly after the war started. His wife Natalia, and two young sons are taking refuge in Poland.
As of August 2022, Ilyas is back living in the family apartment in Kyiv and working, in part, for the Ukrainian government on various projects.

Oksana, 35, works in overseas education. She lives with her husband, Seva, in an apartment complex in central Kyiv and has remained in the Ukrainian capital since the war started. 
Many of Oksana’s closest friends have left the country to begin new lives in Europe. Some may never return. She’s determined to stay.

Seva is on away.

Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.

EP45 diary entries were recorded using WhatsApp voice note.
 
From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.
 
Producer: Rob Mulhern
Editing: Dave Terris
Digital Promotion: David Chipakupaku]]>Seva is away on Assignment.

ADDITIONAL -

*The Starlink’s service referred to by Ilyas in his diary is a satellite communications network provided to Ukraine by Elon Muck and Space X to maintain and support the internet.

BACKGROUND -

Ilyas is an IT specialist and married father who fled from Kyiv to Lviv shortly after the war started. His wife Natalia, and two young sons are taking refuge in Poland.
As of August 2022, Ilyas is back living in the family apartment in Kyiv and working, in part, for the Ukrainian government on various projects.

Oksana, 35, works in overseas education. She lives with her husband, Seva, in an apartment complex in central Kyiv and has remained in the Ukrainian capital since the war started. 
Many of Oksana’s closest friends have left the country to begin new lives in Europe. Some may never return. She’s determined to stay.

Seva is on away.

Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.

EP45 diary entries were recorded using WhatsApp voice note.
 
From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.
 
Producer: Rob Mulhern
Editing: Dave Terris
Digital Promotion: David Chipakupaku]]>vnid://episodes/51195745?media_id=37851331Fri, 09 Sep 2022 05:25:50 +010008:56falsefullClose to the front line of his country’s cyber war with Russia, Ilyas discloses some of how Ukraines ‘IT Army’ are waging war against Russia. Meanwhile, in London, Oksana considers feelings of guilt in an on going war.<br />Seva is away on Assignment.<br /><br />ADDITIONAL -<br /><br />*The Starlink’s service referred to by Ilyas in his diary is a satellite communications network provided to Ukraine by Elon Muck and Space X to maintain and support the internet. <br /><br />BACKGROUND -<br /><br />Ilyas is an IT specialist and married father who fled from Kyiv to Lviv shortly after the war started. His wife Natalia, and two young sons are taking refuge in Poland.<br />As of August 2022, Ilyas is back living in the family apartment in Kyiv and working, in part, for the Ukrainian government on various projects.<br /><br />Oksana, 35, works in overseas education. She lives with her husband, Seva, in an apartment complex in central Kyiv and has remained in the Ukrainian capital since the war started. <br />Many of Oksana’s closest friends have left the country to begin new lives in Europe. Some may never return. She’s determined to stay.<br /><br />Seva is on away.<br /><br />Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.<br /><br />EP45 diary entries were recorded using WhatsApp voice note.<br /> <br />From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.<br /> <br />Producer: Rob Mulhern<br />Editing: Dave Terris<br />Digital Promotion: David ChipakupakuEP44 - A nuclear ransom, road trips & the real me! (Aug 29-2 Sept)In Kyiv, Oksana prepares for another adventure and estranged from his family once again, Ilyas retreats into memories from his visit to Poland.

BACKGROUND

Seva, 40, is a company CEO and husband to Oksana. Before the war, he travelled across Europe for business. Now, he makes regular supply drops of medical aid and rations to Ukrainian troops on the front line in Eastern Ukraine. He’s originally from a small village near Dnipro.

Oksana, 35, works in overseas education. She lives with her husband, Seva, in an apartment complex in central Kyiv and has remained in the Ukrainian capital since the war started. 
Many of Oksana’s closest friends have left the country to begin new lives in Europe. Some may never return. She’s determined to stay.

Ilyas is an IT specialist and married father who fled from Kyiv to Lviv shortly after the war started. His wife Natalia, and two young sons are taking refuge in Poland.
As of September 2022, Ilyas is back living in the family apartment in Kyiv and working, in part, for the Ukrainian government on various projects.

Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.

EP44 diary entries were recorded using WhatsApp voice note.
 
From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.
 
Producer Rob Mulhern
Editing Dave Terris
Digital Promotion David Chipakupaku]]>In Kyiv, Oksana prepares for another adventure and estranged from his family once again, Ilyas retreats into memories from his visit to Poland.

BACKGROUND

Seva, 40, is a company CEO and husband to Oksana. Before the war, he travelled across Europe for business. Now, he makes regular supply drops of medical aid and rations to Ukrainian troops on the front line in Eastern Ukraine. He’s originally from a small village near Dnipro.

Oksana, 35, works in overseas education. She lives with her husband, Seva, in an apartment complex in central Kyiv and has remained in the Ukrainian capital since the war started. 
Many of Oksana’s closest friends have left the country to begin new lives in Europe. Some may never return. She’s determined to stay.

Ilyas is an IT specialist and married father who fled from Kyiv to Lviv shortly after the war started. His wife Natalia, and two young sons are taking refuge in Poland.
As of September 2022, Ilyas is back living in the family apartment in Kyiv and working, in part, for the Ukrainian government on various projects.

Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.

EP44 diary entries were recorded using WhatsApp voice note.
 
From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.
 
Producer Rob Mulhern
Editing Dave Terris
Digital Promotion David Chipakupaku]]>vnid://episodes/51109969?media_id=37778386Fri, 02 Sep 2022 00:00:02 +010012:17falsefullRecording while on assignment for the Ukrainian army, Seva shares conversations with soldiers close to the under threat Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant.<br />In Kyiv, Oksana prepares for another adventure and estranged from his family once again, Ilyas retreats into memories from his visit to Poland.<br /><br />BACKGROUND<br /><br />Seva, 40, is a company CEO and husband to Oksana. Before the war, he travelled across Europe for business. Now, he makes regular supply drops of medical aid and rations to Ukrainian troops on the front line in Eastern Ukraine. He’s originally from a small village near Dnipro.<br /><br />Oksana, 35, works in overseas education. She lives with her husband, Seva, in an apartment complex in central Kyiv and has remained in the Ukrainian capital since the war started. <br />Many of Oksana’s closest friends have left the country to begin new lives in Europe. Some may never return. She’s determined to stay.<br /><br />Ilyas is an IT specialist and married father who fled from Kyiv to Lviv shortly after the war started. His wife Natalia, and two young sons are taking refuge in Poland.<br />As of September 2022, Ilyas is back living in the family apartment in Kyiv and working, in part, for the Ukrainian government on various projects.<br /><br />Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.<br /><br />EP44 diary entries were recorded using WhatsApp voice note.<br /> <br />From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.<br /> <br />Producer Rob Mulhern<br />Editing Dave Terris<br />Digital Promotion David ChipakupakuEP43: Call of duty & explosions of independence (Aug 22-25)before he steels himself to say goodbye to his family and return to Ukraine.
In Kyiv, Independence Day is marked for Seva not by traditional marching bands but a concerning phone call from his sister in Dnipro.
This week, Oksana is away.

BACKGROUND

Ilyas is an IT specialist and married father who fled from Kyiv to Lviv shortly after the war started. His wife Natalia, and two young sons are taking refuge in Poland.
As of August 2022, Ilyas is back living in the family apartment in Kyiv and working, in part, for the Ukrainian government on various projects.

Seva, 40, is a company CEO and husband to Oksana. Before the war, he travelled across Europe for business. Now, he makes regular supply drops of medical aid and rations to Ukrainian troops on the front line in Eastern Ukraine. He’s originally from a small village near Dnipro.

Oksana, 35, works in overseas education. She lives with her husband, Seva, in an apartment complex in central Kyiv and has remained in the Ukrainian capital since the war started. 
Many of Oksana’s closest friends have left the country to begin new lives in Europe. Some may never return. She’s determined to stay.

Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.

EP43 diary entries were recorded using WhatsApp voice note.
 
From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.
 
Producer: Rob Mulhern
Editing: Paul Stanworth
Digital Promotion: David Chipakupaku]]>before he steels himself to say goodbye to his family and return to Ukraine.
In Kyiv, Independence Day is marked for Seva not by traditional marching bands but a concerning phone call from his sister in Dnipro.
This week, Oksana is away.

BACKGROUND

Ilyas is an IT specialist and married father who fled from Kyiv to Lviv shortly after the war started. His wife Natalia, and two young sons are taking refuge in Poland.
As of August 2022, Ilyas is back living in the family apartment in Kyiv and working, in part, for the Ukrainian government on various projects.

Seva, 40, is a company CEO and husband to Oksana. Before the war, he travelled across Europe for business. Now, he makes regular supply drops of medical aid and rations to Ukrainian troops on the front line in Eastern Ukraine. He’s originally from a small village near Dnipro.

Oksana, 35, works in overseas education. She lives with her husband, Seva, in an apartment complex in central Kyiv and has remained in the Ukrainian capital since the war started. 
Many of Oksana’s closest friends have left the country to begin new lives in Europe. Some may never return. She’s determined to stay.

Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.

EP43 diary entries were recorded using WhatsApp voice note.
 
From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.
 
Producer: Rob Mulhern
Editing: Paul Stanworth
Digital Promotion: David Chipakupaku]]>vnid://episodes/51031760?media_id=37710089Fri, 26 Aug 2022 00:00:02 +010006:44falsefullIn Poland combat stress bleeds into Ilyas’ peaceful surrounds, <br />before he steels himself to say goodbye to his family and return to Ukraine.<br />In Kyiv, Independence Day is marked for Seva not by traditional marching bands but a concerning phone call from his sister in Dnipro.<br />This week, Oksana is away. <br /><br />BACKGROUND<br /><br />Ilyas is an IT specialist and married father who fled from Kyiv to Lviv shortly after the war started. His wife Natalia, and two young sons are taking refuge in Poland.<br />As of August 2022, Ilyas is back living in the family apartment in Kyiv and working, in part, for the Ukrainian government on various projects.<br /><br />Seva, 40, is a company CEO and husband to Oksana. Before the war, he travelled across Europe for business. Now, he makes regular supply drops of medical aid and rations to Ukrainian troops on the front line in Eastern Ukraine. He’s originally from a small village near Dnipro.<br /><br />Oksana, 35, works in overseas education. She lives with her husband, Seva, in an apartment complex in central Kyiv and has remained in the Ukrainian capital since the war started. <br />Many of Oksana’s closest friends have left the country to begin new lives in Europe. Some may never return. She’s determined to stay.<br /><br />Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.<br /><br />EP43 diary entries were recorded using WhatsApp voice note.<br /> <br />From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.<br /> <br />Producer: Rob Mulhern<br />Editing: Paul Stanworth<br />Digital Promotion: David ChipakupakuEP42: What now for Ilyas, Seva, Oksana & Ukraine? (Aug 15-19)Throughout that time, Seva, Oksana and Ilyas have been documenting the dramatic changes in their lives, brought about by war.

In this special edition of Ukraine War Diaries we ask each to answer the same question – what does the future hold for you now?

BACKGROUND

Seva, 40, is a company CEO and husband to Oksana. Before the war, he travelled across Europe for business. Now, he makes regular supply drops of medical aid and rations to Ukrainian troops on the front line in Eastern Ukraine. He’s originally from a small village near Dnipro.

Oksana, 35, works in overseas education. She lives with her husband, Seva, in an apartment complex in central Kyiv and has remained in the Ukrainian capital since the war started.
Many of Oksana’s closest friends have left the country to begin new lives in Europe. Some may never return. She’s determined to stay.

Ilyas is an IT specialist and married father who fled from Kyiv to Lviv shortly after the war started. His wife Natalia, and two young sons are taking refuge in Poland.
As of August 2022, Ilyas is back living in the family apartment in Kyiv and working, in part, for the Ukrainian government on various projects.

Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.

EP42 diary entries were recorded using WhatsApp voice note.

From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.

Producer Rob Mulhern
Editing Paul Stanworth
Digital Promotion David Chipakupaku]]>Throughout that time, Seva, Oksana and Ilyas have been documenting the dramatic changes in their lives, brought about by war.

In this special edition of Ukraine War Diaries we ask each to answer the same question – what does the future hold for you now?

BACKGROUND

Seva, 40, is a company CEO and husband to Oksana. Before the war, he travelled across Europe for business. Now, he makes regular supply drops of medical aid and rations to Ukrainian troops on the front line in Eastern Ukraine. He’s originally from a small village near Dnipro.

Oksana, 35, works in overseas education. She lives with her husband, Seva, in an apartment complex in central Kyiv and has remained in the Ukrainian capital since the war started.
Many of Oksana’s closest friends have left the country to begin new lives in Europe. Some may never return. She’s determined to stay.

Ilyas is an IT specialist and married father who fled from Kyiv to Lviv shortly after the war started. His wife Natalia, and two young sons are taking refuge in Poland.
As of August 2022, Ilyas is back living in the family apartment in Kyiv and working, in part, for the Ukrainian government on various projects.

Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.

EP42 diary entries were recorded using WhatsApp voice note.

From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.

Producer Rob Mulhern
Editing Paul Stanworth
Digital Promotion David Chipakupaku]]>vnid://episodes/50887885?media_id=37592316Fri, 19 Aug 2022 00:00:02 +010011:57falsefullIt’s almost six months to the day since Russia invaded Ukraine. <br />Throughout that time, Seva, Oksana and Ilyas have been documenting the dramatic changes in their lives, brought about by war.<br /> <br />In this special edition of Ukraine War Diaries we ask each to answer the same question – what does the future hold for you now?<br /> <br />BACKGROUND<br /> <br />Seva, 40, is a company CEO and husband to Oksana. Before the war, he travelled across Europe for business. Now, he makes regular supply drops of medical aid and rations to Ukrainian troops on the front line in Eastern Ukraine. He’s originally from a small village near Dnipro.<br /> <br />Oksana, 35, works in overseas education. She lives with her husband, Seva, in an apartment complex in central Kyiv and has remained in the Ukrainian capital since the war started. <br />Many of Oksana’s closest friends have left the country to begin new lives in Europe. Some may never return. She’s determined to stay.<br /> <br />Ilyas is an IT specialist and married father who fled from Kyiv to Lviv shortly after the war started. His wife Natalia, and two young sons are taking refuge in Poland.<br />As of August 2022, Ilyas is back living in the family apartment in Kyiv and working, in part, for the Ukrainian government on various projects.<br /> <br />Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.<br /> <br />EP42 diary entries were recorded using WhatsApp voice note.<br /> <br />From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.<br /> <br />Producer Rob Mulhern<br />Editing Paul Stanworth<br />Digital Promotion David ChipakupakuEP41: Combat stress, stoicism & a special journey (Aug 8-12)Recording while returning from the frontline, Seva shares important news about his father.
Meanwhile, Ilyas is given clearance to make a special journey to Poland.

BACKGROUND

Oksana, 35, works in overseas education. She lives with her husband, Seva, in an apartment complex in central Kyiv and has remained in the Ukrainian capital since the war started. 
Many of Oksana’s closest friends have left the country to begin new lives in Europe. Some may never return. She’s determined to stay.

Seva, 40, is a company CEO and husband to Oksana. Before the war, he travelled across Europe for business. Now, he makes regular supply drops of medical aid and rations to Ukrainian troops on the front line in Eastern Ukraine. He’s originally from a small village near Dnipro.
 
Ilyas is an IT specialist and married father who fled from Kyiv to Lviv shortly after the war started. His wife Natalia, and two young sons are taking refuge in Poland.
As of August 2022, Ilyas is back living in the family apartment in Kyiv and working, in part, for the Ukrainian government on various projects.
 
Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.

EP41 diary entries were recorded using WhatsApp voice note.
 
From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.
 
Producer Rob Mulhern
Editing Paul Stanworth
Digital Promotion David Chipakupaku]]>Recording while returning from the frontline, Seva shares important news about his father.
Meanwhile, Ilyas is given clearance to make a special journey to Poland.

BACKGROUND

Oksana, 35, works in overseas education. She lives with her husband, Seva, in an apartment complex in central Kyiv and has remained in the Ukrainian capital since the war started. 
Many of Oksana’s closest friends have left the country to begin new lives in Europe. Some may never return. She’s determined to stay.

Seva, 40, is a company CEO and husband to Oksana. Before the war, he travelled across Europe for business. Now, he makes regular supply drops of medical aid and rations to Ukrainian troops on the front line in Eastern Ukraine. He’s originally from a small village near Dnipro.
 
Ilyas is an IT specialist and married father who fled from Kyiv to Lviv shortly after the war started. His wife Natalia, and two young sons are taking refuge in Poland.
As of August 2022, Ilyas is back living in the family apartment in Kyiv and working, in part, for the Ukrainian government on various projects.
 
Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.

EP41 diary entries were recorded using WhatsApp voice note.
 
From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.
 
Producer Rob Mulhern
Editing Paul Stanworth
Digital Promotion David Chipakupaku]]>vnid://episodes/50874276?media_id=37581185Fri, 12 Aug 2022 00:00:02 +010008:00falsefullAfter months of war, Oksana begins to experience vivid destructive thoughts. <br />Recording while returning from the frontline, Seva shares important news about his father.<br />Meanwhile, Ilyas is given clearance to make a special journey to Poland. <br /><br />BACKGROUND<br /><br />Oksana, 35, works in overseas education. She lives with her husband, Seva, in an apartment complex in central Kyiv and has remained in the Ukrainian capital since the war started. <br />Many of Oksana’s closest friends have left the country to begin new lives in Europe. Some may never return. She’s determined to stay.<br /><br />Seva, 40, is a company CEO and husband to Oksana. Before the war, he travelled across Europe for business. Now, he makes regular supply drops of medical aid and rations to Ukrainian troops on the front line in Eastern Ukraine. He’s originally from a small village near Dnipro.<br /> <br />Ilyas is an IT specialist and married father who fled from Kyiv to Lviv shortly after the war started. His wife Natalia, and two young sons are taking refuge in Poland.<br />As of August 2022, Ilyas is back living in the family apartment in Kyiv and working, in part, for the Ukrainian government on various projects.<br /> <br />Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.<br /><br />EP41 diary entries were recorded using WhatsApp voice note.<br /> <br />From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.<br /> <br />Producer Rob Mulhern<br />Editing Paul Stanworth<br />Digital Promotion David ChipakupakuEP40: Law of the gun, the longest road & a new code (Aug 1-5)Returning by road from Belgium, Oksana dodges a series of air strikes.
Meanwhile, Ilyas reveals how he and fellow Ukrainians are combating the Russian disinformation war.

BACKGROUND

Seva, 40, is a company CEO and husband to Oksana. Before the war, he travelled across Europe for business. Now, he makes regular supply drops of medical aid and rations to Ukrainian troops on the front line in Eastern Ukraine. He’s originally from a small village near Dnipro.

Oksana, 35, works in overseas education. She lives with her husband, Seva, in an apartment complex in central Kyiv and has remained in the Ukrainian capital since the war started. 
Many of Oksana’s closest friends have left the country to begin new lives in Europe. Some may never return. She’s determined to stay.
 
Ilyas is an IT specialist and married father who fled from Kyiv to Lviv shortly after the war started. His wife Natalia, and two young sons are taking refuge in Poland.
As of August 2022, Ilyas is back living in the family apartment in Kyiv and working, in part, for the Ukrainian government on various projects.
 
Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.

Week 18 diary entries were recorded using WhatsApp voice note.
 
From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.
 
Producer Rob Mulhern
Editing Paul Stanworth
Digital Promotion David Chipakupaku]]>Returning by road from Belgium, Oksana dodges a series of air strikes.
Meanwhile, Ilyas reveals how he and fellow Ukrainians are combating the Russian disinformation war.

BACKGROUND

Seva, 40, is a company CEO and husband to Oksana. Before the war, he travelled across Europe for business. Now, he makes regular supply drops of medical aid and rations to Ukrainian troops on the front line in Eastern Ukraine. He’s originally from a small village near Dnipro.

Oksana, 35, works in overseas education. She lives with her husband, Seva, in an apartment complex in central Kyiv and has remained in the Ukrainian capital since the war started. 
Many of Oksana’s closest friends have left the country to begin new lives in Europe. Some may never return. She’s determined to stay.
 
Ilyas is an IT specialist and married father who fled from Kyiv to Lviv shortly after the war started. His wife Natalia, and two young sons are taking refuge in Poland.
As of August 2022, Ilyas is back living in the family apartment in Kyiv and working, in part, for the Ukrainian government on various projects.
 
Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.

Week 18 diary entries were recorded using WhatsApp voice note.
 
From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.
 
Producer Rob Mulhern
Editing Paul Stanworth
Digital Promotion David Chipakupaku]]>vnid://episodes/50821184?media_id=37538672Fri, 05 Aug 2022 06:56:19 +010011:44falsefullSeva learns that his friend is quitting his job as a lawyer to become a full-time soldier. <br />Returning by road from Belgium, Oksana dodges a series of air strikes.<br />Meanwhile, Ilyas reveals how he and fellow Ukrainians are combating the Russian disinformation war.<br /><br />BACKGROUND<br /><br />Seva, 40, is a company CEO and husband to Oksana. Before the war, he travelled across Europe for business. Now, he makes regular supply drops of medical aid and rations to Ukrainian troops on the front line in Eastern Ukraine. He’s originally from a small village near Dnipro.<br /><br />Oksana, 35, works in overseas education. She lives with her husband, Seva, in an apartment complex in central Kyiv and has remained in the Ukrainian capital since the war started. <br />Many of Oksana’s closest friends have left the country to begin new lives in Europe. Some may never return. She’s determined to stay.<br /> <br />Ilyas is an IT specialist and married father who fled from Kyiv to Lviv shortly after the war started. His wife Natalia, and two young sons are taking refuge in Poland.<br />As of August 2022, Ilyas is back living in the family apartment in Kyiv and working, in part, for the Ukrainian government on various projects.<br /> <br />Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.<br /><br />Week 18 diary entries were recorded using WhatsApp voice note.<br /> <br />From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.<br /> <br />Producer Rob Mulhern<br />Editing Paul Stanworth<br />Digital Promotion David ChipakupakuEP39: Distant thunder, air raids & the therapy of tears (July 25-29)
In Kyiv, Ilyas sees the unfolding war through the eyes of his grandmother — a survivor of World War II.

And in Poland, Ilyas’ wife Natalia goes to therapy.

BACKGROUND

Oksana, 34, works in overseas education. She lives with her husband, Seva, in an apartment complex in central Kyiv and has remained in the Ukrainian capital since the war started. 
Many of Oksana’s closest friends have left the country to begin new lives in Europe. Some may never return. She’s determined to stay.
 
Ilyas is an IT specialist and married father who fled from Kyiv to Lviv shortly after the war started. His wife Natalia, and two young sons are taking refuge in Poland.
As of July 2022, Ilyas is back living in the family apartment in Kyiv and working, in part, for the Ukrainian government on various projects.
 
Natalia is the wife of Ilyas. She fled to Poland with her two young sons then aged 4 and 1, at the beginning of the war. Her mother followed soon after.

Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.

Week 17 diary entries were recorded using WhatsApp voice note.
 
From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.
 
Producer Rob Mulhern
Editing Paul Stanworth]]>
In Kyiv, Ilyas sees the unfolding war through the eyes of his grandmother — a survivor of World War II.

And in Poland, Ilyas’ wife Natalia goes to therapy.

BACKGROUND

Oksana, 34, works in overseas education. She lives with her husband, Seva, in an apartment complex in central Kyiv and has remained in the Ukrainian capital since the war started. 
Many of Oksana’s closest friends have left the country to begin new lives in Europe. Some may never return. She’s determined to stay.
 
Ilyas is an IT specialist and married father who fled from Kyiv to Lviv shortly after the war started. His wife Natalia, and two young sons are taking refuge in Poland.
As of July 2022, Ilyas is back living in the family apartment in Kyiv and working, in part, for the Ukrainian government on various projects.
 
Natalia is the wife of Ilyas. She fled to Poland with her two young sons then aged 4 and 1, at the beginning of the war. Her mother followed soon after.

Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.

Week 17 diary entries were recorded using WhatsApp voice note.
 
From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.
 
Producer Rob Mulhern
Editing Paul Stanworth]]>vnid://episodes/50740048?media_id=37472395Fri, 29 Jul 2022 00:00:04 +010010:31falsefullDespite being thousands of kilometres from Kyiv, war with Russia continues for the refugees who Oksana meets in Brussels.<br /><br />In Kyiv, Ilyas sees the unfolding war through the eyes of his grandmother — a survivor of World War II.<br /><br />And in Poland, Ilyas’ wife Natalia goes to therapy.<br /><br />BACKGROUND<br /><br />Oksana, 34, works in overseas education. She lives with her husband, Seva, in an apartment complex in central Kyiv and has remained in the Ukrainian capital since the war started. <br />Many of Oksana’s closest friends have left the country to begin new lives in Europe. Some may never return. She’s determined to stay.<br /> <br />Ilyas is an IT specialist and married father who fled from Kyiv to Lviv shortly after the war started. His wife Natalia, and two young sons are taking refuge in Poland.<br />As of July 2022, Ilyas is back living in the family apartment in Kyiv and working, in part, for the Ukrainian government on various projects.<br /> <br />Natalia is the wife of Ilyas. She fled to Poland with her two young sons then aged 4 and 1, at the beginning of the war. Her mother followed soon after.<br /><br />Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.<br /><br />Week 17 diary entries were recorded using WhatsApp voice note.<br /> <br />From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.<br /> <br />Producer Rob Mulhern<br />Editing Paul StanworthEP38 - Green jeeps, cold chills & a new city view (July 18-22)In Kyiv, Ilyas is starting to feel anxious about the winter to come and Oksana charts an emotional, wandering, first journey beyond the borders of wartime Ukraine - recording this week’s diary from Brussels.

BACKGROUND

Seva, 40, is a company CEO and husband to Oksana. Before the war, he travelled across Europe for business. Now, he makes regular supply drops of medical aid and rations to Ukrainian troops on the front line in Eastern Ukraine. He’s originally from a small village near Dnipro.
 
Ilyas is an IT specialist and married father who fled from Kyiv to Lviv shortly after the war started. Right now his wife Natalia, and two young sons are taking refuge in Poland.
As of July 2022, Ilyas is back living in the family apartment in Kyiv and working, in part, for the Ukrainian government on various projects.
 
Oksana, 34, works in overseas education. She lives with her husband, Seva, in an apartment complex in central Kyiv and has remained in the Ukrainian capital since the war started. 
Many of Oksana’s closest friends have left the country to begin new lives in Europe. Some may never return. She’s determined to stay.

Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.
 
EP16 diary entries were recorded using WhatsApp voice note.
 
From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.

Series producer: Robert Mulhern
Editing: Paul Stanworth]]>In Kyiv, Ilyas is starting to feel anxious about the winter to come and Oksana charts an emotional, wandering, first journey beyond the borders of wartime Ukraine - recording this week’s diary from Brussels.

BACKGROUND

Seva, 40, is a company CEO and husband to Oksana. Before the war, he travelled across Europe for business. Now, he makes regular supply drops of medical aid and rations to Ukrainian troops on the front line in Eastern Ukraine. He’s originally from a small village near Dnipro.
 
Ilyas is an IT specialist and married father who fled from Kyiv to Lviv shortly after the war started. Right now his wife Natalia, and two young sons are taking refuge in Poland.
As of July 2022, Ilyas is back living in the family apartment in Kyiv and working, in part, for the Ukrainian government on various projects.
 
Oksana, 34, works in overseas education. She lives with her husband, Seva, in an apartment complex in central Kyiv and has remained in the Ukrainian capital since the war started. 
Many of Oksana’s closest friends have left the country to begin new lives in Europe. Some may never return. She’s determined to stay.

Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.
 
EP16 diary entries were recorded using WhatsApp voice note.
 
From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.

Series producer: Robert Mulhern
Editing: Paul Stanworth]]>vnid://episodes/50675660?media_id=37417829Fri, 22 Jul 2022 07:15:12 +010012:36falsefullAgainst the backdrop of further Russian advances in the east, Seva makes a significant supply drop to the frontline.<br />In Kyiv, Ilyas is starting to feel anxious about the winter to come and Oksana charts an emotional, wandering, first journey beyond the borders of wartime Ukraine - recording this week’s diary from Brussels. <br /><br />BACKGROUND<br /><br />Seva, 40, is a company CEO and husband to Oksana. Before the war, he travelled across Europe for business. Now, he makes regular supply drops of medical aid and rations to Ukrainian troops on the front line in Eastern Ukraine. He’s originally from a small village near Dnipro.<br /> <br />Ilyas is an IT specialist and married father who fled from Kyiv to Lviv shortly after the war started. Right now his wife Natalia, and two young sons are taking refuge in Poland.<br />As of July 2022, Ilyas is back living in the family apartment in Kyiv and working, in part, for the Ukrainian government on various projects.<br /> <br />Oksana, 34, works in overseas education. She lives with her husband, Seva, in an apartment complex in central Kyiv and has remained in the Ukrainian capital since the war started. <br />Many of Oksana’s closest friends have left the country to begin new lives in Europe. Some may never return. She’s determined to stay.<br /><br />Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.<br /> <br />EP16 diary entries were recorded using WhatsApp voice note.<br /> <br />From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.<br /><br />Series producer: Robert Mulhern<br />Editing: Paul StanworthEP37 - Warrior citizens & when a girl ‘checks’ a nation (July 11-15)Meanwhile, Oksana finds inspiration in the simple but significant actions of an 11-year old girl.
*Seva is away.

BACKGROUND
 
Ilyas is an IT specialist and married father who fled from Kyiv to Lviv shortly after the war started. Right now his wife Natalia, and two young sons are taking refuge in Poland.
As of July 2022, Ilyas is back living in the family apartment in Kyiv and working, in part, for the Ukrainian government on various projects.
 
Oksana, 34, works in overseas education. She lives with her husband, Seva, in an apartment complex in central Kyiv and has remained in the Ukrainian capital since the war started. 
Many of Oksana’s closest friends have left the country to begin new lives in Europe. Some may never return. She’s determined to stay.

Seva, 40, is a company CEO and husband to Oksana. Before the war, he travelled across Europe for business. Now, he makes regular supply drops of medical aid and rations to Ukrainian troops on the front line in Eastern Ukraine. He’s originally from a small village near Dnipro.
 
Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.
 
Week 15 diary entries were recorded using WhatsApp voice note.
 
From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.]]>Meanwhile, Oksana finds inspiration in the simple but significant actions of an 11-year old girl.
*Seva is away.

BACKGROUND
 
Ilyas is an IT specialist and married father who fled from Kyiv to Lviv shortly after the war started. Right now his wife Natalia, and two young sons are taking refuge in Poland.
As of July 2022, Ilyas is back living in the family apartment in Kyiv and working, in part, for the Ukrainian government on various projects.
 
Oksana, 34, works in overseas education. She lives with her husband, Seva, in an apartment complex in central Kyiv and has remained in the Ukrainian capital since the war started. 
Many of Oksana’s closest friends have left the country to begin new lives in Europe. Some may never return. She’s determined to stay.

Seva, 40, is a company CEO and husband to Oksana. Before the war, he travelled across Europe for business. Now, he makes regular supply drops of medical aid and rations to Ukrainian troops on the front line in Eastern Ukraine. He’s originally from a small village near Dnipro.
 
Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.
 
Week 15 diary entries were recorded using WhatsApp voice note.
 
From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.]]>vnid://episodes/50579175?media_id=37350350Fri, 15 Jul 2022 06:17:03 +010009:11falsefullIlyas wrestles with issues of personal and national identity while at the same time trying to figure out ways to see his sons in Poland. <br />Meanwhile, Oksana finds inspiration in the simple but significant actions of an 11-year old girl. <br />*Seva is away. <br /><br />BACKGROUND<br /> <br />Ilyas is an IT specialist and married father who fled from Kyiv to Lviv shortly after the war started. Right now his wife Natalia, and two young sons are taking refuge in Poland.<br />As of July 2022, Ilyas is back living in the family apartment in Kyiv and working, in part, for the Ukrainian government on various projects.<br /> <br />Oksana, 34, works in overseas education. She lives with her husband, Seva, in an apartment complex in central Kyiv and has remained in the Ukrainian capital since the war started. <br />Many of Oksana’s closest friends have left the country to begin new lives in Europe. Some may never return. She’s determined to stay.<br /><br />Seva, 40, is a company CEO and husband to Oksana. Before the war, he travelled across Europe for business. Now, he makes regular supply drops of medical aid and rations to Ukrainian troops on the front line in Eastern Ukraine. He’s originally from a small village near Dnipro.<br /> <br />Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.<br /> <br />Week 15 diary entries were recorded using WhatsApp voice note.<br /> <br />From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.EP36: Missile strikes, lone missions & the thunder of war (July 4-8)  Seva is given permission to leave the country for the first time since the war started - an experience that leaves him with a new perspective.
Meanwhile, Oksana measures the toll of unrelenting air raid sirens on her and her girlfriends. 
 
BACKGROUND
 
Ilyas is an IT specialist and married father who fled from Kyiv to Lviv shortly after the war started. Right now his wife Natalia, and two young sons are taking refuge in Poland.
As of July 2022, Ilyas is back living in the family apartment in Kyiv and working, in part, for the Ukrainian government on various projects.
 
Seva, 40, is a company CEO and husband to Oksana. Before the war, he travelled across Europe for business. Now, he makes regular supply drops of medical aid and rations to Ukrainian troops on the front line in Eastern Ukraine. He’s originally from a small village near Dnipro.
 
Oksana, 34, works in overseas education. She lives with her husband, Seva, in an apartment complex in central Kyiv and has remained in the Ukrainian capital since the war started. 
Many of Oksana’s closest friends have left the country to begin new lives in Europe. Some may never return. She’s determined to stay.
 
Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.
 
Week 14 diary entries were recorded using WhatsApp voice note.
 
From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.

Producer Rob Mulhern
Editing Paul Stanworth]]>Seva is given permission to leave the country for the first time since the war started - an experience that leaves him with a new perspective.
Meanwhile, Oksana measures the toll of unrelenting air raid sirens on her and her girlfriends. 
 
BACKGROUND
 
Ilyas is an IT specialist and married father who fled from Kyiv to Lviv shortly after the war started. Right now his wife Natalia, and two young sons are taking refuge in Poland.
As of July 2022, Ilyas is back living in the family apartment in Kyiv and working, in part, for the Ukrainian government on various projects.
 
Seva, 40, is a company CEO and husband to Oksana. Before the war, he travelled across Europe for business. Now, he makes regular supply drops of medical aid and rations to Ukrainian troops on the front line in Eastern Ukraine. He’s originally from a small village near Dnipro.
 
Oksana, 34, works in overseas education. She lives with her husband, Seva, in an apartment complex in central Kyiv and has remained in the Ukrainian capital since the war started. 
Many of Oksana’s closest friends have left the country to begin new lives in Europe. Some may never return. She’s determined to stay.
 
Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.
 
Week 14 diary entries were recorded using WhatsApp voice note.
 
From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.

Producer Rob Mulhern
Editing Paul Stanworth]]>vnid://episodes/50507470?media_id=37281820Fri, 08 Jul 2022 08:39:27 +010012:18falsefullIlyas has a near miss when Russian missiles strike his neighbourhood.<br />Seva is given permission to leave the country for the first time since the war started - an experience that leaves him with a new perspective.<br />Meanwhile, Oksana measures the toll of unrelenting air raid sirens on her and her girlfriends. <br /> <br />BACKGROUND<br /> <br />Ilyas is an IT specialist and married father who fled from Kyiv to Lviv shortly after the war started. Right now his wife Natalia, and two young sons are taking refuge in Poland.<br />As of July 2022, Ilyas is back living in the family apartment in Kyiv and working, in part, for the Ukrainian government on various projects.<br /> <br />Seva, 40, is a company CEO and husband to Oksana. Before the war, he travelled across Europe for business. Now, he makes regular supply drops of medical aid and rations to Ukrainian troops on the front line in Eastern Ukraine. He’s originally from a small village near Dnipro.<br /> <br />Oksana, 34, works in overseas education. She lives with her husband, Seva, in an apartment complex in central Kyiv and has remained in the Ukrainian capital since the war started. <br />Many of Oksana’s closest friends have left the country to begin new lives in Europe. Some may never return. She’s determined to stay.<br /> <br />Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.<br /> <br />Week 14 diary entries were recorded using WhatsApp voice note.<br /> <br />From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.<br /><br />Producer Rob Mulhern<br />Editing Paul StanworthEP35: War waiters, fresh starts & a memory sent from Poland (June 13-17)Meanwhile, Oksana hears from two friends who fled to Canada and Belgium respectively about the challenges of starting again in a new country.
And an unexpected parcel from Poland stirs up old feelings for Ilyas.

BACKGROUND-
Oksana, 34, works in overseas education. She lives with her husband, Seva, in an apartment complex in central Kyiv and has remained in the Ukrainian capital since the war started.
Many of Oksana’s closest friends have left the country to begin new lives in Europe. Some may never return. She’s determined to stay.

Ilyas is an IT specialist and married father who fled from Kyiv to Lviv shortly after the war started. Right now his wife Natalia, and two young sons are taking refuge in Poland.
As of June 2022, Ilyas is back living in the family apartment in Kyiv and working, in part, for the Ukrainian government on various projects.


Seva, 40, is a company CEO and husband to Oksana. Before the war, he travelled across Europe for business. Now, he makes regular supply drops of medical aid and rations to Ukrainian troops on the front line in Eastern Ukraine. He’s originally from a small village near Dnipro.

Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.

Week 13 diary entries were recorded using WhatsApp voice note.

From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.

CREDITS-
Series Producer - Rob Mulhern
Production Support/Editing - Paul Stanworth

Ukraine War Diaries returns every Friday from July 8.]]>Meanwhile, Oksana hears from two friends who fled to Canada and Belgium respectively about the challenges of starting again in a new country.
And an unexpected parcel from Poland stirs up old feelings for Ilyas.

BACKGROUND-
Oksana, 34, works in overseas education. She lives with her husband, Seva, in an apartment complex in central Kyiv and has remained in the Ukrainian capital since the war started.
Many of Oksana’s closest friends have left the country to begin new lives in Europe. Some may never return. She’s determined to stay.

Ilyas is an IT specialist and married father who fled from Kyiv to Lviv shortly after the war started. Right now his wife Natalia, and two young sons are taking refuge in Poland.
As of June 2022, Ilyas is back living in the family apartment in Kyiv and working, in part, for the Ukrainian government on various projects.


Seva, 40, is a company CEO and husband to Oksana. Before the war, he travelled across Europe for business. Now, he makes regular supply drops of medical aid and rations to Ukrainian troops on the front line in Eastern Ukraine. He’s originally from a small village near Dnipro.

Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.

Week 13 diary entries were recorded using WhatsApp voice note.

From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.

CREDITS-
Series Producer - Rob Mulhern
Production Support/Editing - Paul Stanworth

Ukraine War Diaries returns every Friday from July 8.]]>vnid://episodes/50229793?media_id=37049101Fri, 17 Jun 2022 01:00:02 +010012:38falsefullAgainst the backdrop of fierce fighting in the east and a growing feeling that international interest in Ukraine's plight is now waning, Seva experiences a surreal dining experience in a Kyiv now flip-flopping between conflict and a strange kind of normal.<br />Meanwhile, Oksana hears from two friends who fled to Canada and Belgium respectively about the challenges of starting again in a new country.<br />And an unexpected parcel from Poland stirs up old feelings for Ilyas.<br /><br />BACKGROUND-<br />Oksana, 34, works in overseas education. She lives with her husband, Seva, in an apartment complex in central Kyiv and has remained in the Ukrainian capital since the war started. <br />Many of Oksana’s closest friends have left the country to begin new lives in Europe. Some may never return. She’s determined to stay.<br /><br />Ilyas is an IT specialist and married father who fled from Kyiv to Lviv shortly after the war started. Right now his wife Natalia, and two young sons are taking refuge in Poland.<br />As of June 2022, Ilyas is back living in the family apartment in Kyiv and working, in part, for the Ukrainian government on various projects.<br /><br /><br />Seva, 40, is a company CEO and husband to Oksana. Before the war, he travelled across Europe for business. Now, he makes regular supply drops of medical aid and rations to Ukrainian troops on the front line in Eastern Ukraine. He’s originally from a small village near Dnipro.<br /><br />Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.<br /><br />Week 13 diary entries were recorded using WhatsApp voice note.<br /><br />From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.<br /><br />CREDITS-<br />Series Producer - Rob Mulhern<br />Production Support/Editing - Paul Stanworth<br /><br />Ukraine War Diaries returns every Friday from July 8.EP34: Ilyas - ‘Staring into playgrounds I can see my old life.’ (10 June)In Episode 34, Ilyas talks about meeting his wife Natalia, the triggers that bring old memories flooding back and the suffering that follows forced separation from your family - an experience now being endured by millions of Ukrainians.
 
Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.
 
BACKGROUND -
Ilyas is an IT specialist and married father who fled from Kyiv to Lviv shortly after the war started. Right now his wife and two young sons are taking refuge in Poland.
As of June 2022, Ilyas is back living in the family apartment in Kyiv and working, in part, for the Ukrainian government on specialist projects.
 
 EP34 of Ukraine War Diaries was recorded using Whatsapp voice note.
 
From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.
 
CREDITS -
Series Producer - Rob Mulhern
Production Support/Editing - Paul Stanworth]]>In Episode 34, Ilyas talks about meeting his wife Natalia, the triggers that bring old memories flooding back and the suffering that follows forced separation from your family - an experience now being endured by millions of Ukrainians.
 
Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.
 
BACKGROUND -
Ilyas is an IT specialist and married father who fled from Kyiv to Lviv shortly after the war started. Right now his wife and two young sons are taking refuge in Poland.
As of June 2022, Ilyas is back living in the family apartment in Kyiv and working, in part, for the Ukrainian government on specialist projects.
 
 EP34 of Ukraine War Diaries was recorded using Whatsapp voice note.
 
From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.
 
CREDITS -
Series Producer - Rob Mulhern
Production Support/Editing - Paul Stanworth]]>vnid://episodes/50146879?media_id=36978769Fri, 10 Jun 2022 03:00:02 +010004:20falsefullWhen Russia invaded Ukraine on 24 February, it marked the beginning of a new calendar for Ilyas and many Ukrainians who now make a clear time distinction between the end of one life and the beginning of another.<br />In Episode 34, Ilyas talks about meeting his wife Natalia, the triggers that bring old memories flooding back and the suffering that follows forced separation from your family - an experience now being endured by millions of Ukrainians.<br /> <br />Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.<br /> <br />BACKGROUND -<br />Ilyas is an IT specialist and married father who fled from Kyiv to Lviv shortly after the war started. Right now his wife and two young sons are taking refuge in Poland.<br />As of June 2022, Ilyas is back living in the family apartment in Kyiv and working, in part, for the Ukrainian government on specialist projects.<br /> <br /> EP34 of Ukraine War Diaries was recorded using Whatsapp voice note.<br /> <br />From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.<br /> <br />CREDITS -<br />Series Producer - Rob Mulhern<br />Production Support/Editing - Paul StanworthEP33: Natalia – ‘Starting a new life without my husband.’ 
In Episode 33 of Ukraine War Diaries, Natalia offers her perspective on war, dislocation and separation.

Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.

Background
Ilyas is an IT specialist and married father who fled from Kyiv to Lviv shortly after the war started. Right now his wife and two young sons are taking refuge in Poland.
As of May 2022, Ilyas is back living in the family apartment in Kyiv and working, in part, for the Ukrainian government on specialist projects.

EP33 of Ukraine War Diaries was recorded using Whatsapp voice note.
 
From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.
 
CREDITS -
Series Producer - Rob Mulhern
Production Support/Editing - Paul Stanworth]]> 
In Episode 33 of Ukraine War Diaries, Natalia offers her perspective on war, dislocation and separation.

Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.

Background
Ilyas is an IT specialist and married father who fled from Kyiv to Lviv shortly after the war started. Right now his wife and two young sons are taking refuge in Poland.
As of May 2022, Ilyas is back living in the family apartment in Kyiv and working, in part, for the Ukrainian government on specialist projects.

EP33 of Ukraine War Diaries was recorded using Whatsapp voice note.
 
From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.
 
CREDITS -
Series Producer - Rob Mulhern
Production Support/Editing - Paul Stanworth]]>vnid://episodes/50109598?media_id=36946091Wed, 08 Jun 2022 03:00:02 +010003:22falsefullLiving side-by-side with their two boys in Kyiv almost four months ago, Ilyas and his wife Natalia have now been forced to live apart because of war. Today, Ilyas lives in a country gripped by conflict, where the Russian military can target his city with missiles at any minute. Across the border in Poland, his wife Natalia is facing challenges just as extreme despite the fact she and her family are now living in a country at peace.<br /> <br />In Episode 33 of Ukraine War Diaries, Natalia offers her perspective on war, dislocation and separation.<br /><br />Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.<br /><br />Background<br />Ilyas is an IT specialist and married father who fled from Kyiv to Lviv shortly after the war started. Right now his wife and two young sons are taking refuge in Poland.<br />As of May 2022, Ilyas is back living in the family apartment in Kyiv and working, in part, for the Ukrainian government on specialist projects.<br /><br />EP33 of Ukraine War Diaries was recorded using Whatsapp voice note.<br /> <br />From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.<br /> <br />CREDITS -<br />Series Producer - Rob Mulhern<br />Production Support/Editing - Paul StanworthEP32: Oksana - ‘For just two hours I forgot the war.’ (6 June)
Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.

BACKGROUND -
Oksana, 34, works in overseas education. She lives with her husband, Seva, in an apartment complex in central Kyiv and has remained in the Ukrainian capital since the war started.
Many of Oksana’s closest friends have left the country to begin new lives in Europe. Some may never return. She’s determined to stay.

From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.

CREDITS
Series Producer - Rob Mulhern
Production Support/Editing - Paul Stanworth]]>
Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.

BACKGROUND -
Oksana, 34, works in overseas education. She lives with her husband, Seva, in an apartment complex in central Kyiv and has remained in the Ukrainian capital since the war started.
Many of Oksana’s closest friends have left the country to begin new lives in Europe. Some may never return. She’s determined to stay.

From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.

CREDITS
Series Producer - Rob Mulhern
Production Support/Editing - Paul Stanworth]]>vnid://episodes/50069074?media_id=36910336Mon, 06 Jun 2022 03:00:02 +010003:56falsefullAgainst the backdrop of territorial gains by Russian forces, Oksana finds an escape in her favourite shop in Kyiv. Here, she enjoys an experience so far removed from the war that for an all too brief period she forgets the conflict.<br /><br />Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.<br /><br />BACKGROUND -<br />Oksana, 34, works in overseas education. She lives with her husband, Seva, in an apartment complex in central Kyiv and has remained in the Ukrainian capital since the war started. <br />Many of Oksana’s closest friends have left the country to begin new lives in Europe. Some may never return. She’s determined to stay.<br /><br />From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.<br /><br />CREDITS<br />Series Producer - Rob Mulhern<br />Production Support/Editing - Paul StanworthEP31: Oksana - 'In Ukraine we know who the Queen is!' (3 June)
Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.
 
BACKGROUND -

Oksana, 34, works in overseas education. She lives with her husband, Seva, in an apartment complex in central Kyiv and has remained in the Ukrainian capital since the war started. 
Many of Oksana’s closest friends have left the country to begin new lives in Europe. Some may never return. She’s determined to stay.

EP31 of Ukraine War Diaries was recorded using Whatsapp voice note.
 
From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.
 
CREDITS -
Series Producer - Rob Mulhern
Production Support/Editing - Paul Stanworth]]>
Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.
 
BACKGROUND -

Oksana, 34, works in overseas education. She lives with her husband, Seva, in an apartment complex in central Kyiv and has remained in the Ukrainian capital since the war started. 
Many of Oksana’s closest friends have left the country to begin new lives in Europe. Some may never return. She’s determined to stay.

EP31 of Ukraine War Diaries was recorded using Whatsapp voice note.
 
From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.
 
CREDITS -
Series Producer - Rob Mulhern
Production Support/Editing - Paul Stanworth]]>vnid://episodes/50027200?media_id=36874587Fri, 03 Jun 2022 03:00:02 +010002:26falsefullSince Russia invaded Ukraine, Oksana has closely watched international reaction to the war. In this episode, she explains why the Queen is a celebrated figure in her homeland.<br /><br />Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.<br /> <br />BACKGROUND -<br /><br />Oksana, 34, works in overseas education. She lives with her husband, Seva, in an apartment complex in central Kyiv and has remained in the Ukrainian capital since the war started. <br />Many of Oksana’s closest friends have left the country to begin new lives in Europe. Some may never return. She’s determined to stay.<br /><br />EP31 of Ukraine War Diaries was recorded using Whatsapp voice note.<br /> <br />From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.<br /> <br />CREDITS -<br />Series Producer - Rob Mulhern<br />Production Support/Editing - Paul StanworthEP30: Seva - ‘Chainsaws & axes, what I’m delivering now to the frontline.’ (1 June) 
Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.
 
EP30 of Ukraine War Diaries was recorded using Whatsapp voice note.
 
BACKGROUND -
 
Seva, 40, is a company CEO and husband to Oksana. Before the war, he travelled across Europe for business. Now, he makes regular supply drops of medical aid and rations to Ukrainian troops in Eastern Ukraine. He’s originally from a small village near Dnipro.
 
From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.
 
CREDITS -
Series Producer - Rob Mulhern
Production Support/Editing - Paul Stanworth]]> 
Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.
 
EP30 of Ukraine War Diaries was recorded using Whatsapp voice note.
 
BACKGROUND -
 
Seva, 40, is a company CEO and husband to Oksana. Before the war, he travelled across Europe for business. Now, he makes regular supply drops of medical aid and rations to Ukrainian troops in Eastern Ukraine. He’s originally from a small village near Dnipro.
 
From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.
 
CREDITS -
Series Producer - Rob Mulhern
Production Support/Editing - Paul Stanworth]]>vnid://episodes/50012774?media_id=36861945Wed, 01 Jun 2022 05:00:03 +010004:04falsefullRecording while travelling to Eastern Ukraine, Seva reflects on the changing needs of frontline soldiers preparing for a protracted war.<br /> <br />Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.<br /> <br />EP30 of Ukraine War Diaries was recorded using Whatsapp voice note.<br /> <br />BACKGROUND -<br /> <br />Seva, 40, is a company CEO and husband to Oksana. Before the war, he travelled across Europe for business. Now, he makes regular supply drops of medical aid and rations to Ukrainian troops in Eastern Ukraine. He’s originally from a small village near Dnipro.<br /> <br />From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.<br /> <br />CREDITS -<br />Series Producer - Rob Mulhern<br />Production Support/Editing - Paul StanworthEP29: Ilyas - ‘Stopping the war in my head.’ (30 May)
Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.

BACKGROUND
 
Ilyas is an IT specialist and married father who fled from Kyiv to Lviv shortly after the war started. His wife and two young sons are now taking refuge in Poland.
As of May 2022, Ilyas is back living in the family apartment in Kyiv and working, in part, for the Ukrainian government on specialist projects.

EP26 of Ukraine War Diaries was recorded using WhatsApp voice notes.

From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.

CREDITS
Series Producer - Rob Mulhern
Production Support/Editing - Paul Stanworth]]>
Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.

BACKGROUND
 
Ilyas is an IT specialist and married father who fled from Kyiv to Lviv shortly after the war started. His wife and two young sons are now taking refuge in Poland.
As of May 2022, Ilyas is back living in the family apartment in Kyiv and working, in part, for the Ukrainian government on specialist projects.

EP26 of Ukraine War Diaries was recorded using WhatsApp voice notes.

From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.

CREDITS
Series Producer - Rob Mulhern
Production Support/Editing - Paul Stanworth]]>vnid://episodes/49988663?media_id=36843357Mon, 30 May 2022 05:00:03 +010003:57falsefullIlyas tries to protect his personal life from the incessant din of war.<br /><br />Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.<br /><br />BACKGROUND<br /> <br />Ilyas is an IT specialist and married father who fled from Kyiv to Lviv shortly after the war started. His wife and two young sons are now taking refuge in Poland.<br />As of May 2022, Ilyas is back living in the family apartment in Kyiv and working, in part, for the Ukrainian government on specialist projects.<br /><br />EP26 of Ukraine War Diaries was recorded using WhatsApp voice notes.<br /><br />From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.<br /><br />CREDITS <br />Series Producer - Rob Mulhern<br />Production Support/Editing - Paul StanworthEP28: Oksana - 'My life before the war.' (27 May)
Oksana has a passion for travel and, as a former exchange student to the USA, works to help others study abroad. She reflects on missing her trips out of Ukraine.

She has been sharing her insights over the last three months and shares what a typical weekend used to be like enjoying Kiev’s cultural scene. While she misses the friends who are no longer in Ukraine, she’s finding new ways to connect with people.

Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.

Episode 28 of Ukraine War Diaries was recorded using WhatsApp voice notes.

From the producers of Sky News' multi-award winning series - StoryCast.

Producer - Anne Marie Bullock
Series Producer - Rob Mulhern]]>
Oksana has a passion for travel and, as a former exchange student to the USA, works to help others study abroad. She reflects on missing her trips out of Ukraine.

She has been sharing her insights over the last three months and shares what a typical weekend used to be like enjoying Kiev’s cultural scene. While she misses the friends who are no longer in Ukraine, she’s finding new ways to connect with people.

Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.

Episode 28 of Ukraine War Diaries was recorded using WhatsApp voice notes.

From the producers of Sky News' multi-award winning series - StoryCast.

Producer - Anne Marie Bullock
Series Producer - Rob Mulhern]]>vnid://episodes/49951315?media_id=36810571Fri, 27 May 2022 05:00:03 +010004:43falsefullIt's three months since Russian forces invaded Ukraine, changing the lives of the millions who live there.<br /><br />Oksana has a passion for travel and, as a former exchange student to the USA, works to help others study abroad. She reflects on missing her trips out of Ukraine. <br /><br />She has been sharing her insights over the last three months and shares what a typical weekend used to be like enjoying Kiev’s cultural scene. While she misses the friends who are no longer in Ukraine, she’s finding new ways to connect with people. <br /><br />Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.<br /><br />Episode 28 of Ukraine War Diaries was recorded using WhatsApp voice notes.<br /><br />From the producers of Sky News' multi-award winning series - StoryCast.<br /><br />Producer - Anne Marie Bullock<br />Series Producer - Rob MulhernEP27: Seva - 'My life before the war.' (25 May)
Seva was working in renewable energy and regularly travelled across Ukraine and the EU. His work is now very different, as he and his colleagues have shifted their attention from renewables to how they can help the Ukrainian army.

For almost three months, Seva has shared insights into life in a war zone. So what did a typical day in his life, and life in Ukraine, look like before the war? And how is he settling into a new routine?

Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.

EP27 of Ukraine War Diaries was recorded using WhatsApp voice note.

From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.

Producer - Anne Marie Bullock
Series Producer - Rob Mulhern]]>
Seva was working in renewable energy and regularly travelled across Ukraine and the EU. His work is now very different, as he and his colleagues have shifted their attention from renewables to how they can help the Ukrainian army.

For almost three months, Seva has shared insights into life in a war zone. So what did a typical day in his life, and life in Ukraine, look like before the war? And how is he settling into a new routine?

Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.

EP27 of Ukraine War Diaries was recorded using WhatsApp voice note.

From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.

Producer - Anne Marie Bullock
Series Producer - Rob Mulhern]]>vnid://episodes/49920143?media_id=36785468Wed, 25 May 2022 05:00:02 +010004:39falsefullIt’s three months since Russian forces invaded Ukraine, changing the lives of the millions who live there.<br /><br />Seva was working in renewable energy and regularly travelled across Ukraine and the EU. His work is now very different, as he and his colleagues have shifted their attention from renewables to how they can help the Ukrainian army.<br /><br />For almost three months, Seva has shared insights into life in a war zone. So what did a typical day in his life, and life in Ukraine, look like before the war? And how is he settling into a new routine?<br /><br />Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.<br /><br />EP27 of Ukraine War Diaries was recorded using WhatsApp voice note.<br /><br />From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.<br /><br />Producer - Anne Marie Bullock<br />Series Producer - Rob MulhernEP26: Ilyas - ‘My life before the war.’ (23 May)A married father, Ilyas is now living apart from his wife and two young sons who fled to Poland.
Today, Ilyas' life is marked by uncertainty and danger, in a Kyiv that’s been wrenched from its regular rhythm.
For almost three months, Ilyas has shared insights into life in a war zone. But what did a typical day in his life, and life in Ukraine, look like before the war?

Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.

EP26 of Ukraine War Diaries was recorded using Wats App voice note.

From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.

CREDITS
Series Producer - Rob Mulhern
Production Support/Editing - Paul Stanworth]]>A married father, Ilyas is now living apart from his wife and two young sons who fled to Poland.
Today, Ilyas' life is marked by uncertainty and danger, in a Kyiv that’s been wrenched from its regular rhythm.
For almost three months, Ilyas has shared insights into life in a war zone. But what did a typical day in his life, and life in Ukraine, look like before the war?

Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.

EP26 of Ukraine War Diaries was recorded using Wats App voice note.

From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.

CREDITS
Series Producer - Rob Mulhern
Production Support/Editing - Paul Stanworth]]>vnid://episodes/49878228?media_id=36748078Mon, 23 May 2022 05:00:03 +010004:40falsefullIt’s almost three months since Russian forces invaded Ukraine, changing in an instant millions of lives, and the life of Ilyas Verdiev, forever. <br />A married father, Ilyas is now living apart from his wife and two young sons who fled to Poland. <br />Today, Ilyas' life is marked by uncertainty and danger, in a Kyiv that’s been wrenched from its regular rhythm.<br />For almost three months, Ilyas has shared insights into life in a war zone. But what did a typical day in his life, and life in Ukraine, look like before the war? <br /><br />Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.<br /><br />EP26 of Ukraine War Diaries was recorded using Wats App voice note.<br /><br />From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.<br /><br />CREDITS <br />Series Producer - Rob Mulhern<br />Production Support/Editing - Paul StanworthEP25: Seva - 'GoFundMe a helicopter.’ (20 May)
Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.

BACKGROUND
Seva, 40, is a company CEO. Before the war, he travelled across Europe for business. Now, he makes regular supply drops of medical aid and rations to Ukrainian troops on the front line in Eastern Ukraine. He’s originally from a small village near Dnipro.

EP25 of Ukraine War Diaries was recorded using WhatsApp voice notes.

From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.

CREDITS
Series Producer - Rob Mulhern
Production Support/Editing - Paul Stanworth]]>
Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.

BACKGROUND
Seva, 40, is a company CEO. Before the war, he travelled across Europe for business. Now, he makes regular supply drops of medical aid and rations to Ukrainian troops on the front line in Eastern Ukraine. He’s originally from a small village near Dnipro.

EP25 of Ukraine War Diaries was recorded using WhatsApp voice notes.

From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.

CREDITS
Series Producer - Rob Mulhern
Production Support/Editing - Paul Stanworth]]>vnid://episodes/49865671?media_id=36736862Fri, 20 May 2022 05:00:02 +010004:34falsefullSeva uses online crowd-funding - a tool so often used for business start-ups - to source vital military hardware for troops on the front line in Eastern Ukraine. <br /><br />Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.<br /><br />BACKGROUND<br />Seva, 40, is a company CEO. Before the war, he travelled across Europe for business. Now, he makes regular supply drops of medical aid and rations to Ukrainian troops on the front line in Eastern Ukraine. He’s originally from a small village near Dnipro.<br /><br />EP25 of Ukraine War Diaries was recorded using WhatsApp voice notes.<br /><br />From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.<br /><br />CREDITS <br />Series Producer - Rob Mulhern<br />Production Support/Editing - Paul StanworthEP24: Oksana - ‘After Russian soldiers invade your home.’ (18 May)
Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.

BACKGROUND
Oksana, 34, works in overseas education. She lives with her husband, Seva, in an apartment complex in central Kyiv and has remained in the Ukrainian capital since the war started.
Many of Oksana’s closest friends have left the country to begin new lives in Europe. Some may never return. She’s determined to stay.

Episode 24 was recorded using WhatsApp voice notes.

From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.

CREDITS
Series Producer - Rob Mulhern
Production Support - Paul Stanworth]]>
Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.

BACKGROUND
Oksana, 34, works in overseas education. She lives with her husband, Seva, in an apartment complex in central Kyiv and has remained in the Ukrainian capital since the war started.
Many of Oksana’s closest friends have left the country to begin new lives in Europe. Some may never return. She’s determined to stay.

Episode 24 was recorded using WhatsApp voice notes.

From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.

CREDITS
Series Producer - Rob Mulhern
Production Support - Paul Stanworth]]>vnid://episodes/49833520?media_id=36709221Wed, 18 May 2022 05:00:03 +010005:47falsefullOksana begins the painful process of trying to salvage what she can from her dream life in Hostomel, near Kyiv. Here, just weeks ago, Russian soldiers used residential properties to wage war against their Ukrainian counterparts.<br /><br />Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.<br /><br />BACKGROUND<br />Oksana, 34, works in overseas education. She lives with her husband, Seva, in an apartment complex in central Kyiv and has remained in the Ukrainian capital since the war started. <br />Many of Oksana’s closest friends have left the country to begin new lives in Europe. Some may never return. She’s determined to stay.<br /><br />Episode 24 was recorded using WhatsApp voice notes.<br /><br />From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.<br /><br />CREDITS <br />Series Producer - Rob Mulhern<br />Production Support - Paul StanworthEP23: Ilyas - ‘Buying toys in a war zone, my weird reality clash.’ (16 May)
Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.

BACKGROUND
Ilyas is an IT specialist and married father who fled from Kyiv to Lviv shortly after the war started. Right now his wife and two young sons are taking refuge in Poland.
As of May 2022, Ilyas is back living in the family apartment in Kyiv and working, in part, for the Ukrainian government on specialist projects.

EP23 was recorded using WhatsApp voice notes
From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.

CREDITS
Series Producer - Rob Mulhern
Production Support - Paul Stanworth]]>
Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.

BACKGROUND
Ilyas is an IT specialist and married father who fled from Kyiv to Lviv shortly after the war started. Right now his wife and two young sons are taking refuge in Poland.
As of May 2022, Ilyas is back living in the family apartment in Kyiv and working, in part, for the Ukrainian government on specialist projects.

EP23 was recorded using WhatsApp voice notes
From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.

CREDITS
Series Producer - Rob Mulhern
Production Support - Paul Stanworth]]>vnid://episodes/49804590?media_id=36687439Mon, 16 May 2022 05:00:03 +010004:24falsefullDespite being surrounded by death and destruction, Ilyas must try and source toys for his two son's birthdays - a surreal experience that offers new life lessons.<br /><br />Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.<br /><br />BACKGROUND<br />Ilyas is an IT specialist and married father who fled from Kyiv to Lviv shortly after the war started. Right now his wife and two young sons are taking refuge in Poland.<br />As of May 2022, Ilyas is back living in the family apartment in Kyiv and working, in part, for the Ukrainian government on specialist projects.<br /><br />EP23 was recorded using WhatsApp voice notes<br />From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.<br /><br />CREDITS <br />Series Producer - Rob Mulhern<br />Production Support - Paul StanworthEP21: Seva - ‘Facing death, they’re joking and talking about the Eurovision.’(13 May)
Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.

Episode 22 was recorded using WhatsApp Voice Notes.

From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.

Series Producer - Rob Mulhern
Production support - Paul Stanworth]]>
Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.

Episode 22 was recorded using WhatsApp Voice Notes.

From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.

Series Producer - Rob Mulhern
Production support - Paul Stanworth]]>vnid://episodes/49771353?media_id=36659622Fri, 13 May 2022 05:00:02 +010005:08falsefullSeva makes a resupply mission of medical aid to Eastern Ukraine and meets with troops awaiting immediate dispatch to the front line. But despite knowing some among their number may never return, the mood is unusually buoyant.<br /><br />Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.<br /><br />Episode 22 was recorded using WhatsApp Voice Notes.<br /><br />From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.<br /><br />Series Producer - Rob Mulhern<br />Production support - Paul StanworthEP21: Oksana - ‘Celebrating birthdays in a war zone.’ (11 May)
Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.

From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.

Series Producer - Rob Mulhern
Production support - Paul Stanworth]]>
Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.

From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.

Series Producer - Rob Mulhern
Production support - Paul Stanworth]]>vnid://episodes/49747543?media_id=36638977Wed, 11 May 2022 05:00:03 +010003:35falsefullThe simple joy of gathering for a birthday is something Oksana will never take for granted again as war continues to ravage her homeland, changing the very fabric of life.<br /><br />Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.<br /><br />From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.<br /><br />Series Producer - Rob Mulhern<br />Production support - Paul StanworthEP20: Ilyas - ‘My son’s hand, I didn’t want to let it go.’ (9 May)
Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.

EP20 was recorded using WhatsApp voice notes

From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.

Series Producer - Rob Mulhern]]>
Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.

EP20 was recorded using WhatsApp voice notes

From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.

Series Producer - Rob Mulhern]]>vnid://episodes/49714773?media_id=36612571Mon, 09 May 2022 05:00:03 +010004:24falsefullFor the first time since fleeing Kyiv for Poland, Ilyas is reunited with his with his wife and children in Lviv. But a missile attack on the city serves as a reminder as to why they need to live apart. <br /><br />Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.<br /><br />EP20 was recorded using WhatsApp voice notes<br /><br />From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.<br /><br />Series Producer - Rob MulhernEP19: Oksana - ‘Nail bars & nuclear threats, my new reality.' (6 May)
Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.

EP19 was recorded using WhatsApp voice notes
From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.

Series Producer - Rob Mulhern]]>
Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.

EP19 was recorded using WhatsApp voice notes
From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.

Series Producer - Rob Mulhern]]>vnid://episodes/49676401?media_id=36580437Fri, 06 May 2022 05:00:03 +010005:20falsefullAgainst the backdrop of the continuing bombardment of Mariupol, Oksana receives an invitation to return to her nail bar near Kyiv. This, and the realisation that dear friends may never again return to Ukraine leaves her feeling deeply troubled. <br /><br />Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.<br /><br />EP19 was recorded using WhatsApp voice notes<br />From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.<br /><br />Series Producer - Rob MulhernEP18: Seva - ‘How my mum and dad are waging war.’ (4 May)Here - at considerable risk - his ageing parents have been aiding the war effort. But recent events have led them all to reflect on the life of their Russian born grandmother.

Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.

EP18 was recorded using WhatsApp voice notes.

From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.

Series Producer - Rob Mulhern]]>Here - at considerable risk - his ageing parents have been aiding the war effort. But recent events have led them all to reflect on the life of their Russian born grandmother.

Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.

EP18 was recorded using WhatsApp voice notes.

From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.

Series Producer - Rob Mulhern]]>vnid://episodes/49642669?media_id=36555487Wed, 04 May 2022 05:00:03 +010003:31falsefullSeva gets ready to return to his home village near Dnipro for the first time since the war started. <br />Here - at considerable risk - his ageing parents have been aiding the war effort. But recent events have led them all to reflect on the life of their Russian born grandmother.<br /><br />Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.<br /><br />EP18 was recorded using WhatsApp voice notes.<br /><br />From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.<br /><br />Series Producer - Rob MulhernEP17: Ilyas - ‘We believe in God, but we fear May 9 and Putin.’ (2 May)
Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.

EP17 was recorded using WhatsApp voice notes
From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.]]>
Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.

EP17 was recorded using WhatsApp voice notes
From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.]]>vnid://episodes/49616530?media_id=36533792Mon, 02 May 2022 05:00:04 +010004:24falsefullEvery year on 9 May, Russia celebrates World War 2 ‘victory day’ over Germany. Only now the date is triggering deep anxiety for Ilyas and many Ukrainians who fear Russia may try and mark the day with a major attack.<br /><br />Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.<br /><br />EP17 was recorded using WhatsApp voice notes<br />From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.EP16: Oksana - 'For Mariupol, our plea to the world.' (29 Apr)Can international assistance not bring about their rescue?

Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.
 
From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.

EP16 was recorded using WhatsApp voice notes
Musical Credit: Океан Ельзи - Місто Марії]]>Can international assistance not bring about their rescue?

Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.
 
From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.

EP16 was recorded using WhatsApp voice notes
Musical Credit: Океан Ельзи - Місто Марії]]>vnid://episodes/49584754?media_id=36506221Fri, 29 Apr 2022 05:00:03 +010004:27falsefullIn Kyiv, Oksana is gripped by the plight of those still trapped in Mariupol's vast steelworks.<br />Can international assistance not bring about their rescue?<br /><br />Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.<br /> <br />From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.<br /><br />EP16 was recorded using WhatsApp voice notes<br />Musical Credit: Океан Ельзи - Місто МаріїEP15: Ilyas - ‘I believe we are going to win very soon.’ (27 Apr)
EP15 was recorded using WhatsApp voice notes
Producer - Rob Mulhern
Production support - Paul Stanworth]]>
EP15 was recorded using WhatsApp voice notes
Producer - Rob Mulhern
Production support - Paul Stanworth]]>vnid://episodes/49558701?media_id=36484006Wed, 27 Apr 2022 05:00:02 +010004:29falsefullWith Russia failing to meet its military goals in the north of Ukraine, Ilyas pays a visit to his recently reopened barber shop in Kyiv - an experience that leaves him feeling the war might soon end. Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.<br /><br />EP15 was recorded using WhatsApp voice notes<br />Producer - Rob Mulhern<br />Production support - Paul StanworthEP14: Seva - 'Cakes, Chernobyl and one day closer to victory.' (25 Apr) 
Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.

EP 14 was recorded using WhatsApp voice notes.
 
From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.]]> 
Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.

EP 14 was recorded using WhatsApp voice notes.
 
From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.]]>vnid://episodes/49516299?media_id=36453326Mon, 25 Apr 2022 05:00:05 +010003:28falsefullSeva continues to support the war effort in eastern Ukraine before finding himself tasked with an unusual delivery - to Chernobyl.<br /> <br />Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.<br /><br />EP 14 was recorded using WhatsApp voice notes.<br /> <br />From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.EP13: Oksana -'Russian soldiers are robbing us, even our underwear.' (22 Apr)
Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.

Episode 13 was recorded using WhatsApp voice notes.

From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.

Producer - Rob Mulhern
Production support - Paul Stanworth]]>
Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.

Episode 13 was recorded using WhatsApp voice notes.

From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.

Producer - Rob Mulhern
Production support - Paul Stanworth]]>vnid://episodes/49508483?media_id=36446668Fri, 22 Apr 2022 05:00:03 +010005:54falsefullIn the suburbs of Kyiv, Oksana continues to count the cost of the plundering in her neighbourhood. This leads to a challenging conversation with her grandmother in Russia, who finds it hard to believe the allegations of rape and murder levelled at Russian soldiers.<br /><br />Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.<br /><br />Episode 13 was recorded using WhatsApp voice notes.<br /> <br />From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.<br /> <br />Producer - Rob Mulhern<br />Production support - Paul StanworthEP12: Ilyas - 'My 4-year-old and the war.' (20 Apr)
Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.

EP12 was made using WhatsApp voice notes.

From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.

Producer - Rob Mulhern
Production support - Paul Stanworth]]>
Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.

EP12 was made using WhatsApp voice notes.

From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.

Producer - Rob Mulhern
Production support - Paul Stanworth]]>vnid://episodes/49478779?media_id=36421844Wed, 20 Apr 2022 05:00:03 +010004:42falsefullIlyas tries to help his young son makes sense of the war, and his continued exile in Poland.<br /><br />Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.<br /><br />EP12 was made using WhatsApp voice notes.<br /> <br />From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.<br /> <br />Producer - Rob Mulhern<br />Production support - Paul StanworthEP11 Seva - 'Russians stripped him, then started shooting.' (18 Apr)
Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.

EP11 was made using WhatsApp voice notes.

From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.

Series producer - Rob Mulhern]]>
Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.

EP11 was made using WhatsApp voice notes.

From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.

Series producer - Rob Mulhern]]>vnid://episodes/49459522?media_id=36405202Mon, 18 Apr 2022 05:00:02 +010004:04falsefullUsing Wats App voice-note to record his experiences, Seva visits a recently liberated village near Kyiv where locals share a deeply troubling story.<br /><br />Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.<br /><br />EP11 was made using WhatsApp voice notes.<br /><br />From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.<br /> <br />Series producer - Rob MulhernEP10 Oksana - Love and War (15 Apr)Speaking from Kyiv, Oksana, reflects on how the the conflict has changed - and is continuing to change - her marriage.

Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.

From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.

Series producer - Rob Mulhern
Digital production - David Chipakupaku
Episode produced by Rob Mulhern with Anne-Marie Bullock
Production co-ordination - Paul Stanworth and Annie Joyce]]>Speaking from Kyiv, Oksana, reflects on how the the conflict has changed - and is continuing to change - her marriage.

Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.

From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.

Series producer - Rob Mulhern
Digital production - David Chipakupaku
Episode produced by Rob Mulhern with Anne-Marie Bullock
Production co-ordination - Paul Stanworth and Annie Joyce]]>vnid://episodes/49433614?media_id=36382761Fri, 15 Apr 2022 05:00:03 +010006:41falsefullHow does war impact our closest relationships?<br />Speaking from Kyiv, Oksana, reflects on how the the conflict has changed - and is continuing to change - her marriage.<br /><br />Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.<br /> <br />From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.<br /> <br />Series producer - Rob Mulhern<br />Digital production - David Chipakupaku<br />Episode produced by Rob Mulhern with Anne-Marie Bullock<br />Production co-ordination - Paul Stanworth and Annie JoyceEP9 Ilyas - 'My grandmother survived Nazism, now this.' (13 Apr)
Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.

From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.

Series producer - Rob Mulhern
Digital production - David Chipakupaku
Production co-ordination - Paul Stanworth and Annie Joyce.]]>
Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.

From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.

Series producer - Rob Mulhern
Digital production - David Chipakupaku
Production co-ordination - Paul Stanworth and Annie Joyce.]]>vnid://episodes/49411354?media_id=36364210Wed, 13 Apr 2022 05:00:02 +010005:29falsefullAmid unconfirmed reports of a chemical weapons attack in Mariupol, Ilyas takes the train from Lviv to Kyiv. Here, he meets with his 84-year-old grandmother who is increasingly comparing the Nazi fascists who came to her village in 1942 with ‘Russists’ — a term now used in Ukraine to reference the extreme actions of Russian invaders. <br /><br />Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.<br /> <br />From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.<br /> <br />Series producer - Rob Mulhern<br />Digital production - David Chipakupaku<br />Production co-ordination - Paul Stanworth and Annie Joyce.EP8 Oksana - My parrot, my war distraction (11 Apr)One such resident was Oksana’s neighbour - the owner of a blue and yellow parrot called Rio. Not only is the parrot now living with Oksana, he’s - at times - helping to divert her attention away from the war.

Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.

From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.

Series producer - Rob Mulhern
Digital production - David Chipakupaku
Production support - Paul Stanworth and Annie Joyce.]]>One such resident was Oksana’s neighbour - the owner of a blue and yellow parrot called Rio. Not only is the parrot now living with Oksana, he’s - at times - helping to divert her attention away from the war.

Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.

From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.

Series producer - Rob Mulhern
Digital production - David Chipakupaku
Production support - Paul Stanworth and Annie Joyce.]]>vnid://episodes/49366445?media_id=36327648Mon, 11 Apr 2022 05:00:04 +010004:46falsefullIn the early days of the war, some residents fleeing Kyiv, were forced to leave their pets behind. <br />One such resident was Oksana’s neighbour - the owner of a blue and yellow parrot called Rio. Not only is the parrot now living with Oksana, he’s - at times - helping to divert her attention away from the war.<br /><br />Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.<br /> <br />From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.<br /> <br />Series producer - Rob Mulhern<br />Digital production - David Chipakupaku<br />Production support - Paul Stanworth and Annie Joyce.EP7 Seva - 'Children are telling us to win.' (8 Apr)
Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.

From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.

Series producer - Rob Mulhern
Digital production - David Chipakupaku]]>
Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.

From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.

Series producer - Rob Mulhern
Digital production - David Chipakupaku]]>vnid://episodes/49364063?media_id=36325641Fri, 08 Apr 2022 12:00:04 +010005:53falsefullFrom Kyiv, 40-year-old Seva is a CEO turned volunteer now helping to equip the Ukrainian army with essential aid. Included in his supply drops, to battalions located close to the frontline, are pictures, painted by children, pleading for the soldiers to win the war.<br /><br />Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.<br /> <br />From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.<br /> <br />Series producer - Rob Mulhern<br />Digital production - David ChipakupakuEP6 Oksana - 'War crimes in my neighbourhood.' (6 Apr)
Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.

Recorded on 6 April 2022

From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.

Series producer - Rob Mulhern with Anne-Marie Bullock
Digital production - David Chipakupaku]]>
Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.

Recorded on 6 April 2022

From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.

Series producer - Rob Mulhern with Anne-Marie Bullock
Digital production - David Chipakupaku]]>vnid://episodes/49339069?media_id=36305097Wed, 06 Apr 2022 14:00:05 +010005:57falsefullOksana struggles to make sense of alleged war crimes, committed in her once quiet neighbourhood, which have horrified the world.<br /><br />Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.<br /><br />Recorded on 6 April 2022<br /> <br />From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.<br /> <br />Series producer - Rob Mulhern with Anne-Marie Bullock<br />Digital production - David ChipakupakuEP5 Ilyas - How we escape (4 Apr)
Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.

From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.

Series producer - Rob Mulhern
Digital production - David Chipakupaku]]>
Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.

From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.

Series producer - Rob Mulhern
Digital production - David Chipakupaku]]>vnid://episodes/49313318?media_id=36283524Mon, 04 Apr 2022 13:00:02 +010004:16falsefullAmid international condemnation of alleged war crimes and civilian killings by Russian forces, Ilyas finds an escape in the form of an old school friend.<br /><br />Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.<br /> <br />From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.<br /> <br />Series producer - Rob Mulhern<br />Digital production - David ChipakupakuEP4 Oksana - 'War, it's not like the movies.' (1 Apr)
Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.

From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.

Series producer - Rob Mulhern]]>
Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.

From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.

Series producer - Rob Mulhern]]>vnid://episodes/49279983?media_id=36256379Fri, 01 Apr 2022 14:00:03 +010005:57falsefullAnti-Aircraft batteries continue to light up the skies around Kyiv, despite Russia’s suggested shift in focus away from the capital. Against this backdrop, Oksana and her husband try to enjoy their first movie-night since the conflict began. This experience leads to some curious conclusions.<br /> <br />Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.<br /> <br />From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.<br /> <br />Series producer - Rob MulhernEP3 Ilyas - Back to Kyiv? (30 Mar)
Ukraine War Diaries uses audio recorded on the ground in Ukraine to give a first-person perspective of day-to-day life in a war zone.

From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series StoryCast.

Series producer Rob Mulhern.

New episodes every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.]]>
Ukraine War Diaries uses audio recorded on the ground in Ukraine to give a first-person perspective of day-to-day life in a war zone.

From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series StoryCast.

Series producer Rob Mulhern.

New episodes every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.]]>vnid://episodes/49252927?media_id=36233064Wed, 30 Mar 2022 15:00:02 +010005:45falsefullWith the Russians signalling a scaling back of their operations around Kyiv, Ilyas is making plans to return to his family home in the capital. But his wife and children, now in Poland, sense danger and don’t want him to leave Lviv.<br /> <br />Ukraine War Diaries uses audio recorded on the ground in Ukraine to give a first-person perspective of day-to-day life in a war zone.<br /> <br />From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series StoryCast.<br /> <br />Series producer Rob Mulhern.<br /> <br />New episodes every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.EP2 Alex - the band in the bunker (28 Mar)
Under siege in Kharkiv, in the east of the country, he and his fellow band members are taking refuge - and remarkably still recording music - in a studio now doubling as a bomb shelter.

In the second instalment of our audio diary series, following day-to-day life in a warzone, Alex describes how he continues to play with his band as the city is destroyed around them.

From the producers of Sky News' award-winning series StoryCast.

Producer: Rob Mulhern

New episodes every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.]]>
Under siege in Kharkiv, in the east of the country, he and his fellow band members are taking refuge - and remarkably still recording music - in a studio now doubling as a bomb shelter.

In the second instalment of our audio diary series, following day-to-day life in a warzone, Alex describes how he continues to play with his band as the city is destroyed around them.

From the producers of Sky News' award-winning series StoryCast.

Producer: Rob Mulhern

New episodes every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.]]>vnid://episodes/49225460?media_id=36209977Mon, 28 Mar 2022 15:00:02 +010004:41falsefullAlex is a musician with Ukrainian folk-rock band Selo i Ludy. <br /><br />Under siege in Kharkiv, in the east of the country, he and his fellow band members are taking refuge - and remarkably still recording music - in a studio now doubling as a bomb shelter. <br /><br />In the second instalment of our audio diary series, following day-to-day life in a warzone, Alex describes how he continues to play with his band as the city is destroyed around them. <br /><br />From the producers of Sky News' award-winning series StoryCast. <br /><br />Producer: Rob Mulhern <br /><br />New episodes every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.EP1 Oksana - Breakfast in a war zone (25 Mar)
From the producers of Sky News StoryCast.
Next episode, Monday 28th March.]]>
From the producers of Sky News StoryCast.
Next episode, Monday 28th March.]]>vnid://episodes/49200051?media_id=36190665Fri, 25 Mar 2022 16:00:03 +010005:44falsefullIt’s now a month since Russia invaded Ukraine. In Kyiv, Oksana keeps her weekly commitment of visiting her parents whose home lies just behind the front line.<br /><br />From the producers of Sky News StoryCast.<br />Next episode, Monday 28th March.Ukraine War Diaries: IntroductionIn Kyiv, Oksana is fearful of saboteurs. In Lviv, Illyas dreams of being reunited with his wife and two children who have fled to Poland.
These lives and more, have been changed forever by the Russia/Ukraine war.
But what does the future hold?

Follow the stories of Oksana, Illyas and others as they document their first-hand experiences of life on the ground in a country at war.

From the producers of Sky News StoryCast.]]>In Kyiv, Oksana is fearful of saboteurs. In Lviv, Illyas dreams of being reunited with his wife and two children who have fled to Poland.
These lives and more, have been changed forever by the Russia/Ukraine war.
But what does the future hold?

Follow the stories of Oksana, Illyas and others as they document their first-hand experiences of life on the ground in a country at war.

From the producers of Sky News StoryCast.]]>vnid://episodes/49185555?media_id=36178854Thu, 24 Mar 2022 15:10:02 +010002:33falsefull24th March 2022, marks one month since Russia invaded Ukraine.<br />In Kyiv, Oksana is fearful of saboteurs. In Lviv, Illyas dreams of being reunited with his wife and two children who have fled to Poland.<br />These lives and more, have been changed forever by the Russia/Ukraine war.<br />But what does the future hold?<br /><br />Follow the stories of Oksana, Illyas and others as they document their first-hand experiences of life on the ground in a country at war.<br /><br />From the producers of Sky News StoryCast.