Life in Four Backpacks - March 15th 2026
March 15th 2026 Yuriy recalls buying an olive military backpack in early 2022 despite friends insisting the Ukraine war would end soon, and now—after wearing through three and needing a fourth—he refl...
15 Mars 2min
Wood Against A Machine Gun Steel - February 20th 2026
February 20th 2026 Yuriy reflects on Ukraine’s Day of Remembrance of the Heroes of the Heavenly Hundred, honoring protesters killed during the February 2014 shootings in Kyiv and describing them as th...
20 Feb 3min
No One Hopes For A Quick End To The War in Ukraine - January 21st 2026
January 21st 2026 Yuriy opens up about his prolonged absence and the challenges faced due to personal struggles with depression and caution in communication. He provides an insightful look into the di...
21 Jan 2min
I Ended Up Having No Armor At All - December 12th 2025
December 12th 2025 In this episode, Yuriy, a journalist-turned-soldier, reflects on his experiences with body armor during his reporting years in conflict zones such as Syria, Iraq, and Gaza. He expla...
12 Dec 20254min
The God I Need - November 11th 2025
November 11th 2025 In this milestone 300th episode of Fighting For Ukraine, Ukrainian journalist-turned-soldier, now war Veteran Yuriy marks his 45th birthday on the front lines — another year lived i...
11 Nov 20253min
The Penguin Guide To Stay Sane - November 4th 2025
November 4th 2025 In this moving episode of Fighting For Ukraine, Ukrainian journalist-turned-soldier Yuriy reflects on life in the midst of the Ukraine war — and on the small dreams that help him and...
4 Nov 20254min
There's No One To Go With - October 27th 2025
October 27th 2025 Yuriy returns to his childhood apartment in Kharkiv, reflecting on memories and the stark changes brought by war. Amidst the remnants of the past, he finds solace in small comforts a...
27 Okt 20253min
Almost Four Years of Fear and Despair And Heroism - October 7th 2025
October 7th 2025 In the wake of increased Russian bombings targeting Ukraine, the city of Dnipro stands as a primary target. Despite the ongoing devastation and personal horror, residents persist in d...
7 Okt 20253min
