Human Cost of War

The Human Cost of War Deepens for Ukrainian Soldiers and Civilians

The cost of war in Ukraine has significantly impacted the lives of Ukrainian soldiers, civilians, and their families. Nebraska farmer Don Hutchens and former Nebraska State Sen. Tom Brewer have witnessed this growing memorial, which includes flags from all over the world commemorating soldiers killed in the war with Russia. Brewer has made nine trips to Ukraine, serving as an unofficial ambassador of sorts to a country that is struggling for its survival. Ukrainian chaplain Gennadiy Mokhnenko provides humanitarian aid and spiritual support to soldiers and civilians near the front lines. The war has become intertwined with everyday life across Ukraine, with frequent military funerals and military funerations. The battlefield has also been influenced by drones, making evacuating wounded soldiers especially dangerous.

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