By Free Republic | Created at 2024-11-17 18:20:21 | Updated at 2024-11-17 20:23:52
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Ukraine’s war losses weigh on cultural heart of Lviv
Swiss Info ^ | November 17, 2024 | Rooters - Andriy Perun and Dan Peleschuk
Posted on 11/17/2024 10:18:49 AM PST by Navy Patriot
When Russia poured troops into Ukraine nearly three years ago, Yaroslav Simkiv expected a global backlash that would force it to quickly end its full-scale invasion.
Since then, the greying trumpeter has provided the aching soundtrack to hundreds of military funeral processions as they have streamed through the cobblestone streets of Lviv.
“They can agree on an armistice and all that, but then everything will be left to our children and grandchildren,” said Simkiv, echoing a widespread belief in Ukraine that Russia will continue pressing the country for years to come.
His grim task in the Western Ukrainian city is a symbol of the war’s devastating toll as fighting approaches the 1,000-day mark, killing troops at the front, sapping precious resources and exhausting the population.
Despite an initial surge in support from Kyiv’s allies and early gains by its military, Ukraine has lately been unable to halt Russia’s grinding advance across the sprawling front line.
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TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; Foreign Affairs; Government; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: ukraine
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...Yaroslav Simkiv expected a global backlash...
As did all the Western Mainstream Media Disinformed Proles.
1 posted on 11/17/2024 10:18:49 AM PST by Navy Patriot
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