In Ukraine: A Civilian Diary
UPDATE: Harry, his partner and her family decided to leave Kharkiv. As of 6.30pm on 2nd March, after a day of travelling, they are approximately five hours away from Moldova. We look forward to hearing from him again soon, and wish him all the best in getting across the border.
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Harry Lee is a British teacher living in Kharkiv, Ukraine with his partner and her family. In Ukraine is not a podcast; it is a diary as Harry and his family navigate life through the Russian invasion. If you're looking for sensationalism, politics or scaremongering you won't find it here - just plain real life.
- Update frequency
- every day
- Average duration
- 2 minutes
- Episodes
- 9
- Years Active
- 2022
March 11th, 2022 - 10:48: In Moldova
Harry and his family have finally crossed the border into Moldova, as their journey towards safety with family continues.
March 2nd, 2022 - 19:11: Leaving Kharkiv
As the Russian attacks on Ukraine's second city Kharkiv became more intense, Harry made the decision to leave the city with his partner and her family and head towards Moldova.
March 1st, 2022 - 11:19: Preparing the Basement
As Russian bombs start targeting civilian and residential areas, Harry and his family are becoming increasingly endangered. They make plans to prepare the basement for shelter.
February 28th, 2022 - 12:02: An Unpredictable Situation
Bombing has continue for the past 24 hours, but there now appears to be a ceasefire of some sort as Ukraine took back control of Kharkiv and Russia head for negotiations on the Belarus border with Pr…
February 27th, 2022 - 10:21: A Lot of Bombing
An update from the center of Kharkiv, Ukraine following another night of fighting.
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To find out more about Harry's story, see some of his recen…
February 26th, 2022 - 20:36: Air Raid Sirens in Kharkiv
Before a night of bombing, air raid sirens can be heard in Kharkiv. Contact has since been made with Harry, who is doing well.
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To find out mor…
February 26th, 2022 - 09:21: Nobody's Got Much Choice
A trip to the supermarket is a gamble now, and when it is open everyone is trying to get supplies.
To find out more about Harry's story, see some of his recent appearances in the press discussing the …
February 25th, 2022 - 18:52: I Am Scared
Harry goes to the nearby subway where many Ukrainians are seeking refuge from the bombs, and interviews an Indian man planning to leave the country.
To find out more about Harry's story, see some of h…
February 25th, 2022 - 13:25: No Real Panic
To find out more about Harry's story, see some of his recent appearances in the press discussing the Russia-Ukraine invasion: