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Kharkiv's Resilience: Surviving War While Preserving Culture

12/31/2025

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Kharkiv, a Ukrainian city near the Russian border, has endured significant trauma during Russia's four-year assault.
Despite heavy losses among soldiers and civilians, Kharkiv has managed to survive and maintain its Christian cultural life, even in underground settings.
Special Correspondent Jack Hewson provides this report on the city's resilience.

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Story summary

Kharkiv, a Ukrainian city near the Russian border, has endured significant trauma during Russia's four-year assault.
Despite heavy losses among soldiers and civilians, Kharkiv has managed to survive and maintain its Christian cultural life, even in underground settings.
Special Correspondent Jack Hewson provides this report on the city's resilience.