253. Collecting the Fallen: Ukraine's Grim Harvest

Join Saul in today's episode of Battleground as he speaks with Boldizsár Győri, a young Hungarian journalist who has embedded himself in war-torn Kharkiv. Boldizsár shares his experiences of life under the constant threat of bombardment, and recounts his time spent with Oleksy, a Ukrainian body collector. A story which shines a light on one of the grim realities of war, the process of identifying the fallen, and the emotional toll it takes. You can read Boldizsár's article on the story of Oleksy the body collector here: https://www.szabadeuropa.hu/a/a-halottak-oldalan-nem-all-senki-mondja-a-harcteri-maradvanyokat-elszallito-onkentes/33282239.html If you have any thoughts or questions, you can send them to - [email protected] Producer: James Hodgson X: @PodBattleground Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices