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Darrell McKay, a retired engineer from Campbell River and actively involved in humanitarian efforts, chats with host Peter McCully from Ukraine.
McKay, on his fifth trip to the war-torn region, provides a first-hand account of the dire conditions faced by the people.
From sitting on the front stoop of a safehouse near the front line to witnessing the devastating impact of drone warfare, McKay shares stories of resilience and heroism amid the ongoing conflict.
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McKay discovered stretchers were in short supply, leaving Ukrainian soldiers with a crude alternative: dragging bodies using a rope in a figure-eight pattern. Determined to make a difference, McKay focused on the positive and initiated a fundraising campaign. To date he has purchased 500 stretchers to aid the soldiers on the front lines.
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McKay says a food bag will feed a couple for 5 or 6 days.
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McKay tells McCully mortar fire and land mines and are part of the active warfare as well as the use of drones.
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McKay is also working with a documentary crew, focused on the efforts of Ukraine Patriot.
You can find out more about McKay乌鸦传媒檚 efforts see photos of his travels on his page.
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