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A bunker in Kyiv
Lyons, John, 1961-2025
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On 24 February 2022, residents of Kyiv, Ukraine, woke to the sound of explosions and gunfire as Russian forces attempted to seize Hostomel Airport. It marked the beginning of the first land war in Europe since World War II. Under the leadership of the charismatic Volodymyr Zelensky, a militarised resistance and a civilian army of volunteers combined to defy Vladimir Putin. By day, visitors to Kyiv might mistake it for any other charming European city. But when night falls, sirens wail and citizens sleep in bathrooms and bunkers to escape the persistent dangers of incoming missiles. This war is fought daily on both the front lines and the home front. Resourceful civilians - from old punk rockers and bikers to university professors and corporate brand managers - provide every bit of help they can, outwitting and outmanoeuvring the Russian army with drones, cyber tech and sheer ingenuity. As Ukraine's long-term future captures the focus of global leaders in Russia, Europe and the US, veteran journalist and ABC Global Affairs Editor John Lyons takes readers into the heart of a nation under siege. He interviews Ukrainians who stand tall in the face of an increasingly brutal conflict and an uncertain future. These are the stories of ordinary civilians making extraordinary contributions, determined to fight back in every way possible to ensure the survival of themselves, their families, and the soul of their nation.
Main title:
A bunker in Kyiv / John Lyons ; with Sylvie Le Clezio.
Author:
Lyons, John, 1961-, authorLe Clézio, Sylvie, author
Imprint:
Gadigal Country ; [Sydney, NSW] : ABC Books, 2025.©2025
Collation:
xi, 308 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : colour illustrations, colour portraits ; 24 cm
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 307-308).
ISBN:
97807333434909780733343490
Dewey class:
947.7062947.706
Language:
English
Subject:
Russian Invasion of Ukraine, 2022 -- Personal narrativesRusso-Ukrainian War, 2014- -- Personal narrativesCivilians in war -- Ukraine -- KyïvWar victims -- Ukraine -- KyïvKyïv (Ukraine) -- Social conditions -- 2014-Ukraine -- History -- 2014-Ukraine -- Foreign relations -- Russia (Federation)Russia (Federation) -- Foreign relations -- Ukraine
BRN:
577796
More Information:
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brighton Library | Adult Non Fiction - History | 947.706 LYO | Onloan - Due: 07 Aug 2025 |
| Sandringham Library | Adult Non Fiction - History | 947.706 LYO | In-transit from Sandringham Library to Brighton Library (Set: 24 Jul 2025) |