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David Kirichenko

@kirichenko.bsky.social

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Ukrainian-American freelance journalist | Associate Research Fellow, Henry Jackson Society youtu.be/Rz5tYcQDzuE

David Kirichenko @kirichenko.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

My publication for Modern War Journal, which is produced by the Modern War Institute at West Point. mwi.westpoint.edu/the-class-of...

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David Kirichenko @kirichenko.bsky.social · 17/08/2025

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David Kirichenko @kirichenko.bsky.social · 30/07/2025

I never imagined I’d become a journalist — let alone a war correspondent. It was never part of the plan. And yet here I am, on the frontline with Ukrainian soldiers, documenting their fight for freedom.

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David Kirichenko @kirichenko.bsky.social · 29/07/2025

Documenting the future of warfare with robotics in Ukraine.

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David Kirichenko @kirichenko.bsky.social · 27/12/2024

In the words of Taras Shevchenko: Keep fighting—you are sure to win! God helps you in your fight! For fame and freedom march with you, And right is on your side!

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David Kirichenko @kirichenko.bsky.social · 21/12/2024

Delivered a jammer to the 92nd brigade that will be fighting in Kursk.

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David Kirichenko @kirichenko.bsky.social · 19/12/2024

Today, in a town nearby closer to the front, police were searching for a couple that were hiding their young kids from being evacuated from the war zone. It’s hard to imagine why these parents want to try and keep their children in such a dangerous place. 4/ End of the 🧵

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David Kirichenko @kirichenko.bsky.social · 19/12/2024

Artillery fire in the area, drones buzzing above and the sound of war as you can hear children playing in the background. 3/

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David Kirichenko @kirichenko.bsky.social · 19/12/2024

These events for children aren’t just meant to make them happy during wartime. They also help volunteers keep track of how many kids live in the area and where they stay, so they can evacuate them if needed. 2/

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David Kirichenko @kirichenko.bsky.social · 19/12/2024

Over 100 children still live in this area near the front in Donetsk Oblast. The parents evacuate from the destroyed cities to the next town over hoping they can somehow return quickly to their old homes. 1/

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David Kirichenko @kirichenko.bsky.social · 18/12/2024

Eternal memory to the heroes!

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