Family secretly film life in Russian-occupied Ukraine - BBC News
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Published 2022-10-20
Ukrainian father Dmytro Bahnenko reflects on the months he and his family lived there under occupation and secretly filmed for BBC Eye at great personal risk.
Dmytro, whose day job had been as a local reporter, never thought he'd be filming the invasion of his home city.
Along with his wife Lidia, Dmytro struggles to shelter their five-year-old daughter Ksusha from the war as she increasingly senses the danger around her.
Kherson was the first major city to fall to Russian forces when they invaded Ukraine in February and he began filming the family's lives when Russian soldiers first marched past their window on 1 March.
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All Comments (21)
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The fact that a five year old is worrying about bombs and war is just heartbreaking..
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His daughter hiding because of the “flying robot” is heartbreaking!
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A year ago i took a refugee from the Cherson region in my house. She told me many things. I could see the fear in her eyes. Since that moment i have set up and managed a refugee centre with 14 people. And i still have a Ukranian mother and her little daughter in my home. I see and feel their struggle every day. I see the pain in their eyes. But they can not talk about everything. They are emotionally blocked. This video makes it so concrete and vivid.... Heart breaking.
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As Sri Lankans, we suffered 30 years of brutal war thousands of lives were lost development and the education economy went down. Suffered a lot as a country so we can feel your pain and fear etc. I wish peace for your country bottom of my heart. (My daughter also five years old so I can feel your pain very well)
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Nobody should have to live through anything like that, especially a beautiful young child like that, I sincerely hope that family, and every family in Ukraine are safe.
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Being Lebanese, born during the civil war and under the Syrian occupation, your story opened old wounds, I can still taste that fear and remember how we used to whisper in fear of getting caught, I pray for this beautiful family and for peace
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All my prayers to you, your family and Ksusha. Stay strong ❤
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you have a beautiful family. Thank you for letting us in. It's sooo necessary.
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What wonderful parents! Despite their own fears and anxiety, they put their child above all and try to give her as normal a life as possible under the circumstances. I hope they stay safe and healthy, wherever they are. Praying for all the people of Ukraine.
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The part of the parents whistling to cover the sounds of the war out there for their little daughter really broke me in tears...
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Beautiful Ukrainian People! Beautiful smile! Love from Maryland, America ❤
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I nearly cried when they crossed the frontline. I'm glad, both families made it and hope, they are well and protected now.
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What a beautiful child being protected with such grace and joy by her beautiful parents under such tragic circumstances. Gives me hope that love will prevail.
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This guy is a hero, to do all that he has done keeping his daughter safe, he is the kind of man we all aspire to be
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Oh my god I feel so sorry for them. Glad that they escaped the war. Wish these wonderful Ukrainian family the best of luck ! ♥🇺🇦
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That little girl being forced, every min of everyday to think someone could kill her is heartbreaking. No child should know what that's like. Slava Ukraini 🇺🇦
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I completely broke down when he described the letter they wrote about their daughter incase they didn't make it. No one should have to go through something like this.
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To risk everything for this, family, little girl, one's own life. This is gives hope for better future, no words but just, thank you!
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Watching this in 2024 and I sincerely hope everyone who has appeared in this video is still alive and well. Conflicts between countries happen, but it’s wrong to involve civilians and it’s heartbreaking to see young children grow up under bombs and threats….
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This man deserves an award for this film. May we find a way to resolve this senseless war soon before more innocents die.
