Love in the time of war: Ukrainan soldier proposes to girlfriend after returning from battlefield

A story of life amidst the death and destruction in Ukraine. A Ukrainian soldier has returned from the battlefield on a week-long leave to marry his girlfriend.

Amid the stories of all the deaths, destruction and gloom, there's this story of life and happiness. A Ukrainian soldier has returned from the battlefield in Bucha and Irpin, on a week-long leave, to propose to his girlfriend.

Capt Sergi's girlfriend Oksana, who is also a singer, used to sing to him every day while he faced Russian bullets and artillery fire.

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Capt Sergi wants to marry Oksana before returning to the frontline next week.

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