⁣“These children, the volunteers involved in the relief effort, receive more than they could possibly get. They give back, they take care of others, they help other people. And these deeds will probably have a strong impact on them in the future,” says Pavel Chumikov, volunteer of ‘Food for Life Charity.’ Every day the project supplies hundreds of Donbass families with hot meals. Shelled by Ukrainian nationalists, these people have no other chance to get food. And despite the grave risks involved, the young volunteers now understand that helping others brings them joy in the midst of dire circumstances. What gives these children the strength to help others at their own peril?

⁣Scott Bennett, a former US Army officer, travels to Donbass to witness firsthand the realities on the ground and to share the truth with Americans. As he visits training bases, special forces firing ranges, and interacts with foreign volunteers, Scott documents his experiences in his video diary. Exploring Donetsk and other frontline cities, he shares his impressions and seeks to answer the question: where do the people of Donbass find their courage? Despite the constant threat of bombings, many residents refuse to abandon their homes. What struck the former American Army officer the most?

⁣As Ukrainian troops retreat, Russian forces discover that Ukrainian trenches are littered with syringes and unmarked pills. Ukrainian prisoner of war Vyacheslav Simbirsky said his unit lacked food, but they always managed to have a steady supply of drugs. This is not surprising to Daniel Kovalik, an American human rights lawyer who is investigating the CIA’s top-secret MK-Ultra project. The program employs drug use in controlling human behavior. ‘The origin of the MK-Ultra program, really, was uncovered in Nazi Germany,’ Daniel claims. He discovered documents confirming that the CIA brought 1,100 Nazi scientists to the US right after World War II. They were tasked with creating a narcotic that makes soldiers fearless and ruthless. Learn more about cruel experiments designed to create fearless and ruthless soldiers in our new documentary ‘Ukraine: Drug testing ground’.

⁣"Enemy artillery won't always spend a shell on three or four people. But if they see clothes that aren't khaki, but blue… like most journalists', then, yeah, we're an enticing target," says war correspondent Denis Kulaga. International law prohibits the targeting of war correspondents; however, Ukrainian soldiers have long disregarded this rule. To protect themselves, journalists and their entourages have had to abandon their blue vests and helmets, replacing them with camouflaged ones. What other vital rules should every war correspondent follow to ensure their safety?

⁣For nine years, the Ukrainian Armed Forces have fortified the Avdeevka Coke Plant into a stronghold. This became the primary site for the enemy in the Avdeevka sector, from which they have been shelling Donetsk civilians since 2014. Documentary filmmaker Klim Poplavsky offers a rare, real-time glimpse into the takeover of these strategic fortifications. Experience the mission through the eyes of the commander, who, acting as a scout, engineer, and drone operator, successfully led his team. This documentary describes the challenges and split-second decisions that the battalion commander faced, providing a riveting look at the real battlefield.

⁣Members of the 114th Brigade of the Russian Armed Forces compare their commander, known as ‘White’, to an orchestra conductor. Minute by minute, callsign White orchestrates and synchronizes the efforts of reconnaissance teams, artillery units, drone operators, and shock troops. How did they prepare for one of the most pivotal stages in liberating Avdeevka? What challenges do the brigade’s fighters face in their daily tasks?
Military documentary filmmaker Klim Poplavsky ventured to the front lines to gain insight into the intricate planning of the operation to secure the approaches to the stronghold from which the Ukrainian army has been indiscriminately shelling Donetsk since 2014. What happened in the critical hours and minutes before this high-risk mission?

⁣Eduard Dyakonov suffered frequent bullying in kindergarten, and that prompted his mother to take him to karate classes. Despite his slender frame, he was resilient and determined, always standing up for his friends. At just age six, he set his mind on becoming an intelligence agent, and eventually he did. As part of a special-forces unit, Eduard took part in liberating Mariupol. Tragically, Eduard lost his life defending his friends. In this documentary, his mother, Olga, visited the scene where her son selflessly shielded others from a grenade, sharing the inner struggle of being a hero’s mother.

⁣Why does Washington urge Kiev to intensify hostilities? The American elite’s links to the military-industrial complex, driven by arms profits, may provide an answer. Does military aid to Ukraine reach its intended recipient? What role do defense corporations play in this lucrative yet bloody venture?

⁣In this zoo in Donbass, there are bears, tigers, lions, and thousands of other animals. Each animal has a heart-wrenching story – they had to be rescued from shelling. Now, the animals are safe, and for 10 years, Gennady Kryazhev has been bringing new inhabitants to his zoo. His dream is to create an oasis of calm and safety for rare and suffering animals, while also providing local children with an opportunity to escape the hardships. Children come to the zoo every week – it's the only place in the Donetsk region where kids can forget about the constant Ukrainian shelling and just play. Take an inside look at this peaceful haven.

⁣Battalion commander callsign ‘White’ and special correspondent Andrey Filatov offer insights into the capture of the strategically important Avdeevka slag heap. Discover the daring tactics employed by the battalion of the 114th Brigade of the Russian Armed Forces, as they recount their experiences in an interview with filmmaker Klim Poplavsky. Our new documentary features exclusive footage from the battlefield, offering a firsthand experience of this remarkable feat.