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French fighter for Ukraine, musing about God, heads to the frontlines; update on early counteroffensive
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French fighter for Ukraine, musing about God, heads to the frontlines; update on early counteroffensive

We caught up with a French soldier as he boarded a train, mulling over his future and the reputation of France's fighters. Plus, ISW says the main thrust of the counteroffensive has yet to happen.

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We decided not to go to Kherson after the Kakhovka Dam breach due to a lack of resources/gear to report safely in a flooded environment. We’re working to get a used 4x4 and other supplies. Sign up as a paid subscriber and help us make it next time! Who knows what big story could happen soon?

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