Not even the flamingos can have peace
Russian drones terrorize Ukraine’s immigrant pink flamingos, forcing them to abandon their eggs. Nearly 1,000 have died in Odesa’s estuaries since 2023.
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On a bright summer day, a narrow strip of land stretches between two estuaries, home to thousands of pink flamingos.
Serene and unspoiled, this hidden corner of Ukraine feels like pure bliss.
Suddenly, the buzz of an engine can be heard, similar to a swarm of bees. It is a Russian Shahed drone, carrying explosives to attack the Odesa region.
The flamingos scream in panic. They fly out of their nests, circling frantically in the air, unsure where to go.
After the paywall:
Why did flamingos migrate to Ukraine despite the Russian full-scale invasion?
What does the flamingos' new home in Ukraine look like, and why is it the perfect place for them?
How are Russian drones ‘Shahed’ turning the flamingos' paradise into hell, taking the lives of their chicks?
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