Ukraine's bird lovers long for peaceful skies

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Ukraine's bird lovers long for peaceful skies Europe

Issued on: 21/05/2026 - 17:17

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As the war rages on, Ukraine's birds are increasingly becoming victims of the battlefield, pushing volunteers and soldiers to try to rescue and treat injured birds. Skies once filled with birds are now crowded with drones, and constant aerial bombardments have wrecked a delicate ecosystem across a 1,200-kilometre frontline – including birds' nesting grounds and migratory routes.

Video by: Juliette MONTILLY Keywords for this article

• Wildlife
• Biodiversity
• Ukraine
• Russia
• Europe

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