Witness War Bound: Onboard Ukraine’s Evacuation Train
As Ukraine’s railways come under attack by Russian bombs, Ira leads her crew on a rescue mission to the front line. “I am risking my life, but I hope I will return home,” says Ira, a head train steward in the Ukrainian city of Lviv. Ukraine’s railway system has become a lifeline for more than six million refugees fleeing Russian attacks since the war began on February 24 this year. One month into the war, Ira is called upon to lead an evacuation of civilians from the embattled southeast of Ukraine when an escape corridor opens in the besieged city of Mariupol. A curfew is set, and time is limited as Ira embarks upon a frightening journey into the heart of the war. A film by Adriana Cardoso & Guillem Valle.
An inspiring documentary series that brings world issues into focus through compelling human stories.
Primary Title
- Witness
Episode Title
- War Bound: Onboard Ukraine’s Evacuation Train
Date Broadcast
- Tuesday 11 October 2022
Start Time
- 08 : 00
Finish Time
- 09 : 00
Duration
- 60:00
Channel
- Al Jazeera English
Broadcaster
- Al Jazeera Media Network
Programme Description
- An inspiring documentary series that brings world issues into focus through compelling human stories.
Episode Description
- As Ukraine’s railways come under attack by Russian bombs, Ira leads her crew on a rescue mission to the front line. “I am risking my life, but I hope I will return home,” says Ira, a head train steward in the Ukrainian city of Lviv. Ukraine’s railway system has become a lifeline for more than six million refugees fleeing Russian attacks since the war began on February 24 this year. One month into the war, Ira is called upon to lead an evacuation of civilians from the embattled southeast of Ukraine when an escape corridor opens in the besieged city of Mariupol. A curfew is set, and time is limited as Ira embarks upon a frightening journey into the heart of the war. A film by Adriana Cardoso & Guillem Valle.
Classification
- G
Owning Collection
- Chapman Archive
Broadcast Platform
- Television
Captioning Languages
- English
Captions
Live Broadcast
- No
Rights Statement
- Made for the University of Auckland's educational use as permitted by the Screenrights Licensing Agreement.
Genres
- Documentary
Contributors
- Adriana Cardoso (Producer)
- Guillem Valle (Producer)
- Ira Petruschak (Subject - Head Train Steward)
- Zungu (Production Unit)