🔥 My name is Andrii Kovalenko, and I have the honor of working as a local producer with international journalists, covering events that have reshaped Ukraine and the world. Since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion in February 2022, my work has become more than just a profession—it’s a daily challenge that demands courage, empathy, and responsibility toward history.
🎙️ The work of a local producer is not just about organizing logistics or translation. It’s about being present in places where the fate of a nation is decided. It’s about helping journalists understand the context and finding the voices that will convey the truth about Ukraine’s suffering, courage, and resilience to the world. We operate where shelling is a part of daily life and risks are an inevitable aspect of our work.
💔 From the Zhytomyr region to the devastated city of Kharkiv, from subway stations sheltering thousands to the zero line in Robotyne, every location holds its own tragedies. We speak with those who have lost everything: their homes, loved ones, their sense of peace. We listen when the pain is so overwhelming that words barely come out, and we share these stories with the world because it’s the only way to ensure they’re heard.
💪 This work is about human endurance and professional dedication to the truth. It demands not only physical strength but also mental resilience. Witnessing the horrors of war daily and continuing to work requires a level of preparedness that no training can provide. Yet we understand that every story we tell is a step toward justice, a reminder that war is not just numbers but the lives of millions.
🌍 Despite all the difficulties, we continue our work because we know this is more than a profession—it is our duty to those who fight, suffer, and hope. We stand on the frontline of the information war to ensure the world does not forget that Ukraine needs support and that the fight for its freedom is a fight for the values of the entire civilized world.
