Inside Ukraine

“People have no idea what’s on the other side of the world.” - Bob Renneke

  • This group of young girls in Mariupol hold signs asking that their city be protected from the invading Russian forces.
    This group of young girls in Mariupol hold signs asking that their city be protected from the invading Russian forces.
  • A Russian tank sits destroyed by a rocket propelled grenade on a street in Mariupol. After Bob Renneke left Ukraine, the city was completely shut down after Russian forces took control of the area.
    A Russian tank sits destroyed by a rocket propelled grenade on a street in Mariupol. After Bob Renneke left Ukraine, the city was completely shut down after Russian forces took control of the area.
  • Bob Renneke is shown standing in the back of the van he, Andrew and Macjic used to transport Ukrainian refugees. As many as 17 refugees crammed into the van for their trip to the Polish border and freedom.
    Bob Renneke is shown standing in the back of the van he, Andrew and Macjic used to transport Ukrainian refugees. As many as 17 refugees crammed into the van for their trip to the Polish border and freedom.
  • Heavily defended checkpoints such as this one are common throughout Ukraine.
    Heavily defended checkpoints such as this one are common throughout Ukraine.
  • This is the official patch issued volunteers joining the International Legion Defnece of Ukraine.
    This is the official patch issued volunteers joining the International Legion Defnece of Ukraine.
Bob Renneke worked to hold back his emotions as he told how nothing could have prepared him for what he saw in war torn Ukraine. Renneke, a Vietnam veteran, returned from Ukraine April 12 after four…

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