390. The Invisible Frontline: Power, Trauma, and Resilience in Odesa

You can watch this video on Youtube here: In this special episode from Ukraine, the Battleground team visits Odesa to document the devastating impact of Russia’s winter strategy on the city's critical infrastructure. We go inside a key electrical substation—one of over 40 hit by drone attacks—to witness firsthand the "horrendous" damage caused by waves of Shaheed drones and speak with the resilient workers keeping the lights on in freezing conditions. The episode also explores the war's "harder to see" wounds through a visit to a discreet clinic in Odesa. There, we meet Olga, a former London-based professional who returned home to establish a unique rehabilitation centre. She shares her mission to treat the psychological trauma and physical scars of returning soldiers and their families, operating under extreme conditions where even the clinic’s location must remain a secret for safety. If you would like to support Olga and her team you can do so here - Join the Conversation: If you have a question about the war in Ukraine or any of the conflicts we cover, email us at podbattleground@gmail.com

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390. The Invisible Frontline: Power, Trauma, and Resilience in Odesa is an episode from Battleground: Ukraine by Goalhanger.

This episode is 49:59 long.

This episode was published on Apr 15, 2026.

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