Ukrainian farm workers run

Chris McCullough For Agri-View
Mar 22, 2022
Mar 22, 2022

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Five tractors are damaged when Russians bomb a farm near Donetsk.

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Other farm vehicles are also damaged during Russian shelling.

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An essential piece of tillage equipment is destroyed.

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Buildings are damaged as Russian shelling intensifies.

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One farm worker is injured during a Russian attack that heavily damages a farm.

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Chris McCullough For Agri-View

DONETSK, Ukraine – Workers on a farm near Donetsk in the east of Ukraine were forced to run to the bomb shelter March 15 as missiles fired by Russian forces shelled buildings and machinery.

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With 20 years experience behind him, award-winning agricultural journalist Chris McCullough is always on the hunt for his next story. He grew up on the family dairy farm in the heart of Northern Ireland and is based on the country’s east coast. He travels around the world to bring readers international news. He has many friends and colleagues in Ukraine.