Heroic cities of Bucha, Irpin, Hostomel

"Heroic cities of Bucha, Irpin, Hostomel" by Yevheniya Podobna is a book-testimony about the resilience of Ukrainians in the first months of the full-scale war. The author has collected eyewitness accounts, journalistic materials, and her own observations to recreate the events that unfolded in Bucha, Irpin, and Hostomel. These are stories of pain and loss, but at the same time of courage, solidarity, and the unbreakable spirit of people who became symbols of Ukraine’s resistance and heroism.
The occupation and battle for Hostomel, Bucha, and Irpin spanned a month, but the events that unfolded during that time are so numerous and complex that it would take decades and the collaborative effort of many individuals to fully capture them. This book is just the beginning of the tale of the immense tragedy and heroism displayed by these three Ukrainian cities. The stories contained within its pages represent only a fraction of the larger narrative that must be shared and remembered, not just by the residents of Bucha, Irpin, and Hostomel, but by all those who seek to understand the depth and scope of these remarkable events .