A Bunker in Kyiv

The Astonishing Story of the People's Army Defying Putin

John Lyons

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30 April 2025

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A riveting account of courageous resistance from the bestselling author of Balcony Over Jerusalem

On 24 February 2022, residents of Kyiv, Ukraine, woke to the sound of explosions and gunfire as Russian forces attempted to seize Hostomel Airport. It marked the beginning of the first land war in Europe since World War II. Under the leadership of the charismatic Volodymyr Zelensky, a militarised resistance and a civilian army of volunteers combined to defy Vladimir Putin.

By day, visitors to Kyiv might mistake it for any other charming European city. But when night falls, sirens wail and citizens sleep in bathrooms and bunkers to escape the persistent dangers of incoming missiles. This war is fought daily on both the front lines and the home front. Resourceful civilians - from old punk rockers and bikers to university professors and corporate brand managers - provide every bit of help they can, outwitting and outmanoeuvring the Russian army with drones, cyber tech and sheer ingenuity.

As Ukraine's long-term future captures the focus of global leaders in Russia, Europe and the US, veteran journalist and ABC Global Affairs Editor John Lyons takes readers into the heart of a nation under siege. He interviews Ukrainians who stand tall in the face of an increasingly brutal conflict and an uncertain future. These are the stories of ordinary civilians making extraordinary contributions, determined to fight back in every way possible to ensure the survival of themselves, their families, and the soul of their nation.

By: John Lyons
Imprint: ABC
Country of Publication: Australia
Dimensions: Height: 235mm, Width: 155mm, Spine: 24mm
Weight: 419g
ISBN: 9780733343490
ISBN 10: 073334349X
Pages: 320
Publication Date: 30 April 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

John Lyons is one of Australia's leading journalists. A four-time Walkley winner, John is currently the Global Affairs Editor of the ABC. John has previously been the Associate Editor (Digital Content) at The Australian and the Editor of The Sydney Morning Herald, Executive Producer of the Nine Network's Sunday program and Head of Current Affairs and Investigations at the ABC. For six years he was The Australian's Middle East correspondent, based in Jerusalem with his wife, Sylvie Le Clezio, and son, Jack. While in Jerusalem he and Sylvie won three United Nations Human Rights Awards, and a Walkley for their contribution to 'Stone Cold Justice', a special investigative report for ABC TV's Four Corners on the children of the West Bank. John has also won the Graham Perkin Award for the Australian Journalist of the Year.