PHOENIX—Ukraine member of parliament Dmytro Liubota scrolled through dozens of personal cell phone images showing bombed-out buildings in the Kharkhiv region where he lives.
Some buildings were still on fire; many had gaping holes or whole parts blown away.
In several photos, pieces of Russian missiles lay in the streets.
The missile attacks are an almost daily occurrence, said Liubota, who lost his house, and his family business, to the bombardment.
Members of St. Mary’s Protectress Ukrainian Orthodox Church in Phoenix participate in a liturgical service on March 12, 2023. (Allan Stein/The Epoch Times)
“We have a big line of defense as they try to occupy our territory. The Russians are very strong, but our guys are stronger. Ukrainians are stronger,” said Liubota, standing outside St. Mary’s Protectress Ukrainian Orthodox Church in Phoenix, Arizona, on March 12….