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Award-winning war correspondent Zarina Zabrisky reports on the dire situation in Kherson and the implications of Russia's drone warfare tactics.

Award-winning war correspondent Zarina Zabrisky, who was officially honored with the Order of Merit, III class, by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on June 6, 2026, brings a chilling live report from Kherson to this critical episode of Ukrainapodden. Joining the conversation alongside host Tormod Malvin Sæther, author John Færseth, veteran correspondent Øystein Bogen, and Dr. Liliia Honcharevych, Zabrisky exposes the brutal reality of Russia's «Human Safari». This horrifying tactic employs AI-powered FPV drones to systematically hunt down ordinary civilians, public transport, and emergency first responders. She uncovers a catastrophic drone siege on the occupied left bank of the Dnipro River, where thousands of hostages endure a severe hunger crisis, freezing conditions, and a total breakdown of basic human infrastructure. The studio panel breaks down the geopolitical reality behind these atrocities, proving that the Kremlin's reliance on psychological terror and hybrid warfare stems directly from an undeniable military failure. The guests emphasize that Nordic solidarity must transition into immediate, un-bypassable economic sanctions and accelerated…

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