For War Widows, Valentine's Day Is a Painful Reminder of Unanswered Texts
Briefly

Olha Chesnokova and Yevhen Volosyan's love story highlights the resilience of relationships during wartime. They met on Tinder and quickly fell in love before Yevhen had to enlist in the army. Despite the challenges of separation and the dangers Yevhen faced as a drone pilot, they maintained their connection through daily texts and nightly calls. However, on November 24, 2023, their routine communication was disrupted, causing Olha significant concern as she awaited updates from him during a concert she planned to enjoy together, despite his absence.
Oh, I was worrying. Thanks for writing. They haven't hit their targets?
Ms. Chesnokova, reassured, went on with her day, waiting for sunset to reconnect with Mr. Volosyan.
You made me a happy person, a happy woman. This was meant to last for a long, long time and you are not to blame.
Read at www.nytimes.com
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