Near Ukraine's front line, a devastated community takes stock after Russian advances
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Head of patrol police highlights impact of lack of aid during evacuation: 'Russians stormed in, dropped so many bombs, town ran out of ways to defend itself.'
Ukraine recaptured Vovchansk months later, but only 25% residents returned due to daily shelling. Police force tried to provide confidence for residents to stay.
Delays in military aid emboldened Russia to mass troops along Ukraine's border. Offensive stalled when aid trickled in, allowing use of American-supplied weapons against Russia.
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