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Mark and Vlad, both 22, have been on the front line since Russia's invasion of Ukraine began a month ago.
In this video, they show the BBC's Quentin Sommerville and cameraman Darren Conway the dangers they now face on a daily basis in Kharkiv.
The eastern city is only about 25 miles from the Russian border and has come under constant attack.
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