Gas, Coffee, Hot Dogs and the Pulse of Ukraine
Filling stations have become must-stop spots for soldiers traveling to and from the front, helping them win a place in Ukrainians' hearts.The gas station, the last major roadside stop before the Ukrainian front lines 50 miles away, was buzzing. Soldiers squeezed beside civilians as cashiers yelled out order numbers, sliding hot dogs across the counter. Screens tracked donations to the army being made at the pump, the figure climbing by the second. Outside, pickups covered in camouflage pulled in, and a truck rumbled past with a rocket launcher strapped to its bed.Once mere pit stops, gas stations are now pillars of Ukraine's war...
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