Coverage dated December 7, 2024

'Reindeer' volunteers bring holiday magic to Ukrainian children living on the frontlines

Headline from The Republic

IZIUM, Ukraine (AP) — Hopes for victory, a swift end to the war and prayers for their loved ones’ survival or return from Russian captivity are among the wishes scattered throughout letters sent to a volunteer group by Ukrainian children living in frontline areas.

The Republic's own description from its feed. We collect headlines and these descriptions, not full articles; read the original reporting below.

Reports & sources

9 articles, oldest first.

  1. The Republic

    'Reindeer' volunteers bring holiday magic to Ukrainian children living on the frontlines (opens The Republic)

    Published

    The Republic's feed description

    IZIUM, Ukraine (AP) — Hopes for victory, a swift end to the war and prayers for their loved ones’ survival or return from Russian captivity are among the wishes scattered throughout letters sent to a volunteer group by Ukrainian children living in frontline areas.

  2. Green Field Reporter

    'Reindeer' volunteers bring holiday magic to Ukrainian children living on the frontlines - The Daily Reporter (opens Green Field Reporter)

    Published

    Green Field Reporter's feed description

    IZIUM, Ukraine (AP) — Hopes for victory, a swift end to the war and prayers for their loved ones’ survival or return from Russian captivity are among the wishes scattered throughout letters sent to a volunteer group by Ukrainian children living in frontline areas.

  3. Portland Press Herald

    ‘Reindeer’ volunteers bring holiday magic to Ukrainian children living on the front lines (opens Portland Press Herald)

    Published

    Portland Press Herald's feed description

    The children’s wishes are published on the project’s website. Donors affectionately known as magicians then choose a letter and buy the requested gift for the 'reindeer' to deliver.

Identical headlines usually mean shared wire copy. They are counted as separate articles but are not independent confirmation.