The conversation details a harrowing journey through a war-torn city, Kyiv, Ukraine. The speakers, Arthur and another unnamed person, are attempting to reach a location where Dima's ex-wife and her child are in need of assistance. They encounter numerous checkpoints, roadblocks, and military vehicles, and are advised to avoid certain areas due to ongoing shooting.
The pair initially attempt to drive through a hot zone, but are warned of the danger. They then decide to stop and wait for a more opportune time. Arthur has previously ventured outside the city and shares his observations of the chaotic and dangerous conditions.
The speakers receive geolocation data for their destination, but are warned that there are many roadblocks and they should be frisked by military personnel. They have about three hours before curfew begins, hoping this will be enough time to reach their destination and return.
As they proceed, they encounter several checkpoints, each one more aggressive than the last. They are warned not to drive against oncoming traffic and to stay in the right lane, as military columns are present. They are also advised to avoid cutting off military vehicles.
Despite these warnings, Arthur drives against oncoming traffic, eventually causing a military vehicle to cut him off. They are then yelled at by the military, who accuse them of not understanding the rules. Arthur is punched in the eye for his mistake.
The pair apologizes and are allowed to proceed, but are warned not to repeat their mistake. They continue towards their destination, with Arthur expressing his relief that they are able to leave the checkpoint.
However, they encounter another problem when their dashboard displays 0 miles of gas. They have no idea how far they can drive or if they have enough gas to return to the city. Despite this, they continue on their journey, with Arthur expressing his relief when they finally arrive at their destination.
Throughout the conversation, Arthur and the other speaker express their fear and shock at the situation they find themselves in, while also demonstrating a strong sense of duty and determination to assist those in need.
1. The speaker and Arthur are heading to a hot zone in Kyiv where there are more shootings.
2. They are trying to reach the home of Dima Tomashevsky's ex-wife and her child who are currently in a bomb shelter.
3. They received a geolocation from the family and are planning to leave immediately.
4. They have about three hours before the curfew starts.
5. There are many roadblocks around the city and military personnel are conducting checks.
6. Arthur has left home for the first time in a week and has previously visited the area.
7. There are many sabotage groups in Kyiv now.
8. The speaker is heading to a place where Dima's ex-wife told them there's a firing area.
9. The speaker and Arthur are passing through multiple checkpoints.
10. They are driving against oncoming traffic and have passed several checkpoints.
11. Arthur has a weapon on him and the speaker has a non-lethal pistol.
12. They are driving into Vyshgorod, the next city, but need to go a little further to the village, Novy Petrivtsi.
13. They are approaching a very big checkpoint with several times more military and large trenches.
14. They have been yelled at for driving in the wrong lane and are now feeling very scared.
15. A soldier has punched Arthur in the eye and they are very apologetic.
16. They are driving to Novi Petrivtsi to pick up a woman and her child.
17. The road has ended and they are driving through it on a tall car.
18. They are almost out of gas and do not know how much they have left.
19. They have arrived at their destination and are out of gas.