{
  "id": 18348501,
  "title": "Ukrainian International Broadcaster’s Documentary “Warriors of Science” Screened in Chile",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/ukrainian-international-broadcasters-documentary-warriors-of-science",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-05T17:39:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "UATV English",
    "slug": "uatv-english",
    "url": "https://uatv.ua/en/ukrainian-international-broadcaster-s-documentary-warriors-of-science-screened-in-chile/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A documentary titled \"Warriors of Science,\" produced by Ukraine's international broadcaster, was screened in Santiago, Chile's capital city. The film honors Ukrainian scientists who investigate Antarctica and safeguard Ukraine from Russian aggression. The screening was organized by the Embassy of Ukraine in Chile at Finis Terrae University. The film is a collaborative effort between the State Enterprise \"International Broadcasting Multimedia Platform of Ukraine\" (IBMPU) and the National Antarctic Scientific Center, and it was created by Hennadii Kurkin. \"Warriors of Science\" narrates the experiences of Ukrainian polar researchers who work at the Akademik Vernadsky station and examines the impact of the full-scale war on their lives. Some Ukrainian Antarctic expedition members have transitioned from scientific work to defending Ukraine. The film's inspiration stems from marine biologist Andrii Zotov, who, after working in Antarctica, joined Ukraine’s Defense Forces and sustained injuries on the front lines. His story motivated Hennadii Kurkin to join an Antarctic expedition on the research vessel Noosfera to the Akademik Vernadsky station. The documentary seamlessly combines the personal stories of polar researchers with their scientific pursuits on climate change, environmental shifts, and atmospheric phenomena. It presents two facets of Ukrainian scientists: their commitment to their research and their fight for Ukraine's independence. Ukraine’s Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Chile, Yurii Diudin, stressed the significance of scientific collaboration between Ukraine and Chile, and their mutual interest in Antarctic research. \"Both Chile and Ukraine possess substantial scientific involvement on this continent. For both nations, Antarctica serves as a unique platform for research, international cooperation, and gaining a deeper comprehension of the processes impacting our planet,\" he stated. Alberto Rojas, Director of the Observatory of International Relations at Finis Terrae University, expressed unity with the Ukrainian people and underlined the importance of supporting Ukraine during the war. He further highlighted the value of utilizing screenings to share Ukraine with the world through personal narratives, science, and shared values, fostering new connections with international audiences and enhancing mutual understanding between countries. Hennadii Kurkin, the film's creator, expressed gratitude to the Embassy of Ukraine in Chile, Ambassador Yurii Diudin personally, Finis Terrae University, and the international broadcasting team for their contributions in organizing the screening and producing the film in Spanish. The documentary had previously been broadcast on Ukraine’s international broadcasting platforms, such as Dim, FREEДОМ, UATV English, and The Gaze. It was also featured at the international Arctic Circle Assembly in Iceland, the University of Liverpool in the UK, and received the Best Directing award at the Cinema for Victory film festival. \"Warriors of Science\" is accessible on the MEGOGO platform and YouTube: Ukrainian on Dim, English on UATV English and The Gaze, and Russian on FREEДОМ.",
  "summary": "A screening of “Warriors of Science,” a documentary produced by Ukraine’s international broadcaster, took place in Santiago, the capital of Chile. The film is dedicated to Ukrainian scientists who research Antarctica and defend Ukraine against Russian aggression. The event was organized by the Embassy of Ukraine in the Republic of Chile at Finis Terrae University . The film is a joint project of…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}