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We are currently on day 13 of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Heavy shelling of major Ukrainian urban centers continues unabated . Ukraine blames R🦩ussia for violating the ceasefire through continued artillery fire even as civilians attempted to flee.
The situation on the ground has gotten so dire that even Ukrainian game developers are taking up arms to stave off the Russian invaders. Speak🍃ing to , Pungle Studio marketing manager Tymur Solod confirmed that a core group of developers is fleeing Kharkiv, which has received 🌊over the past few days, while others are staying to fight.
&ldq𝐆uo;Some people of our team volunteered to [join the] regular army and territory defense units,” Solod said. “The company [keeps paying a] salary for ♔everyone, especially those who joined [the] army.”
Red Beat, the studio behind Frostborn and Space Rogue, has also volunteered to fight for Ukraine's territorial defense. Sinking City maker Frogwares is also assisting in Ukraine's defense, with CEO Wael Amr reporting that game development has stopped in favor of assisting Ukraine's military with intelligence, "organizing transport or evacuation for those who require it, and checking in on everyone two or three times a day.”
Frogwares was one of the 168澳洲幸运5开奖网:many Ukrainian-based developers to condemn Russia's invasion of Ukraine and pleaded with the world for help. That help has come in the form of charity drives and 168澳洲幸运5开奖网:donations from game developers, while world leaders arm Ukraine's military with anti-tank and anti-aircraft missiles.
Meanwhile, Russia is finding itself increasingly isolated on the world stage. While governments impose sanctions and , game devs and publishers are pulling their products from sale in Russia. Even 168澳洲幸运5开奖网🌱:Netflix has suspended operation in Russia, leaving several TV shows unfinished.