#273

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For H-Hour #273 I sit down with Steve Holland, who shares his firsthand experiences from conflict zones like Gaza and Ukraine. We discuss the complex dynamics between aid agencies, local populations, and militant groups in Gaza, as well as the devastating impact of war on Ukrainian children. Holland provides a vivid, unfiltered account of trench and drone warfare in Ukraine, emphasizing the stark differences from traditional combat. The conversation also explores the psychological resilience required to work in such dangerous environments, and Holland’s humanitarian efforts through his project, Children of Ukraine, to support war-affected kids. This is an eye-opening episode that underscores the harsh realities and human costs of modern warfare.

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Steve Holland is a former soldier with tours including in Northern Ireland, Iraq, and Afghanistan. After leaving the army in 2014, he worked in close protection, returning to Iraq and Afghanistan for diplomatic and oil contracts. In 2022, he supported CNN and The New York Times in Ukraine, observing a WWII-like conflict transformed by drones and modern tech. He founded “Children of Ukraine,” a charity delivering aid and relocating children from danger and into safe spaces. Now, as Security Manager in Gaza for a global humanitarian aid organisation, he ensures staff safety and decision making in the delivery of food supplies to millions.anisation, he ensures staff safety and decision making in the delivery of food supplies to millions.
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