War tourists are fighting Russians in Ukraine – but the new front has moved online, reveals a new study. The phenomenon of tourists traveling to past and present war zones has moved to laptops and mobiles, say scientists.
The focus of the study, Reddit forum “Volunteers for Ukraine” was set up on February 24 last year, a day after Russia invaded Ukraine. After just two weeks it amassed 44,500 members. Users attempt to counter misinformation, fundraise and raise awareness of war zones online.
