In Kyiv, round-the-clock drone attacks by Russian forces are significantly disrupting the daily lives of residents. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Associated Press.
For much of the war, Russian drone and missile attacks in Kyiv followed a particular rhythm. They almost always came at night. The warnings would begin on monitoring channels on Telegram in the late evening. They announced drones moving south, missiles being launched, air defenses working. Ukrainian civilians judged whether it was prudent to stay indoors or make for shelter in the metro based on the severity of the threat.
Now, Russia has changed its tactics and is attacking Kyiv around the clock. This is making daily life more difficult for residents, forcing them to live in constant uncertainty.
According to Associated Press correspondents Samya Kullab and Vasilisa Stepanenko, Kyiv residents are having to adapt to the new situation. Among them is Ivan Datsiv, who talks to a friend inside his apartment the day after a Russian drone attack struck his building. Volodymyr Bovsunovskyi talks to his daughter at the children's playground of their residential complex, the day after a Russian drone attack struck one of the buildings. Newlyweds Iryna Baranova and Evhen Mytsyk leave after their wedding portrait session at the botanical gardens on their wedding day. Tetyana Shevchenko meditates in the botanical gardens during an air raid alarm.
These scenes show how Kyiv residents are trying to lead normal lives under constant threat. Russia's round-the-clock attacks are taking a heavy toll on the psychological and physical well-being of civilians.
Associated Press describes this new tactic as an attempt to further complicate the lives of Kyiv residents. Attacks that used to occur at night now continue during the day, hindering people from going to work, taking children to school, and carrying out daily tasks.
The Kyiv city administration urges residents to take shelter during air raid alarms, but the round-the-clock attacks make it difficult to follow these recommendations. Many people are forced to spend long hours at metro stations, affecting their work and personal lives.
According to experts, this Russian tactic is aimed at weakening Ukraine's air defenses and undermining the morale of the population. However, the resilience and adaptability of Kyivites remain high.
As reported by Associated Press, this situation reflects the complexity of the situation in the Ukrainian capital. As the war continues, Kyiv residents face new threats but are trying to continue their lives in a relatively normal manner.