At a bomb shelter in Kharkiv, a group of Ukrainians said they were scared but found hope and support from each other. “We believe in our country and our will,” said one woman.
Ukrainians seek refuge in a dungeon in Irpin. (Photo: AP)
At a bomb shelter in Ukraine’s Kharkiv region, a middle-aged woman quietly said she was very scared. “It is a sea of terror. I am very scared,” she told 19-year-old local reporter Mikhailo Kutovi.
The bomb shelter set up by civilians is located at a site being attacked by Russian airstrikes. People of all ages, including young children, are living in the shelter.
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Local volunteers provide them with food, medicines, water and other essentials.
“This place is safe. Volunteers support us and bring us food and water. We are all supporting each other in this difficult situation. We believe in our people and our country and our will,” she said .
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Russo-Ukraine War
Russia invaded Ukraine on 24 February and launched attacks across the country. The war has led to a massive refugee crisis and resulted in the death of several hundred civilians in Ukraine.
Meanwhile, Ukraine has claimed that more than 12,000 Russian soldiers have been killed in the war so far.