1/ A message from a source in Kyiv who asked that I share. I have translated from Russian: “It is very difficult to explain the mood of the population in short phrases - this is the pain of betrayal of neighbors - "friendly" Slavic peoples, and anger at the occupier,
2/ and the horror of what has been experienced and is being experienced, and fear of the uncertainty of the future. But, in 98% there is an unshakable faith in victory, in our army, in our own strength. Few remain detached from these events -
3/ Everyone is doing their part. Even the elderly with very little means are donating money to help the cause. Women and children are volunteering. (for reasons of national security I will not describe in detail).
4/ It is psychologically difficult, but we understand that this is a "hybrid" war - when psychology is one of the components of the weapon, and the enemies successfully use it. These are attempts by sabotage groups in cities, fakes in the media, and social networks.
5/ The worst thing is night raids - when you look at the sky, how a rocket flashed and you wait for an explosion. We are no longer afraid for ourselves - but for children, old people.
6/ the Ukrainian spirit cannot be broken. The reality is - some cities really turned into ruins. Fighting on the streets, at the entrances to cities, in the air. Siren sounds are constant
The most necessary thing is to give the opportunity to somehow evacuate people.
The most necessary thing is to give the opportunity to somehow evacuate people.
7/ The second attempt to evacuate from Mariupol was thwarted - no one keeps the promised agreements at the talks - they are shooting at the population.”
8/ Before the war, this source worked in Kyiv’s city council, and is now volunteering to help those in need most.
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