"Three-and-a-half years after Russia launched its full-scale invasion against Kyiv, journalists across Ukraine are facing extraordinary strain. Some 85 percent of media workers report showing signs of burnout, according to the largest mental health study of Ukrainian journalists during the war. "I think that being able to contribute to this fight for justice and truth is in itself a very strong source of energy and power and motivation," Istomina said. "We know we make an impact on a daily basis.""
"During Russian drone and missile attacks-which usually occur in the middle of the night- Ukrainians' sleep is interrupted. That can have a significant effect on the whole population's mood and overall cognitive performance, especially the reporters who must respond to it. "We're yet to figure out how to deal with that long-term effect of the war on all of us," Istomina said. "But like many things in Ukraine, we're just gonna have to figure it out, because we don't have a choice.""
Toma Istomina wakes each morning committed to telling the truth for a war-torn nation. She serves as deputy chief editor at The Kyiv Independent, a 75-person news site in Kyiv. She helped launch the outlet at 26 on the eve of Russia's full-scale invasion and gained recognition on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list. Journalists across Ukraine face extraordinary strain, with about 85 percent showing signs of burnout. Reporters covering trauma, war crimes, and death experience inevitable burnout. Frequent nighttime drone and missile attacks disrupt sleep and impair mood and cognition. Resilience is sustained by national solidarity and public support.
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