Oksana, a resident of Novoaidar, expressed distress over the decline in her living standards due to the Russian occupation. The population of her village has diminished, with mostly older individuals remaining while younger residents have evacuated. The war has caused severe damage to homes, and there has been no assistance for reconstruction. Many villagers now rely on bartering for food, indicating a significant shift from self-sufficiency. Jobs are scarce, and earnings are insufficient to meet basic living needs, highlighting the growing economic hardships faced by the community.
"They tell us Russia has done a lot for us. But all I notice is that I don't have enough money to live like I did before."
"Only older people have stayed. The young ones have fled to other parts of Ukraine, or abroad. The only place you see young people these days is in Luhansk."
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