In Ukraine, at least a million people were left without power today after another Russian bombardment of the already damaged energy grid. The Russian strikes continue to target vital infrastructure, leading to widespread power cuts that exacerbate the dire situation as winter approaches. People are attempting to adapt, with many already relying on backup power sources as they prepare for prolonged outages.
Yeven Hutman states, 'Nobody wants this tough winter, but we are all prepared in some way. Of course, we have our power banks. We have all the stuff that we need to - for example, to work from home and other things. But yeah, it's tiring.' This highlights the mental resilience required from the public as they cope with ongoing strikes.
Anastasia Shalukina reflects on the terrifying reality by saying, 'It's very scary to say that it's become, like, a normal and regular thing because when I'm going abroad, when I hear the fireworks, I - like, I got the panic attack.' This speaks to the mental toll on civilians living in a war zone.
Even before today, previous attacks on energy infrastructure meant that millions of Ukrainians were already facing a winter with up to 20 hours of electricity cuts per day. The ongoing air strikes only worsen an already critical situation, forcing rapid repairs to be undertaken to restore power.
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