Zaporizhzhia, a key industrial city in south-east Ukraine, is currently in the vicinity of the frontline of the ongoing conflict. Since the Russian invasion began in February 2022, the city has faced continuous missile and drone attacks, resulting in injuries and destruction. Residents experience significant fatigue from the ongoing aggression, with many willing to accept a peace deal to halt the violence. However, fears of Russian annexation remain strong, as past experiences have shown the potential for arrests and cultural erasure under Russian control. Approximately 20% of Zaporizhzhia's population are internally displaced persons seeking safety until they can return home.
A Russian guided air bomb hit a bus station in Zaporizhzhia, wounding 24 people, illustrating the daily dangers faced in the city since the invasion began.
Many residents of Zaporizhzhia are weary of constant attacks and would accept an imperfect peace deal, while others fear losing control to Russia would mean severe consequences.
Moscow's efforts to Russify occupied territories involve expelling members of Ukrainian society and introducing propaganda-laden media and curricula, complicating future territorial recovery for Ukraine.
About one in five residents of Zaporizhzhia are internally displaced, taking refuge in the city while hoping to return home.
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