“I thought the city was better protected”, worry the inhabitants of kyiv after the Russian bombardments

“I don’t feel safe anymore.” Maksim, professor of mathematics, made this observation the day after the rain of missiles which fell on his territory and in particular on his city, kyiv. “I was very surprised to see that they were able to bomb the center of kyiv. I thought the city was better protectedlaments the Ukrainian. I am very worried about my family… The future is very uncertain.”

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While the Ukrainian capital had been spared by Russian strikes since June, kyiv was again targeted on Monday, October 10. More than 80 missiles were fired at the capital and other major towns far from the front line. If half of these missiles were shot down by the air defense, the others left at least 11 dead and dozens injured. The Ukrainian president is well aware of the problem and has spoken about it with his American counterpart, who has promised to deliver sophisticated defense systems to kyiv.

On the spot, the inhabitants of kyiv live in anguish. They know they are dealing with a ruthless enemy. “You have to find a place to take shelter, you wonder ‘Will I have enough time to get there?’, you want to know if your children are okay… I’m tired of this war “, says, still in shock, Masha, mother of two children.

“I have no words to describe the fear I felt. I’m tired of always worrying, worrying about my children.”

Masha, resident of kyiv

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Monday’s shelling was intended to avert the insult of the Crimean bridge attack, but also to instil fear in the minds of Ukrainians. Now, many residents are unable to project themselves into the future. They don’t know what tomorrow will bring. “I never imagined being confronted with such a situation.realizes Irina, a young English teacher in Geneva. Before, I had plans in my life, I wanted to start a family, have children… Today, I don’t even think about it because it’s too dangerous. I am angry with Russia, with Putin and with this war in our country.” The Ukrainians are therefore preparing for a long war, with unforeseeable consequences, against the backdrop of the nuclear threat.