In Ukraine, more than 100,000 kids have been born since the beginning of the extensive Russian invasion. The ceiling of a bomb shelter was what the most of them first saw. An air raid siren was among the first sounds that many of them heard.In Ukraine, more than 100,000 kids have been born since the beginning of the extensive Russian invasion. The ceiling of a bomb shelter was what the most of them first saw. An air raid siren was among the first sounds that many of them heard. With cameraperson Eugene Shynkar,VOA’s Anna Chernikova went to a maternity hospital in Kyiv that has been serving as a bomb shelter and is also the starting point of a new journey of hope for new parents
Every week, thousands of loaves of bread are baked and distributed to those in need in a very special bakery in Kyiv
The city of Izium in Ukraine’s Kharkiv region has been occupied by Russian forces since fierce fights in March destroyed 85% of it, and it is now a vital Russian army command post. Few of its residents have managed to escape from being caught behind enemy lines.One such person is 88-year-old grandfather of Anna Chernikova,a correspondent for VOA in Kiev
Despite the ongoing war in Ukraine, couples continue to marry there. Many people, especially military couples, were encouraged to marry by the conflict itself. At least one jewellery store offers free wedding bands to military couples, and wedding ceremonies are frequently held online
Soldiers in Ukraine follow to US and NATO-approved first-aid protocols. Thanks to volunteers with an American nonprofit, they also have tens of thousands of life-saving first-aid kits
Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine began in February,around 5 million Ukrainian refugees have fled to other parts of Europe. Nearly a third of the Kyiv City Ballet’s dancers are among them. They’ve found refuge in Paris and continue to play and plan international tours, but conflict looms large
Bayraktar the police dog just outside Ukranian capital Kyiv,has become famous for helping to keep safe the people he loves, just outside of Kyiv, Ukraine’s capital
A deadly airstrike on a Kyiv shopping centre is but one example of Russian forces targeting civilian structures in Ukraine
With tens of thousands of Russian troops stationed along the Ukrainian border, Kyiv citizens are waiting to see what Russian President Vladimir Putin will do next as part of his pressure campaign against Ukraine and NATO
As the possibility of a Russian invasion continues to loom, Ukraine’s leaders have been seeking to assuage the population’s fears. Ukrainians have been trading war-preparation advice on social media channels. Life goes on as usual on the streets of Kyiv, the capital, and many people are hesitant to discuss the tensions openly