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Ukrainians Who Didn’t Manage To Flee Or Decided To Stay Share 20 Moments From Their Lives At Home Or In Shelters
The current war in Ukraine has been going on for 6 days right now, but even on day 1, it managed to do unbelievable damage to millions of lives in the region.
While a lot have managed to flee to neighboring countries as refugees, and many are still on their way to safety, there are those who either decided to stay behind, or did not manage to flee in time before the war came their way.
The latter have been sharing moments from the lives that they now lead, huddled up at home or in bomb shelters, showing just how drastically it all changed the minute bombs and troops came crashing in. Below you will find some of these moments in picture form.
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Poultry Geist 4 years ago (edited)
I can’t even imagine how awful this must feel for these women !
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Gogeta Blue 4 years ago
This is depressing, I hope, I really truly hope that Putin will at least withdraw troops, or there’ll be a rebellion from the soldiers
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fro_st puppy 4 years ago
How awful, always having to be alert and ready in case something goes down
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Writer's Note:
In another video, the woman explains that they do actually allow pets in bomb shelters, just that they don't allow these particular breeds as people often are afraid of them (despite the video showing that they are very friendly) and there are a lot of them, which means preparing food and walking them will be a problem. She also has cats and kids to take care of which makes transporting and maintaining it all very difficult. Hence she decided to stay at home.
Kathryn Baylis 4 years ago
I would do the same. If I had time, I’d pile them all in the SUV and leave, but if I didn’t, we’d all be living in the basement too.
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Kathryn Baylis 4 years ago
Smart to have a “go bag” ready. You never know when you’ll have to leave at a moment’s notice. It’s a good idea to have a bag already packed with essentials, including a change of clothes, irreplaceable small pictures and mementos, some food, toothbrush, etc—-and most importantly, your important papers and some cash. Keep it beside you, and carry it when you go out. Pack one for your pets too.
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Kathryn Baylis 4 years ago (edited)
As someone who lives in the US in Hurricane Alley, my advice is to use stronger tape. If your home has functional shutters outside your windows, shut and secure them. Windows that break can be replaced, but the flying glass while they’re breaking can injure or even kill. Please stay safe. Hope the Russian troops all just give up because they’re out of gas, hungry, and way more scared than you are.
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lazy panda 4 years ago
It's 2022. No person should have to take refuge in their basement out of fear. I'm glad that they have a safe place to go, but this just isn't f*****g right and it's heartbreaking.
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CanadaGoose 4 years ago
It’s hard to keep smiling when you know the enemies are bombing you city. Glory to Ukraine and f**k Pootin!
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What do you think ?
Kathryn Baylis 4 years ago (edited)
Improvise. Adapt. Overcome. This cannot last forever, so you just do what you can, or have to, do to ride it out. Keep your spirits up and survive. You are not alone in this.
Just saying 4 years ago
I am so angry and feel so useless - but it's not about me. Keep going Ukraine.
Kathryn Baylis 4 years ago (edited)
Improvise. Adapt. Overcome. This cannot last forever, so you just do what you can, or have to, do to ride it out. Keep your spirits up and survive. You are not alone in this.
Just saying 4 years ago
I am so angry and feel so useless - but it's not about me. Keep going Ukraine.
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