In Kyiv, we are marking the day under the constant threat of Russian attack, says Ukrainian journalist Nataliya Gumenyuk
Lystopad’s story may sound almost too symbolic, but Ukrainians have become used to such tragic symbolism. Six months on from the start of the Russian invasion, with its indiscriminate bombardment of peaceful towns, the atrocities and horrors of Bucha and Mariupol, but also the solidarity, resilience and sacrifices we have experienced, everything feels sharper and deeper. The bitterness of losses and the joy of survival.
Many of us have got used to air-raid sirens; some have even stopped hiding in basements. But this possibility of attack at any place or any moment is cruel. It remains invisible to foreign visitors, who are often surprised by how normal life in Kyiv or Chernihiv has become. Half a year has turned out to be enough to understand the war: to see its ugliness, but also its banality. It is not a force of nature, and it’s not inevitable. Victory depends not just on heroism or might, but on strategy and the capacity to use resources wisely.
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Six months of war in Ukraine - ABCSix months ago this week, the world was shocked as Vladamir Putin waged his war on Ukraine. As the first explosions rang out around the country we spoke to Ukrainian resident Olga Polotska as she hid in her Kyiv flat and to former Russia resident and expert Samuel Greene about how the unimaginable had become a reality. Today we catch up with them again. Featured: Olga Polotska, Kyiv resident, executive director of the National Research Foundation of Ukraine Professor Samuel Greene, director of King's Russia Institute & Professor of Russian Politics, King's College London
Read more »
Ukraine bans Independence Day festivities citing Russian threatUkraine's capital Kyiv will ban public celebrations this week commemorating independence from Soviet rule.
Read more »
Russia releases video accusing Ukrainian spy of killing Putin ally's daughterRussia's security service has claimed a Ukrainian woman from the special services had rented an apartment in the same building as Darya Dugina to spy and follow the daughter of a prominent Vladimir Putin before being killed in a car bombing.
Read more »
Russia-Ukraine war: Ukraine braces for Russian attacks as it marks independence day – live newsUkraine marks its independence from Soviet rule and six months of war with Russia; Volodymyr Zelenskiy warns of ‘hideous Russian provocations and brutal strikes’
Read more »
Ukraine axes independence day celebrations due to Russian threatToday marks six months since Russian forces invaded Ukraine in February, coinciding with the 31st anniversary of Ukraine's independence from Soviet rule. There are concerns the significant day may prompt Russia to launch more attacks. Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky has vowed any attack will be met by a powerful response. The city of Kyiv has banned public gatherings relating to the anniversary until tomorrow. Dozens of international leaders have stood in solidarity with Ukraine by virtually attending the Crimea Platform.
Read more »