Russia launched a new round of missile strikes across Ukraine on Monday, leaving many residents in Kyiv without access to water and electricity.
As Ukrainians brace for a harsh winter ahead, CNN’s team on the ground spoke to residents of the capital about how they are coping after eight grueling months of war.
Halashan Viktor, 70, lives on the fifth floor of an apartment building where heavy shelling has cut off access to water.
“Not having water is good, we can handle that. (The) main idea (is) that our troops will bring us closer to victory soon,” he said.
Victor said he was “really worried” about the bombings during the first weeks of Russia’s invasion in February and March.
“I was a little worried in the early days of the war, but my military service made me stronger.
“I was really worried about my children and the bombings in the first month, but now I’m fine,” he added.
Halashan Viktor hopes that Ukraine’s military will “bring us closer to victory soon.”
Oleksandr Nechepuriak, a local office worker, said it was the first time the water had run out recently, adding that “it’s a bit worrying for us, because we have to operate (the office).
Another resident, Yana Lysenko, said Monday morning “started horribly” after her water was cut off following the Russian attacks.
“I have a 4-year-old child, so of course I feel anxious,” said the 31-year-old mother.
“We don’t have water right now, but we do have electricity. We hope that the services will restore everything very quickly.
Our spirit is very high and we expect victory.
“Such acts of terrorism targeting water and electricity supply, I believe, no longer scare people,” Lysenko added.
