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Letter from Kyiv: The messed-up day-to-day of living under Putin’s cruel air war

Letter from Kyiv: The messed-up day-to-day of living under Putin’s cruel air war

Summary

A writer describes daily life in Kyiv during ongoing Russian missile attacks, sharing a moment of kindness toward a hedgehog amid the war’s dangers. The article highlights the damage caused by air strikes and reflects on how artists in Ukraine express the hardships of living through this conflict.

Key Facts

  • Kyiv experiences frequent missile and drone attacks by Russian forces.
  • Seven people died and about 90 were injured in one recent missile attack.
  • Air defense systems create distinctive sounds during attacks.
  • Buildings both new and old suffer damage, with many windows blown out.
  • People in Kyiv face constant fear of injury, death, or loss of property.
  • Local artists document and express the impact of war through various art forms.
  • Metal obstacles called “hedgehogs” and “dragon’s teeth” are used to block tanks.
  • The article author has written a book on Ukrainian art during the war.
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