It started February 24th, about 5 a.m. we woke up with the first explosions in Kyiv. Opening news: Putin started a war against Ukraine ( “special operation”, as Russian propaganda said). Facebook feed and chats with our friends: “I hear explosions”, “I also”. We understand that it is serious. Our bags were ready, we prepared them in advance: documents, laptops, some basic clothing. Something not very big that you can take and run. Hand luggage. So in a few minutes we were on the street. City was sleeping, no people or cars around. We called our family and friends. Some decided to escape immediately too, some decided to stay at home.
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The USA predicted that war may happen. Few months before we know about such a possibility and we’re prepared. Well, actually you can not be prepared for this... People didn’t believe it could be, but everybody packed documents and survival stuff, cars always full with gasoline, food and water at home etc. All these months we lived with anxiety. We are used to it. We became strong.
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When such a situation happens, everybody has doubts: should I leave or should I stay? What is more safe? What is more right? What can I do best? Where will I be more effective?
Some decided to stay and fight. Some have important work, old relatives etc and can not leave. Some escaped by cars or trains. Traffic was terrible.
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Part of my family and friends stays at home. We are in contact all the time.
Each night they spend in bomb shelters.
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We are checking the news all the time. Russian invaders desperately started killing civilians, children... Lot of Russian civil people still support Putin and their propaganda lies!
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We experienced a lot of feelings: anxiety, panic, aggression, but also feelings of union and pride for my people, army, president.
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Everybody is fighting, online or offline. I am not a soldier at all, but I should be, continue my work, spread info, and support my family.
Everybody can support, at least don’t be silent, please spread info!