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Life for the average citizen living in these occupied cities was fraught with difficulties. Food scarcity prevailed— the Germans often set up checkpoints to prevent supplies from reaching urban centers. Under the oppressive regime, strict rules governed everyday life, and violators faced severe penalties. Many civilians were driven to desperate measures, leading to a range of survival strategies. Despite the constant threat from the occupiers, acts of defiance persisted, though they were often overshadowed by a grim reality of starvation and violence.