It's a new day. We have nice fresh snow in Kyiv. I took selfie outside, and it was so nice to see a daylight and white snow 💙
- As I said, yesterday it was a very busy day. No time for fear, no time for checking news or posting news. In the night I got inside Nick's sleeping bag when he went on duty, as I was too exhausted to find a place to sleep and to unpack my sleeping pad and bag. When he returned, he took mine and lay down by me and fall asleep. I couldn't sleep, I am a light sleeper, it was aching all over, besides it was too noisy, someone was coming someone leaving, someone watching videos. But it was good to know he is by me and he is resting.
- At night there was an air raid, but I couldn't find energy to go to the shelter.
- When I opened my eyes it was 5:40. Actually, when I looked at the phone my sleepy eyes saw 6:40, and I jumped up quickly and rushed to "kitchen". Breakfast time is 7 am and I and a few more girls are responsible for it. There was no one there, so I had a coffee and finally saw my mistake. Anyway, now our guys are fed and I was send home today to return tomorrow for another 24h shift. And I am lucky, because there are few girls who are there for 4 days already. Some of them just live to far and have no transport to get home.
- The funniest thing happened yesterday. I got a call from a unknown number. I'm getting used to worried voices, or speaking fast or scared. What a great surprise was to hear an absolutely pleasant, peaceful, calm woman voice. She called to confirm my appointment with a doctor. A call from another life, to a completely different person.
- Some of you asked me about money. What I can say. The bigger problem now is lack of everything: medicine, gasoline, food, sleeping pads and bags, socks. And cigarettes! They are very hard to find and sell out quickly. Who know, maybe Nick will finally give up smoking. 😄
- My home is safe. One more family were getting out with large suitcases, they are leaving "as far as possible".
- I was so happy to have a hot shower as I had only cold water during last 24 hours, and it's winter now here, so it's really cold. The skin of my hands is like sandpaper.
- Call came in from my hometown. A nurse visited my mother and did a bandaging. She has medication. Nat is okay just worried. And finally, my daughter is interested in the history of the home country. 👍 "Just because you do not take an interest in politics doesn't mean politics won't take an interest in you."
- Some of you asked why Russian subversion and reconnaissance groups are dangerous and what they do. One their goal is to find out the spirit of the population and sow panic, because panic can be very dangerous. Or spread fake and divide Ukrainians from inside, and other nations. That's why we all have to be very careful, calm and check every fact and information, even if we very much want to believe it. Some pretend to be refugees, some pretend far relatives. What more. They leave backpacks with explosives in places where there are a lot of people. We all know what it's called. What else. Capturing ambulances and even a white cross vehicles, they try to get as close as possible and open fire to kill. They pretend to be volunteers who evacuate the population, and then a bus with people rides ahead of a column of Russian troops. There are a lot of such examples, they are official and documented for an international court.
- The enemy has not yet acknowledged his defeat. He just goes to "Plan B" and then has "Plan C". With our resistance, we embittered the monster, which already hated us to death. And questioned the invincibility of Russia. Now for Putin destroying us is not a willingness, but a matter of the regime's survival and, consequently, its personal survival. Enemies stop at nothing. They arrange an ecological catastrophe, destroy everything on their way. Perhaps the hardest part is yet to come or starting right now. And then, no one will be safe. World will not be safe. We are your shield today.
- Many people who do not know the real history of Ukraine (victims of Soviet propaganda, I was among them too as I grew up in USSR) said that Ukraine gained independence very easily. I often think about it these days. Let's skip and put aside that Ukraine willingly abandoned the world's third largest nuclear potential. In any case, it seems to me that now no one will say it was easily gained...
- Just now 3 bomds fail really close. I.can see it out of my window, and my hands are shaking. Cant upload photo. Hope I have internet
- Nick is alive too. Tele towers still stands.
- Television is still broadcasting in.Kyiv..We are not broken!
- You know, the sound of a flying /fallimg missile ... it sounds just like it movies. So I had a time to recall all my life ) This is for the first time. Yes, scary indeed. But while the third missile where flying I had time to fall on the floor. I knew what will happen in the next moment, and was ready to die. It sounds awful even to.me.. Don't know how I will sleep today home alone. I think it's better to spend the night in a basement.
8 am
- Night was relerively quite for Kyiv. At midnight air alarm was set off and I managed to get so sleep. Hallelujah. I need strength.
- Next alarm.notice came in the morning so I went down to basement. But I think I should go back soon to have some breakfast and drive to joing volunteers. Today is my next 24 h shift. Not sure if i have time to update but i will when i have somthing to say and get a minute. Curfew's finished.
March 3th. 9 am
Do you know how many hours in a week? 168. This is exactly the number of hours Ukraine has been resisting the brutal occupiers. They shoot cars with women and children, bomb our cities all over Ukraine, and we stand. Diid anyone expect this to happen and last so long? Did I ever think that 2 hours of sleep would be an inaccessible luxury? Sometimes we share with each other our memories about life before war. It seems so far in the past. But here I have my new family. They are incredible people.
My shift isn't over. Nick is exhausted. There were three air alarms during the night. It's cold, but not so ..anxious, because when I am at home I'm listening to every sound. Hope to go home today and have a shower, and maybe some sleep.
Will update when possible.
Again, THANK YOU HIVEANS!! For staying with us and praying for us, for pressuring your government, for going to meetings, for not being afraid to spread information and tell the truth. It works and it helps RIGHT NOW.
Everything matters! You are incredible! 💖
War is very scary and cruel. We will stop it together.
Checked my feed as soon as I got online this morning and was worried as I see you hadn't posted yesterday. So happy to hear from you now. I wish I can send you some warm wolly socks and beautiful hand cream to give you some comfort. ❤️
Aww, you are so sweet :) Yesterday I was so tired that I only updated my last post to write a few words.
Thank you so much! Hugs!
This really hits home because as you know, Finland has also been under the Russian rule and the threat is real again. The world at large has been speaking about the war there for six days only but I know Russia has been violating your borders for years and years. I hope the supplies the West is sending reach you fast and you can defeat the enemy, everyone here is rooting for Ukraine. Slava Ukraini!
You know, I read translated article a few days ago about Finland, maybe you know what I mean - Sofi Oksanen: Föreställ dig tystnaden i ett finlandiserat Europa. I knew many things I had no idea before. It would be interesting to know your opinion.
That’s actually in Swedish but I found the column in Finnish too. Sofi is a writer with an Estonian mother so she knows a thing or two about living under Soviet rule. I just skimmed through what she wrote.
We had autonomy from Russia but half of Finns never wanted to live under any other rule than our own. We had to fight Russia, loose a lot of land and people, and have a civil war but we got our own country like it always should have been. I’m sure Ukraine can relate, you are your own people, culture and land. We have been in peace with Russia in my lifetime, and my parents lifetime, but living next to Russia has always been a delicate dance. We can see through Putin’s bullshit, always have, because it’s still not that long ago when we were in war with Russia.
Praise God you are well. I constantly check to see if you manage to post anything. You truly are a hero along with your family. Please take care of yourself, they need you alive, be safe. God bless and protect you, your family and all your people. Your country, is a country of fighters, I kneel at your feet. You are in my thoughts and prayers every moment. Long live Ukraine. You will soon come out of this. Peace and freedom to you... 💖
I am glad to hear from you, I really wish that all this ends soon, and if it's not for the good way, let it happen, we must not allow the evil to spread, I send you my full support from Mexico.
Oh my god!
Reading this live account from a person "on the ground" has been amazing, THANK YOU! for sharing, i sure hope that my meagre upvote will reach you and perhaps even pay for if not but 1 of Nick´s cigarettes!
Politics are brutal, geopolitics even more so, however the increasingly escalating Russian actions are taking me by complete surprise, the invasion is a brasen breach of all norms, and the enemie is one of the strongest military forces on earth!
The Ukranian spirit has really also surprised me, as well as some of the governments actions. I´m personally on the fence about arming the civilian population, handing out and encouraging the making of molotov cocktails.
dragging a proffessional military in to street to street fighting, might end up piling up the casualities, (on both ends), However i will not deny that this is a survive or be destroyed situation!
Without having even been political on these blockchains, for the first time i declare my support for you, my respect for your sacrifices and hardships at the moment!
Thank you for sharing, and please keep on doing that!
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I'm so glad to hear from you again! You are absolutely amazing, an example for all of us!!! Even during the toughest days you have the strength to stay focused and fight 💪
Get some rest as the next few days will be even tougher as it looks like from where I am. The world has mobilized and supplies are sent to the assaulted territories. I hope thew will be able to get to those in need.
Sending hugs, strength and love 🧡💙
Stay safe and keep us updated 🙏
You are so strong! I admire every single Ukrainian who fights for their freedom. You are an example for all of us. Thanks to people like YOU, Ukraine will win this horrible war and move towards its future without the irrational occupier. I'm still with you in my prayers and my thoughts. Stay strong and safe, my dear friend! Slava Ukraini!
THANK YOU! This is what we need now, a win, not an abstract peace at any price. You really understand Ukrainians!
Of course I do! :) I am what we call a 'Rusin' - half Slovak, half Ukrainian going back generations. Our dialect is close to Ukrainian and I understand it very well. My hometown is less than 30 minutes from the Ukrainian border and my minority shares a lot with Ukraine - such as culture, hospitality, folklore, etc. I didn't consider for a second that you would give up as the rest of the world thought!
Of course, I remember )) I meant that, you know, sometimes people of the same nationality share different values. But you very accurately felt our spirit. Thank you, dear xxo
Omg I am so happy to hear from you!!!! I’m sure everyone in their right mind has been checking for updates constantly too, we cannot ever trust the news to be 100% truthful, so hearing from you about the situation as well as knowing you are still with us is everything. I cannot explain how worried we all are for you, I feel so helpless here in the UK. Stay safe guys! Still preying for you!!!
Thanks for keeping us updated with how you are doing. Your strength is amazing.
The book I am reading right now, The Last Green Valley by Mark Sullivan is about a Ukrainian family driven from their home by Stalin during WWll and it is rather like history repeating itself now. Knowing history is important.
Very important! As you can see, sometimes it's even a matter of survival. If our people know the true history (not those tales we were told in soviet school) I believe Maidan in 2013-14 would never happen, and Ukraine would be a prosperous and peaceful country. Actually, we are peace-loving. If you could see how many humor this war has spawned. Not only anger.
I will not reply to all this. Just wish you one day to go through Ukrainians go these days.
where are you from?
True or not, I hardly think RT should be trusted as an impartial reporter on the matter. And how many people does this justify Russia killing exactly?
Great to hear that you and Nick are still going strong! All the best wishes to you both, and keep safe! Greet Nick, and tell him that to quit smoking is easier than he thinks – it's mostly pshycological and habits (talking from experience). 🙂
Yes, the Ukrainian history has certainly not been easy, and filled with suffering. 😔
Russia is getting isolated from the world as a pharia state, and it's economy is collapsing. The Ukrainian's heroic and admirable defence of their mother land will undermine Putin's evil regime, as he's not going to be able to hide the losses from his own population indefinitely. Remember that all Russian revolutions were results of failed wars – after the Russo-Japanese War, during the 1st World War, and after the Soviet–Afghan War.
This gives hope. From the other hand, can he admit defeat? If not, I don't know how it can end. But lets hope for a miracle :) Thank you so much!
Apparently the Russian Department of Defense have asked citizens of Kyiv living close to infrastructure for national intelligence to evacuate (according to AFP). So if you read this pretty soon, you should probably find out what to do.
According to the Russian state owned news agency Tass, they says they will attack Ukrain's intelligence service (SBU). The Ukrainian defense minister Oleksii Reznikov says Russia plans a large scale disinformation campaign, about Ukrainian politicians and military having surrendered.
Keep calm, safe, and all the best wishes!
The US says they are going to attack civilians, so either way it's very bad.
Yes, I just wanted to give what the different sources says, as short and precise as I could – so it was easier to act on based upon own judgement. Unfortunately, I would not be surprised at all if the Russians are lying and being deceptive once again, and the attacks are being far from targeted. 😟
For a player like Putin, admitting defeat is likely not a political option.
For his personal safety, the best option at this point may be just disappearing - faking his own death, for instance, and living under assumed identity. I am not sure he's got what it takes to do that, though.
It's strange why this didn't occurred to me, though it sounds very likely. Only time will tell, hope we have it
Oh, I think Putin is too much of a coward to go all out in a mushroom cloud. Which effectively means Russia will eventually be forced to back down - question is, when and at what cost.
So true. When and at what cost...
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Рад Видеть. Держимся. Все будет Украина!!!
I live in Turkey and I follow the developments with anxiety. I try to do things individually as much as I can. Millions of people are praying for you here. I hope you are safe. We are with you!
I am living 2,000 km away from where you are, and I can ensure you that my thoughts and heart are with you all. You are fighting for us, for freedom! Stay safe!
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I'll be honest, I didn't know much about the ukraine until this happened and started researching the topics. It abosultely disgusts me that people think that Russia is in the right and are fallen for the Russian Propaganda. Whenever I see stuff like that on FB I always correct them.
What is happening is disgusting and the world, well most of the civilized world, stands with the Ukraine. Your people have shown us was courage is, the will to actually fight for your freedom. A lot of people, especially in North America, talk about how they would do the same thing, but as sad as it is, I doubt they would.
The Ukranian fight is inspiring everyone around the world, and it's clear Putin is in way over his head. Stay strong! You and all of your people are in my thoughts!
Sending good thoughts, it isn't sitting well with me that all this is playing out, i can't imagine how it must be for you.
Happy because you are well and your words are quite fresh. Exercise, that helps.
Finger crossed. Hope you will all be safe. Can't believe one man can actually cause such tragedy for others. Love from Poland. Ukraine STRONG💪💪💪💪
Reading your post made me sad. I can't think how you're passing the times. Stay safe and don't be scared. I'm wishing strength, good health and all the best to the people of Ukraine. I am praying for everyone ♥️
The world is rising up. Huge demos in Germany from the people for the people. Turkey closing Bosporus and Dardanelles for Russian warships. Weapons shall be delivered soon from Germany and others. Latvia allowing its people to fight for you. Ukraine strong!
Yes, I read it today and was greatly surprise. Hope it will come in time
Me too. Stay strong in this night!
Every day I get up and update my feed to know that you are well, what do you hear that they joined the European Union, will OTAN support you? Greetings from Venezuela
Stay safe. Praying for you!!
They support only their members :((
❤️❤️❤️ be strong. Todo terminará pronto, en oraciones por ustedes, un abrazo desde desde Venezuela 🇻🇪
This is disgusting and terrifying.
Within a time I learned a lot about UA and its history knowing that you guys as citizens are suffering years backward for your own human rights in your own country, so whoever said it's easy - should at least give it a try and taste it.
Have been waiting for your update, I'm so glad you are ok. Take care and stay safe!
God be with you. I hope you leave these difficult days behind. You can continue to share the beauties of the world and especially Ukraine.
The whole thing is so devastating but despite how it look and how it is,we will keep praying Ukraine and supporting all displaced persons. You're all heroes especially those that had lost their lives trying to fight for their nation.
Please stay strong, we gat your back.
Thank goodness you are alright!♥️
I, along with many of us, keep coming over here checking your blog for updates.
186 hours and still going strong -- you are fueled by adrenaline. A hot shower at home will rejuvenate you. Maybe you can nap for a couple hours before heading back to Nick and the volunteers, where you feel safe.
The networks continue televising horrific scenes of the destruction created by Russia bombing cities in the Ukraine; however, the news stations also highlight the tenacity and heroism of the Ukrainian people and President Zelenskyy proudly protecting their country. We have a saying in the United States that comes to mind and fits: "hunker down." The people of Ukraine continue to hunker down and remain resolute!
Praying you keep safe and continue to stay strong, my fearless friend! @zorichka
Slava Ukraini!!! 🇺🇦💪💙💛
I cannot imagine what you're all going through.
As a someone of Ukrainian descent, I can only hope that Ukraine will prevail.
I know everyone repeats it but, слава Україні!
Героям слава! Смерть ворогам! 💙💛
Your updates are part of history. It's so shocking to read a live war diary, like we used to read diaries from ww2.
It is really good to see an update - I think whenever we don't, we worry something has happened to you. Politics DOES find us - I tell that to students all the time when they say they don't care. Of course they don't - they live in a relatively safe Australia where politics DOESN'T affect them in the now. It's only when it slaps them in the face that they have an opinion. However, so many of them were really concerned about Ukraine and were busy reading about it's history and what is going on over there - so even here, on the other side of the world, people are thinking about Ukraine and feeling concern.
I do hope Nick finds his cigarettes - now is not a time to give up!
Take care - I did empathise with your light sleeping - I don't think I could sleep under those circumstances either!
Me too. But.my body has adusted
I was getting seriously worried, you had not posted for so long. great that you have not so great with what is happening. keep safe. xx
Prey for you and all the innocent people! Wish the problem could be solved! ! !
there will be a cold air mass from the north around Mar 5. Please be prepared and keep you and your family warm. Hang in there, I pray that more international aid is on the way... 🙏
Keep fighting brothers! Poland is with you
#fckputin
Praying God for your safety, God bless you👏👏👏👏👏.
The war in Ukraine and Russia is having an impact on the whole of humanity. The whole world is trembling with fear today because of the war between the two countries.
Rising commodity prices and fuel oil prices.
Aww, you are so sweet :) Yesterday I was so tired that I only updated my last post to write a few words.
Thank you so much! Hugs!
So pleased to hear that you and your husband are still safe. Thinking of you. ❤
*el mundo y sus guerras, el odio trae mas maldades, solo queda apoyarnos entre nosotros, digo nosotros el mundo, para que cosas así no se repitan y vivamos en armonía y paz. fuerza, animo, y mucha precaución.
he world and its wars, hatred brings more evil, there is only support between us, I say we the world, so that things like this are not repeated and we live in harmony and peace. strength, encouragement and a lot of caution.*
Thanks for the update. I hope all this will come to an end soon. I would like to prepare a post about the war. Stay safe!
The world is praying for you.
I am happy to know that you are well, I was a bit worried about not having new news when I woke up. a lot of strength and faith.
Thank you for the update! Our thoughts and prayers are with you!
So glad you're fine a lot of people have been checking on you. Welcome back!
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What you are living there we're watching in TV and I can't even tell you how terrible it feels that we can't help you. We need teleportation so I can bring you here. Although, if this demented crazy person is not stopped, this place won't be safe either.
I'm praying for you and for the others to be safe!
My dear Erikah. My friend from UK asked me today am I going to stay here. I told him that if I'm destined to die, I am going to die here, where my home is, not running away, doing all I can for my army and for my country. And I think I know now why I keep posting here. If the worst will happen, my daughter, my mother, and all of you will know everything about my days. It will stay here for ever.
I can't say how much I appreciate your comments, they help me so much to hold on!
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You are absolutely amazing! You are prepared to fight till the end and resist heroically. We have a lot to learn from you! I'm repeating myself here, but we can't even begin to understand what it is like, to be in a situation like that.
As about your posting here, imagine how many are checking your blog every 30 minutes. When I wake up every single morning the first thing I do is check if there's news from you. If not, the stress is starting, till I hear from you. Must be hard to post, but please don't stop.
Hang in there, these days will be the hardest, but please be strong! 🙏♥️
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