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Kyiv's elderly endure blackouts and bombardment, clinging to warmth and hope

  • Eleanor Beardsley
  • February 28, 2026 at 11:00 AM
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Kyiv's elderly endure blackouts and bombardment, clinging to warmth and hope

In Kyiv's darkened high-rises, as Russian strikes batter the Ukrainian capital, older residents endure freezing nights and power cuts, relying on volunteers, pets and faith to survive another winter.

(Image credit: Eleanor Beardsley)

Originally published at NPR World

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