Ukrainian troops have started reclaiming territory taken by Russia in the north-east while Kharkiv's residents continue to live under constant threat.
After launching a surprise offensive in Ukraine's north-east, Russia's forces have stalled and are now being pushed back by newly armed Ukrainian soldiers.
It was Putin's second attempt to advance on the city after Ukrainian troops successfully repelled his forces following the invasion in 2022.Russia is hitting Kharkiv with powerful "glide bombs" it can launch from within its airspace, which analysts say are helping Moscow gain territory across the region.It's pummelled the city and its outskirts with long-range surface-to-air missiles such as S-300s and glide bombs, while Ukraine hasn't been able to match its firepower.
"It was a disaster for the Russians because of the sheer number of losses — troops and equipment," former retired US Army officer General Ben Hodges said. Many Ukrainians have now been forced underground, adapting to a new way of living two years after Russia first disrupted their everyday lives.Despite the air raid sirens that interrupt the daily hum of the city and frequently pierce the silence at night, life has carried on in Kharkiv.As with any protracted conflict, those who live through it try to cling to some semblance of normal life.
"This is very necessary in our region, it's a very unstable situation and children must be protected, in a safe place," said teacher Olga Oleksandrivna."They were very scared at first when we started the class." After closing its doors for two years, the theatre has just opened for business again, but the stage, chairs and lights have been moved to the safety of the basement.He chose to stay in Ukraine after the war broke out and continues performing where he can.
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