World'Hanging by a thread': The psychological toll of Russia's aerial onslaught

More than a week of Russian strikes and near-continuous air raid alerts has pushed some Kyiv residents toward mental exhaustion. Since Aug. 27, hours of sirens, sleepless nights and fear of another attack have placed sustained pressure on civilians, which experts describe as an intentional terror tactic.

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TThe Kyiv Independent★★★★☆2026-09-04 16:51Original