# ‘Kyiv is gasping for breath’: Russia’s escalating attacks upend daily life

https://mins.news/en/item/51214

- Meduza, 2026-09-09 11:17 UTC
- World
- Original: https://meduza.io/en/feature/2026/09/09/kyiv-is-gasping-for-breath-russia-s-escalating-attacks-are-upending-daily-life-in-the-ukrainian-capital-here-s-how-residents-are-coping

> Russian attacks on Kyiv and the surrounding region have intensified since late spring. Daytime air-raid alerts paralyze the city, while nighttime warnings disrupt the sleep of hundreds of thousands. Residents describe explosions, damaged buildings, disrupted logistics, supermarket shortages, and preparations for a harsh winter.

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