As freezing winter approaches, Kyiv residents look for shelter elsewhere
A renewed Russian campaign of strikes on power and energy infrastructure has made some contemplate leaving Ukraine's capital.
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"The city was facing a 'very dramatic situation'."
— Vitaly Klitschko , Politician
"I don't feel safe in Ukraine in any way."
— Mariia Shostak , Other
"Now we have this neurological problem with her so that's the reason we're thinking about leaving."
— Iryna , Other
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A renewed Russian campaign of strikes on power and energy infrastructure has made some contemplate leaving Ukraine's capital.
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