Growing up in Ukraine: Kids' lives between war and normalcy

During Russia's war in eastern Ukraine, children in Druzhkivka and Kramatorsk navigate daily life amid air-raid sirens and shattered schools. Some children turn to hobbies like martial arts to give their life some structure, others find refuge in basement classrooms. Despite evacuation orders, many families stay — clinging to routine, community and hope. They dream of a peaceful and normal life for their kids.