war story
Ukraine - Apr 25, 2025
Between the war, between the shelling
Between the war, between the shelling
aiOf course, like many others, our lives changed drastically when the war began.
aiWe’ve been tirelessly working to help our soldiers grow stronger and push the enemy out. At the same time, we’re also trying to adapt to civilian life under constant shelling. The war continues, and it brings a great deal of stress—shelling happens weekly, even daily. It deeply affects all aspects of our being. That’s why we keep searching for ways to relax, to distract ourselves, to stay active through sports, to develop sports initiatives, and to keep making a living.
can’t say anything for sure—maybe, if things work out, I’ll text two days before
aiWe also look for opportunities to meet our friends, loved ones, and family—many of whom are now at the front. Soon, it’s our friend’s birthday. A group of us have a tradition of going to the sauna to rest and connect. We usually spend half a day there recharging, talking, and enjoying inspiring time together. We turn off our phones and just focus on each other.
aiOne of us—one of the five—is on the front lines. He’s a reconnaissance commander and has been serving for three years already. We asked him whether he’ll be celebrating his birthday this year, if he might get leave, and if we’ll be able to meet like we used to. He replied that for now, he can’t say anything for sure—maybe, if things work out, he’ll text us two days before.
aiThat’s what life looks like for us now. That’s how we adapt. That’s how we exist—between the war, between the shellings. And still, we find time to live.