Archive · 10 Dec 2025
Ukrainians endure harsh conditions as Russia advances
In a city in eastern Ukraine called Kostiantynivka, people are having a very hard time.
Russian soldiers are trying to take over the city, and the residents are living in buildings that have been damaged by bombs.
It's winter, and they don't have much food or help because it's too dangerous for aid workers to come.
Some people, like Volodymyr, are staying to take care of family members.
They collect rainwater and try to make their homes comfortable.
Soldiers are also there, trying to protect the city.
The president of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskiy, is talking to other countries for support.
The people and soldiers are determined not to give up their city, even though it's very difficult.
In nearby Dobropillia, elderly residents like Kateryna Lomova refuse to leave their homes despite the danger, showing their strong will to stay in their homes.
Residents of Kostiantynivka endure harsh conditions in bombed-out buildings as winter sets in.
Russian forces are advancing, targeting eastern Ukrainian cities, including Kostiantynivka and Dobropillia.
Humanitarian aid is no longer delivered due to the danger, forcing residents to rely on collected rainwater and limited supplies.
President Zelenskiy is in London seeking support from allies amid diplomatic efforts for a peace deal.
Ukrainian soldiers and residents are determined to hold onto their territory despite the challenging circumstances.
- Who
- Residents of Kostiantynivka, Ukrainian soldiers, President Zelenskiy, Kateryna Lomova, Olena Kotova, Gennadii Yudin
- What
- Residents enduring harsh conditions as Russia advances
- When
- Winter setting in, December 8
- Where
- Kostiantynivka, Ukraine, Dobropillia, Ukraine
- Why
- Russia pressing to seize more land, residents have nowhere else to go
- Location
- Kostiantynivka, Ukraine
- Key Individuals
- Volodymyr, Yuriy, Dmytro, Kateryna Lomova, Olena Kotova, Gennadii Yudin
- Current Situation
- Residents struggling in bombed-out buildings
- Russian Advances
- Targeting eastern Ukrainian cities
- Humanitarian Aid
- No longer delivered due to danger
- Diplomatic Efforts
- Zelenskiy in London for support
- Ukrainian Stance
- No plans to give up territory