Ukrainian civilians in Kyiv face a deliberate Russian strategy of psychological warfare through intensified drone and missile attacks, aiming to exhaust and demoralize the population. The author, Mitzi Perdue, experienced a five-hour train delay to Kyiv due to drone threats, highlighting the pervasive disruption. Attacks, often occurring between midnight and 5 a.m., have escalated from "onesies and twosies" with 10 kg payloads to massive barrages like 656 drones and 73 missiles on June 2, killing 22 and injuring over 130.
These newer attacks utilize 100 kg payloads, capable of collapsing multiple walls, rendering previous safety protocols like the "two walls rule" ineffective. This constant threat forces families into corridors for safety, causing widespread sleep deprivation, panic attacks among teachers, and reduced economic productivity. Despite these tactics, Ukrainians exhibit defiance, continuing daily life and displaying national symbols like blue and yellow manicures.
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