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Kyiv’s skies are growing darker as missile and drone strikes surge, claiming sixty lives and forcing civilians into hallways and shelters—while Patriot defenses dwindle and Ukraine’s homemade alternatives remain months away. Those living near the frontlines, like a Kyiv resident sheltering dogs from fallen soldiers, witness the relentless threat up close. Even underground in the metro, Dutch residents feel the tremors, yet many refuse to flee, seeing departure as surrender. One Dutchman has even joined the Territorial Defense Forces, patrolling rivers with outdated gear to shoot down drones. Amid the chaos, resilience blooms: people swap shelter-hunting for “tourist” outings, using apps to navigate danger while clinging to normalcy.

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