One year at war: Voices from Kharkiv, Ukraine

Residents of Ukraine’s second-biggest city explain what gives them strength to fight, what help the city needs as attacks continue, and how they see the future.

Interview Video Published 21 February 2023 9 minute watch

One year at war: Voices from Kharkiv, Ukraine

— Residents of Ukraine's second-biggest city explain what gives them strength to fight, what help the city needs as attacks continue, and how they see the future.

Kharkiv has been under constant bombardment since day one of Russia’s full-scale war on Ukraine, with many parts of the city now completely destroyed.

Following fierce resistance, Russian troops eventually withdrew from the Kharkiv region but the residents still live in constant danger from Russian missile strikes.

In this video, they talk about the unity within the city, their determination to keep going despite all the issues they face with power and other shortages, and their hopes to rebuild a better, stronger Ukraine.