A recent bombing in Kharkiv, Ukraine, has left residents grappling with fear and destruction as tensions between Russia and Ukraine escalate. On March 18, a CGTN stringer captured harrowing scenes near the attack site, where elderly and sick residents described living under the constant threat of explosions.
One resident, reflecting on the attack, said: \"I was thinking all along that the bombings wouldn't happen at the cemetery.\" The blast wave damaged nearby buildings, displacing vulnerable pensioners who now face uncertainty. Many lack resources to relocate, turning their homes into makeshift shelters.
As global attention focuses on the conflict's geopolitical stakes, stories like these highlight the human toll—often overlooked in headlines. With no clear end in sight, Kharkiv's civilians brace for more challenges.
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Exclusive Stringer Dispatch: Bombings shake Kharkiv to its core
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