Yuriy Musienko, 45, works in a burned car garage near his mother’s house in Moshchun, near Kyiv, Ukraine, Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2023. Many Ukrainians are expecting the same or worse this coming winter and have spent months preparing, including collecting firewood and buying generators. Anatoliy Fedorko, 56, chops wood near his house in Moshchun, near Kyiv, Ukraine, Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2023.
The mother and son live in trailers that were set up in their backyard after fighting in the early days of the war destroyed their house in Moshchun, a village about 25 kilometers northwest of Kyiv.Ukraine displays recovered artifacts it says were stolen by Russians Millions of people across Ukraine had to learn to work, live, and cover their basic needs without relying on electricity.
“Everyone must play their part in defensive efforts to ensure that Russian aggression does not halt Ukraine this winter. Just as on the battlefield, in all areas, we must be resilient and strong,” Zelenskyy said in a recent address to the nation. Major retailer Epicenter said sales of generators increased 80% in August compared to the same time last year, and sales of portable charging stations increased by 25 times.
“May no one ever have to endure such conditions,” said his mother, Valentyna Kiriian, who lives in a separate plastic trailer installed in the same courtyard.