In Kyiv, nocturnal air raid warnings followed by drone and missile strikes have become a grim routine, with recent weeks seeing a sharp rise in both frequency and intensity. Residents like Kyrylo Barashkov and Kateryna Storozhuk are adapting in different ways to cope with the constant threat.

Kyrylo, a lawyer, has built a bomb shelter under his home near the airport and keeps it open to neighbors to help reduce their stress. Kateryna, on the other hand, has invested in a steel "indoor capsule" where she sleeps with her chihuahua, seeking protection from shrapnel. Though the capsule may not withstand a direct hit, it offers her a sense of safety and the ability to rest.

For many in Kyiv, these personal measures are not just about survival, but about preserving mental well-being amid ongoing attacks

(This video summary was created using AI. A journalist edited it before publication.)