In the Heart of war-in-ukraine” title=”Ukraine War | Latest News & Updates| BBC News”>Ukraine, a Monster Takes Refuge Amidst Endless Strife
KRYVYI RIH, Ukraine — A monstrous tank has taken residence in a four-story apartment block, claiming space that once accommodated 32 families. The unusual occupant, a grim symbol of the ongoing conflict, descended upon the Ukrainian city under the guidance of Oleksandr Vilkul, leader of the military administration.
As the world braces for the holiday season, joyous festivities, it seems, have been outlawed in Ukraine. Enduring relentless Russian assaults, Ukrainians grapple with a harsh reality, as echoed by Dmytro Lubinets, the country’s human rights ombudsman.
Pre-war, Kryvy Rih, a city of nearly 600,000 souls, basked in its status as the birthplace of President Volodymyr Zelenskyj. Today, it’s a microcosm of the broader conflict — a brutal picture of ordinary lives upended by war.
