"Unbreakable" best describes Kharkiv, Ukraine’s second largest city. It has faced almost daily Russian shelling since the beginning of the full-scale war. Aerial bombs, missiles, and drones have destroyed infrastructure, devastated residential buildings, and claimed countless lives. Emergency blackout schedules have been implemented both in the city and the region. However, despite the imminent danger, residents are refusing to leave the city of Kharkiv.
In fact, as Russia launched its new offensive in May 2024, Kharkiv city has once again become a beacon of hope, providing shelter and support to thousands of people fleeing the eastern and northern parts of the region. Despite facing the brutal reality of war daily, the people of Kharkiv remain strong, united, and determined to protect their city and themselves.
With the assistance of the Czech NGO 'People in Need' (PIN), the European Union supports Kharkiv residents, helping them rebuild their homes and refurbish bomb shelters in schools.
