Greetings from Ukraine. Our city was captured by Russian soldiers. I will answer your questions.

I would be careful what you post here and dont give out too detailed information about any counter attacks or anything, as the Russians will use social media to find fighters and targets. My question is how are you holding in there?

I'll be careful. In fact, I'm more worried about our military, among them there are my friends. They say that they are constantly shelled and there are military battles. Some of the acquaintances do not get in touch and it remains to be hoped that everything is in order with them.

Thanks for posting and know the world is watching and cheering for you.

But, you'll need to post proof if you want people to take you seriously.

EDIT: but as mention by others here, please don't endanger yourself in the process.

Thanks for good words. I provided evidence and the post was unblocked. I had to wait until it was approved, probably because of the big difference in time zones

Are you safe?

Is there food available for citizens there?

Medical aid?

What is the mood of the Russian soldiers, are you captured or free to go where you need to go?

Is there food available for citizens there?

The shops have food. For those who cannot buy, food is given free of charge in special places. But many foodstuffs are in short supply.

especially perishable (bread and so on). The government offers people who have lost their jobs to receive compensation in the amount of one minimum wage. The price is about 220 dollars (keep in mind that our products are more cheap)

Medical aid?

We have medicines thanks to the support of countries from all over the world. There are not enough hospitals, many hospitals have been destroyed by rockets and air bombs. There are many wounded who cannot move and it is difficult to deliver them to safe areas.

What is the mood of the Russian soldiers, are you captured or free to go where you need to go?

I can move freely. But it's not safe to move around. There is a risk of being between the Ukrainian and Russian military in the center of the war. There are also a lot of queues on the roads. The authorities are trying to take away people who live in the most dangerous places.

Stay safe, please. If we can help please DM me.

You are in our prayers and hopes for a quick ending to this senseless invasion.

You are right. This is a senseless war, we did not believe that this could be. Even now it seems that this is just a nightmare, you need to wake up and everything will be fine. Thanks for your support, it's very inspiring.

They give you 220 dollars if you're unemployed? Every week or every month?

My family has enough money and we didn't use this service. This is money for a month (perhaps if this is not enough for people, they will give more money). Now it is allowed not to pay bills, loans, utilities and others. Therefore, money should be enough if you spend only on useful things. You can order money in a mobile application. It also needs to be clarified that this is only for those who have lost their jobs. If you are currently working or were unemployed before the war, you will not get anything (

Are there people in Ukraine supporting Russia?

Are you safe?

Yes. In the east there are many people with Russian roots, some of them are for Russia. Also, some hope that with the advent of Russia, we will have cheap gas and higher pensions (but free cheese is only in a mousetrap). But it is important to note that when the war began, the number of people supporting Russia decreased significantly. People are against war, against violence. Now there are many more people supporting Ukraine, even in the east (numerous protests confirm this).
We are relatively safe. Explosions are heard somewhere in the distance. It's like a thunderstorm.

Please accept a huge ((hug))) from this former military nurse whose heart aches for all Ukrainians.

Please accept a huge ((hug))) from this former military nurse whose heart aches for all Ukrainians.

Thanks for the sympathy

Proof? Your account is brand new.

I created an account specifically to talk about the situation in the country. I can upload a shaded photo of my student ID.

Can't OP send proof to the mods without having to publicly out themselves?

I just registered and did not have time to figure out how everything works. I think later I can confirm, it's 6 am now and I need to sleep. Yes, I have a weird schedule.

I have some far left-wing friends (I lean left) who have been sharing what seems like propaganda to me, concerning far-right groups in Ukraine. I know there are some, but my friends' posts make it seem like the government is much of society is made up of nazi-loving skinheads (including the president). Would you characterize this as a complete lie? What is the extent of the far-right's reach in the country?

My thoughts are with you and your country.

Our president has Jewish roots by nationality. Therefore, it is rather strange to consider him a formidable Nazi. Of course, there are certain problems in our government and I do not support many of their solutions. There is an expression "every nation has the government it deserves." We chose our President ourselves. If the president with a pro-Russian position would win in the next elections, it would be good, but if the people themselves decided so.

I would not call our government the Nazis. Perhaps I can call her cunning and corrupt. Although our officials oppose everything Russian, in everyday life they speak Russian. Conclusion, not Nazis, but hypocrites at most.

With this logic, Russia can even be called Nazis, because there is no opposition, an extremely negative position towards all Western countries and constant military conflicts. Then we have that two Nazi countries are fighting for the title of chief? I think it's not.

Do people support the right movement? People look towards the west and want to live in a similar way. They are not interested in these movements. Only those few who want to get their own benefit belong to the far right.

I hope my idea is not greatly distorted in translation.

I mentioned movement with the letter "N" too often, I hope the answer is not banned. I will say that I am negative about this, truth.

I completely forgot. Nazism and communism in our the country are prohibited by law. There is a fine for symbolism.

Is it legal in your country?

After some research into the situation. It seems like Russia owns the airspace of Ukraine and there's not much of a defense against it. Several cities seem to be (its ambiguous don't hold it against me) held by what's left of the Ukrainian army. The Ukrainian army in some of those cities seems to be using schools, hospitals, and religious structures as defensive fortifications, what do you think of this?

Also, Russia says they put out "civilian evacuation corridors" to allow civilians to leave the cities, but the Ukrainian military won't allow them to leave. What do you think of this?

What is the behavior of the Russian soldiers in your city like? Are they brutal? Professional?

Do those same Russian soldiers prevent you from getting food, water, and/or shelter?

Also, Russia says they put out "civilian evacuation corridors" to allow civilians to leave the cities, but the Ukrainian military won't allow them to leave. What do you think of this?

Airspace is really our weak point. Thanks to the support of many countries, the army is stronger than it was at the beginning of the war. The Ukrainian military must be inside or very close to the cities to prevent them from being overrun. I think this makes sense. I have no information about what facilities the military occupies, so I can't say anything about schools and religious buildings. I have seen many videos of shells falling on city squares and roads full of cars. There were no military personnel in those places. Russian media prefer to deny the facts of destruction of non-military structures.

Ukrainian authorities say the situation is the opposite.It's up to you to decide who to believe. I am not a witness to the evacuation, so I won't lie. I also don't know what benefit it is to the Ukrainian military to hold their own population hostage.

What is the behavior of the Russian soldiers in your city like? Are they brutal? Professional?

They behave quite calmly, it's true. But most of them don't look professional, they have very bad clothes. I assume they are people from the territories that Russia took away in 2014-15. I think they were forced to take weapons and they would love to go back home.

Do those same Russian soldiers prevent you from getting food, water, and/or shelter?

No, they don't interfere with that. But this is specifically my case, other people may have it differently. I am against these soldiers, not because they prevent us from getting food and other things. The fact is that they came into our country with guns, took over the cities and dictate their terms. We didn't do that to Russia, did we?

I hope I was able to answer your questions.

Greetings from Vietnam. Given the circumstances that are happening right now, are your living conditions secure? Are you having trouble with food, medical care, or soldiers? Can you access the Internet, TV news, etc.? What is the opinion of the Ukrainian people about this war? Do you think the Ukrainian army can hold the Russians back? My English was not very good, so please don't mind. Lastly, I just want to say that I pray for all the people in Ukraine to be safe.

Yes, I have food, electricity and other things. People in the occupied territory who don't have internet can only watch Russian news. Mobile companies give free access to the Internet and calls. This is good. Right now I'm not threatened by anything. But there are many risks in the future. The Russians can force people in the occupied territories to fight on their side. Right now this is happening in the territories that Russia seized in 2015. But they can also act in cities that have been seized recently. Maybe I should have moved to the western part of the country, but it's not safe now. The situation in Ukraine is very complicated and can change at any moment. A lot of people are on the side of Ukraine. Some just want it to end. Russia has little public support. Thank you for your support.

Thanks for the reply. I've read lots of articles about what has happened in Ukraine over the past few days. What is your opinion about the Euromaiden? Do you support that or against it? " After all you've been through, do you think Ukraine should pursue a move to the EU and NATO or try to achieve a truce with Russia? Either way, I hope that the war will end soon and the Ukrainian people can live their normal lives again.

I think Euromaidan has cost us a lot. After that, we lost part of our territories in the east and the Crimean peninsula. President Poroshenko, who was elected after the revolution, disappointed many voters. I didn't notice any improvement in living standards after those events. Mostly it only affected public policy.

Achieving a truce with Russia is very difficult Putin does not want to make concessions in his demands. In two weeks of war we have 120 billion dollars worth of losses and thousands of deaths. I do not think that Ukraine will be able to forgive this and remain friends with russia (fraternal nations). I think the movement to Europe is the right direction and I am very disappointed in Russia. But I don't know if we have any real chance of becoming the EU. Neutral status doesn't look so bad either.

How safe are you? and have you considered moving out of the country currently?

I think I'll stay in my house. Because:

1. It is difficult for men to leave the country. The government adopted a military regime.

2. We must look after the house and all property so that it is not stolen.

3. Many countries are already overflowing with refugees, if the war is long we will have to face a shortage of money. Finding a job will be difficult.

4. It is safe in my town. I hope this will be the case in the future as well.

5. We have food, water, electricity and even the internet. We are a small town and the soldiers don't pay much attention to us.

How is life since the Invasion and before the Invasion?

If there was no war right now, what would you be doing instead?

Good question. Despite the fact that the American media warned of a possible Russian invasion, none of the inhabitants of Ukraine believed in it. Before the war, people complained a lot about the low standard of living, low wages and corruption, but now we understand how insignificant this all is compared to today. Now the entire economy of the country has stopped, people are left without work and, accordingly, without money. Many large farms are unable to bring food for animals because of the shelling, and the animals starve to death. It is no longer safe to move around the country. Schools and universities are closed. There are bombings in big cities. During an air panic, people live in basements and shelters, it is very damp there and it is easy to catch a cold. From what I hear, President Putin is not happy with the Russians' slow advance and is forcing his troops to act more aggressively. This is felt by civilians, if the protesting people interfere with the advance of the Russian military, the soldiers sometimes start kicking at the legs of the Ukrainians.
My family is engaged in cultivating the land. We grow sunflowers and sell them for export. Perhaps you fry scrambled eggs in vegetable oil from our sunflower)

Do citizens have weapons to fight the Russians in occupied cities?

Do citizens have weapons to fight the Russians in occupied cities?

Citizens do have a lot of weapons, but only in large cities. These weapons are on a mission to control order in cities that have not yet been invaded. This is how people catch looters and resist Russian saboteurs (saboteurs are quite numerous).There is even a special word "паляниця" (round bread), Russians cannot pronounce it correctly, but Ukrainians do it easily. Even Google translator says it correctly. This is one way of defining saboteurs.

But in Russian-occupied cities, using weapons looks like suicide. The enemy has heavy equipment and trained men. Please understand, the townspeople are not professional military, if their town is overrun the resistance will slowly go out. I think so. We are all ordinary people, we want to be winners in this war, but we want to live too. So I wouldn't condemn the townspeople who are afraid to speak out against the occupiers and decide to put up with them. I hope I was able to answer your question. Peace be with you all.

Here is how marauders and robbers are punished in Ukraine:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2OPGJJjR4u0

Citizens do have a lot of weapons, but only in large cities.

Some examples of those weapons those civilians have?

Are they able to use Western equipment?

Do some Ukrainian civilians capture Russian equipment to utilise it in case the other equipment runs out of ammo?

This is how people catch looters and resist Russian saboteurs (saboteurs are quite numerous).There is even a special word "паляниця" (round bread), Russians cannot pronounce it correctly, but Ukrainians do it easily. Even Google translator says it correctly. This is one way of defining saboteurs.

How many Russians can pronounce паляниця correctly?

Would the Russians be able to use Ukrainian loyalists to Russia to circumvent this quick test?

But in Russian-occupied cities, using weapons looks like suicide. The enemy has heavy equipment and trained men.

That's quite true. Though if the partisans can take down the relatively modern T-90 tanks then it's a loss for the Russians.

Unfortunately the airforce is a real issue.

Are they able to use Western equipment?

Do some Ukrainian civilians capture Russian equipment to utilise it in case the other equipment runs out of ammo?

Western weapons are given to the professional military in the hottest places. Ordinary people are given Kalashnikov assault rifles and many old weapons. They are not in the best condition, but they are better than nothing. There are many videos where they show how they give guns.

"Do some Ukrainian civilians capture Russian equipment to utilize it in case the other equipment runs out of ammo?" Soldiers do that. Civilians do it very rarely

How many Russians can pronounce паляниця correctly?

Would the Russians be able to use Ukrainian loyalists to Russia to circumvent this quick test?

The combinations of sounds in this word are almost never found in Russian. Very few can answer correctly. It is important to note that this is only a superficial test, there are other more accurate ways. There are not many loyalists. Most are recruited in advance of the war.

That's quite true. Though if the partisans can take down the relatively modern T-90 tanks then it's a loss for the Russians.

Unfortunately the airforce is a real issue.

Tanks don't seem to be a big problem, there is plenty of evidence of tank columns being destroyed. Anti-tank weapons are being given to Ukraine by the allies. "Unfortunately, the air force is the real problem" You are right. Air missiles also cause a lot of problems. Russia has a lot of these missiles they are left over from the communists.

Would you be ok if Russia took over? Or would you want things to stay as they were?

Would you be ok if Russia took over? Or would you want things to stay as they were?

Would you be ok if Russia took over? Or would you want things to stay as they were?

Russia's goal is to take over Ukraine and install its own president. I think that would mean the end of democracy. In Russia Putin has been ruling the country for almost twenty years and people can't re-elect him because there is no opposition in the country and there is propaganda on TV.

If Russia wins, Ukraine will have a similar system. After 2 weeks of war we have colossal destruction of cities, the infrastructure is also destroyed, foreign companies have withdrawn their assets and will not return soon. It will take a lot of money to rebuild our country and I am sure Russia will not provide it. Russia is not sending its army into our country and tolerating sanctions to make us feel good. The occupiers are bombing our peaceful buildings, not responding to people's protests. By their actions, they are making a statement about us. I think we are better off remaining independent of Russia, because this country is getting its allies into trouble. That's what happened to Belarus, which Russia is trying to get to attack Ukraine.

The only question is, what price will our country have to pay?

do you play dota2? if not, do you know what it is?

Yes, I confess to playing games many.

Є відео з України, на яких російські солдати стримано... але також багато відео, як російська армія руйнує житлові будинки та лікарні. Чи завдали російські війська будь-якої шкоди чи смерті цивільному населенню у вашому районі, про яку ви знаєте?

There are videos from Ukraine showing Russian soldiers with restraint... but also many videos of Russian army destroying apartment blocks and hospitals. Have the russian troops caused any damage or death to civilans in your area that you know of?

Російські окупанти забезпечують людей продуктами та ліками?

Are the Russian occupiers providing food and medicine to the people?

Чи дають російські окупанти людям вільно пересуватися та подорожувати на захід України чи Польщі, куди евакуювали 1 мільйон українців?

Are the Russian occupiers allowing people to move freely and travel to the west of Ukraine or Poland where 1million ukrainians have evacuated?

There are videos from Ukraine showing Russian soldiers with restraint... but also many videos of Russian army destroying apartment blocks and hospitals. Have the russian troops caused any damage or death to civilans in your area that you know of?

The Ukrainian army was able to stop the advance of the Russian military along most routes. Now Ukraine controls most of the main cities, the enemy shells the cities (which are full of civilians) with rockets and airstrikes. A lot of our air defense was destroyed on the first day of the war by a planned attack, so we keep on the ground, but the enemy controls the airspace (therefore there is conflicting information). Some cities are destroyed by missiles by 50-70%. This information is confirmed by real people from those places. Of course, there are victims. Unfortunately.

Are the Russian occupiers providing food and medicine to the people?

Yes, Ukraine cannot transport food to the lost territories, and the occupiers do it. As far as I know, the Russian army itself needs more food than it has today. But I do not think that it will be critical for civilians.

Are the Russian occupiers allowing people to move freely and travel to the west of Ukraine or Poland where 1million ukrainians have evacuated?

I can move freely, but there are people who are limited in this. They are waiting for cars to pick them up. Martial law is in force in Ukraine, so men can be refused at the border if they want to leave for Poland.

The Ukrainian army was able to stop the advance of the Russian military along most routes.

From ISW reports the Russians have entered a brief operational pause.

Now Ukraine controls most of the main cities, the enemy shells the cities (which are full of civilians) with rockets and airstrikes.

From https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2022_Russian_invasion_of_Ukraine#/media/File:2022_Russian_invasion_of_Ukraine.svg we can see the Russians are bypassing the big cities. As of 11 March, the Russians seem to be attempting a small encirclement in Luhansk. They are also attempting a small encirclement in Donetsk, which would also secure the land corridor between the rebels and Crimea.

Do you think Russia has the strength to encircle the Ukrainian forces in the Donbass?

A lot of our air defense was destroyed on the first day of the war by a planned attack, so we keep on the ground, but the enemy controls the airspace (therefore there is conflicting information).

What do you think of the discussions about a no-fly zone in Ukraine?

Some cities are destroyed by missiles by 50-70%.

How destroyed is your city (don't answer if you don't want to)?

Yes, Ukraine cannot transport food to the lost territories, and the occupiers do it. As far as I know, the Russian army itself needs more food than it has today. But I do not think that it will be critical for civilians.

To me, it looks like the Russians aren't logistically doing very well. How long do you think it'll take before the Russians plunder the supplies from the captured towns in order to sustain the advance?

From ISW reports the Russians have entered a brief operational pause.

Now the Russians admit that the operation did not go according to plan and it seems that indeed the Russians need to send reinforcements and fuel for their soldiers. There is a lot of information that the Russian tanks are stopping because the fuel vehicles are behind or have been destroyed. A mini pause exists. But even now I hear explosions all the time. They are going on around the clock. It's terrifying to listen to.

From https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2022\_Russian\_invasion\_of\_Ukraine#/media/File:2022\_Russian\_invasion\_of\_Ukraine.svg we can see the Russians are bypassing the big cities. As of 11 March, the Russians seem to be attempting a small encirclement in Luhansk. They are also attempting a small encirclement in Donetsk, which would also secure the land corridor between the rebels and Crimea.

When the Russians failed on key points, they began encirclement tactics. The Ukrainian government recognizes this situation as difficult. Now there are no completely closed rings, I haven't heard of any. But the risks do exist. Russia is attacking from all sides, it takes a lot of resources to break through the defenses and not weaken its other positions. So Russia is pulling together forces to attack from all its territories. Even if they fail, they are ready for a siege war. It is difficult for me to predict how actions will develop further. There are also cities that Ukraine is taking back under its control.

What do you think of the discussions about a no-fly zone in Ukraine?

It's a very difficult topic. A no-fly zone would mean the allies actually going to war with Russia. It would entail deaths. I can't demand that, it's the choice of the people and the EU and NATO government. We have to accept that choice. It is more realistic to provide Ukraine with old planes that our pilots can fly. I think the chance that we will be given a no-fly zone is about 5%. Very unlikely given what I know about this situation.

How destroyed is your city (don't answer if you don't want to)?

My city is not destroyed. It's lucky. It was surrounded and the Ukrainian military probably found it too difficult to defend. It is a small town it is not strategically important. If it had been defended, the soldiers would have been trapped.

To me, it looks like the Russians aren't logistically doing very well. How long do you think it'll take before the Russians plunder the supplies from the captured towns in order to sustain the advance?

I think they were counting on a quick war. That's why they made too little food and fuel. It all depends on the orders they get. If they are ordered to, they will take food, trucks, and other things needed for the army.

Is it possible to get pet food to my friend and other animal shelters in Kyiv?

I'm sorry, I'm far away from Kiev and I don't have acquaintances there to find out.