First Day Of School In Ukraine: Underground Classroom Amid Russian Strikes
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Loading... - Tess Wallace
- 09 Sep 2024
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As the new school year begins in Ukraine, students in Kharkiv are starting classes in a unique and safe setting - an underground school designed to protect them from ongoing Russian bombardments. Despite the harsh realities of war, the children of Kharkiv marked their first day of school with traditional celebrations, a striking contrast to the violence that continues to impact the city.
The underground school, constructed in May 2024 within an underground metro station, is a beacon of hope for the city's children. Parents, like Tetiana Hubina, have chosen to send their children to this school, hoping it will provide a safe haven from the constant threat of missiles and strikes. "We brought them here because we thought it was safer and our children wouldn’t be afraid of missiles and strikes," she said.
The school's opening is a testament to the resilience of the Ukrainian people, who continue to find ways to adapt and thrive despite the ongoing conflict. However, the reality of the war is never far away. On the same day as the school's opening, a Russian strike injured 13 people, and another attack on Friday resulted in seven deaths and numerous injuries.
As the conflict drags on for over 900 days, there are no signs of a ceasefire or peace negotiations. Both Russia and Ukraine are engaged in intense ground offensives, with Ukrainian forces advancing into Russia's Kursk region and Russian forces pushing deeper into Ukraine's Donetsk region.
The underground school is a small but significant step towards normalcy in a city that has faced significant damage and disruption. It is a reminder that even in the darkest of times, there is always hope for a better future.
