Kyiv residents exhausted by Russia's relentless missile attacks

Russia has intensified missile attacks on Kyiv, leaving residents with as little as four minutes' warning and forcing many to reconsider their safety. The attacks have killed dozens and disrupted daily life across the Ukrainian capital. Kyiv now faces more daily air raid alerts than at any time since 2022, with Russia shifting to fast-moving ballistic missiles that are harder to detect in advance. Residents like Daria have left the city, while others, including 62-year-old Olha Vlasova caring for her 98-year-old mother, hide in wardrobes as shelters are inaccessible. The relentless strikes have disrupted schools, transport, and businesses, with metro services often suspended and children spending hours in basements. Residents report exhaustion and psychological strain, while some express frustration over allies' hesitation to provide more air-defence systems. On 17 September, a ballistic attack injured 20 people, including two children.