After narrow escape, air raid sirens spark panic for a Kyiv child
Air raid sirens in Kyiv are causing heightened anxiety among residents, particularly children. Six-year-old Natalia, who recently survived a missile attack on her apartment, now experiences panic during sirens, a reaction her mother describes as new and alarming. The ongoing conflict has led to a sense of fatigue among many, with some choosing to ignore the warnings while others rush to safety.
- ▪Ukrainians have become accustomed to air raid sirens due to frequent Russian drone and missile attacks.
- ▪Six-year-old Natalia panicked during a recent siren after narrowly escaping a blast that hit her apartment.
- ▪Her mother, Olha Mudra, is trying to restore normalcy at home despite the damage and ongoing threats.
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After narrow escape, air raid sirens spark panic for a Kyiv childSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxPublished Jun 04, 2026, 01:35 AMUpdated Jun 04, 2026, 01:35 AMKYIV, June 3 - For Ukrainian survivors of Russian drone and missile attacks, each air raid warning can be a source of fresh distress.Across the country people have grown accustomed to the wail of sirens - both real and on phone apps linked to national warning systems - as Russia launches strikes with hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles several times a month.Some rush to the nearest shelter or take precautions at home.
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