Have you ever stayed awake for 24 hours? Two days? Three?

What about three and a half years?

This is not a question from science fiction. For millions of Ukrainians, this is reality. Since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion, many of us have gone long stretches without real rest.

War dictates its own cruel rhythm. Nights are pierced by sirens, missile explosions and the buzzing of swarms of Shahed drones. Attacks come in waves — sometimes 600 or 700 drones mixed with dozens of ballistic and cruise missiles. By day, Ukrainians work, raise children, volunteer and support loved ones at the front. By night, they shelter in corridors, basements or subway stations, counting the minutes until morning.

Someone might say: Ukraine is large — over 600,000 square kilometers. It’s impossible

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