“Ukrainian Capital Kiev Under Heavy Air Strikes by Russian Forces”

Bombing in the dark… terror under Russian fire

Al-Saeed talks to “Sky News Arabia” about the harsh experience that the people of Kiev went through, saying, “It has been a long time since the capital was subjected to air strikes. The situation was a little calm in the previous period. We did not expect the attacks that took place in the dark. It was a very harsh surprise as The sky filled with missiles in moments.”

The Russian forces had launched a missile attack on a number of Ukrainian cities, including the capital Kiev, Uman, and Dnipro, in the early hours of Friday, which resulted in casualties, while the Ukrainian government vowed to respond soon with a counterattack, after approaching the end of the preparation phase for that.

Horror in the streets of Kyiv

The man in his thirties, who has been living in Kiev for years, adds: “We were terrified. We woke up quickly and put on our clothes in a hurry to go to the shelters designated to protect us during the air raids. We received many instructions from the Ukrainian authorities not to stay in our homes in anticipation of the missiles falling on them until the developments reach us, including spinning outside.”

And Al-Saeed continues to “Sky News Arabia”: “Inside the shelter near my house, time passed very slowly, the faces were filled with grief, and we started following the news on the phones. to demolition as a result of the bombing.”

And the deputy head of the Egyptian community in Ukraine added to “Sky News Arabia” website: “There were conversations among the residents about the escalatory steps by the Russian forces. They have become certain that there is real targeting of civilians after the recent strikes, because the bombing is not limited only to military installations and the Ukrainian army in the regions. border”.

And Al-Saeed goes on to “Sky News Arabia”: “The bombing did not stop for about two hours, with a long wait inside the shelters. Feelings of anxiety and questions about the end date of the air raids increased. our homes again.”

Hours after the outbreak of the airstrikes, the Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelensky, stated that every attack and every act of evil against his people brings the terrorist state closer to failure and punishment, and that the Russian forces must be responded appropriately, whether by his country or the countries of the world,” as he put it. .

Bad irony

Al-Saeed told Sky News Arabia: “One of the bad ironies is that the past days witnessed a state of optimism among the population with the advent of their favorite month of spring after the end of the winter period, and they tried as much as possible to get away from the psychological pressures of the war, but the air raids brought back feelings of gloom and insecurity. Feeling safe.”

And Al-Saeed indicated to “Sky News Arabia” that things became worse when we confirmed in the morning that citizens had been killed in the cities of Uman and Dnipro despite the strength of the air defenses of the Ukrainian forces, explaining that this would not diminish their confidence in the government and its efforts that always seek to protect citizens and residents in Ukraine. “.

And the man in his thirties ends his speech to “Sky News Arabia” by saying: “Despite these crises, we adhere to staying in Kiev. We will not leave the city as a prey in the hands of the Russian forces. Everyone is at the heart of one man until the war ends soon. We dream of this day and hope that the country will return.” To its former era, far from destruction, raids and death.”