Ukraine Frontline Report (7th)
Destroyed Russian military vehicles are displayed on a sidewalk in Kiv. Kiv continues to be frequently attacked by the Russian military with missiles and drones (Photo by the author)
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(Hitoshi Takayo: Journalist)
Lost his job and turned to the flea market to make ends meet
Almost two years have passed since Russia began its invasion of Ukraine. As the Russian military continues to attack, how are Ukrainian citizens facing the war?
Shoes, clothing, flashlights, toys, picture books, stuffed animals, various tools… There are so many items lined up that make you wonder who would buy something like this.
Free Market. Many of the people running the shops are elderly people (Kramatorsk city, photo by author)
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This is a flea market in Kramatorsk, Donetsk region, eastern Ukraine. It is held six days a week on the sidewalk in front of an apartment complex. To help make ends meet, I find items from my home or friends’ homes that I can sell and display them on the street.
Flea markets are stocked with items that are no longer needed at home, but some people also bring items purchased from specialized second-hand wholesalers (photographed by the author).
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Many of the people running the shops were elderly people living on pensions, but some had lost their jobs due to the war. Najerna, who had been arranging the girls’ coats, jackets, and tableware such as plates and cups, lost his job as an assistant teacher at a kindergarten.
“Most of the kindergarteners left town to evacuate, so I lost my job. My husband was also laid off by his company, so we’re here struggling to make ends meet, but there are days when we can’t sell at all.” (Najerna) Mr. Miss)
Najelna I met at the flea market. She used to work at a kindergarten, but she lost her job when her children left town (Photo by the author)
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Najelna’s husband. She also lost her job due to the war. When asked, “What will happen in this war?” she replied with a smile, “Of course we will win!” (Photo by the author)
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2024-02-06 21:00:00
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