Nicolas Tonev (special envoy to Ukraine) 07:14, February 23, 2023
In Ukraine, the conflict continues against Russia.
As the war prepares to pass the milestone of its first anniversary this Friday, in Irpin, the inhabitants suffer power cuts.
Europe 1 met a family at their home.
She tells how she organizes her daily life.
This Friday, February 24 will mark the first anniversary of the war in Ukraine.
Nearly 365 days of attacks and bombardments in the country, as well as repeated power outages in several localities.
A Russian strategy to plunge Ukrainians into a daily life without water or heating.
In Irpin, this family met by Europe 1 learned to live with the war.
She opened the doors of her home to us.
Nightlights to find your way around
And today is a day of electricity in Irpin: good news for Vera.
"You can't cook in advance, because the refrigerator doesn't work. So you can only prepare small portions to eat right away."
A morning with energy is a special “electrical outlet” morning for Youri.
"I put everything on charge immediately. There, I have three large external batteries. They are used to charge the phones."
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Youri also secured the essential trips in the apartment.
"See, the nightlights give off a bit of light all the time. You can see where you're going to brush your teeth or go to the bathroom."
Olga, 9, has another concern: her best friend is finally coming back.
"Yesterday she was at the Polish border. She wrote to me and she is due to arrive today. It's been a year."
A break in friendship much harsher than all the rest for the little girl.