Civilians seek warmth and shelter in tents in Kyiv as Ukraine continues to face aerial attacks and infrastructure damage. PIC/AFP
Smoke and tension hang in the air as Ukrainian forces respond to sustained Russian pressure, following a massive overnight assault involving drones and missiles across multiple regions
A Ukrainian artilleryman of the 24th Mechanized Brigade prepares to fire a 2S1 “Gvozdika” howitzer toward Russian positions near Chasiv Yar, Donetsk region
A DJ performs during an improvised outdoor party organized by local residents, using music to lift spirits as freezing temperatures and blackouts grip the capital on January 18, 2026
People warm themselves around a bonfire as Russian attacks continue to disrupt electricity, water supplies, and heating systems across Ukraine
Residents dance during an outdoor gathering, using music and movement to endure winter conditions amid the war
Inside a heated tent known as a “Point of Invincibility,” people sit and rest while charging their electronic devices, established across Ukraine during blackouts
Residents rest and charge electronic devices inside the tent as emergency services respond to widespread Russian strikes
Families and individuals share a simple meal inside the tent, finding temporary relief from the heavy frost as recovery efforts continue after overnight missile and drone strikes
Volunteers from World Central Kitchen distribute hot food to residents inside a “Point of Invincibility,” providing vital support as attacks on civilian infrastructure leave millions affected.
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