The capital has emerged from a 36 hour lockdown. There are rumors of sabeautors roaming about and paratroopers who might land on government infrastructure. Russian troops draw closer. The tension in the air is palpable and Kyiv is a city preparing to be besieged.

We follow up with Hlib, who just signed up for the Territorial Defense along with his father, Oleg. Young and with no previous military experience he decided to take up arms to protect his town.

Meanwhile, his mother, Nataliya, is at home alone and has boarded up her windows as the fighting draws nearer.

Source: The New York Times
  • Reported by: Yousur Al-Hlou, Masha Froliak
  • Cinematographer: Michael Downey
  • Editor: Mark Boyer