Kurakhove, a city in eastern Ukraine, finds itself in a dire situation as Russian forces advance closer, with the city center just under 2 miles away. Despite the ongoing conflict, between 700 and 1,000 local residents remain in Kurakhove, mostly sheltering in basements without basic amenities like running water, heating, or electricity. The lack of humanitarian aid since mid-October has exacerbated the already challenging conditions.
The city has been under relentless attack from artillery, rocket launchers, aerial bombs, and drones, resulting in the destruction of essential infrastructure such as hospitals, schools, kindergartens, and water treatment plants. The once vibrant city now lies in ruins, with smoke-filled air and constant artillery fire as a backdrop.
