The children in Kiev started the new school year with a ceremony that was interrupted by an air raid alert. The event took place hours after Russian missiles hit the Ukrainian capital, creating a scenario of tension on the first day of classes.
The situation reflects the ongoing impact of the war on the daily lives of students and families in Kiev, who are forced to adapt to a reality of constant threats even in moments traditionally celebrated as the start of the school year.
This episode illustrates the challenges faced by the Ukrainian educational system, which tries to maintain educational activities in a context of permanent armed conflict in the capital.
