According to sources, the war started in eastern Ukraine in 2014. At that time, Ukrainian journalist Mykola Osytjenko fled from his hometown Donetsk to Mariupol. Eight years later, Russia invaded Mariupol, forcing Mykola Osytjenko to flee again.
He now lives in Kiev and runs a blog where he tells how Ukrainians actually live in occupied areas. Mykola Osytjenko also holds a livestream on Tiktok where people can call in. In his reporting, he describes the challenges faced by those in occupied territories.
The people who are against the occupation are very tired of their lives. If they say what they really think, they will at least be subjected to persecution from their neighbors or the police will come and they risk prison.
"The people who are against the occupation are very tired of their lives," Mykola Osytjenko said. " The exact living conditions for Ukrainians in occupied areas are not fully known. The current status of Mariupol and other occupied areas since the invasion remains unclear.
Mykola Osytjenko's work highlights the ongoing struggles in regions affected by the conflict.