‘Gnarled and stunted and wrong’: hey can’ Donbas residents describe life in three cities where Russia is slowly wresting control

As the battle for the Donbas rages on, Russian forces continue to make gains. They've seized Lyman, destroyed much of Sievierodonetsk, and are currently advancing on Sloviansk, Kramatorsk, and Lysychansk, which are currently still under Ukrainian control. Meduza spoke to residents of these cities about what life looks like right now -- and how they're preparing for the Russian army's invasion. Original Article: https://meduza.io/en/feature/2022/06/01/people-are-surviving-however-they-can