Ukraine: in Lyssytchansk, Luhansk oblast, the feverish hope of an end to the fighting – RFI

Published on: 04/17/2022 – 22:12Modified on: 04/17/2022 – 22:14 Russian forces hit an oil refinery in Lyssychansk, a city located very close to the front line, this weekend, opposite Sevierodonetsk. The Russians disrupted the evacuation of civilians, and during the “silence regime” – that is, the ceasefire, to open a humanitarian corridor – they opened fire in the city center . Meeting on site with a family waiting for the end of the fighting. With our special correspondents in Lyssytchansk, Clea Broadhurst and Jad El KhouryLike many towns in this region under Russian fire since the start of the war, the streets of Lyssytchansk are deserted.Fatinia, a 72-year-old lady, says that everyone world takes refuge in the shelters. Our life resembles that of moles. We go from our basement to the second floor, then back, grabbing some dry bread as we go. Rockets are constantly flying over our house. Rather “fun”, isn’t it? Her granddaughter, Asia, didn’t want to leave town, because her soul is here. She remains hopeful that the war will end soon, despite the risks she faces. They not only fired at the bread trucks, but also at our local bakery. In Sevierodonetsk, they destroy food supplies, they want us to end up starving. We wanted to go buy some bread: yesterday it cost 62 cents, today 78… Dimitri, Asia’s father, explains that he tries to keep his spirits up as best he can, by playing music at home .During the war, no one can really play outside anymore. Before, I had my own rock band. Now we teach our children, my daughter and her friends, to play the drums. My friends and I are trying to change their minds a bit while waiting for it to end Half-heartedly, he confides all the same that he hopes that the Ukrainian troops will win. © RFI ►Read also: Pope Francis deplores an “Easter of war” and calls for peace