Residents of Kupiansk, Ukraine, are living in near-ineffable conditions following a series of intense Russian attacks that have crippled the city’s essential services. Andriy Besedin, the head of the Kupiansk military-civil administration, has described the situation as ‘nearly inhumane,’ emphasizing the inability of local authorities to provide basic administrative or social services to the population. This development has led to widespread hardship, with residents grappling with the absence of water, electricity, and gas supplies, severely impacting their daily lives.
The lack of infrastructure and resources has compounded the humanitarian crisis, forcing the community to rely on limited aid and support from both domestic and international organizations. As the conflict continues to escalate in the region, the situation in Kupiansk highlights the broader struggles faced by Ukrainian civilians under sustained military operations. With no clear end in sight, the residents’ plight underscores the devastating human cost of the ongoing war in eastern Ukraine.