Ukrainian Devs Remind Us Of War’s Impact As Russia Bombs Kyiv

It appears like without end because the warfare in Ukraine started, nevertheless it hasn’t even been a yr; Russian tanks rolled throughout the border in February, simply ten months in the past. Yet what was as soon as headline information has now blurred into the background for many of us, a battle that for the remainder of the world is now simmering three scrolls down the entrance web page of a information web site.

For the tens of thousands and thousands of individuals nonetheless straight affected by the warfare, although, little has modified! Ukrainians are nonetheless underneath siege, their lands nonetheless invaded, their armed forces nonetheless locked in a battle towards a nation that inside dwelling reminiscence was nonetheless thought of a superpower.

And whereas the previous few months have seen Ukraine achieve the higher hand on the frontlines, Putin’s rising desperation has additionally led to a change in techniques. With swift battlefield positive aspects now a factor of the previous, Russia has begun attacking Ukrainian cities with drones and missiles, hoping to not solely knock out the nation’s fragile energy community (world leaders pledged almost $500 million simply this week to assist hold the lights on) but additionally inflict terror on the civilian inhabitants.

Amidst all this, Ukranians are nonetheless making an attempt to stay their lives. Including Frogwares, the builders greatest identified for his or her work on the Sherlock Holmes collection of video games. We’ve written about their scenario earlier than, first for a miraculous Switch launch given the circumstances, then for some much-needed assist “relocating employees to safer areas”.

Today, the workforce have shared plenty of pictures and tales on Twitter exhibiting what the warfare seems like in December 2022 for many who don’t have luxurious of ignoring it on the information. I’m sharing them beneath, however for those who’d reasonably see them because the HellWebsite meant, you can find the thread here.