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Ukrainian actress 34-year-old Olena Svitlytska stated that for the first time since the full-scale war began she has considered leaving Ukraine with her children.
In her Instagram she shared her feelings after another nighttime attack on Kyiv. According to the actress, recently she cannot shake thoughts about her children’s safety.
"For the first time during the war I felt a strong desire to protect my children and leave the country. I never thought I would say this aloud. I love my native land so much. I love my family. People. But it is such a helpless feeling of despair, born from missiles flying over my roof. Last night Russia launched 24 ballistic missiles, 4 missiles 'Zircon' and 143 drones over Ukraine. NOT A SINGLE BALLISTIC MISSILE SHOT DOWN," wrote Svitlytska.
The actress admitted that during air alarms she scrolls through possible danger scenarios in her head and worries whether she would be able to quickly lift her children to safety in case of danger.
"These thoughts through anxious sleep - 'how would I now carry the children out in case of an impact? Do I have enough strength to lift both of them, still sleepy, in my arms? The blanket nearby, but it is so heavy, I won't be able to lift it," she shared.
The artist confessed that in two years she has not learned to cope with constant anxiety and tension. She added that at the start of the full-scale invasion the siren caused fear due to the unknown, but now it is associated with a truly real threat.
"And back then the first sound of the air raid siren was so terrifying, as if that Head of the Siren from children's scary stories would take me and kill me. But now the sound of the alarm means that Russia wants to kill us. And this is not a scare tactic, but real life."
She also shared concerns about whether she is making the right choice by staying in Ukraine.
In addition, Olena candidly spoke about doubts arising in her because of the war and her responsibility for the children.
"My heart is beating and just revving up, and these breathing practices have long stopped working. And I cannot calm this heart for the last two years. I got used to anxiety. And back then the first sound of the air alarm was so terrifying. But now the alarm sound means that Russia wants to kill us. And this is not a scare tactic, but real life. Am I a good mother for choosing to live in this country despite everything?" she added.
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