The Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant has lost internal power eight times since the conflict in Ukraine began, relying on backup generators as a last defense against a reactor meltdown. Rafael Grossi, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), is visiting Russia to discuss the situation with President Vladimir Putin. The plant is located in southern Ukraine but is under Russian control.

Anna Demkina, a 36-year-old engineer, has evacuated with her two young children from Belgorod to Stary Oskol to escape the conflict in Ukraine. Belgorod has been regularly targeted by Kyiv, with a significant attack on December 30 resulting in 25 deaths. Over 300 people, including 100 children, have found refuge in Stary Oskol, where local authorities are assisting them without a formal evacuation plan. The regional governor reported that over 2,000 children have temporarily left Belgorod. Residents are taking precautions against further strikes, and the local community is providing activities to help evacuees relax. Despite the ongoing conflict, many Russians, like Demkina, hope for peace without publicly criticizing the causes of the war.

Anna Demkina, a 36-year-old engineer, has evacuated with her two young children from Belgorod to Stary Oskol to escape the conflict in Ukraine. Despite no formal evacuation, local authorities are assisting hundreds of civilians like Demkina. The regional governor reported over 2,000 children have left Belgorod, and school holidays are extended. Residents are taking precautions against strikes, and in Stary Oskol, evacuees participate in activities to alleviate stress. The article also touches on the delicate balance the Kremlin must maintain during the ongoing conflict, as well as the personal losses experienced by locals such as Larisa Chistyakova, who knows people who have died.

Anna Demkina, a 36-year-old engineer, has evacuated with her two young children from Belgorod to Stary Oskol to escape the conflict in Ukraine. Belgorod has been targeted by Kyiv, with a recent attack on December 30 resulting in 25 deaths and around 100 injuries. The regional governor reported over 2,000 children have left the city, and school holidays have been extended. Local authorities are assisting evacuees, and in Stary Oskol, more than 300 people, including 100 children, have found refuge. Activities are organized to help evacuees relax, and despite the stress, many, like Demkina, hope for peace without publicly questioning the conflict's causes due to the risk of imprisonment.

Anna Demkina, a 36-year-old engineer, has evacuated with her two young children from Belgorod to Stary Oskol to escape the conflict in Ukraine. Belgorod has been regularly targeted by Kyiv, with a significant attack on December 30 resulting in 25 deaths and around 100 injuries. Hundreds of civilians, including over 2,000 children, have left the city, with local authorities assisting despite no formal evacuation. The regional governor extended school holidays, and residents have taken measures to protect against further strikes. Evacuees in Stary Oskol, like Demkina and Lia Gruzdova, a mother of three, are finding refuge and participating in activities such as sculpture workshops to alleviate stress. The Kremlin faces the challenge of maintaining normality while preparing the population for a prolonged conflict, with local sentiments reflecting both support for the Russian army and the personal toll of the war.

Anna Demkina, a 36-year-old engineer, has evacuated with her two young children from Belgorod to Stary Oskol to escape the conflict in Ukraine. Belgorod has been regularly targeted by Kyiv, with a significant attack on December 30 resulting in 25 deaths. Hundreds of civilians, including over 2,000 children, have left the city, with local authorities assisting despite no formal evacuation. In Stary Oskol, evacuees are being sheltered and provided with activities to help them relax. The Russian Civil Protection Agency is involved in the assistance, and the local sentiment is a mix of calm and stress among the evacuees. The Kremlin faces the challenge of maintaining normality while preparing the population for a prolonged conflict. Memorials for the victims of Belgorod have been set up, and the impact of the conflict is evident in the community.

Anna Demkina, a 36-year-old engineer, has fled Belgorod, Russia, with her two children to Stary Oskol due to fears for their safety amidst the conflict in Ukraine. Belgorod, a regional capital, has been targeted by Kyiv in response to Russian bombardments, with a recent attack on December 30 resulting in 25 deaths, including children, and around a hundred injuries. The governor announced the temporary evacuation of over 2000 children, delayed school reopening, and advised residents to secure windows against shrapnel from strikes. In Stary Oskol, over 300 people, including about 100 children, have found refuge, and activities are organized to help them decompress. Despite the efforts to maintain calm, the displaced, such as Lia Grouzdova, express significant trauma from the bombings. Propaganda in Stary Oskol promotes the Russian military, while a memorial in the main square honors the victims from Belgorod.