The author reflects on their childhood village, Verkhnya Krynytsya, in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, which has been occupied by Russian forces since February 2022. Nostalgic memories are contrasted with the current reality of war, including the presence of Russian soldiers and the destruction of the village's landscape. Satellite images reveal a new road leading to the author's former home, suggesting military activity. The village, once peaceful, is now a dangerous and lawless area, with locals afraid to speak out. The author seeks to understand the fate of their old home amidst the ongoing conflict. Teljes cikk (bbc.com europe)