All articles tagged with #civilian resistance
Half of Gaza City refuses to flee despite intense Israeli attacks and widespread destruction, citing inability to afford evacuation costs and a desire to stay in their homes, fearing they will never return if they leave. The ongoing conflict has caused significant civilian displacement and casualties, with Israel intensifying its military operations aimed at fully occupying Gaza City.
Ukrainian civilians in the region of Kherson resisted the Russian occupation for months, forming a civilian resistance group and engaging in hit-and-run raids. They faced torture and violence from Russian soldiers but remained steadfast in their determination to protect their families and homeland. Despite the retreat of Russian forces, the city of Kherson still faces daily shelling from enemy artillery. The resistance continues as Ukrainians live day by day, enduring the reality of ongoing conflict.
Despite a mandatory evacuation order issued by Ukrainian authorities due to the escalating conflict with Russia in Kharkiv province, most residents in the affected areas have chosen to stay, citing various reasons such as the difficulty of relocation, fear of poverty and loneliness in distant cities, and a desire to protect their homes and livelihoods. The Russian military has been assembling troops and resources near Kupiansk, and there is intense fighting on the outskirts of the village. The constant shelling has resulted in civilian casualties, but many residents refuse to leave until the danger becomes imminent.