As the conflict in Ukraine surpasses 1000 days, residents in Kiev openly share their exhaustion and declining morale. Fundraising efforts for soldiers, once thriving, now struggle to gain support. Local business owner Olga notes a stark decrease in donations at her bar, reflecting the financial and emotional toll on locals. Many, like Ivan, whose family has fled the violence, feel depleted and emphasize the need to resist despair despite the ongoing challenges. The impact of relentless missile and drone attacks continues to weigh heavily on the city’s inhabitants.