Summary
The number of Ukrainians who have left the country is nearing a million people, according to the United Nations. Many more are still in Ukraine unsure of what the next day will bring. Two Ukrainian parents in different parts of the country shared their experience with us, as they desperately try to keep themselves and their families safe.Five Facts
- Who is interviewed in this piece and what are their backgrounds?
- Where do the people interviewed in this piece live, and what is happening in those places?
- How are the parents interviewed here managing to survive during the bombing of their cities?
- What has it been like to have kids to protect during the invasion, according to this piece?
- Why are these parents unable to leave?
Focus Questions
What choices do you think are available to the parents interviewed here to help keep their families safe? What ways do you think people outside Ukraine can help? Media literacy: Why do you think the producers chose to interview parents for this piece?For More
While Ukrainians are under siege by the Russian military, many in Russia are speaking out against the attack despite great danger in doing so. See this report for more on Russian protests of the war.Sign up for NewsHour Classroom’s ready-to-go Daily News Lessons delivered to your inbox each morning. Fill out this form to share your thoughts on Classroom’s resources.
