ATn the third day of fighting, an apocalyptic atmosphere reigns in the Ukrainian capital, barricaded on all sides. To the south of the city, checkpoints made of concrete blocks planted in the middle of the roads and guarded by armed soldiers mark the entrances and exits.
Each vehicle is scrupulously inspected, each identity checked, endless lines of cars form. Drivers and passengers lean on the doors, light cigarettes, go down to relieve themselves on the roadside or chat with their companions in misfortune. Some motorists cross the main axes of the agglomeration at full speed, others take the expressways in warning against the traffic. Pedestrians risk the crossing and step over the slides…
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