Kiev endured another night of fear from Monday to Tuesday, September 8, as Russian forces launched missile and drone attacks that left at least three people dead. This occurred just days after American negotiators left the region, raising concerns about the ongoing conflict. For over four years, Ukrainian civilians have been living under the shadow of war, and many have grown accustomed to the sound of air raid sirens. However, recent attacks have increased in frequency, bringing back the anxiety of the war’s early days. As night fell on September 8, the capital city was filled with the sound of sirens, prompting residents to rush to the nearest metro stations for shelter. These underground stations, once a place for commuting, have become makeshift dormitories where people bring mats, camping beds, and tents to spend the night. Some residents reported that attacks had previously occurred only once or twice a month, but now they are nearly nightly. The intensity of the attacks has left many feeling as though the war has returned to its most chaotic phase. Yulia, who has been using the metro as a refuge since her neighborhood was heavily bombed, spends every night with her daughter on a train platform. She described the emotional toll of witnessing deaths and the lasting scars such experiences leave on individuals and families. Similarly, Katia, who has been taking shelter with her family for over four and a half years, expressed deep concern for her son, hoping he would never have to experience such fear again. Reporters on the ground noted the overwhelming number of people seeking shelter, with hundreds of thousands of Ukrainians retreating to metro stations every evening. After the attacks, residents emerging from the metro often found their neighborhoods devastated. Some described the constant need to hide, sometimes without even the time to prepare. The relentless attacks come at a critical time for Ukraine, which is currently facing a severe shortage of ammunition. This shortage makes it difficult for Ukrainian forces to intercept Russian missiles and drones, increasing the risk to civilians and further straining the country’s resilience in the face of ongoing conflict.