Residents of Kyiv continue to endure nights filled with air raid alerts and explosions as Russian military actions persist. Recently, a new wave of drone attacks was directed at the Ukrainian capital, prompting many to seek shelter in the city's metro system. The metro has become a common refuge for civilians, with some individuals making it a routine part of their lives over the past several months. Tetyana, a tour guide and mother of a child, described her nightly routine of preparing essentials such as snacks, identification documents, a wallet, and a sleeping bag before heading to the metro. She mentioned that since a Shahed drone struck an apartment in her building, she and her son have been regularly seeking shelter in the metro. "What else can we do? Our lives are at stake," she said. For some, the metro has become a habitual place of safety. Nadia, a retiree, admitted she comes to the metro every evening, stating it is too scary to be alone at home. Tetyana and her son have also developed a routine, setting up in the same place near the rails each night. "We don't hear explosions here, it's quiet, I can sleep," she said. However, this night was not without its challenges. Around 1 a.m., a siren announced an imminent Russian ballistic missile strike. A few minutes later, explosions were heard in the metro, where children slept undisturbed. In less than an hour, about fifteen detonations echoed in the Ukrainian capital. Tetyana stated that her decision to go to the metro was correct, as her intuition did not deceive her. Since the beginning of July, between 110 and 130 Russian strikes have targeted Kyiv and its surroundings each month.