Firsthand Account: Ukraine's War Comes at Night

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Newsmax Platinum writer John Rossomando stands near the damaged Cathedral of the Dormition at the Monastery of the Caves on June 15, the morning after a Russian attack. (John Rossomando photo)

By    |   Wednesday, 24 June 2026 06:21 AM EDT

Ukraine's resilience is the first thing an outsider notices upon arriving in the capital, Kyiv. Like Londoners during the Blitz in World War II, Ukrainians project confidence despite constant aerial attacks.

The Ukrainian capital resembles other European cities with its cobblestone streets and classical architecture. During the day, it's quiet. Ukrainians go about their daily business as if it were peacetime.

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John Rossomando

John Rossomando is an experienced national security and counterterrorism analyst and researcher who writes for Newsmax and has been featured in numerous publications and has been consulted by numerous U.S. government agencies.

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