From Mariia's 16th-floor flat, the calm waters of the Black Sea stretch into the horizon beneath the fading twilight. 'Up here you can see and hear when the drones come,' she says, gazing out at the city below. Unfortunately, it's a sight they’ve come to live with. Odesa, once a vibrant economic hub, is now rattled by air strikes targeting both civilian and energy infrastructure, leaving locals to grapple with constant fear and dwindling resources. Families are torn between the desire to protect themselves and the harsh realities of living amid an ongoing war. The psychological strain of daily alerts and past traumas weighs heavy as they consider whether it's time to leave their homes once again.