Visually impaired people in Ukraine struggle to cope during Russian missile attacks
By HANNA ARHIROVA
Associated Press
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — The number of people suffering anxiety and other psychological issues in Ukraine is on the rise since Russia launched a full-scale invasion of the country last year. But Russia’s frequent missiles barrages and the havoc they wreak are especially challenging for visually impaired people. The explosions evoke heightened fear and distress and they struggle to locate where the blasts happen. Even navigating the streets becomes more difficult.