Rehearsing for the school prom – have their bags packed for a quick escape

When SVT’s team visits Kharkiv, Polina and Maryna are busy rehearsing for the school’s graduation ball.

– I am excited, we are very happy with our dance, says Polina.

The war in Ukraine

Not far from the square where the friends practice for the ball, fierce battles rage. At night, they can be heard right into the city, says Maryna.

– But I’m an optimistic person, I try not to think about it, she says.

See more in the clip above.

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