It's been three years of sleepless nights for Ukrainians

Kyiv residents shelter in subway amid a Russian drone-and-missile strike on June 29 in Kyiv, Ukraine. Picture: Yan Dobronosov/Global Images Ukraine via Getty Images
Growing up, many of us were instilled with the importance of getting a good night’s sleep. Sleep, as we know, is essential for our overall health. Yet, on the continent of Europe today, a nation has gone without sleep for many years. But amid the restlessness, Ukrainians remain resilient and determined for change.
When I unlock my phone, I am met by a home screen filled with apps. Apps for communicating, apps for news, apps for social media, and so on. But when I travelled to Ukraine in April, a new app was added to this cluster. An app for air raid alerts.