EL Kravchuk shocked: Memories of shelling in Syria and the new reality in Ukraine

Ukrainian singer EL Kravchuk recently shared a shocking story from his childhood that cracked up his fans. On Instagram, the artist told how in the mid-1980s, during his military father's mission to Syria, he and his mother survived shelling in the city of Aleppo.

Memories of childhood under shelling

EL Kravchuk recalled how one day his mother decided to take him to school, but their path was crossed by enemy snipers. Automatic fire began, and the mother covered it with herself, lying on the ground and crawling to a peach tree, where they were able to hide.

"I will never forget this moment, " the artist admitted.

Return to the reality of war

The singer also expressed his surprise and pain that war once again became a reality in his life when Russia invaded Ukraine. This is especially difficult to perceive when it comes to children who are forced to live in war conditions.

Parallels between Kyiv and Aleppo

EL Kravchuk made a comparison between two ancient cities - Kyiv and Aleppo, which had to experience shelling and destruction in the 21st century. He recalls how he learned about the bombing of Popasnaya during the anti-terrorist operation, which became another painful memory of his own childhood under shelling.

War through the eyes of children

The artist emphasized how difficult it is for children to survive in the conditions of war, losing their childhood and becoming witnesses of horrors. He compares his own experience with children who today are forced to live in bomb shelters, experience blackouts and other hardships of war.

"I never thought that these two ancient cities - Kyiv and Aleppo, both with a thousand-year history, would be so shelled and destroyed in the 21st century, " said EL Kravchuk.

Conclusions

EL Kravchuk's story is a powerful reminder of the horrors of war and how it affects the youngest. The emotions and experiences expressed by him are an important testimony that war carries its consequences not only on the battlefield, but also in the hearts and memories of those who experienced it.

Editor: Emiliia Morozova