How humming generators became Ukraine's blackout soundtrack

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The hum of power generators running during rolling blackouts in Ukrainian cities is ever-present. One resident said they're so loud, they cannot hear the person next to them - but for others, they symbolize life going on. - REUTERS

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00:00The hum of power generators in Ukrainian cities has become the natural soundtrack.

00:07During blackouts, it has replaced life's familiar noises with a single, relentless whir.

00:14At certain hours, they drown out the clang of trams, the rhythm of traffic and the laughter from playgrounds.

00:21In recent months, Russian forces have sharply escalated attacks on Ukraine's gas and energy infrastructure.

00:28They have struck both power plants and transmission systems.

00:32It has meant citizens in many regions have been facing rolling blackouts.

00:37Emergency power cuts and generators have become lifelines for many Ukrainians and businesses.

00:43While some describe the noise as loud and annoying, for Kyiv doctor Nadia Ntila, it's positive.

00:49It doesn't bother me at all when I wake up early and hear the generator humming.

00:55I feel happy because it means I'm alive and able to hear it.

01:00Another Kyiv resident said even in spite of the din, it's far better to have them than go without.

01:06A Flyer bekommen, yeah, I feel happy because I'm alive and able to hear it.

01:08Quite frankly, I've left.

01:09All these things into which they have can be Başka, however, are released theCho HAMP focus as well and

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