„Wir sind daran gewöhnt, immer in Alarmbereitschaft“: das Leben in Izium, 30 Kilometer von der Front entfernt

**Izium in the Kharkiv region remains a key military logistics hub, with a steady flow of troops and heavy equipment passing through the city. High demand has made housing expensive. Kindergarten openings are in short supply, and public spaces are covered with anti-drone nets. Despite this, the city continues to function. Families move here with their children and rent apartments, while some people invest in businesses. Frontliner reporters look at daily life in frontline Izium.**

The military’s presence has reshaped daily life in the city. Soldiers rent apartments and shop for clothes and groceries in local stores, becoming the primary customers for many businesses. As a result, demand for rental housing has soared, driving up prices.

Anna Petrychenko works in a small clothing store in central Izium. She moved to the city less than six months ago and says that finding a place to live was one of her biggest challenges.

**See more photos and read article here:** [**https://frontliner.ua/en/were-used-to-it-always-on-alert-life-in-izium-30-kilometers-from-the-front/**](https://frontliner.ua/en/were-used-to-it-always-on-alert-life-in-izium-30-kilometers-from-the-front/) 

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