The 2022 Russian invasion shattered normal life, yet Ukraine has settled into a routine despite attacks. Tech workers cope with uncertainty, sleepless nights and the threat of air raids. Mykhailo Rogalskyi, cofounder of Fintech-IT Group, notes the nearby coffee shop stays open and a minute’s silence at 9 am honors the dead. The firm now employs 800 people, threefold its pre‑war size, with many working remotely.

Anastasiia Shevchuk, PR lead at Taimi, moved to Valencia this year after finding life abroad unbearable. She still wears headphones to block drone noise and says reading news from afar feels worse than being at the front. The dating app’s community stays supportive, with picnics, quizzes and a shared sense of exhaustion that eases the burden.

Anna Pechenina, global PR lead at Kormotec, moved with her daughter to Riga, feeling safe and welcomed. She says colleagues check on each other, offer flexible schedules and remote work after tough nights, and small gestures like a Ukrainian flag in school lift morale.

Dmitry Khanov, cofounder of Allbionics, stresses a clear purpose that drives his team to help injured service members regain independence. Living in Kyiv, he endures nightly drone attacks while colleagues sleep in the parking garage; moments of joy—newborns, birthday parties, market smiles—show resilience.