“The only thing that didn’t fly at the city were aliens.” BBC reported on how Odesa has been surviving a second day of blackout, without water and heating.

The occupiers launched a large-scale attack on the region on Friday and have not stopped since — drones have been striking the area one after another.

People are trying to keep warm and are relieved that there is no frost.

They collect water from tanker trucks and public water stations and line up to charge their phones.

According to energy workers, the Russians have destroyed all substations around the city, and some settlements, such as Artsyz, have found themselves in a catastrophic situation.

Full restoration of electricity and public utilities may take weeks.

In Odesa, queues for water have formed, and the shortage is being felt acutely.

Generators were started at complicated intersections so that traffic lights could keep working.

Some establishments “brought out grills and started cooking pilaf,” while coffee was brewed on portable burners.

With your help, myself and my father Oleksandr Bolbirer plan to donate at least 40 generators to aid in the relief from these difficult times that have fallen upon the people of Odessa.

We thank you from the bottom of our hearts for you contributions that allow us to provide hope and survival to these people who so desperately need it.