The Counteroffensive with Tim Mak

The Counteroffensive with Tim Mak

How deaf people live through blackouts

As Russia intensifies its attacks on energy, hundreds of thousands of Ukrainians are left in the dark. Deaf people, who rely on their eyesight, face an even harsher reality.

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Jan 08, 2026
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We work during a difficult and exhausting time, with full-scale war, air-raid alerts, and blackouts. Often without electricity or internet, but with an unwavering sense of responsibility to document key events of the war and public life.

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