Daryna Antoniuk
@darynant.bsky.social
Cybersecurity Reporter at Recorded Future News. Ex at The Kyiv Independent/Forbes/The Kyiv Post
📍Kyiv, Ukraine
📍Kyiv, Ukraine
Next time I start wondering why my physical and mental health tanked this past year, just remind me that I spend my mornings counting explosions, running on almost no sleep, and smoking cigarettes on an empty stomach
November 25, 2025 at 5:13 AM
Next time I start wondering why my physical and mental health tanked this past year, just remind me that I spend my mornings counting explosions, running on almost no sleep, and smoking cigarettes on an empty stomach
Spent the night hiding from missiles in the bathroom, got maybe two hours of sleep, and now I’m back in the bathroom drinking my coffee and mentally prepping for a full day of power outages while another wave of missiles flies toward Kyiv.
November 25, 2025 at 5:04 AM
Spent the night hiding from missiles in the bathroom, got maybe two hours of sleep, and now I’m back in the bathroom drinking my coffee and mentally prepping for a full day of power outages while another wave of missiles flies toward Kyiv.
Three hours of electricity today. It’s just insane. My whole life revolves around the outage schedule now.
I barely have time to charge anything, cook, or even do laundry. And with an awful weather in Kyiv right now, the whole situation feels even more depressing.
I barely have time to charge anything, cook, or even do laundry. And with an awful weather in Kyiv right now, the whole situation feels even more depressing.
November 21, 2025 at 7:37 AM
Three hours of electricity today. It’s just insane. My whole life revolves around the outage schedule now.
I barely have time to charge anything, cook, or even do laundry. And with an awful weather in Kyiv right now, the whole situation feels even more depressing.
I barely have time to charge anything, cook, or even do laundry. And with an awful weather in Kyiv right now, the whole situation feels even more depressing.
Kyiv’s subway at 7 a.m., as Russia launches another large-scale missile strike on Ukraine. The air-raid siren has been going off since 2 a.m
November 19, 2025 at 5:01 AM
Kyiv’s subway at 7 a.m., as Russia launches another large-scale missile strike on Ukraine. The air-raid siren has been going off since 2 a.m
Suspected Russian hacker arrested in Thailand earlier this month is reportedly linked to a relatively new Kremlin-aligned threat actor tracked as Void Blizzard👇🏻
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Russian suspect detained in Thailand is allegedly tied to Void Blizzard group
More details are emerging about a 35-year-old Russian man arrested by Thai police in Phuket earlier this month with reported help from the FBI.
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November 18, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Suspected Russian hacker arrested in Thailand earlier this month is reportedly linked to a relatively new Kremlin-aligned threat actor tracked as Void Blizzard👇🏻
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I’ve been traveling for almost 20 hours from Warsaw to Kyiv, and by the time I finally got home I was completely exhausted — only to realize there was no electricity, so no hot shower and not even a cup of coffee.
November 18, 2025 at 6:54 AM
I’ve been traveling for almost 20 hours from Warsaw to Kyiv, and by the time I finally got home I was completely exhausted — only to realize there was no electricity, so no hot shower and not even a cup of coffee.
How do you describe that feeling when you’re abroad but your city is under a massive missile attack, and instead of feeling safe or lucky, all you want is to be there with your people?
The guilt is overwhelming, even though I’ve lived through dozens of these attacks in Kyiv.
The guilt is overwhelming, even though I’ve lived through dozens of these attacks in Kyiv.
November 13, 2025 at 11:07 PM
How do you describe that feeling when you’re abroad but your city is under a massive missile attack, and instead of feeling safe or lucky, all you want is to be there with your people?
The guilt is overwhelming, even though I’ve lived through dozens of these attacks in Kyiv.
The guilt is overwhelming, even though I’ve lived through dozens of these attacks in Kyiv.
Imagine coming from Kyiv — with its endless blackouts, the buzz of generators, and constant drone attacks — to any other city in Europe. Life here feels so normal, and I feel like an outcast.
My first thought when I arrived in Warsaw was: why is it so bright here?
My first thought when I arrived in Warsaw was: why is it so bright here?
November 12, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Imagine coming from Kyiv — with its endless blackouts, the buzz of generators, and constant drone attacks — to any other city in Europe. Life here feels so normal, and I feel like an outcast.
My first thought when I arrived in Warsaw was: why is it so bright here?
My first thought when I arrived in Warsaw was: why is it so bright here?
POV: you wake up in Kyiv to the sound of an air raid siren. the apartment’s freezing, there’s no power, rain’s pouring outside, and you can’t even make yourself a cup of coffee because you have an electric stove
November 11, 2025 at 5:15 AM
POV: you wake up in Kyiv to the sound of an air raid siren. the apartment’s freezing, there’s no power, rain’s pouring outside, and you can’t even make yourself a cup of coffee because you have an electric stove
I had electricity for maybe two hours today, and now everything’s dying — my phone, my laptop, my power bank, and honestly…me too.
November 8, 2025 at 7:25 PM
I had electricity for maybe two hours today, and now everything’s dying — my phone, my laptop, my power bank, and honestly…me too.
Kyiv’s been without power almost the whole day. The sound of generators echoes through the dark streets — and even though we’ve been through this before, it still feels surreal.
November 8, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Kyiv’s been without power almost the whole day. The sound of generators echoes through the dark streets — and even though we’ve been through this before, it still feels surreal.
Ukraine mentality is when you get the alert that a Kinzhal missile’s headed toward Kyiv but instead of running for cover, you sprint to grab your cigarettes.
November 2, 2025 at 9:39 PM
Ukraine mentality is when you get the alert that a Kinzhal missile’s headed toward Kyiv but instead of running for cover, you sprint to grab your cigarettes.
Trying to romanticize life during blackouts while slowly losing my mind from the cold, endless darkness, and the constant buzz of power generators.
October 29, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Trying to romanticize life during blackouts while slowly losing my mind from the cold, endless darkness, and the constant buzz of power generators.
Me: I really need to rest and get my mind off negative thoughts.
Also me: Deciding which Ingmar Bergman movie to watch before bed.
(I went with “The Silence”)
Also me: Deciding which Ingmar Bergman movie to watch before bed.
(I went with “The Silence”)
October 27, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Me: I really need to rest and get my mind off negative thoughts.
Also me: Deciding which Ingmar Bergman movie to watch before bed.
(I went with “The Silence”)
Also me: Deciding which Ingmar Bergman movie to watch before bed.
(I went with “The Silence”)
Saturday’s off to an early start this week — I jumped out of bed at 4 a.m. after explosions shook my apartment. Kyiv’s under attack by ballistic missiles….again.
October 25, 2025 at 1:08 AM
Saturday’s off to an early start this week — I jumped out of bed at 4 a.m. after explosions shook my apartment. Kyiv’s under attack by ballistic missiles….again.
Imagine feeling sad, lost, and heartbroken while living through near-daily missile strikes, awful weather, and endless power outages✨
October 24, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Imagine feeling sad, lost, and heartbroken while living through near-daily missile strikes, awful weather, and endless power outages✨
It feels like if I can make it through this toughest period of my life, I’ll come out a completely different person. Honestly, the only thing that keeps me going some days is wanting to see who that person will be.
October 23, 2025 at 5:51 PM
It feels like if I can make it through this toughest period of my life, I’ll come out a completely different person. Honestly, the only thing that keeps me going some days is wanting to see who that person will be.
POV: You’re at boxing class when the power suddenly goes out — but everyone just keeps punching the bag in the dark, in total silence. There aren’t many things that can catch us off guard anymore.
October 23, 2025 at 7:00 AM
POV: You’re at boxing class when the power suddenly goes out — but everyone just keeps punching the bag in the dark, in total silence. There aren’t many things that can catch us off guard anymore.
I just realized that going through a breakup and living through a missile strike feels weirdly similar — you feel hopeless, smoke nonstop and rely way too much on sedatives.
Sometimes I honestly can’t tell the difference between the two.
Sometimes I honestly can’t tell the difference between the two.
October 22, 2025 at 9:05 PM
I just realized that going through a breakup and living through a missile strike feels weirdly similar — you feel hopeless, smoke nonstop and rely way too much on sedatives.
Sometimes I honestly can’t tell the difference between the two.
Sometimes I honestly can’t tell the difference between the two.
Three buildings in my neighborhood were just damaged by Russian drones in the last 20 minutes — and the night’s only just beginning…
October 22, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Three buildings in my neighborhood were just damaged by Russian drones in the last 20 minutes — and the night’s only just beginning…
Those damn drones and missiles. The attack went on almost all night. Mentally bracing myself for a day without power, heating and water.
October 22, 2025 at 4:27 AM
Those damn drones and missiles. The attack went on almost all night. Mentally bracing myself for a day without power, heating and water.
I’ve officially hit such an emotional low that I’m listening to Mel Robbins podcasts
(I’m literally the last person anyone would expect to do that)
(I’m literally the last person anyone would expect to do that)
October 17, 2025 at 5:13 PM
I’ve officially hit such an emotional low that I’m listening to Mel Robbins podcasts
(I’m literally the last person anyone would expect to do that)
(I’m literally the last person anyone would expect to do that)
Power outages in my apartment mean I’ve got no water, no heat, can’t use the stove or even boil water, and my internet’s barely working. I’m lying in bed with a high fever, seriously thinking about buying a one-way ticket… anywhere
October 16, 2025 at 7:55 AM
Power outages in my apartment mean I’ve got no water, no heat, can’t use the stove or even boil water, and my internet’s barely working. I’m lying in bed with a high fever, seriously thinking about buying a one-way ticket… anywhere
Went to a fusion jazz session at the bar across the street and thought I was feeling dizzy because their performance was so good. Turns out I actually have a fever — 38°C
But I have no regrets
But I have no regrets
October 15, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Went to a fusion jazz session at the bar across the street and thought I was feeling dizzy because their performance was so good. Turns out I actually have a fever — 38°C
But I have no regrets
But I have no regrets
My heart’s shattered into a million pieces. I’m sick and surviving on Coke Zero for the second day. But I bought myself the most beautiful flowers and spent hours playing piano this morning, so life’s not all bad
October 15, 2025 at 9:44 AM
My heart’s shattered into a million pieces. I’m sick and surviving on Coke Zero for the second day. But I bought myself the most beautiful flowers and spent hours playing piano this morning, so life’s not all bad