“When I was a kid, I wanted to be a singer. Now, I’m an engineer, life is unpredictable.” In a small room in Kyiv University, aeronautics student Sophia diligently assembles drones for the army, a skill she learnt on YouTube. Dedicating her free time to supporting the war effort, she is proud of her contributions. Nursing student Akusher has joined the army: “It’s strange to learn how to handle a weapon, I’m aware of the injuries you can suffer”. Ivan fled his Russian-occupied hometown, cutting ties with his pro-Russian parents: “My parents betrayed Ukraine”. Sofia, Akusher and Ivan are not alone: an entire generation of young Ukrainians will be scarred for life by the war.