Families in Odesa, Ukraine, are struggling to live under constant Russian drone attacks aimed at crippling the city's key port and infrastructure. Mariia, living on the 16th floor, sees and hears the drones approaching. Her nine-year-old daughter Eva knows the sounds and checks social media for alerts. Russia targets Odesa to damage Ukraine’s economy and morale. Drones crash into buildings, causing fires and injuries. Mariia’s family fled from Russian-occupied Kherson in 2022 but returned to Odesa, now debating leaving again. Odesa’s ports handle 90% of Ukraine’s exports but are heavily damaged by recent strikes. Last year, exports dropped 45%. Regional head Oleh Kiper warns shipowners that Odesa is a war zone, though ships are insured. Air raid sirens sound often, but many locals have grown careless. Power outages in winter hit about a million people, adding hardship. Residents like Yana with her family face high generator costs and cold. Many feel helpless amid ongoing violence. Historical ties make Odesa symbolically important for Russia. Putin calls Odesa a "Russian city," aiming to seize it. The local government is removing Russian imperial symbols and promoting Ukrainian language use. Despite attacks and blackouts, Ukrainian forces resist Russian advances. Recent strikes continue to injure civilians and threaten the city's future.