Tatiana and her husband were seriously injured in Mariupol (image courtesy of Tatiana). Mariupol, in southeastern Ukraine, was the scene of the most intense fighting during the Russian military invasion. According to the International Human Rights Organization Human Rights Watch, at least 3,000 civilians lost their lives. A school teacher and his wife, though severely wounded, miraculously survived the intense battlefield. Mrs. Tatiana, 57, an English teacher, recalls the unimaginable reality of Ukraine. The following are the first and second parts of the story.   –Why did you stay in Mariupol? We were living near the Azovstari Ironworks. On February 29, feeling unsafe at home, we drove to a friend’s house in another part of the city to take shelter there amidst the gunfire. However, the shells were raining down on us. We were rushed to the hospital. I had a broken elbow, some of my muscles were torn, nerves were damaged, and I lost the use of my fingers. My husband’s jaw was shattered. My leg was also injured. Thus, we were forced to remain in Mariupol until March 31, when the hospital would no longer function. Why was Tatiana not admitted to the hospital room?