'I've been hearing the sirens, explosions and shooting': Ukrainian woman shares experience during Russian invasion

As the Russian invasion continues to take place in Ukraine, one woman is sharing a first-hand experience of what it is like being in a war zone.

As the Russian invasion continues to take place in Ukraine, one woman is sharing a first-hand experience of what it is like being in a war zone.

Lesia Yaroshenko told CTV News that she is currently sheltering in the basement of a recording studio with her two kids.

She said when the invasion first started, they stayed at home like they were told, but determined it would be safer to be in the basement.

"My building doesn't have the shelter. But this seems to be as safe as possible," said Yaroshenko.

Yaroshenko added the shelter they are currently staying in won't protect them from any bombing in the area but it will protect them if there are nearby missiles or gunfire in the streets, noting it is safer than an apartment with windows.

The shelter doesn't have running water and they have limited food with them, with Yaroskenko saying they brought some soup they made at home and granola bars with them, but she added they haven't been that hungry during this crisis.

She said people in Ukraine have been waiting for this attack to happen for months, noting this is the first time in her life that something like this has happened so close to her home.