Images from the 1000-day Russia-Ukraine war

Images from the 1000-day Russia-Ukraine war
One thousand days of the Russia-Ukraine war â a period of devastation, tenacity, and the human spirit’s unfailing strength.
Russia and Ukraine’s geopolitical dispute has turned into a relentless battle that has impacted all facets of society. It has changed many destinies, ripped families apart, and remade cities.
The essence of that continuous fight is captured in this photo essay. It reveals the sparse remnants of once-thriving communities, the silent resolve of those who stay in spite of the dangers, and the unwavering hope of those who continue to long for peace.
In Borodyanka, in the Kyiv region of Ukraine, a woman walks past buildings that were destroyed by Russian shelling while carrying her cat. This is during Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Every picture conveys a tale of perseverance in the face of unrelenting shelling, grief over irreversible loss, and a spirit that will not be broken. These images provide a striking tapestry of life under the shadow of conflict, from improvised classrooms where kids struggle to maintain their normalcy to somber vigils in destroyed churches and frontline combatants discovering compassion in the middle of mayhem.Automobile: Following the government’s announcement of complete tax exemption, auto dealers expect a spike in EV sales.
Ukrainian service members fire a shell from a M777 Howitzer at a front line, as Russia’s attack on Ukraine continues, in Kharkiv Region, Ukraine.
People visit the Wall of Remembrance to pay tribute to killed Ukrainian servicemen during a commemorative ceremony to mark the Volunteer Day honouring fighters, who joined the Ukrainian armed forces, amid Russia’s attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine.
Ukrainian serviceman says goodbye to his wife who was visiting him during a short break from his frontline duty, amid Russia’s attack on Ukraine, at the train station in Kramatorsk, Ukraine.
As the conflict stretches into its thousandth day, it is no longer just about territories or political disputes. It has become a reflection of what it means to endure, to hope, and to rebuild. These images stand as a tribute to those who have lost so much, yet continue to hold on to something even greaterâthe strength to survive and the courage to believe in a better future.
Graves of Ukrainian soldiers who died since Russia launched its full-scale invasion are seen at Lychakiv cemetery in Lviv, Ukraine. (AP)
Ukrainian serviceman, Vasyl, who had three limbs amputated after fighting at the frontline, exercises at Halychyna rehabilitation center in Lviv, Ukraine.
Around a fifth of Ukraine’s internationally recognized territory is currently under Russian control, reports AP. These shifting boundaries are in constant flux, and the closer someone is to them, the greater the danger to their life.
Members of the honour guard carry the coffin of Yurii Moiseev, a Ukrainian soldier of the 44th Battalion who was killed during fighting with Russian forces in Terny on Nov. 28, 2023, during the funeral ceremony in Brovary, Kyiv region, Ukraine.One day in Ukraine illustrates the harsh realities of life while the conflict rages for a thousand days.
An aerial view of Chasiv Yar shows the frontline city in ruins after heavy fighting between Russian and Ukrainian forces for over a year, Donetsk Region, Ukraine.
In the no-man’s-land between Russian and Ukrainian forces lies the Gray Zone, a desolate expanse where life barely survives. Ashen homes, scorched trees, and cratered earth-scars of over 1,000 days of war-stretch endlessly.
A woman kisses her newborn baby at maternity hospital No.7 in Odesa, Ukraine.
Newlyweds visit an exhibition displaying destroyed Russian military vehicles located on the main street Khreshchatyk as part of the upcoming celebration of the Independence Day of Ukraine, amid Russia’s invasion, in central Kyiv, Ukraine.
Children study in an underground school in Liubotyn, Kharkiv region, Ukraine.On February 24, 2022, Russian forces launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, expanding their aggression beyond the Donbas region in an effort to seize control of the entire country.In search of a mate, a tiger travels 300 kilometers from Maharashtra to Telangana, led by scent and captivated by love.