Kharkiv Evacuation
43 images Created 4 Aug 2024
On August 3, 2024, the gallery captures the dire situation in Starosaltyvska Village, Chuhuiv District, northern Kharkiv, Ukraine, as residents prepare for possible evacuation amidst escalating danger. The photographs include 77-year-old Nina Mikolaevna, slowly walking with a stick on her way to buy bread, embodying the resilience of those determined to stay until absolutely necessary. Additionally, images depict the devastating aftermath of a Russian bombing campaign targeting civilians, with the Kyrylyvskyi Lyceum showing doors broken, glass shattered, books slashed, and the roof collapsed.
The gallery also tells the story of Alla, her husband, and their two children, who are fleeing their home for the second time due to Russian air strikes. The Volunteer Group "Rose on Hand" assists in their evacuation, capturing the distress and resilience of a family trying to stay positive despite losing everything.
Lastly, the gallery features Brian Dooley, Senior Advisor at Human Rights First, taking a break in the back of a van during a return trip from Prykolotne in the Kharkiv region, providing a glimpse into the efforts of international human rights organisations in the area. These visuals poignantly illustrate the daily struggles and resilience of the local population amid ongoing conflict.
The gallery also tells the story of Alla, her husband, and their two children, who are fleeing their home for the second time due to Russian air strikes. The Volunteer Group "Rose on Hand" assists in their evacuation, capturing the distress and resilience of a family trying to stay positive despite losing everything.
Lastly, the gallery features Brian Dooley, Senior Advisor at Human Rights First, taking a break in the back of a van during a return trip from Prykolotne in the Kharkiv region, providing a glimpse into the efforts of international human rights organisations in the area. These visuals poignantly illustrate the daily struggles and resilience of the local population amid ongoing conflict.