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  • Dima, 41, father of two, walks out to the backyard garden as he watches his mobile phone. His wife and in-laws are planting vegetables in the garden. Dima, originally from Vuhledar, has faced profound personal tragedy and resilience. In 2022, he lost his entire first family, including his parents, brother, and wife, to the war. He buried his wife in Dnipro, while the rest of his family remains in Vuhledar, now inaccessible due to the ongoing conflict. Dima currently lives with his new wife, Ina, her two children, and her parents. The family also has a two-year-old dog named Ben. I met and photographed Dima and his family in Berestyanka, Kyiv, Ukraine, on Wednesday, July 24, 2024. (VX Photo/Vudi Xhymshiti)
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  • This is a detailed shot taken at the entry doorstep of Dima's family house, showing his children's toys scattered on the patio as the family works on renovating the house. I met Dima in his family home in Berestyanka, Kyiv, Ukraine, on Wednesday, July 24, 2024. (VX Photo/Vudi Xhymshiti)
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  • Dima, whose full name is Dmitry Valerievich Lashko, walks out to the backyard garden where his wife and in-laws are planting vegetables, to pose together for a family photo. Dima, 41, originally from Vuhledar, has faced profound personal tragedy and resilience. In 2022, he lost his entire first family, including his parents, brother, and wife, to the war. He buried his wife in Dnipro, while the rest of his family remains in Vuhledar, now inaccessible due to the ongoing conflict. Dima currently lives with his new wife, Ina, her two children, and her parents. The family also has a two-year-old dog named Ben. I met and photographed Dima and his family in Berestyanka, Kyiv, Ukraine, on Wednesday, July 24, 2024. (VX Photo/Vudi Xhymshiti)
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  • Dima, whose full name is Dmitry Valerievich Lashko, walks out to the backyard garden where his wife and in-laws are planting vegetables, to pose together for a family photo. Dima, 41, originally from Vuhledar, has faced profound personal tragedy and resilience. In 2022, he lost his entire first family, including his parents, brother, and wife, to the war. He buried his wife in Dnipro, while the rest of his family remains in Vuhledar, now inaccessible due to the ongoing conflict. Dima currently lives with his new wife, Ina, her two children, and her parents. The family also has a two-year-old dog named Ben. I met and photographed Dima and his family in Berestyanka, Kyiv, Ukraine, on Wednesday, July 24, 2024. (VX Photo/Vudi Xhymshiti)
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  • Dima, 41, father of two, walks out to the backyard garden as he watches his mobile phone. His wife and in-laws are planting vegetables in the garden. Dima, originally from Vuhledar, has faced profound personal tragedy and resilience. In 2022, he lost his entire first family, including his parents, brother, and wife, to the war. He buried his wife in Dnipro, while the rest of his family remains in Vuhledar, now inaccessible due to the ongoing conflict. Dima currently lives with his new wife, Ina, her two children, and her parents. The family also has a two-year-old dog named Ben. I met and photographed Dima and his family in Berestyanka, Kyiv, Ukraine, on Wednesday, July 24, 2024. (VX Photo/Vudi Xhymshiti)
    33-240724-VX_Staff-UA-VX2_7757.jpg
  • Dima, 41, father of two, walks out to the backyard garden as he watches his mobile phone. His wife and in-laws are planting vegetables in the garden. Dima, originally from Vuhledar, has faced profound personal tragedy and resilience. In 2022, he lost his entire first family, including his parents, brother, and wife, to the war. He buried his wife in Dnipro, while the rest of his family remains in Vuhledar, now inaccessible due to the ongoing conflict. Dima currently lives with his new wife, Ina, her two children, and her parents. The family also has a two-year-old dog named Ben. I met and photographed Dima and his family in Berestyanka, Kyiv, Ukraine, on Wednesday, July 24, 2024. (VX Photo/Vudi Xhymshiti)
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  • Dima, a 41-year-old father of two and a member of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, sits in a chair in his kitchen as he passionately recounts the story of his injury and the loss of some of his soldiers during a frontline fight in the Donetsk region. I met Dima during an afternoon visit in Borodyanka, and he invited me to visit him and his family a few kilometres away in Berestyanka, Kyiv, Ukraine, on Wednesday, July 24, 2024. (VX Photo/ Vudi Xhymshiti)
    21-240724-VX_Staff-UA-VX2_7723.jpg
  • Dima, a 41-year-old father of two and a member of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, sits in a chair in his kitchen as he passionately recounts the story of his injury and the loss of some of his soldiers during a frontline fight in the Donetsk region. I met Dima during an afternoon visit in Borodyanka, and he invited me to visit him and his family a few kilometres away in Berestyanka, Kyiv, Ukraine, on Wednesday, July 24, 2024. (VX Photo/ Vudi Xhymshiti)
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  • Dima, a 41-year-old father of two and a member of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, sits in a chair in his kitchen as he passionately recounts the story of his injury and the loss of some of his soldiers during a frontline fight in the Donetsk region. I met Dima during an afternoon visit in Borodyanka, and he invited me to visit him and his family a few kilometres away in Berestyanka, Kyiv, Ukraine, on Wednesday, July 24, 2024. (VX Photo/ Vudi Xhymshiti)
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  • Dima, whose full name is Dmitry Valerievich Lashko, walks out to the backyard garden where his wife and in-laws are planting vegetables, to pose together for a family photo. Dima, 41, originally from Vuhledar, has faced profound personal tragedy and resilience. In 2022, he lost his entire first family, including his parents, brother, and wife, to the war. He buried his wife in Dnipro, while the rest of his family remains in Vuhledar, now inaccessible due to the ongoing conflict. Dima currently lives with his new wife, Ina, her two children, and her parents. The family also has a two-year-old dog named Ben. I met and photographed Dima and his family in Berestyanka, Kyiv, Ukraine, on Wednesday, July 24, 2024. (VX Photo/Vudi Xhymshiti)
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  • Dima (R) and his wife Ina (L), speak to me in front of their home in Berestyanka, Kyiv, Ukraine, in the afternoon of Wednesday, July 24, 2024. (VX Photo/Vudi Xhymshiti)
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  • Dima (R) and his wife Ina (L), speak to me in front of their home in Berestyanka, Kyiv, Ukraine, in the afternoon of Wednesday, July 24, 2024. (VX Photo/Vudi Xhymshiti)
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  • Dima (R) and his wife Ina (L), speak to me in front of their home in Berestyanka, Kyiv, Ukraine, in the afternoon of Wednesday, July 24, 2024. (VX Photo/Vudi Xhymshiti)
    7-240724-VX_Staff-UA-VX2_7656.jpg
  • Dima shows a video on his phone from the moment his foot injury occurred as he sits in a chair in his kitchen, passionately recounting the story of his injury and the loss of some of his soldiers during a frontline fight in the Donetsk region. I met Dima during an afternoon visit in Borodyanka, and he invited me to visit him and his family a few kilometres away in Berestyanka, Kyiv, Ukraine, on Wednesday, July 24, 2024. (VX Photo/Vudi Xhymshiti)
    14-240724-VX_Staff-UA-VX2_7688.jpg
  • Dima, a 41-year-old father of two and a member of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, sits in a chair in his kitchen as he passionately recounts the story of his injury and the loss of some of his soldiers during a frontline fight in the Donetsk region. I met Dima during an afternoon visit in Borodyanka, and he invited me to visit him and his family a few kilometres away in Berestyanka, Kyiv, Ukraine, on Wednesday, July 24, 2024. (VX Photo/ Vudi Xhymshiti)
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  • Dima shows a video on his phone from the moment his foot injury occurred as he sits in a chair in his kitchen, passionately recounting the story of his injury and the loss of some of his soldiers during a frontline fight in the Donetsk region. I met Dima during an afternoon visit in Borodyanka, and he invited me to visit him and his family a few kilometres away in Berestyanka, Kyiv, Ukraine, on Wednesday, July 24, 2024. (VX Photo/Vudi Xhymshiti)
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  • Dima, a 41-year-old father of two and a member of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, sits in a chair in his kitchen as he passionately recounts the story of his injury and the loss of some of his soldiers during a frontline fight in the Donetsk region. I met Dima during an afternoon visit in Borodyanka, and he invited me to visit him and his family a few kilometres away in Berestyanka, Kyiv, Ukraine, on Wednesday, July 24, 2024. (VX Photo/ Vudi Xhymshiti)
    20-240724-VX_Staff-UA-VX2_7711.jpg
  • A bombarded residential building in Borodyanka, halved by a Russian missile during the full-scale invasion. The walls feature a Banksy art piece, photographed on July 15, 2024. (VX Photo/ Vudi Xhymshiti)
    5-240715-VX_Staff-UA-VX2_7023.jpg
  • A bombarded residential building in Borodyanka, halved by a Russian missile during the full-scale invasion. The walls feature a Banksy art piece, photographed on July 15, 2024. (VX Photo/ Vudi Xhymshiti)
    6-240715-VX_Staff-UA-VX2_7025.jpg
  • A bombarded residential building in Borodyanka, halved by a Russian missile during the full-scale invasion. The walls feature a Banksy art piece, photographed on July 15, 2024. (VX Photo/ Vudi Xhymshiti)
    7-240715-VX_Staff-UA-VX2_7027.jpg
  • A Banksy artwork titled "David and Goliath" appears to have been preserved and protected by the local authorities in Borodyanka, photographed on 15 July 2024. (VX Photo/Vudi Xhymshiti)
    11-240715-VX_Staff-UA-VX2_7034.jpg
  • A worker carries a bag of cement up the stairs of the residential building undergoing reconstruction, where Sergyi, a local construction worker, leads the efforts in Borodyanka on 15 July 2024. Sergyi discusses the challenges of reconstruction, including material supply issues and the threat of future attacks, despite ongoing efforts and a dedicated team. (VX Photo/Vudi Xhymshiti)
    16-240715-VX_Staff-UA-VX2_7043.jpg
  • Tanya Kitchuk (L) and Olha Kulish (R), residents of 425A Block of Apartments, sit on an old Russian-made Lada outside a building under reconstruction in Borodyanka, Ukraine, on 15 July 2024. They discussed reconstruction challenges with Sergyi, including material supply issues and the threat of future attacks. (VX Photo/Vudi Xhymshiti)
    22-240715-VX_Staff-UA-VX2_7248.jpg
  • Sergyi, a local construction worker, stands outside a residential building in Borodyanka on July 15, 2024. He discusses the challenges of reconstruction, including material supply issues and the threat of future attacks, despite ongoing efforts and a dedicated team. (VX Photo/ Vudi Xhymshiti)
    2-240715-VX_Staff-UA-VX2_7238.jpg
  • Sergyi, a local construction worker, stands outside a residential building in Borodyanka on July 15, 2024. He discusses the challenges of reconstruction, including material supply issues and the threat of future attacks, despite ongoing efforts and a dedicated team. (VX Photo/ Vudi Xhymshiti)
    3-240715-VX_Staff-UA-VX2_7253.jpg
  • On 15 July 2024, I interviewed Olha Kulish in her bedroom at a residential building undergoing reconstruction after bombardment damage in Borodyanka, Ukraine. Olha, one of three women lined up for execution during the Russian invasion, shared her harrowing experiences. Borodyanka, a town bordering Bucha, witnessed infamous massacres in 2022. She spoke of the struggles of living without heating and the soaring costs of electricity. Despite her pension being her main source of income, Olha highlighted the difficulty of affording basic utilities and medical expenses. She expressed deep concerns about the upcoming winter and the overall uncertainty of future living conditions.<br />
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Production Assistance: Oleksandr Puhach<br />
Photographs and Story by Vudi Xhymshiti
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  • On 15 July 2024, I interviewed Olha Kulish in her bedroom at a residential building undergoing reconstruction after bombardment damage in Borodyanka, Ukraine. Olha, one of three women lined up for execution during the Russian invasion, shared her harrowing experiences. Borodyanka, a town bordering Bucha, witnessed infamous massacres in 2022. She spoke of the struggles of living without heating and the soaring costs of electricity. Despite her pension being her main source of income, Olha highlighted the difficulty of affording basic utilities and medical expenses. She expressed deep concerns about the upcoming winter and the overall uncertainty of future living conditions.<br />
<br />
Production Assistance: Oleksandr Puhach<br />
Photographs and Story by Vudi Xhymshiti
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  • A detailed shot shows Tanya's feet and her red carpet lying on the floor while her cat, Lasyn', shies away behind her leg. Tanya spoke about her life experiences during the Russian invasion of her town in Borodyanka, Ukraine, on Monday, 15 July 2024. (VX Photo/Vudi Xhymshiti)
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  • Tanya Kitchuk speaking about her life experiences during the Russian invasion of her town in Borodyanka, Ukraine on Monday, July 15, 2024. (VX Photo/ Vudi Xhymshiti)
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  • Tanya Kitchuk speaking about her life experiences during the Russian invasion of her town in Borodyanka, Ukraine on Monday, July 15, 2024. (VX Photo/ Vudi Xhymshiti)
    9-240715-VX_Staff-UA-VX2_7131.jpg
  • Tanya Kitchuk speaking about her life experiences during the Russian invasion of her town in Borodyanka, Ukraine on Monday, July 15, 2024. (VX Photo/ Vudi Xhymshiti)
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  • Tanya Kitchuk speaking about her life experiences during the Russian invasion of her town in Borodyanka, Ukraine on Monday, July 15, 2024. (VX Photo/ Vudi Xhymshiti)
    13-240715-VX_Staff-UA-VX2_7140.jpg
  • Tanya Kitchuk speaking about her life experiences during the Russian invasion of her town in Borodyanka, Ukraine on Monday, July 15, 2024. (VX Photo/ Vudi Xhymshiti)
    14-240715-VX_Staff-UA-VX2_7144.jpg
  • Tanya Kitchuk speaking about her life experiences during the Russian invasion of her town in Borodyanka, Ukraine on Monday, July 15, 2024. (VX Photo/ Vudi Xhymshiti)
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  • Tanya Kitchuk speaking about her life experiences during the Russian invasion of her town in Borodyanka, Ukraine on Monday, July 15, 2024. (VX Photo/ Vudi Xhymshiti)
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  • Tanya Kitchuk gestures as she speaks about her life experiences during the Russian invasion of her town in Borodyanka, Ukraine, on Monday, 15 July 2024. (VX Photo/Vudi Xhymshiti)
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  • Tanya Kitchuk sits with her stray cat Lasyn', which she domesticated after finding him homeless and injured following the liberation of Borodyanka. Tanya spoke about her life experiences during the Russian invasion of her town in Borodyanka, Ukraine, on Monday, 15 July 2024. (VX Photo/Vudi Xhymshiti)
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  • Tanya Kitchuk sits with her stray cat Lasyn', which she domesticated after finding him homeless and injured following the liberation of Borodyanka. Tanya spoke about her life experiences during the Russian invasion of her town in Borodyanka, Ukraine, on Monday, 15 July 2024. (VX Photo/Vudi Xhymshiti)
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  • Dima, 41, father of two, walks out to the backyard garden as he watches his mobile phone. His wife and in-laws are planting vegetables in the garden. Dima, originally from Vuhledar, has faced profound personal tragedy and resilience. In 2022, he lost his entire first family, including his parents, brother, and wife, to the war. He buried his wife in Dnipro, while the rest of his family remains in Vuhledar, now inaccessible due to the ongoing conflict. Dima currently lives with his new wife, Ina, her two children, and her parents. The family also has a two-year-old dog named Ben. I met and photographed Dima and his family in Berestyanka, Kyiv, Ukraine, on Wednesday, July 24, 2024. (VX Photo/Vudi Xhymshiti)
    33-240724-VX_Staff-UA-VX2_7757-2.jpg
  • Dima, a 41-year-old father of two and a member of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, sits in his red sports car parked at the entryway of his house in Berestyanka, Kyiv, Ukraine, on Wednesday, July 24, 2024. (VX Photo/Vudi Xhymshiti)
    2-240724-VX_Staff-UA-VX2_7642-2.jpg
  • Dima, whose full name is Dmitry Valerievich Lashko, walks out to the backyard garden where his wife and in-laws are planting vegetables, to pose together for a family photo. Dima, 41, originally from Vuhledar, has faced profound personal tragedy and resilience. In 2022, he lost his entire first family, including his parents, brother, and wife, to the war. He buried his wife in Dnipro, while the rest of his family remains in Vuhledar, now inaccessible due to the ongoing conflict. Dima currently lives with his new wife, Ina, her two children, and her parents. The family also has a two-year-old dog named Ben. I met and photographed Dima and his family in Berestyanka, Kyiv, Ukraine, on Wednesday, July 24, 2024. (VX Photo/Vudi Xhymshiti)
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  • Dima, 41, father of two, walks out to the backyard garden as he watches his mobile phone. His wife and in-laws are planting vegetables in the garden. Dima, originally from Vuhledar, has faced profound personal tragedy and resilience. In 2022, he lost his entire first family, including his parents, brother, and wife, to the war. He buried his wife in Dnipro, while the rest of his family remains in Vuhledar, now inaccessible due to the ongoing conflict. Dima currently lives with his new wife, Ina, her two children, and her parents. The family also has a two-year-old dog named Ben. I met and photographed Dima and his family in Berestyanka, Kyiv, Ukraine, on Wednesday, July 24, 2024. (VX Photo/Vudi Xhymshiti)
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  • This is a panoramic view of the backyard garden where Dima's in-laws and his wife plant vegetables for the family's needs. I took this detailed shot at Dima's house in Berestyanka, Kyiv, Ukraine, on Wednesday, July 24, 2024. (VX Photo/Vudi Xhymshiti)
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  • This is Ben, Dima's two-year-old dog, looking happily at the camera, excited to see a new guest in the house. Ben is a lovely dog who behaved well and welcomed me with love. He didn't hesitate to pose for a moment in Dima's family house in Berestyanka, Kyiv, Ukraine, on Wednesday, July 24, 2024. (VX Photo/Vudi Xhymshiti)
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  • This is Ben, Dima's two-year-old dog, looking happily at the camera, excited to see a new guest in the house. Ben is a lovely dog who behaved well and welcomed me with love. He didn't hesitate to pose for a moment in Dima's family house in Berestyanka, Kyiv, Ukraine, on Wednesday, July 24, 2024. (VX Photo/Vudi Xhymshiti)
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  • Dima, a 41-year-old father of two and a member of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, sits in a chair in his kitchen as he passionately recounts the story of his injury and the loss of some of his soldiers during a frontline fight in the Donetsk region. I met Dima during an afternoon visit in Borodyanka, and he invited me to visit him and his family a few kilometres away in Berestyanka, Kyiv, Ukraine, on Wednesday, July 24, 2024. (VX Photo/ Vudi Xhymshiti)
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  • Dima, a 41-year-old father of two and a member of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, sits in a chair in his kitchen as he passionately recounts the story of his injury and the loss of some of his soldiers during a frontline fight in the Donetsk region. I met Dima during an afternoon visit in Borodyanka, and he invited me to visit him and his family a few kilometres away in Berestyanka, Kyiv, Ukraine, on Wednesday, July 24, 2024. (VX Photo/ Vudi Xhymshiti)
    27-240724-VX_Staff-UA-VX2_7745.jpg
  • Dima shows his left leg and foot injuries as they heal from an incident while he was fighting on the frontlines in the Donetsk region. Now on a health recovery break, Dima is spending time with his family in Berestyanka, Kyiv, Ukraine. He is expected to return to the frontline with his fellow soldiers. I met and photographed Dima and heard his story on Wednesday, July 24, 2024. (VX Photo/ Vudi Xhymshiti)
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  • Dima shows his left leg and foot injuries as they heal from an incident while he was fighting on the frontlines in the Donetsk region. Now on a health recovery break, Dima is spending time with his family in Berestyanka, Kyiv, Ukraine. He is expected to return to the frontline with his fellow soldiers. I met and photographed Dima and heard his story on Wednesday, July 24, 2024. (VX Photo/ Vudi Xhymshiti)
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  • Dima (R) and his wife Ina (L), speak to me in front of their home in Berestyanka, Kyiv, Ukraine, in the afternoon of Wednesday, July 24, 2024. (VX Photo/Vudi Xhymshiti)
    4-240724-VX_Staff-UA-VX2_7653.jpg
  • Dima, a 41-year-old father of two and a member of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, sits in his red sports car parked at the entryway of his house in Berestyanka, Kyiv, Ukraine, on Wednesday, July 24, 2024. (VX Photo/Vudi Xhymshiti)
    3-240724-VX_Staff-UA-VX2_7646.jpg
  • Dima, a 41-year-old father of two and a member of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, sits in his red sports car parked at the entryway of his house in Berestyanka, Kyiv, Ukraine, on Wednesday, July 24, 2024. (VX Photo/Vudi Xhymshiti)
    1-240724-VX_Staff-UA-VX2_7641.jpg
  • A bombarded residential building in Borodyanka, halved by a Russian missile during the full-scale invasion. The walls feature a Banksy art piece, photographed on July 15, 2024. (VX Photo/ Vudi Xhymshiti)
    2-240715-VX_Staff-UA-VX2_7016.jpg
  • A bombarded residential building in Borodyanka, halved by a Russian missile during the full-scale invasion. The walls feature a Banksy art piece, photographed on July 15, 2024. (VX Photo/ Vudi Xhymshiti)
    8-240715-VX_Staff-UA-VX2_7028.jpg
  • A bombarded residential building in Borodyanka, halved by a Russian missile during the full-scale invasion. The walls feature a Banksy art piece, photographed on July 15, 2024. (VX Photo/ Vudi Xhymshiti)
    9-240715-VX_Staff-UA-VX2_7030.jpg
  • A Banksy artwork titled "David and Goliath" appears to have been preserved and protected by the local authorities in Borodyanka, photographed on 15 July 2024. (VX Photo/Vudi Xhymshiti)
    12-240715-VX_Staff-UA-VX2_7036.jpg
  • A Banksy artwork titled "David and Goliath" appears to have been preserved and protected by the local authorities in Borodyanka, photographed on 15 July 2024. (VX Photo/Vudi Xhymshiti)
    13-240715-VX_Staff-UA-VX2_7037.jpg
  • A Banksy artwork titled "David and Goliath" appears to have been preserved and protected by the local authorities in Borodyanka, photographed on 15 July 2024. (VX Photo/Vudi Xhymshiti)
    15-240715-VX_Staff-UA-VX2_7039.jpg
  • An old Russian-made Lada car is seen parked outside a residential building under reconstruction, led by local worker Sergyi in Borodyanka on 15 July 2024. Sergyi and residents Olha and Tanya (not pictured) discussed reconstruction challenges, including material supply issues and the threat of future attacks, despite ongoing efforts and a dedicated team. (VX Photo/Vudi Xhymshiti)
    18-240715-VX_Staff-UA-VX2_7217.jpg
  • Tanya Kitchuk (L) and Olha Kulish (R), residents of 425A Block of Apartments, sit on an old Russian-made Lada outside a building under reconstruction in Borodyanka, Ukraine, on 15 July 2024. They discussed reconstruction challenges with Sergyi, including material supply issues and the threat of future attacks. (VX Photo/Vudi Xhymshiti)
    21-240715-VX_Staff-UA-VX2_7244.jpg
  • Olha Kulish, a resident of 425A Block of Apartments, walks outside the building under reconstruction in Borodyanka, Ukraine, on 15 July 2024. Sergyi (not pictured) and residents Olha and Tanya (not pictured) discussed reconstruction challenges, including material supply issues and the threat of future attacks, despite ongoing efforts and a dedicated team. (VX Photo/Vudi Xhymshiti)
    19-240715-VX_Staff-UA-VX2_7218.jpg
  • Sergyi, a local construction worker, stands outside a residential building in Borodyanka on July 15, 2024. He discusses the challenges of reconstruction, including material supply issues and the threat of future attacks, despite ongoing efforts and a dedicated team. (VX Photo/ Vudi Xhymshiti)
    1-240715-VX_Staff-UA-VX2_7232.jpg
  • Sergyi, a local construction worker, stands outside a residential building in Borodyanka on July 15, 2024. He discusses the challenges of reconstruction with journalist Kris Parker and production assistant Oleksandr Puhaç. Sergyi also talked about material supply issues and the threat of future attacks, despite ongoing efforts and a dedicated team. (VX Photo/ Vudi Xhymshiti)
    5-240715-VX_Staff-UA-VX2_7259.jpg
  • Sergyi, a local construction worker, stands outside a residential building in Borodyanka on July 15, 2024. He discusses the challenges of reconstruction, including material supply issues and the threat of future attacks, despite ongoing efforts and a dedicated team. (VX Photo/ Vudi Xhymshiti)
    4-240715-VX_Staff-UA-VX2_7257.jpg
  • On 15 July 2024, I interviewed Olha Kulish in her bedroom at a residential building undergoing reconstruction after bombardment damage in Borodyanka, Ukraine. Olha, one of three women lined up for execution during the Russian invasion, shared her harrowing experiences. Borodyanka, a town bordering Bucha, witnessed infamous massacres in 2022. She spoke of the struggles of living without heating and the soaring costs of electricity. Despite her pension being her main source of income, Olha highlighted the difficulty of affording basic utilities and medical expenses. She expressed deep concerns about the upcoming winter and the overall uncertainty of future living conditions.<br />
<br />
Production Assistance: Oleksandr Puhach<br />
Photographs and Story by Vudi Xhymshiti
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  • On 15 July 2024, I interviewed Olha Kulish in her bedroom at a residential building undergoing reconstruction after bombardment damage in Borodyanka, Ukraine. Olha, one of three women lined up for execution during the Russian invasion, shared her harrowing experiences. Borodyanka, a town bordering Bucha, witnessed infamous massacres in 2022. She spoke of the struggles of living without heating and the soaring costs of electricity. Despite her pension being her main source of income, Olha highlighted the difficulty of affording basic utilities and medical expenses. She expressed deep concerns about the upcoming winter and the overall uncertainty of future living conditions.<br />
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Production Assistance: Oleksandr Puhach<br />
Photographs and Story by Vudi Xhymshiti
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  • On 15 July 2024, I interviewed Olha Kulish in her bedroom at a residential building undergoing reconstruction after bombardment damage in Borodyanka, Ukraine. Olha, one of three women lined up for execution during the Russian invasion, shared her harrowing experiences. Borodyanka, a town bordering Bucha, witnessed infamous massacres in 2022. She spoke of the struggles of living without heating and the soaring costs of electricity. Despite her pension being her main source of income, Olha highlighted the difficulty of affording basic utilities and medical expenses. She expressed deep concerns about the upcoming winter and the overall uncertainty of future living conditions.<br />
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Production Assistance: Oleksandr Puhach<br />
Photographs and Story by Vudi Xhymshiti
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  • On 15 July 2024, I interviewed Olha Kulish in her bedroom at a residential building undergoing reconstruction after bombardment damage in Borodyanka, Ukraine. Olha, one of three women lined up for execution during the Russian invasion, shared her harrowing experiences. Borodyanka, a town bordering Bucha, witnessed infamous massacres in 2022. She spoke of the struggles of living without heating and the soaring costs of electricity. Despite her pension being her main source of income, Olha highlighted the difficulty of affording basic utilities and medical expenses. She expressed deep concerns about the upcoming winter and the overall uncertainty of future living conditions.<br />
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Production Assistance: Oleksandr Puhach<br />
Photographs and Story by Vudi Xhymshiti
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  • On 15 July 2024, I interviewed Olha Kulish in her bedroom at a residential building undergoing reconstruction after bombardment damage in Borodyanka, Ukraine. Olha, one of three women lined up for execution during the Russian invasion, shared her harrowing experiences. Borodyanka, a town bordering Bucha, witnessed infamous massacres in 2022. She spoke of the struggles of living without heating and the soaring costs of electricity. Despite her pension being her main source of income, Olha highlighted the difficulty of affording basic utilities and medical expenses. She expressed deep concerns about the upcoming winter and the overall uncertainty of future living conditions.<br />
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Production Assistance: Oleksandr Puhach<br />
Photographs and Story by Vudi Xhymshiti
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  • On 15 July 2024, I interviewed Olha Kulish in her bedroom at a residential building undergoing reconstruction after bombardment damage in Borodyanka, Ukraine. Olha, one of three women lined up for execution during the Russian invasion, shared her harrowing experiences. Borodyanka, a town bordering Bucha, witnessed infamous massacres in 2022. She spoke of the struggles of living without heating and the soaring costs of electricity. Despite her pension being her main source of income, Olha highlighted the difficulty of affording basic utilities and medical expenses. She expressed deep concerns about the upcoming winter and the overall uncertainty of future living conditions.<br />
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Production Assistance: Oleksandr Puhach<br />
Photographs and Story by Vudi Xhymshiti
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  • On 15 July 2024, I interviewed Olha Kulish in her bedroom at a residential building undergoing reconstruction after bombardment damage in Borodyanka, Ukraine. Olha, one of three women lined up for execution during the Russian invasion, shared her harrowing experiences. Borodyanka, a town bordering Bucha, witnessed infamous massacres in 2022. She spoke of the struggles of living without heating and the soaring costs of electricity. Despite her pension being her main source of income, Olha highlighted the difficulty of affording basic utilities and medical expenses. She expressed deep concerns about the upcoming winter and the overall uncertainty of future living conditions.<br />
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Production Assistance: Oleksandr Puhach<br />
Photographs and Story by Vudi Xhymshiti
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  • On 15 July 2024, I interviewed Olha Kulish in her bedroom at a residential building undergoing reconstruction after bombardment damage in Borodyanka, Ukraine. Olha, one of three women lined up for execution during the Russian invasion, shared her harrowing experiences. Borodyanka, a town bordering Bucha, witnessed infamous massacres in 2022. She spoke of the struggles of living without heating and the soaring costs of electricity. Despite her pension being her main source of income, Olha highlighted the difficulty of affording basic utilities and medical expenses. She expressed deep concerns about the upcoming winter and the overall uncertainty of future living conditions.<br />
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Production Assistance: Oleksandr Puhach<br />
Photographs and Story by Vudi Xhymshiti
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  • On 15 July 2024, I interviewed Olha Kulish in her bedroom at a residential building undergoing reconstruction after bombardment damage in Borodyanka, Ukraine. Olha, one of three women lined up for execution during the Russian invasion, shared her harrowing experiences. Borodyanka, a town bordering Bucha, witnessed infamous massacres in 2022. She spoke of the struggles of living without heating and the soaring costs of electricity. Despite her pension being her main source of income, Olha highlighted the difficulty of affording basic utilities and medical expenses. She expressed deep concerns about the upcoming winter and the overall uncertainty of future living conditions.<br />
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Production Assistance: Oleksandr Puhach<br />
Photographs and Story by Vudi Xhymshiti
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  • On 15 July 2024, I interviewed Olha Kulish in her bedroom at a residential building undergoing reconstruction after bombardment damage in Borodyanka, Ukraine. Olha, one of three women lined up for execution during the Russian invasion, shared her harrowing experiences. Borodyanka, a town bordering Bucha, witnessed infamous massacres in 2022. She spoke of the struggles of living without heating and the soaring costs of electricity. Despite her pension being her main source of income, Olha highlighted the difficulty of affording basic utilities and medical expenses. She expressed deep concerns about the upcoming winter and the overall uncertainty of future living conditions.<br />
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Production Assistance: Oleksandr Puhach<br />
Photographs and Story by Vudi Xhymshiti
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  • Tanya Kitchuk speaking about her life experiences during the Russian invasion of her town in Borodyanka, Ukraine on Monday, July 15, 2024. (VX Photo/ Vudi Xhymshiti)
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  • A detailed shot shows Tanya's feet and her red carpet lying on the floor. Tanya spoke about her life experiences during the Russian invasion of her town in Borodyanka, Ukraine, on Monday, 15 July 2024. (VX Photo/Vudi Xhymshiti)
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  • Tanya Kitchuk speaking about her life experiences during the Russian invasion of her town in Borodyanka, Ukraine on Monday, July 15, 2024. (VX Photo/ Vudi Xhymshiti)
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  • Tanya Kitchuk speaking about her life experiences during the Russian invasion of her town in Borodyanka, Ukraine on Monday, July 15, 2024. (VX Photo/ Vudi Xhymshiti)
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  • Tanya Kitchuk speaking about her life experiences during the Russian invasion of her town in Borodyanka, Ukraine on Monday, July 15, 2024. (VX Photo/ Vudi Xhymshiti)
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  • Tanya Kitchuk speaking about her life experiences during the Russian invasion of her town in Borodyanka, Ukraine on Monday, July 15, 2024. (VX Photo/ Vudi Xhymshiti)
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  • Tanya Kitchuk speaking about her life experiences during the Russian invasion of her town in Borodyanka, Ukraine on Monday, July 15, 2024. (VX Photo/ Vudi Xhymshiti)
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  • Tanya Kitchuk gestures as she speaks about her life experiences during the Russian invasion of her town in Borodyanka, Ukraine, on Monday, 15 July 2024. (VX Photo/Vudi Xhymshiti)
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  • Tanya Kitchuk gestures as she speaks about her life experiences during the Russian invasion of her town in Borodyanka, Ukraine, on Monday, 15 July 2024. (VX Photo/Vudi Xhymshiti)
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  • Tanya Kitchuk sits with her stray cat Lasyn', which she domesticated after finding him homeless and injured following the liberation of Borodyanka. Tanya spoke about her life experiences during the Russian invasion of her town in Borodyanka, Ukraine, on Monday, 15 July 2024. (VX Photo/Vudi Xhymshiti)
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  • Tanya Kitchuk sits with her stray cat Lasyn', which she domesticated after finding him homeless and injured following the liberation of Borodyanka. Tanya spoke about her life experiences during the Russian invasion of her town in Borodyanka, Ukraine, on Monday, 15 July 2024. (VX Photo/Vudi Xhymshiti)
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  • Dima, whose full name is Dmitry Valerievich Lashko, walks out to the backyard garden where his wife and in-laws are planting vegetables, to pose together for a family photo. Dima, 41, originally from Vuhledar, has faced profound personal tragedy and resilience. In 2022, he lost his entire first family, including his parents, brother, and wife, to the war. He buried his wife in Dnipro, while the rest of his family remains in Vuhledar, now inaccessible due to the ongoing conflict. Dima currently lives with his new wife, Ina, her two children, and her parents. The family also has a two-year-old dog named Ben. I met and photographed Dima and his family in Berestyanka, Kyiv, Ukraine, on Wednesday, July 24, 2024. (VX Photo/Vudi Xhymshiti)
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  • Dima shows his left leg and foot injuries as they heal from an incident while he was fighting on the frontlines in the Donetsk region. Now on a health recovery break, Dima is spending time with his family in Berestyanka, Kyiv, Ukraine. He is expected to return to the frontline with his fellow soldiers. I met and photographed Dima and heard his story on Wednesday, July 24, 2024. (VX Photo/ Vudi Xhymshiti)
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  • Dima, a 41-year-old father of two and a member of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, sits in a chair in his kitchen as he passionately recounts the story of his injury and the loss of some of his soldiers during a frontline fight in the Donetsk region. I met Dima during an afternoon visit in Borodyanka, and he invited me to visit him and his family a few kilometres away in Berestyanka, Kyiv, Ukraine, on Wednesday, July 24, 2024. (VX Photo/ Vudi Xhymshiti)
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  • A view inside the residential building under reconstruction, led by local worker Sergyi in Borodyanka on 15 July 2024. Sergyi discusses reconstruction challenges, including material supply issues and the threat of future attacks, despite ongoing efforts and a dedicated team. (VX Photo/Vudi Xhymshiti)
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  • Tanya Kitchuk speaking about her life experiences during the Russian invasion of her town in Borodyanka, Ukraine on Monday, July 15, 2024. (VX Photo/ Vudi Xhymshiti)
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  • Tanya Kitchuk speaking about her life experiences during the Russian invasion of her town in Borodyanka, Ukraine on Monday, July 15, 2024. (VX Photo/ Vudi Xhymshiti)
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  • Dima, whose full name is Dmitry Valerievich Lashko, walks out to the backyard garden where his wife and in-laws are planting vegetables, to pose together for a family photo. Dima, 41, originally from Vuhledar, has faced profound personal tragedy and resilience. In 2022, he lost his entire first family, including his parents, brother, and wife, to the war. He buried his wife in Dnipro, while the rest of his family remains in Vuhledar, now inaccessible due to the ongoing conflict. Dima currently lives with his new wife, Ina, her two children, and her parents. The family also has a two-year-old dog named Ben. I met and photographed Dima and his family in Berestyanka, Kyiv, Ukraine, on Wednesday, July 24, 2024. (VX Photo/Vudi Xhymshiti)
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  • A bombarded residential building in Borodyanka, halved by a Russian missile during the full-scale invasion. The walls feature a Banksy art piece, photographed on July 15, 2024. (VX Photo/ Vudi Xhymshiti)
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  • Tanya Kitchuk gestures as she speaks about her life experiences during the Russian invasion of her town in Borodyanka, Ukraine, on Monday, 15 July 2024. (VX Photo/Vudi Xhymshiti)
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