Russian invasion of Ukraine
The Donbass conflict, which began in 2014, escalated into a full-scale war after the Russian invasion in February 2022. Since then, Ukraine has become the scene of Europe's latest war.
In the early days of the war, civilian fleeing took centre stage across Ukraine. Many civilians lost their lives in their attempt to escape. At the same time, thousands of Ukrainians began to resist the invasion. After a year of conflict, Ukraine has demonstrated its resilience in the fight against Russia. On the way, major battles have been fought in which Ukrainian soldiers have given their lives to defend their territory and civilians have tried to survive under constant shelling. Since the beginning of the Russian invasion, at least 10,000 civilians have died in this conflict.
The cruelty of war returns to Europe in the 21st century, bringing us closer to death, destruction and sadness.
THE FIRST DAYS OF THE RUSSIAN INVASION OF UKRAINE
The first days of the Russian invasion took place mainly around the Ukrainian capital Kyiv, which was under siege from 26 February to the end of March 2022.
THE BUCHA MASSACRE:
After the withdrawal of Russian troops from the outskirts of Kyiv, hundreds of civilians killed by Russian troops were discovered in the village of Bucha, very close to the capital.
BAKHMUT FORTRESS
The city of Bakhmut became a fortress for Ukrainian troops who withstood the constant attack of the Russian army. A look from the first Russian shelling, where hundreds of civilians were killed or wounded, to the last Ukrainian soldiers who held out until the last line of the city.
