by Olena Struk | Jul 7, 2022 | Donetsk Region, Kharkiv, Sumy Region
Illustrated by Karyna Katsun Since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine approximately 7 million people have been forced to move within the country to save themselves of the war. More than 5 million have left the country. The Russian army is shelling...
by Olena Struk | May 11, 2022 | Kyiv region, War. Stories from Ukraine, War. Stories from Ukraine
Only one of forty pearl hens and ten of a hundred hens survived. Out of twenty-six sheep, only six lambs stayed alive. But two of them were severely wounded, their legs shot through. They are being treated, but without success so far. Iryna Bohuslavska lists one loss...
by Olena Struk | May 5, 2022 | Bucha
Illustrated by Galochka Ch “We are in Bucha (…) The city is experiencing a humanitarian disaster, there is nothing left—no light, no gas, no water or other important things for living for five days now. Thousands of people are sitting in basements,...
by Olena Struk | May 2, 2022 | Kyiv region, War. Stories from Ukraine
Illustrated by Schulga Nataliia “I was in two states at first—I was either crying or numb. Now the main emotion that keeps me going is anger, I want revenge, an eye for an eye,” Olha Simonova says. She is a psychologist by occupation and she works in the social area....
by Olena Struk | Mar 22, 2022 | Sumy Region
Illustrated by Yelyzaveta Berestova “I hear gunshots. Grab my things fast. It’s only a short walk to the cellar where we’re hiding. These few steps cause blisters on my feet. When I step on them, my skin breaks. It’s unbearably painful,”...
