In Irpin, Ukraine, three years ago, the first rehabilitation center built in accordance with American standards was opened. It has so far remained unaffected by the war and is once more taking patients
Veterinarians in Khmelnitsky have been rescuing animals that were injured in dangerous front-line areas ever since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine began
Over 50,000 Ukrainian migrants are living in Greece, including Oksana Poltorak and her three children. Oksana makes an effort to create a feeling of normalcy for herself and her children while sharing a house with two other families. Despite her best efforts, she can never have a normal day until her entire family is back again. Her husband and eldest son continue to defend their home in Ukraine
Tens of millions of people in Ethiopia, Somalia, and Kenya are suffering from malnutrition and starvation as a result of the Horn of Africa’s record drought. Food costs have increased as a result of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, making it difficult for aid organisations to assist the affected communities as they prepare for a fifth consecutive failed rainy season
A local blacksmith in Sumy, Ukraine, who once made furniture has changed his business in response to the war
A family from Mariupol, Ukraine, managed to escape from the city blockade and emigrate to the United States. They survived heavy shelling and bombardment for 40 days with their 5-year-old daughter
One of the first Ukrainian villages the Russian troops shelled was Borodyanka, which is located near Kyiv. A number of people lost their homes and dozens were killed. Locals and volunteers, however, are taking a day for self-care
The city of Izium in Ukraine’s Kharkiv region has been occupied by Russian forces since fierce fights in March destroyed 85% of it, and it is now a vital Russian army command post. Few of its residents have managed to escape from being caught behind enemy lines.One such person is 88-year-old grandfather of Anna Chernikova,a correspondent for VOA in Kiev
Many ordinary Ukrainians began supporting their troops when Russia invaded their country in late February, even if they chose not to take part in the conflict
Relatives of Malaysians who died aboard an airliner shot down over Ukraine by Russian-backed separatists eight years ago are marking the anniversary with renewed bitterness, as the region where the tragedy occurred is now engulfed in a war that has claimed tens of thousands of live