
In the army now: Pictures that show how ordinary Ukrainians have been shaped by war
Six Ukrainian men and women in uniform reveal how Russia's invasion in 2022 has changed them.
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"I look at the 'before' photo and see myself calmer."
— Olena , Other
"I froze, trying to master my fear."
— Oleh , Other
"You constantly have to prove you are worthy of doing the job."
— Anastasia , Other
"My place is here as long as the enemy is in my house."
— Olena , Other
"I froze, trying to master my fear."
— Oleh , Other
"You constantly have to prove you are worthy of doing the job, and on an equal footing with others."
— Anastasia , Other
"My place is here as long as the enemy is in my house."
— Olena , Other
"You can't save everyone. But even your unsuccessful attempts will matter."
— Oleh , Other
"Time with loved ones, love, delicious food."
— Anastasia , Other
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Six Ukrainian men and women in uniform reveal how Russia's invasion in 2022 has changed them.
A photo essay featuring six Ukrainian men and women in uniform, revealing how Russia's invasion in 2022 has changed them.
A photo essay featuring six Ukrainian men and women in uniform, revealing how Russia's invasion in 2022 has changed them.
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