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- The description on the image reads as follows, "These woven towels are from the village of Obukhovichi (the center of weaving in the north of Kyiv region). They are now on display in Kyiv because the village was occupied, and the Russian soldiers did not appreciate the art: they broke into the museum and used the exhibits as couches, bedspreads, and carpets. Many of the surviving towels are now exhibited in Kyiv, some of them with holes and cuts ... But, despite Russian pigs, Ukrainian culture will continue to exist and delight the whole world with its colors." ------------------------------- More information: Ukrainian rushnyks are decorative and ritual cloths with a rich history and multifunctional use. They are often hand towels adorned with embroidered geometric plants and animals in the colors of different regions of Ukraine, such as red, black, blue, green, and yellow.
- Attribution:
- ©Svidok, Professor Anasstasia Fedyk-UC Berkeley
- Date:
- 02-15-2024
- Description:
- A destroyed home in Kharkiv. The description on the image reads as follows, "In Ukraine, nearly 144,000 residential buildings were destroyed by Russians. A witness recounts the incident of a Russian rocket striking a house in Kharkiv: "An ordinary private two-story house in the center of Kharkiv fell victim to destruction on June 25th, 2022, at 23:00, as a result of a Russian missile strike. The missile arrived merely 2 minutes after the air alert was announced, which aligns with the typical flight time of an lskander missile from Belgorod. The residents were in the process of descending to the shelter when the devastating impact occurred. Miraculously, they survived, but it took 6 hours to extricate them from the debris." Reuse permission by Professor Anasstasia Fedyk (UC Berkeley), The AI for Good Foundation
- Attribution:
- ©Svidok, Professor Anasstasia Fedyk (UC Berkeley)
- Date:
- 02-15-2024
- Description:
- The description on the image reads, "Living on the frontline entails the constant fear of a Russian rocket striking one's home. Life in the Donetsk region, in particular, is fraught with significant danger, yet many locals choose to stay because it is their home. A resident from a town in the Donetsk region recounts her experience: "March 4, 2022, became our family's second birthday. Unexpectedly, "Grad" shells relentlessly bombarded my house, and one of them even penetrated through, exiting through the front door. Thankfully, we were able to quickly seek refuge in the basement with our children just in the nick of time." Donetsk Region Reuse permission by Professor Anasstasia Fedyk (UC Berkeley)
- Attribution:
- ©Svidok, Professor Anasstasia Fedyk (UC Berkeley)
- Date:
- 02-17-2024
- Description:
- The text on the image reads as follows, "Every day, Kharkiv is subjected to missile attacks: Iskander, Kalibr, S-300, Uragan, Smerch, and Grad MLRS. Every Kharkiv citizen knows these missiles very well because they hear explosions every day. So it is not surprising that landfills of missile shells and debris have filled our city," wrote a Kharkiv resident." Reuse permission: Professor Anasstasia Fedyk-UC Berkeley, the AI for Good Foundation
- Attribution:
- ©Svidok-Professor Anasstasia Fedyk-UC Berkeley
- Date:
- 02-10-2024
- Description:
- "Every day, residents of Zaporizhzhia live under the constant threat of Russian shelling. The Russians have repeatedly targeted residential buildings. "This is how the night unfolded in my city, particularly in the city center. The occupiers targeted critical infrastructure," recounts a resident, recalling the night attack on January 16, 2023."
- Attribution:
- ©Svidok-Professor Anasstasia Fedyk-UC Berkeley
- Date:
- 02-10-2024
- Description:
- The description on the image reads, "The Sumy region was among the first to bear the brunt of Russia's invasion. Many villages were occupied and looted. A resident shares her account: "On March 9, I woke up to the sound of an explosion, followed by the ominous presence of an enemy fighter flying overhead. We endured three days without electricity or communication and the water in the wells turned sandy. We resorted to melting snow and ice for our needs. The Russians launched attacks on the region from the occupied villages of Bishkyn and Vorozhba. The village of Vorozhba was completely under their control, with no electricity. They pillaged from the inhabitants, confiscating their phones and diesel fuel. The village shops were ransacked as well. The number of stolen vehicles exceeded 200. The occupiers even displaced people from their homes, compelling locals to guard their equipment. After hearing the explosions, we realized that the power plant had been hit nearby. Later in the afternoon, there were more explosions in close proximity. Four of them struck our village. Thankfully, no one was harmed. In Sumy, they bombarded everything they could, including residential buildings, resulting in the tragic loss of twenty-two lives, including three children, due to a devastating bomb blast." More information: Russian tanks and units began to move into Sumy on 24 February 2022, and fighting began on the outskirts at 15:00. There was an extensive amount of urban warfare between the Ukrainian defenders and Russian forces. A church in Sumy was burned down as a result of the battle. Reuse permission: Professor Anasstasia Fedyk, UC Berkeley, The AI for Good Foundation
- Attribution:
- ©Svidok-Professor Anasstasia Fedyk-UC Berkeley
- Date:
- 02-10-2024
- Description:
- The description on the image reads, "Yahidne is a picturesque village in the Chernihiv region that endured a brutal 28-day Russian occupation. The local residents suffered cruel treatment at the hands of the Russians, and unfortunately, not a single house in the village survived. A witness now shares their account of the ongoing reconstruction efforts in Yahidne: "Since the beginning of June 2022, Yahidne has been undergoing a reconstruction effort led by volunteers. Gradually, people are returning to the village, and those who never left are receiving new roofs, doors, and windows for their homes. I decided to join the volunteers for a day and took part in various tasks. One of them involved salvaging bricks from a completely destroyed house and providing them to locals w ho needed them for rebuilding their homes. As I handled those bricks amidst the remnants of devastation left by the Russian military, a sense of joy overwhelmed me. It was heartening to witness the revival of this village, to see its people emerging from the shadows of their harrowing experiences and reclaiming their lives. Laughter, jokes and the simple act of living once again became part of their everyday existence. This feeling of invincibility, unity, and profound love for our land cannot be taken away from us. It is a testament to our victory in the face of adversity." More information: Yahidne village, Chernihiv. See the story about the resilience of Yahidne: "Inside the Basement Where an Entire Ukrainian Village Spent a Harrowing Month in Captivity: (source: https://time.com/6255183/ukraine-basement-yahidne-held-captive/)
- Attribution:
- ©Svidok/ Professor Anasstasiya Fedyk
- Date:
- 02-17-2024
- Description:
- The description on the image reads, "As a result of large-scale attacks in November 2022, almost all of Ukraine was plunged into blackout, devoid of electricity. A Ukrainian shares her experience during this time: "Since 16:30, I have been sitting without electricity. There's no water either. No internet, no communication. I catch snippets of Polish radio. They report the convening of the National Security Council due to a Russian missile striking Poland. In an attempt to cope with this unsettling news and manage our growing unease, my dad and I pour ourselves some homemade wine. We don't know how long this blackout will persist. The radio's battery has already died, so we rely on power packs to keep it running. We're being mindful of our resources, so we mostly tune in for news updates once every hour. The return of light remains uncertain, and the darkness weighs heavily, instilling a sense of gloomy anticipation. Let's retire to bed and wait to see what tomorrow brings. The worry arises from the uncertainty of receiving an air raid alert without the internet. It now relies on vehicles disseminating the information, but even then, it is not always possible to hear it while in a dream behind closed, soundproof vinyl windows. Opening them is not an option; it's November, and the cold permeates. I can only hope that I won't wake up to another explosion."
- Attribution:
- ©Svidok-Professor Anastassia Fedyk (UC Berkeley)
- Date:
- 02-17-2024
- Description:
- Марганець під ударом. The description on the image reads, "Only the Dnipro River separates Marhanets from the temporarily occupied Enerhodar. Consequently, this peaceful town is subjected to constant shelling. A resident of the town describes daily life: "Mostly, the shelling started in the evening and lasted until the morning. I couldn't sleep until the threat of shelling ceased, usually around five in the morning. The basement was in a dilapidated state, so there was no point in seeking shelter there as it could collapse from above. Once, the explosions were so deafening, and the shells landed so close that my mother and I huddled in a corner, praying and pleading, 'God, help us.' One of the shells struck a house on our street, approximately 5-6 houses away. The fire quickly spread to the roof of the adjacent house. We ventured outside, frightened by the sight of smoke and flames. Our neighbors, some barely dressed, rushed out too - some in slippers, others in their underwear - because it was utterly unexpected. We called for a fire truck, and two of them arrived. Thankfully, no one seemed to be injured. People salvaged whatever belongings hadn't been consumed by the fire and sought refuge at their neighbors'. It took a long time to extinguish the flames." More information: Marhanets is a city in Nikopol Raion, Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, Ukraine, Reuse permission: Professor Anasstasia Fedyk-UC Berkeley, The AI for Good Foundation
- Attribution:
- ©Svidok-Professor Anasstasia Fedyk-UC Berkeley
- Date:
- 02-10-2024
- Description:
- Unexploded ordnance, Kherson, Ukraine The description on the image reads, "The southern city of Kherson endured eight months of Russian occupation. A local resident provides testimony about this period: "In March, a living nightmare unfolded in my hometown of Kherson. Fighter jets soared overhead, tanks and heavy weaponry rumbled through the streets, and houses were engulfed in flames. People were ruthlessly shot while inside their cars. For a week, we dared not venture outside. And when we finally mustered the courage to step out, we had to ensure that our phones bore no trace of Ukrainian symbols. The occupiers conducted random checks at checkpoints, inspecting cars and scrutinizing the phones of passersby. This harrowing ordeal persisted for eight months - eight agonizing months. As our protests against the occupiers grew, they became increasingly irritated. They resorted to callous acts, lobbing grenades into the crowd. The attempt to escape the city ended in failure. We encountered 35 roadblocks, each one subjecting us to thorough searches of our belongings. We spent six days taking refuge in a field beside the highway controlled by the occupiers. Yet, all our efforts were in vain - they denied us passage and prevented our exit." Reuse permission: Professor Anasstasia Fedyk, UC Berkeley, and the AI for Good Foundation.
- Attribution:
- ©Svidok-Professor Anasstasia Fedyk-UC berkeley
- Date:
- 02-10-2024