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- The description on the image reads, "On March 29, 2022, Mykolaiv was heavily shelled by the Russians. A resident shares her experience of being in the hospital with her sick father during the shelling: "The hospital called my dad to go for chemotherapy, so we made our way there. As we arrived, we witnessed the aftermath of the arrivals - sick people, who somehow managed to reach the hospital despite the ongoing gunfire. The explosions continued relentlessly, but the patients stood there, patiently waiting for assistance from the doctors. The girls from the hospital did their best to help and offer moral support. While driving home from chemotherapy with my dad, a deafening shock shook the city. It felt as if half of the city had been impacted. A rocket had hit the Mykolaiv Regional State Administration. For more than 70 years, I had been attending the Mykolaiv Regional Economic Court, which was situated in that building on the 8th and 9th floors. Later, I saw a photo of a girl named Nastya in the media, who worked in the court, and I immediately recognized her as the friendly girl who always greeted me with kindness in her eyes and warm greetings. God bless her. She remains vivid in my mind - an embodiment of brightness and kindness - Nastya, the young girl". 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, "A mural dedicated to Mariupol has been created in Lviv to support the displaced people from this city. A resident of Lviv shares her thoughts and faith in the liberation of Mariupol: "In the heart of Lviv, there is a monumental mural dedicated to Mariupol. It depicts a theater with the poignant inscription 'Children' in front of its entrance, symbolizing the heartless bombings by the Russians, disregarding the lives of innocent people inside. The mural also honors the defenders who fought for the city until the very end. Adjacent to the mural, there is an entrance to a center that provides assistance to internally displaced persons (IDPs) from Mariupol. Lviv welcomes everyone. No matter what challenges come our way, we will endure. I hold onto the hope of visiting a liberated Mariupol at the earliest opportunity. It's regrettable that I didn't have the chance to experience it before the war, but I am determined to discover and embrace its spirit once peace is restored." The word on this specific mural is діти (Children). Reuse permission: Professor Anasstasia Fedyk-UC Berkeley- The AI for Good Foundation
- Attribution:
- ©Svidok-Professor Anasstasia Fedyk-UC Berkeley
- Date:
- 02-10-2024
103. Restoring a Life
- Description:
- The description on the image reads, "After the withdrawal of Russian troops, the Kyiv region started to regain its vitality. A witness shared their observations on the recovery of lrpin: "No wonder lrpin is a hero city. Against all odds, it continues to live. The local sports school was heavily damaged by the Russians back in the spring. One part of the building simply has no roof or windows. But children continue to train on the playgrounds and in the school gym. They laugh and talk as they leave the school. They continue to be children even when they see the destroyed walls every day. Some locals have already managed to put in new windows. But in some places you can still see the sharp clangs of broken windows. Horses are grazing across the destroyed bridge. lrpin is welcoming a beautiful fall. It inspires us to keep going." More information: After the withdrawal of Russian troops, the Kyiv region regained its vitality. The photo was taken in Irpin
- Attribution:
- ©Svidok, Professor Anasstasia Fedyk (UC Berkeley)
- Date:
- 02-17-2024
- Description:
- The description of the image reads, "Since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, many Ukrainian cultural figures have been killed in the fighting, during the occupation, or shelling. A witness spoke about a painting from lrpin whose author was killed in the occupation: "Today, I visited a house in lrpin that was damaged during the Russian invasion. However, restoration work is currently underway. As I looked at the roof, my attention was drawn to a painting hanging on the brick wall, on the part of the wall still unrefurbished. A local resident recounted that it was painted by a man who used to live in this very house and was shot during the occupation." Reuse permission: Professor Anasstasia Fedyk
- Attribution:
- ©Svidok/ Professor Anastassia Fedyk (UC Berkeley)
- Date:
- 02-19-2024
- Description:
- The description on the image reads, "A Ukrainian soldier shared his account of the living conditions for animals in the territories that have been de-occupied: "When you arrive in Dolyna, the first beings to greet you are cats and dogs. In fact, they are the only inhabitants left here, as there are no longer any people. Not a single human soul remains, and every house has been wiped out. Some lie in ruins, reduced to their foundations. Even the Ukrainian Orthodox Church (Moscow Patriarchate) monastery, with its bell adorned with the Russian coat of arms, is now in ruins. The only building that has managed to withstand the devastation is a small church belonging to the Ukrainian Patriarchate. Though it is covered in debris, it stands intact. The cats and dogs emerge together, peacefully coexisting. They are not at odds with one another. In fact, you may witness a dog affectionately licking a cat or a cat gently caressing a dog. Shell-shocked and disoriented, some of them bear the scars of recent wounds or burns. They approach people not solely for food but also for the basic need of affection. Their sheer joy stems from the absence of gunfire in the area, relishing any opportunity for a kind scratch behind the ear." More information: A photo of dogs at Dolyna, in Kalush raion of Ivano-Frankivsk Oblast. Poster reuse permitted by Professor Anasstasia Fedyk, UC Berkeley
- Attribution:
- ©Svidok/ Professor Anasstasiya Fedyk, UC Berkeley
- Date:
- 02-17-2024
- Description:
- The description on the image reads, "Russian troops are devastating everything in their path, including sacred buildings. Almost 500 churches have been damaged or completely destroyed by the Russians in Ukraine. A soldier who liberated Bohorodychne in the Donetsk region recalled the destruction of the Church of the Holy Mother of God "Joy of All Who Sorrow" by Russian shelling: "There is a pile of spent RPG tubes and broken bricks nearby. Not far away, the dome of the bell tower lies fallen after a Russian airstrike hit the monastery. A Ukrainian flag is already hanging over the church. Initially, the soldiers wanted to hang it over the dome but couldn't reach it. Inside the church, the Russians were living and storing ammunition. When they fled, they set fire to the ammunition, apparently hoping for a massive explosion. However, that did not occur, and the paratroopers obtained a significant arsenal. Additionally, the Russians stole icons from the church itself." More Description: On May 19, 2022, the Church of the Holy Mother of God ‘Joy of All Who Sorrow’ in the village of Bohorodychne, in the Donetsk region, was destroyed by Russian shelling. (Source: https://war.ukraine.ua/crimes/russian-troops-destroyed-the-church-of-the-holy-mother-of-god-joy-of-all-who-sorrow/)
- Attribution:
- ©Svidok, Professor Anasstasia Fedyk (UC Berkeley)
- Date:
- 02-17-2024
- Description:
- The description on the images is as follows, "In the first days of the full-scale invasion, everyone sought refuge from unsettling thoughts. Some organized shelters, others armed themselves, and some ensured the safety of relatives and friends. We, however, found solace and means of distraction in our expertise -working with metal and machines. The first photo on my phone captures a document approved by the city council authorizing the distribution of rolled metal for crafting substantial anti-tank hedgehogs. Production commenced in the early days, but our metal reserves were quickly depleted. Following that, we shifted to casting plastic reusable dishes, as our hometown of Khmelnytskyi became a transit point for internally displaced persons (IDPs). And volunteer centers required dishes to cater to the vast influx of people. The distinct smell of metal remains etched in my memory, vividly reminding me of the initial days of a full-scale invasion."
- Attribution:
- ©Svidok, Professor Anasstasia Fedyk-UC Berkeley
- Date:
- 02-15-2024