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- Description:
- "On February 24, I was in Volnovakha, Donetsk region. At 4 a.m. I was awakened by loud explosions. Me and my parents decided to run to the basement of my dad's workplace. This turned out to be a big mistake ... The basement was not prepared at all. There were more than 300 people, who sought refuge there during the harrowing eight days that followed. The railway began to face increasingly frequent bombings. Next to the basement, there were already destroyed buildings, and the basement itself became very unstable. I don't even know how it managed to survive. There were only chairs, which were still not enough for all the people. There was no toilet in it either, so you had to go outside, which was impossible and very scary. Unfortunately, the ventilation was broken. There was nothing to breathe and it was unbearably hot from the number of people in such a small room. The last straw was when the basement door was open to let in at least some air, and debris fell into our basement and cut through the door." --------------------------------------- Volnovakha is a city in Donetsk Oblast, eastern Ukraine. It serves as the administrative center of Volnovakha Raion within the oblast. The battle of Volnovakha was a military engagement that lasted from 25 February 2022 until 12 March 2022 as part of the Eastern Ukraine offensive during the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine. Russian and DPR forces engaged Ukrainian forces at the small city of Volnovakha in Donetsk Oblast, which is located close to the Ukrainian-DPR border (Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/sebastienroblin/2022/11/09/ukrainian-veteran-recalls-pivotal-tank-battle-in-volnovakha/?sh=65c7706dd3a1)
- Attribution:
- ©Svidok, Professor Anasstasia Fedyk-UC Berkeley
- Date:
- 02-15-2024
- Description:
- "My son is 74 years old. At the beginning of the war, we regularly went down to the basement. Not on the first day, because it was strange and unclear what was happening. But after a rocket exploded right above our house the next night, we slept in the basement all the time. My son was holding up very well. He grew up right away, a change I've never seen happen so quickly. I've only read about it. He helped and encouraged me. From the outside, it seemed that he did not care deeply, as if he didn't realize the reality. That this is not Counter-Strike, not virtual, but real. But recently, I saw him very upset. When I asked him what was wrong, he said that he was afraid of forgetting how to breathe. He is an intelligent boy, not a pa nicker by any means, a boy with a sensitive but stable psyche. I studied psychology, so I realized that these are symptoms of PTSD. From the outside, you wouldn't know it. We got through it - we did exercises, distracted ourselves, talked. Now it seems to be over. For now."
- Attribution:
- ©Svidok, Professor Anasstasia Fedyk-UC Berkeley
- Date:
- 02-15-2024
- Description:
- The text on the image reads as follows, "Over the weekend, my colleagues and I decided to visit Drohobych. There, in the city center, we encountered cars destroyed by Russians on the front. One of the vehicles in the square was wrecked by Russians in June 2022 in Donetsk Oblast, while the other met a similar fate in January 2023 near Kupiansk. Close by, there's a sign displaying details of volunteers who are raising funds for new cars for the defenders. This served as a clear reminder that even though the front line itself is on the other side of the country, and thanks to air defense it's quieter here in the West, the war persists. Citizens from all regions must contribute to bring victory closer every day. It's a powerful reminder not to become complacent and to express gratitude for peace through meaningful actions."
- Attribution:
- ©Svidok, Professor Anasstasia Fedyk-UC Berkeley
- Date:
- 02-15-2024
- Description:
- During extensive attacks on Ukraine, entire families were compelled to take refuge in basements. A resident of Kharkiv share their experience. "We were abruptly awoken by the sound of explosions. It took me an entire day to process the reality of what had happened- it felt surreal! However, as the hailstorm of attacks continued, targeting houses nearby. We soon realized that the danger was not far off. Seeking safety, we took refuge in the basement, where we remained for an extended period. We would make only quick dashes to the house to prepare meals and heat water." Reuse permission: Svidok, Professor Anasstasia Fedyk, The AI for Good Foundation
- Attribution:
- ©Svidok, Professor Anasstasia Fedyk (UC Berkeley)
- Date:
- 02-15-2024
- Description:
- "Our people, having recovered a little from the events, began to help as much as they could. In the spring, many people came to school and kindergarten, baked pies, prepared canned meat, wove nets, and handed all this to the territorial defense, Armed Forces, and border guards. Later, in the fall, as a school, we prepared pies, bracelets, and postcards, traveled, and congratulated our territorial defense on Defender's Day." The destroyed Russian military hardware with a sign admonishing Russian soldiers with words like-"Russian soldiers, ahead the death awaits...is it worth it?" Reuse permission by Professor Anasstasia Fedyk
- Attribution:
- ©Svidok, Professor Anasstasia Fedyk-UC Berkeley
- Date:
- 02-15-2024
- Description:
- "A Russian rocket made an 8-meter hole in the historic center of Odesa. This is a UNESCO World Heritage Site next to the Odesa Art Museum." Odesa (also spelled Odessa) is Ukraine's third most populous city and municipality and a major seaport and transport hub located southwest of Ukraine. More on attacks on Odesa, which was primarily a Russian-speaking city, here: https://www.ukrinform.net/rubric-society/3748362-nearly-30-cultural-monuments-damaged-in-odesa-by-russian-strike-ministry.html
- Attribution:
- ©Svidok, Professor Anasstasia Fedyk-UC Berkeley
- Date:
- 02-15-2024
- Description:
- The description of the image reads, "During the brutal siege of Mariupol, the Russian army systematically destroyed residential buildings. A resident of Mariupol shared her harrowing experience of surviving the shelling: "Mariupol, 76 March, morning. It was the first time our neighborhood had been shelled so close to me. I'm not sure what type of projectiles they were, but there were numerous shells. One struck the neighboring house, a direct hit. My neighbors and I rushed to the house to search for and rescue anyone inside. Only a pile of rubble remained from the once-standing structure. Smoke engulfed the area, making it difficult to see anything. The house quickly caught fire, and given the proximity of our homes, there was a high risk of the fire spreading if left uncontained. We were unable to reach the emergency services, so we made a swift decision to extinguish the fire ourselves. I hurried back to my house to gather buckets, but then the second round of shelling began. The trajectory of the shells shifted slightly, and one landed just five meters behind me. The rest is a blur ... I found myself lying on the ground, covered in dirt. My head was ringing, and the fear was indescribable. My leg was in excruciating pain as if it were being burned by fire. It felt like holding a hot iron. Instinctively, I placed my hand on the injured area. When I lifted my hand, it was drenched in blood." Reuse permission: Professor Anasstasia Fedyk- UC Berkeley Additional information: The city of Mariupol in Ukraine endured a brutal siege during the Russian invasion, resulting in widespread destruction and loss of life. The blockade, which lasted from February to May 2022, was characterized by intense combat, relentless bombardment, and alleged war crimes, leading to the death of tens of thousands of people and the displacement of many residents. The siege of Mariupol was a harrowing and tragic event that garnered international attention due to the severity of the violence and its impact on the civilian population. (Source: https://www.theguardian.com/film/2023/oct/04/20-days-in-mariupol-review-searing-film-bears-terrible-witness-to-brutal-siege)
- Attribution:
- ©Svidok-Professor Anasstasia Fedyk-UC Berkeley
- Date:
- 02-10-2024
- Description:
- The description on the image reads, "After the liberation of Lyman in the Luhansk region, a mass grave site was discovered, and the police proceeded to exhume 787 bodies. A soldier who witnessed the process provided his testimony: "This is what the 'Russian world' truly represents. Their genuine national ideology: fear and death. They want everyone to live in fear, and those who refuse must perish. Today, the painstaking task of exhuming bodies from a mass grave on the outskirts of Lyman has commenced. Law enforcement has confirmed that these are civilians, most of whom were killed during the city's capture by the Russians. The bodies were hastily buried by a tractor and then covered with sand. Preliminary estimates suggest there are ~180 bodies in this grave: men and women, young and old. Among them are children. At least three young souls lie here, some of them just a few years old, buried alongside their parents. They rest together in the same pit, forming entire families. These innocent lives were not claimed by Putin alone. It was Russia and its people who took them away from us. The Russians are responsible for their deaths." More information: Lyman formerly known as Krasnyi Lyman from 1925 to 2016, is a city in Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine. More details of exhumation and burial sites can be found here: https://war.ukraine.ua/crimes/two-large-burial-sites-were-found-after-the-liberation-of-lyman/ 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, In February and March 2022, Kharkiv, home to 7.5 million people, endured horrific attacks. Here is what one resident of the city has to say about that period: "Planes were flying overhead, and it was incredibly terrifying. Just hearing their approach, we knew they were going to drop bombs. No one knew where they would strike, so fear gripped us, but we held on. However, the worst of it occurred in March. Throughout the night, we were bombarded at close range. By morning, it seemed to have subsided, and we went back to bed, hoping it was over. But an hour later, it started again. We heard two rounds of explosions. The first missile didn't hit too close, but we couldn't hear where the second one landed. That's when we knew something dreadful was about to happen. The memories become hazy from that point. I don't recall my husband pulling me off the chair and into the hallway, the intense blast, or the ringing in my ears. When I finally opened my eyes, there was fog all around, and whitewash was scattered everywhere. We quickly composed ourselves and rushed through the houses towards the bomb shelter. It was later revealed that the neighboring house had been hit." February-March 2022, Kharkiv Reuse permission by Professor Anasstasia Fedyk (UC Berkeley)
- Attribution:
- ©Svidok, Professor Anasstasia Fedyk (UC Berkeley)
- Date:
- 02-15-2024
- Description:
- The description of the image reads, "On the night of January 14, 2023, the Russians launched an attack on Dnipro, striking a residential building. The attack resulted in forty-six fatalities and eighty injuries. A resident of the city recounts that night: "I live near this place. At the time of the explosion, I was visiting friends while my family was at home. Half an hour later, we decided to meet near the ruins. There was significant debris, including rubble, glass, and everyday objects. A group of people had assembled, with some merely observing but most forming chains to move the debris to a pile. Even children were helping; my 14-year-old brother and his friend climbed to the top of the remains of the building and helped clear it out. They were eventually given masks and gloves, but not immediately, resulting in some glass getting into their hands. I am 16. I stood downstairs, picking up debris alongside my parents and our friends. I had been provided with gloves, while many young people did not have such "privileges." My brother recalls hearing people screaming from under the rubble." City: Dnipro January 14, 2023. Re-use permission by Svidok/ Professor Anasstasia Fedyk
- Attribution:
- ©©Svidok, Professor Anasstasia Fedyk (UC Berkeley)
- Date:
- 02-17-2024
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