For This, They Fight
Photographer: Gabriel Romero
Exhibit Title: For This, They Fight
Location: Ukraine
The full-scale war in Ukraine began in the early morning hours of February 24, 2022, when Russian forces began their invasion of the country. Media organizations and politicians across the globe predicted that Ukraine would fall within days. The Russian military was able to reach the outskirts of the capital of Kyiv from Belarus inthe north, and attack areas in the east and south from Russian territory. By early April of 2022, Ukrainian forces had liberated the Kyiv region and the horrors of the Russian occupation were revealed. Names of the many towns and villages near Kyiv were etched on the consciousness of the world as Russian atrocities were laid bare on a scale not seen since World War II. As a result, the International Criminal Court has issued charges against Russian president, Vladimir Putin. Over the last year, Ukrainian forces have been able to reclaim many parts of the country lost early in the war, yet their struggle continues. Religion is an important aspect of Ukrainian life, however many of them will tell you that their true religion is freedom. For this, they fight.
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