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A building of a shop, which according to locals was recently destroyed by shelling
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A building of a shop, which according to locals was recently destroyed by shelling
A building of a shop, which according to locals was recently destroyed by shelling, is seen in Donetsk, eastern Ukraine January 20, 2015. Pro-Russian separatists renewed attacks on Ukrainian forces at an airport complex in the east on Monday after Kiev launched a mass operation to reclaim lost ground there that Russia called a " strategic mistake". REUTERS/Alexander Ermochenko (UKRAINE - Tags: POLITICS CIVIL UNREST CONFLICT TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY)
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This powerful print captures the aftermath of destruction in Donetsk, eastern Ukraine. The image showcases a building that once housed a shop, now reduced to ruins by shelling according to locals. The devastating impact of armed conflict is evident as debris litters the exterior and the surrounding environment appears engulfed in fog. The photograph was taken on January 20,2015, during a period when pro-Russian separatists intensified their attacks on Ukrainian forces at an airport complex. This escalation followed Kiev's decision to launch a large-scale operation aimed at reclaiming lost territory—a move criticized by Russia as a "strategic mistake". In this desolate scene devoid of any human presence, the damaged structure stands as a haunting reminder of the violence that has ravaged this region. The tree standing tall amidst the wreckage symbolizes nature's resilience against man-made chaos. Through his lens, photographer Alexander Ermochenko skillfully captures both the physical devastation and emotional weight carried by this solitary building. This photo serves as a testament to the lasting consequences of armed conflicts and prompts us to reflect upon its destructive impact on communities caught in its crossfire.
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