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A missile hangs on a parachute while falling over the rebel-held besieged al-Qaterji
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A missile hangs on a parachute while falling over the rebel-held besieged al-Qaterji
A missile hangs on a parachute while falling over the rebel-held besieged al-Qaterji neighbourhood of Aleppo, Syria November 28, 2016. REUTERS/Abdalrhman Ismail TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
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Armaments Armed Conflict Armoury Blue Sky Body Part Crisis Dangerous Fall Down Over Hanging Position Military Missile Wildlife Parachute Unrecognisable
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In this powerful image captured by Abdalrhman Ismail, a missile hangs suspended on a parachute as it descends over the rebel-held besieged al-Qaterji neighborhood of Aleppo, Syria. The photograph, taken on November 28,2016, offers a glimpse into the devastating reality of armed conflict and its impact on civilian populations. The contrasting elements in the photo are striking: the vibrant blue sky serves as an ironic backdrop to the destructive force represented by the missile. Its hanging position creates an eerie silhouette against nature's beauty, reminding us of the dangerous consequences that warfare brings upon innocent lives. As we ponder this creative use of photography to shed light on global crises, it is important to acknowledge that no people are visible in this particular frame. Yet their presence is felt through the unrecognizable exterior and armaments displayed here. This absence emphasizes how conflicts can displace individuals from their homes and disrupt entire communities. Moreover, Ismail's composition highlights not only human suffering but also environmental degradation caused by such conflicts. The parachute symbolizes both hope for survival and destruction falling from above—an emblematic representation of how war affects not just people but also our fragile ecosystem. This thought-provoking image reminds us of our collective responsibility to seek peaceful resolutions amidst armed conflicts worldwide while preserving our environment for future generations.
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