Conflict

Fight or Flee: The Price of Freedom

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An FPV drone operator prepares to launch a drone in the freezing night air. The red light provides essential visibility while reducing the risk of detection by enemy forces, a critical adaptation t (...)
A drone unit commander takes a moment of rest after a shift. His AK leans silently against the wall, while the tattoos on his arms—done by his daughter—stand as symbols of pride and connection amid (...)
Members of Ukraine’s 126th Territorial Defense Brigade conduct river patrol training, navigating a boat equipped with small arms through the icy waters of a strategic area in the Kherson region, ho (...)
Members of the 126th Territorial Defense Battalion observe silence to honor their fallen comrades before beginning their training. The solemn gathering reflects their shared sacrifices and commitme (...)
A Ukrainian soldier leaps ashore with his rifle during a riverine training exercise while teammates secure the boat, showcasing operational readiness in challenging conditions. Kherson, Ukraine. De (...)
Members of the 126th Territorial Defense Battalion observe silence to honor their fallen comrades before beginning their training. The solemn gathering reflects their shared sacrifices and commitme (...)
Makar, a soldier of an anti-aircraft unit, bears a cross tattoo on his cheek in memory of four comrades who lost their lives fighting in Donbas. The solemn tribute reflects the personal losses endu (...)
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy speaks at a press conference on December 1, 2024, flanked by Ukrainian and EU flags. The setting reflects Ukraine’s resolve and its commitment to European integration (...)
A liberated yet desolate village in Kherson bears the scars of war. Lifeless and abandoned, the crumbled structures and barren landscape stand as a reminder of the conflict's devastating toll on on (...)
Soldiers of the 72nd Battalion operate an anti-aircraft 122mm Strela (Arrow) system, vital for intercepting low-flying aircraft and drones, ensuring protection against aerial threats in the ongoing (...)
A soldier from the 72nd Battalion readies an anti-aircraft 122mm Strela (Arrow) system, preparing it for operation. This system is vital in defending against aerial threats and ensuring airspace se (...)
Bathed in the soft glow of the morning light, a .50 caliber machine gun aboard a Ukrainian Navy patrol boat stands ready. The sunrise over the horizon underscores the crew's mission to protect the (...)
A vigilant crew member aboard a Ukrainian Navy patrol boat on the Black Sea monitors the waters for suspicious activity during a mission to protect the port of Odesa. Their efforts are crucial in s (...)
A member of the Ukrainian Air Force mans an anti-aircraft gun, protecting the port of Odesa during nighttime operations. The unit actively hunts for Iranian-made Shahed drones, defending critical i (...)
Members of Military Intelligence (GUR) conduct intense night shooting training with newly issued rifles. Muzzle flashes light up the darkness as they prepare for deployment to the frontline, honing (...)
A soldier from Ukraine's Military Intelligence (GUR) stands ready during night training, equipped with night-vision goggles and holding ammunition, to prepare for intense frontline operations under (...)
Shmei, a Ukrainian Military Intelligence (GUR) operative whose call sign means "Bumblebee," conducts night shooting training. A volunteer since 2014 and former marine, he lost his leg to a landmine (...)
Members of the 426th Separate Battalion of Unmanned Aerial Systems prepare a RAM strike drone for deployment. This drone plays a vital role in precision attacks and reconnaissance, enhancing Ukrain (...)
Silhouetted against the evening sky, members of the 426th Separate Battalion of Unmanned Aerial Systems discuss preparations for drone deployment, highlighting their critical role in modern warfare (...)