In Pics: One Year Of Russia-Ukraine War

Zee Media Bureau
Feb 25, 2023

February 24, 2023 marks one year of Russia-Ukraine war

It's been one year since Russia launched its invasion of neighboring Ukraine, an operation that President Vladimir Putin would have thought to be over in a matter of days.

Ukraine has surprised the world

Since the Russia-Ukraine war broke out on February 24, 2022, the Ukrainian soldiers under President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's leadership have surprised the world by holding out against Russian attacks.

War has devastated Ukrainian cities

The Russia-Ukraine war has devastated Ukrainian cities with various towns flattened by artillery and missile strikes.

Tens of thousands of civilians have been killed

Tens of thousands of civilians have been killed or injured since the start of the Russia-Ukraine war.

8 million Ukrainians have fled abroad

Some 8 million Ukrainians, roughly 20% of the pre-war population, have fled abroad for safety.

Hundreds of soldiers being killed daily

Hundreds of Russian and Ukrainian soldiers are reportedly being killed daily in scenes reminiscent of the carnage of World War I and World War II.

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