Documenting the Human Stories of the Russian-Ukrainian War Through Photography

Wed, 06 May 2026 23:12:00 +0200

Anastasiia Vlasova has been capturing key moments of the Russian-Ukrainian war since its onset, including the pseudo-referendum in Crimea, the MH17 crash site, and the LPR and DPR territories. Now covering the full-scale invasion, she works with major international media such as The Guardian and The Washington Post. In this collection, she presents ten powerful images that reveal the human and emotional cost of the war. Her photos include scenes of farewells during evacuations, births amid conflict, soldiers at intimate concerts, and the aftermath of violence, including dead civilians and animals. Each image conveys not only the horrors of war but also resilience and moments of humanity, such as parents welcoming children into a dangerous world or soldiers sharing New Year’s humor. Vlasova’s work emphasizes both personal and collective experiences, showing how ordinary lives are interrupted and reshaped by violence. Her photography also reflects her connection to places from her past,