For more than two years Ukraine has been at the epicenter of a protracted and devastating conflict. Since the beginning of the so-called 'Special Operation' by Russian President Vladimir Putin, a euphemism for a large-scale invasion of the Slavic country, he has faced a series of challenges, among which the chronic shortage of soldiers and equipment stands out. ammunition. This new reality has already taken a heavy toll in human lives and resources, has left a trail of devastation in its wake, and threatens to undermine the country's ability to maintain its territorial integrity and protect its population.
IRPIN, UKRAINE - MARCH 9: Destroyed city entrance bridge where a memorial has been placed to honor the deceased in Irpin, Ukraine on March 9, 2024. Traces of war in the city have become symbols of the Russian occupation and memorials have been created where people come to pay their tribute to those killed.
LVIV, UKRAINE - MARCH 7: Military training for teenagers at a school in the Lviv region in which they learn first aid, piloting drones and shooting with military weapons in Lviv, Ukraine on March 7, 2024. Military training arrives to schools for teenagers in Ukraine.
LVIV, UKRAINE - MARCH 7: Military training for teenagers at a school in the Lviv region in which they learn first aid, piloting drones and shooting with military weapons in Lviv, Ukraine on March 7, 2024. Military training arrives to schools for teenagers in Ukraine.
IRPIN, UKRAINE - MARCH 9: Brave to Rebuild volunteers help to dismantle the wreckage of homes and structures devastated by Russia’s army in Irpin, Ukraine on March 9, 2024. Brave to Rebuild is a Ukrainian NGO that, after the attacks of the Russian army in different cities of the country, is responsible for helping affected families to dismantle the wreckage of homes and structures devastated by Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
IRPIN, UKRAINE - MARCH 9: Brave to Rebuild volunteers help to dismantle the wreckage of homes and structures devastated by Russia’s army in Irpin, Ukraine on March 9, 2024. Brave to Rebuild is a Ukrainian NGO that, after the attacks of the Russian army in different cities of the country, is responsible for helping affected families to dismantle the wreckage of homes and structures devastated by Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
KYIV, UKRAINE - MARCH 13: Members of the Hospitallers Ukraine paramedic battalion during a casualty treatment class under a combat environment in Kyiv, Ukraine on March 13, 2024. Hospitallers Ukraine is a voluntary organization of paramedics, created to to save lives through emergency treatment of the seriously wounded, specially civilians and soldiers on the frontline.
KYIV, UKRAINE - MARCH 16: Relatives and friends of Ukrainian soldiers held captive by Russia protest to demand information about their situation at the Maidan Nezalezhnosti square on March 16, 2024 in Kyiv, Ukraine. (Photo by Adri Salido/Getty Images)
KYIV, UKRAINE - MARCH 16: Relatives and friends of Ukrainian soldiers held captive by Russia protest to demand information about their situation at the Maidan Nezalezhnosti square on March 16, 2024 in Kyiv, Ukraine. (Photo by Adri Salido/Getty Images)
KYIV, UKRAINE - MARCH 16: Relatives and friends of Ukrainian soldiers held captive by Russia protest to demand information about their situation at the Maidan Nezalezhnosti square on March 16, 2024 in Kyiv, Ukraine. (Photo by Adri Salido/Getty Images)
KYIV, UKRAINE - MARCH 21: The Russians attacked Kyiv this morning with 31 missiles, causing at least 10 injuries, although the information is still not completely clear on March 21, 2024 in Kyiv, Ukraine. (Photo by Adri Salido/Getty Images)
KYIV, UKRAINE - MARCH 23: Two course attendees prepare to pilot drones equipped with software developed for combat zones in Kyiv, Ukraine on March 23, 2024. This is the first drone school for women in Ukraine that teaches them how to operate different types of drones in combat situations. Most of the women who sign up for this course plan to voluntarily enlist in the army soon. Women are increasingly dedicated to supporting their country in military positions and more and more women can be found in the army. While it is true that very few are on the front line, many are trained in tasks such as drone attacks on enemy targets.
KHARKIV, UKRAINE: Members of the 3rd Iron Tank Brigade during a training near the frontline in Kharkiv region, Ukraine. After more than two years of war in Ukraine, hostilities on the front continue.
KHARKIV, UKRAINE: Members of the 3rd Iron Tank Brigade during a training near the frontline in Kharkiv region, Ukraine. After more than two years of war in Ukraine, hostilities on the front continue.
SULYHIVKA, UKRAINE - MARCH 26: Emergency demining team carries out demining and destruction of explosives in Sulyhivka, Ukraine on March 26, 2024. A demining team works to destroy mines and other explosives in a remote area of the Kharkiv region that was occupied by the Russian army. According to experts, it may take two or three years to completely clear this small area of explosives.
SULYHIVKA, UKRAINE - MARCH 26: Emergency demining team carries out demining and destruction of explosives in Sulyhivka, Ukraine on March 26, 2024. A demining team works to destroy mines and other explosives in a remote area of the Kharkiv region that was occupied by the Russian army. According to experts, it may take two or three years to completely clear this small area of explosives.
IZYUM, UKRAINE - MARCH 27: View of the shcool destroyed by Shahed drones in Izyum, Ukraine on March 27, 2024. A school was bombed last night by the Russian army with up to three Shahed-type drones.