War in Ukraine. The horrors of war by Luhansk Oblast


Lysychans'k

3 February 2024
Local residents stand next to the debris of a destroyed building in Lysychansk
Russian rescuers in the occupied Ukrainian city of Lysychansk work at a bakery, which separatist authorities claim was hit in a Russian drone attack on February 3.
— Photo by Russian Ministry of Civil Defence, Emergencies and Disaster Relief via AFP


Alchevsk

31 May 2023
A destroyed facility on a poultry farm following recent shelling in the village of Karpaty
A destroyed facility on a poultry farm following recent shelling in the Russia-Ukraine conflict in the village of Karpaty (Alchevsk Raion) in the Luhansk region, Russian-controlled Ukraine, May 31, 2023.
— Photo by Alexander Ermochenko / Reuters


Toshkivka

26 March 2023
A resident stands next to a car in front of a residential building heavily damaged in the settlement of Toshkivka
A resident stands next to a car in front of a residential building heavily damaged in the course of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, in the settlement of Toshkivka, in Sievierodonetsk Raion in Luhansk Oblast, Russian-controlled Ukraine, 26 Mar 2023.
— Photo by Alexander Ermochenko / Reuters


town of Kreminna

24 March 2023
Ukrainian servicemen stand next to a destroyed building near the frontline town of Kreminna
A Ukrainian serviceman walks along a street in a village near the frontline town of Kreminna, Luhansk region, Ukraine, March 8, 2023.
— Photo by Violeta Santos Moura / Reuters


town of Kreminna

8 March 2023
A Ukrainian serviceman walks along a street in a village near the frontline town of Kreminna
A Ukrainian serviceman walks along a street in a village near the frontline town of Kreminna, Luhansk region, Ukraine, March 8, 2023.
— Photo by Serhii Nuzhnenko via Reuters


Zolote

6 March 2023
Svetlana Magur walks past a destroyed building while visiting local residents in Zolote
Head of a settlement council Svetlana Magur, 59, walks past a destroyed building while visiting local residents in Zolote, Sievierodonetsk Raion, Luhansk Oblast, Russian-controlled Ukraine, March 6, 2023.
— Photo by Alexander Ermochenko / Reuters


Lysychans'k

21 September 2022
Local residents stand next to the debris of a destroyed building in Lysychansk
Local residents stand next to the debris of a destroyed building in Lysychansk, a city controlled by pro-Russian troops in Luhansk Region, Ukraine, September 21, 2022.
— Photo by Alexander Ermochenko / Reuters


Kadiivka

19 September 2022
A man removes debris of a building destroyed by recent shelling in the city of Kadiivka
A man removes debris of a building destroyed by recent shelling in the city of Kadiivka (Stakhanov), Luhansk Region, Ukraine, September 19, 2022.
— Photo by Alexander Ermochenko / Reuters


Lysychans'k

5 July 2022
Residents walk past the ruins of the Lysychansk State Mining and Industrial College
Residents walk past the ruins of the Lysychansk State Mining and Industrial College. Russia subjected the eastern Ukrainian city to prolonged artillery bombardments as it strangled its defenders' supply lines, forcing them to retreat.
— Photo by Alexander Ermochenko / Reuters


Lysychans'k

3 July 2022
damaged residential buildings are seen in Lysychansk
In this photo provided by the Luhansk region military administration, damaged residential buildings are seen in Lysychansk, Luhansk region, Ukraine, early Sunday, July 3, 2022. Russian forces pounded the city of Lysychansk and its surroundings in an all-out attempt to seize the last stronghold of resistance in eastern Ukraine's Luhansk province, the governor said Saturday. A presidential adviser said its fate would be decided within the next two days.
— Photo by Luhansk region military administration via AP


Severodonetsk

1 July 2022
Shattered City Of Syevyerodonetsk
After enduring months of devastating artillery fire, residents are now able to leave the safety of their basements and walk freely around the remains of Syevyerodonetsk.
— Photo by by Alexander Ermochenko / Reuters


Lysychans'k

21 June 2022
Destroyed buildings this month in Lysychansk.
Destroyed buildings this month in Lysychansk.
— Photo by Tyler Hicks / The New York Times


Lysychans'k

19 June 2022
Smoke from a fire caused by an artillery strike targeting a Ukrainian checkpoint in Lysychansk
Smoke from a fire caused by an artillery strike targeting a Ukrainian checkpoint in Lysychansk, Ukraine, on Sunday June 19.
— Photo by Tyler Hicks / The New York Times


Lysychans'k

15 June 2022
A resident carries water past destroyed buildings in Lysychansk, in the Donetsk region of Ukraine, on June 15, 2022.
A resident carries water past destroyed buildings in Lysychansk, in the Donetsk region of Ukraine, on June 15, 2022.
— Photo by The New York Times


Lysychans'k

14 June 2022
An aerial view shows destroyed houses after a Russian strike in the town of Pryvillya
An aerial view shows destroyed houses after a Russian strike in the town of Pryvillya in the eastern Ukrainian region of Donbas on June 14.
— Photo by Aris Messinis / AFP


Severodonetsk

11 June 2022
A Ukrainian soldier stands in a position during heavy fighting on the front line in Severodonetsk
Shells are seen around a tank at a position of Ukrainian service members in the Donetsk region on June 11. The U.S. has provided Ukraine with small arms and other military items.
— Photo by Stringer / Reuters


Severodonetsk

8 June 2022
A Ukrainian soldier stands in a position during heavy fighting on the front line in Severodonetsk
A Ukrainian soldier stands in a position during heavy fighting on the front line in Severodonetsk, the Luhansk region, Ukraine, Wednesday, June 8, 2022.
— Photo by Oleksandr Ratushniak / AP Photo


Severodonetsk

6 June 2022
This satellite image shows destroyed buildings in Rubizhne
This satellite image provided by Maxar Technologies shows destroyed buildings in Rubizhne, Ukraine near Severodonetsk, on Monday, June 6, 2022.
— Photo by Maxar Technologies via AP


Severodonetsk

30 May 2022
Smoke rises from Severodonetsk
Smoke rises in the city of Severodonetsk, Ukraine during heavy fighting on May 30.
— Photo by Aris Messinis / AFP via Getty Images


Popasna

27 May 2022
A tank manned by Russia-backed separatists drives through the streets of Popasna in May 2022.
A Russian tank drives past destroyed residential buildings in Popasna, in the Luhansk region of eastern Ukraine. Russian forces are attempting to encircle Ukrainian positions between Popasna and Syevyerodonetsk, according to reports from the area.
— Photo by Alexander Ermochenko / Reuters


Severodonetsk

26 May 2022
Smoke and dirt rise from the city of Severodonetsk
Smoke and dirt rise from the city of Severodonetsk, during shelling in the eastern Ukrainian region of Donbas, on May 26, 2022.
— Photo by Aris Messinis / AFP via Getty Images


Severodonetsk

25 May 2022
An injured man receives first aid after being hit by Russian shelling at the center of distribution of humanitarian aid in Severodonetsk
An injured man receives first aid after being hit by Russian shelling at the center of distribution of humanitarian aid in Severodonetsk, the largest city under Ukrainian control in Luhansk province.
— Photo by Rick Mave / SOPA Images / Shutterstock


Lysychans'k

15 May 2022
An unexploded ordnance is stuck outside a kindergarten where seven people have been sheltering in the basement for more than two months, in Lysychansk
An unexploded ordnance is stuck outside a kindergarten where seven people have been sheltering in the basement for more than two months, in Lysychansk, eastern Ukraine.
— Photo by Yasuyoshi Chiba / AFP / Getty Images


Severodonetsk

13 May 2022
A special task force policemen deliver bags of breads donated to the people who are living inside a basement used as a bomb shelter in Severodonetsk
A special task force policemen deliver bags of breads donated to the people who are living inside a basement used as a bomb shelter, during Russian attacks in Severodonetsk, Luhansk region, Ukraine, Friday, May 13, 2022.
— Photo by Leo Correa / AP Photo


Lysychans'k

13 May 2022
People gather to fill cans with water from a firefighters truck in Lysychansk
People gather to fill cans with water from a firefighters truck in Lysychansk, Luhansk region, Ukraine, Friday, May 13, 2022.
— Photo by Leo Correa / AP Photo


Severodonetsk

3 May 2022
Smoke rises at a warehouse after shelling in Severodonetsk
Smoke rises at a warehouse after shelling in Severodonetsk, eastern Ukraine, on May 3, 2022, as fighting is raging across Ukraine's east amid a U.S. warning that Moscow is preparing to formally annex eastern regions.
— Photo by Yasuyoshi Chiba / AFP via Getty Images / TNS


Severodonetsk

7 April 2022
Severodonetsk after shelling
Severodonetsk after shelling. The city is located northwest of Luhansk and is controlled by Ukrainian troops.
— Photo by Fadel Senna / AFP / Scanpix / LETA


Lysychans'k

30 March 2022
A residential building damaged by shelling in Lysychans'k
A residential building damaged by shelling in Lysychans'k.
— Photo by State Emergency Service of Ukraine, Reuters / Scanpix