Sunflower | A story of Unity
On February 24, 2022 Putin announced a "special military operation" and effectively declared war on Ukraine. Attacks by Russian forces were reported in major cities across the country. That was a beginning of a cruel war that no one would expect to see. A war that created the largest refugee crisis since WWII. As millions fled their cities under heavy shelling, the small city of Uzhhorod witnessed one of the biggest refugee flows.
Many of the upcoming refugees and citizens of Uzhhorod volunteered every single day to distribute tons of essentials and food to thousands in need. A synchronised attempt of people who kept the spirits high with their positivity and solidarity described like “Dancing in Unison”. Between the fear of death and the sound of the war sirens, there was born a place filled with feelings of love, unity and hope. A juxtaposition of feelings in the midst of Chaos.
Many refugees said to me, “I have never seen Ukrainians so united before”.
This is a proof that a cruel war can bring people together.
