Photo exhibition “Christmas in Kyiv. Year 2024”

Photographs of war-torn houses in Kyiv are silent witnesses to the brutality of warfare and the tragedies endured by civilians. These homes, once filled with life and comfort, have been reduced to ruins by the strikes of shells and rockets. The shattered walls and broken windows symbolize not only physical destruction but also the loss of safety and stability for thousands of people.

Each destroyed house is not just a building but a story of a family forced to leave everything behind. These images serve as a reminder of the fragility of peace and the severe consequences war brings to ordinary people, their homes, and their lives.

Yet, despite the vast scale of destruction, these photographs also stand as symbols of resilience and hope for recovery. After war, there comes a time for rebuilding, when the destroyed homes can be restored and their residents can return to normal life. These images remind us of the importance of fighting for peace and helping those affected by conflict. 

Photographs taken on December 20, 2024, reveal the latest devastation. Shortly before Christmas , Russia launched a massive missile and drone attack on Kyiv, once again leaving destruction in its wake.

Photographer - Natalia Nesterkina (Suchok), photographer and member of the National Union of Photographers of Ukraine. Since the beginning of the war, she has been accredited by the Ukrainian Armed Forces to document the consequences of the military invasion of Ukraine. She lives in Kyiv."

Natalia is known in Latvia already, as her exhibition “Endless Hope” took place in Riga City Council building in year 2024.
https://okupacijasmuzejs.lv/en/news/Opened-exhibition-of-photographs-ENDLESS-HOPE-by-Natalya-Nesterkina