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Invictus Games, Jets in the Skies, and Russia's Strike on Kramatorsk: This Week in Ukraine, in Photos

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Valeriia Guseva
Valeriia Guseva
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Russia’s terror against Ukraine persists, relentlessly taking lives and devastating cities. Yet, the Ukrainian spirit remains unbreakable. Ukrainians stand strong, competing in the Invictus Games with their largest team yet, continuing the Kursk operation in Russia, and driving technological innovation on the frontline.

On February 6, Ukrainian soldiers are shown preparing for battle in the Kursk region. Photo by ©Eddy van Wessel.
On February 6, Ukrainian soldiers are shown preparing for battle in the Kursk region. Photo by ©Eddy van Wessel.
On February 7, servicemen of of First Mechanized battalion of 24th mechanized brigade named after King Danylo fire 2s1 self-propelled 122mm howitzer towards Russian positions near Chasiv Yar, Donetsk region, Ukraine. Photo Oleg Petrasiuk
On February 7, servicemen of of First Mechanized battalion of 24th mechanized brigade named after King Danylo fire 2s1 self-propelled 122mm howitzer towards Russian positions near Chasiv Yar, Donetsk region, Ukraine. Photo Oleg Petrasiuk
On February 7, the legendary sign at the entrance to the Donetsk region from the Dnipropetrovsk side is seen covered with an anti-drone net. The front line is about 20 km from here. Photo by Serhii Nuzhnenko for Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty
On February 7, the legendary sign at the entrance to the Donetsk region from the Dnipropetrovsk side is seen covered with an anti-drone net. The front line is about 20 km from here. Photo by Serhii Nuzhnenko for Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty
On February 8, Ukraine’s largest-ever team—35 wounded soldiers—proudly took part in the opening ceremony of the 2025 Invictus Games. The Duke of Sussex personally welcomed the team, honoring their resilience and strength. Photo by Serhii Korovayny
On February 8, Ukraine’s largest-ever team—35 wounded soldiers—proudly took part in the opening ceremony of the 2025 Invictus Games. The Duke of Sussex personally welcomed the team, honoring their resilience and strength. Photo by Serhii Korovayny
Volunteer workshop @klyn, which assembles drones for the military for donations in Kyiv region. February 8, 2025. Photo by Nazar Furyk
Volunteer workshop @klyn, which assembles drones for the military for donations in Kyiv region. February 8, 2025. Photo by Nazar Furyk
On February 9, rescuers from Ukraine’s State Emergency Service and National Police are seen at the scene of an airstrike that hit Kramatorsk. Photo by Anatolii Stepanov
On February 9, rescuers from Ukraine’s State Emergency Service and National Police are seen at the scene of an airstrike that hit Kramatorsk. Photo by Anatolii Stepanov
Plastdarm, Ukrainian research group, recovers bodies of Russian soldiers in Dovhen'ke region, Kharkiv region. February 9, 2025. Photo by Gaelle Girbes
Plastdarm, Ukrainian research group, recovers bodies of Russian soldiers in Dovhen'ke region, Kharkiv region. February 9, 2025. Photo by Gaelle Girbes
On February 9, the Russian army dropped a 500-kilogram bomb on a residential area in the old part of Kramatorsk. The air strike killed a 52-year-old man and injured twelve others. At least seven private houses, a medical facility, and cars parked nearby were destroyed. Photo by Yevhen Vasyliev
On February 9, the Russian army dropped a 500-kilogram bomb on a residential area in the old part of Kramatorsk. The air strike killed a 52-year-old man and injured twelve others. At least seven private houses, a medical facility, and cars parked nearby were destroyed. Photo by Yevhen Vasyliev
First Deputy Commander Brigadier General Vadim Gladkov during a report on the operational situation in the area of ​​responsibility of Denys Prokopenko "Redis", commander of the 12th Special Forces Brigade "Azov" of the NGU. February 10, 2025 in the Donetsk region. Photo Courtesy of NGU
First Deputy Commander Brigadier General Vadim Gladkov during a report on the operational situation in the area of ​​responsibility of Denys Prokopenko "Redis", commander of the 12th Special Forces Brigade "Azov" of the NGU. February 10, 2025 in the Donetsk region. Photo Courtesy of NGU
Pilot Qnesko of Mi-24 on a mission in Donetsk region, on February 10. Photo by pilot Qnesko
Pilot Qnesko of Mi-24 on a mission in Donetsk region, on February 10. Photo by pilot Qnesko
Combat operation of a pair of Mi-24s in Donetsk region on February 10. Photo by pilot Qnesko
Combat operation of a pair of Mi-24s in Donetsk region on February 10. Photo by pilot Qnesko
On February 11, a volunteer unit fighter launches a «Leleka» drone in the Donetsk region. Photo by Vladyslav Krasnoshchok.
On February 11, a volunteer unit fighter launches a «Leleka» drone in the Donetsk region. Photo by Vladyslav Krasnoshchok.
Russia attacked Kyiv with ballistic missiles and drones on February 12. Apartment buildings, office spaces, and civilian infrastructure were damaged. Photo by Ivan Antypenko for Suspilne News
Russia attacked Kyiv with ballistic missiles and drones on February 12. Apartment buildings, office spaces, and civilian infrastructure were damaged. Photo by Ivan Antypenko for Suspilne News
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