Ukrainian sevicemen hold their positions in the Donetsk region
epa10758512 A Ukrainian serviceman of the 24 separate mechanized brigade named after King Danylo, cover mortars at a military position in the Donetsk region, Ukraine, 20 July 2023. The war in Ukraine, which started when Russia entered the country in February 2022, marked in July its 500th day. According to the UN, since the conflict started, more than 9000 civilians have been killed and more than 6 million others are now refugees worldwide. EPA/OLEG PETRASYUK
