Photos: Farming in Ukraine’s War Zone
A photo essay documenting the daily lives of Ukrainian farmers operating in active war zones. The images highlight the dangers of unexploded ordnance and the integration of military technology into agricultural work.
Why it matters
It illustrates the profound impact of the ongoing conflict on food security and the civilian population in Ukraine.
Ivan Antypenko / Suspilne Ukraine / Global Images Ukraine / Getty Ukrainian farmer Oleksandr Hordiienko carries an anti-drone gun while holding “Chuyka,” a Ukrainian drone detector that helps spot Russian unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), while his employees work on a tractor in a field in the Kherson region, Ukraine, on July 29, 2025.
The article uses photojournalism to document the human and environmental cost of war, maintaining a focus on observational reporting.
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