Libkos Archive - Russian Invasion Of Ukraine 2022-2023

KUPIANSK, UKRAINE - SEPTEMBER 23, 2022 A Ukrainian mortar crew operates a 120mm system, firing towards Russian positions during the ongoing battles near Kupiansk. The images show soldiers of the assault battalion "Wolves of Da Vinci" continuing their advance against Russian forces, providing crucial fire support as Ukraine war soldiers push forward in the Kharkiv region. Kupiansk, located on the Oskil River, was a key logistics hub and railway junction for Russian troops. Its liberation during Ukraine's September 2022 counteroffensive cut off vital supply lines and forced Russian units into retreat. The city's recapture marked a major strategic victory for the Ukraine army and became one of the turning points in the Ukraine war in the northeast. This image is part of the wider context of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, which began in February 2022, leading to widespread destruction, civilian casualties, and one of the largest military conflicts in Europe since World War II. Taken on September 23, 2022 in Kupiansk, Ukraine. (Photo by Kostiantyn Liberov/Libkos/Getty Images)