Work for the Associated Press

Scenes from the Separatist Conflict in Donetsk

The article provides a series of snapshots depicting various scenes in and around Donetsk amidst the separatist conflict. It covers the presence and activities of the Donetsk People's Republic, Vostok Battalion, and other pro-Russian separatist groups. The article also touches upon the aftermath of the Malaysia Airlines MH17 crash, with descriptions of the crash site and memorial ceremonies. It portrays the daily life of residents, the military presence, and the impact of the conflict on the local population, including the presence of Ukrainian prisoners of war and the effects of shelling on civilian areas. The article paints a vivid picture of the war-torn region, the involvement of various battalions, and the ongoing struggle between Ukrainian forces and Russian-backed separatists.

Antoine E. R. Delaunay

The article provides a series of snapshots depicting various scenes from the Kurdish community in and around Çaykara, a village near the Syrian border and the town of Kobane. It highlights the celebration of Women's Day, with images of Kurdish women in traditional attire and girls sitting on the roof of a mosque. The article also touches on the humanitarian efforts by the organization Hayat Destek, which is shown preparing relief packages for Syrian refugees. Additionally, it portrays the daily life of refugees in camps funded by the Turkish government, including children playing and families adapting to their new circumstances. Personal stories are woven throughout, such as that of Xelil Osman, a Kurdish fighter who was wounded in Kobane, and a family living in a rented storage unit in Suruç.