Illustration and comics ‘an instrument’ for Ukrainians in war with Russia

Kyiv-based illustrators who have produced comics in shelters, during blackouts and amid constant missile attacks have hailed the medium as their “instrument” for highlighting the reality of the war.

February 24 marks two years since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, and for those living in the country, the need to continue sharing what is happening to them is of paramount importance.

For Jenya Polosina, 31, and Anna Ivanenko, 32, who, comics have allowed them to highlight life since the invasion.