Since Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, over 6.5 million Ukrainians have beendriven from their homesto neighboring countries.

ForInversion, photographerDanila Tkachenkoenlists the help of photojournalists covering the war in Ukraine.

The powerful images are a poignant reminder of what these people left behind and the suffering of their homeland.

Inversion by Danila Tkachenko

Interestingly, Tkachenko is Russian.

The photographer left Russia after vocalizing his opposition to the Russian invasion.

They persecuted my family and friends.

Inversion by Danila Tkachenko

I managed to leave Russia and seek political asylum in Europe.

Russia today is unfortunately a terrorist country and no amount of negotiations with it can stop its military aggression.

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Portrait of displaced Ukrainian by Danila Tkachenko

Photographer Danila Tkachenko shines a light on the protracted war in Ukraine withInversion.

Portrait of displaced Ukrainian by Danila Tkachenko

Portrait of displaced Ukrainian by Danila Tkachenko

Portrait of displaced Ukrainian by Danila Tkachenko

Inversion by Danila Tkachenko

Inversion by Danila Tkachenko

Inversion by Danila Tkachenko

Inversion by Danila Tkachenko

Inversion by Danila Tkachenko

Inversion by Danila Tkachenko