Silver in Press/General News / 2022 / Press / War

Evacuating the most vulnerable from Donetsk

  • Prize
    Silver in Press/General News, Gold in Press/War
  • Photographer
    Shou Yi Daniel Ceng, Turkey
  • Date of Photograph
    June 17 - 19 June, 2022
  • Studio
    Anadolu Agency

As sounds of terror continue to echo with consecutive Russian bombardment and air strikes on Donetsk, the most vulnerable with long-term illnesses or disabilities have been stranded in the most horrendous times of Moscow’s brutal invasion of Ukraine.

Among them are 67-year-old cancer patient Galina living in Holubivka, and 85-year-old Alla residing in Niu-York Town with loss of sight and long-term diseases, as they have lost access to lifeline-medications and treatments since the war unfolded.

Volunteers rescue them from frontlines despite the arduous and life-threatening challenges.

Daniel Ceng is an award-winning Asian photojournalist covering politics, social issues, spot news, war and more across the world, with a focus on East and Southeast Asia.

Currently, Daniel is a photojournalist at Anadolu Agency -- Türkiye's official news agency.