'Heartbreaking but defiant': High school students in Ukraine get their graduation photoshoot done inside ruins of school

Chandigarh, June 15

Ukraine has long been dealing with mounting infiltration and aggression of Russia. With the monumental loss to economy and infrastructure, the country is indeed witness the most substandard phase. With Ukrainian army fighting on all fronts with high spirits, the nationals are also holding symbolic protests to put their woes in public domain. A group of High School students in Ukraine got their graduation picture clicked in front of a dilapidated school building which reportedly got destroyed in Russian shelling.

The insightful picture has been shared by Daria Kaleniuk, an executive director at Anti-Corruption Action Centre in Ukraine. The picture shows groups of students posing while standing at different locations of the shattered building. The students though look extremely confident while posing.

Graduation at Chernigiv school pic.twitter.com/fV7m5FAv1z

— Daria Kaleniuk (@dkaleniuk) June 13, 2022

Soon after being shared, the picture witnessed an outburst of emotions. It has left netizens wondering about the extent of destruction caused to Ukraine amid war. Many, however, are hailing the sheer confidence andresilience of people.

Heart breaking but defiant. Good luck kids. xx

— Maggie Leat (@maggieleat) June 13, 2022