Four lives changed by four years of Russia-Ukraine warKYIV, Ukraine, Feb 24, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - Tens of thousands of civilians and hundreds of thousands of soldiers have been killed in the Russia-Ukraine war. As February 24 marks four years since Russia invaded, AFP looks at how the lives of just four people were forever changed by the war. Their story -- the Glodan family -- has become a symbol of the enormous price paid by Ukrainian civilians since Russia invaded. Speaking to AFP again this January, Volodymyr recalled the incident, his recovery and how he was desperate to help the Ukrainian war effort once again. Despite his unwavering determination to fight, Volodymyr had "some hope" an agreement to end the war can be reached soon.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha February 24, 2026 09:42 UTC