The destruction of the war are all too obvious in Ukraine. However, other wounds are less evident. Psychologists are working hand-in-hand with prosecutors to gather evidence on war crimes, particularly when it comes to sexual violence during the Russian invasion. Over the course of their findings, they have found a population traumatised by occupation and war, and have been seeking to offer help and support to as many people as they can. FRANCE 24 journalists Luke Shrago and Mélina Huet report.
The Russian army arrived in Zahal'tsi, a village in the Kyiv region, on March 20, 2022 and occupied the town for 10 days. The signs of war can be seen everywhere, from the bullet-riddled doors to the bombed-out buildings.