In the city of Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, schoolchildren marked the traditional first day of school amidst the ongoing conflict in the region. Despite the proximity of the front line, which is just 40 kilometers away, the spirit of the first day of school was kept alive by the students and teachers.
Due to the ban on large gatherings in the city, only students beginning their first and final years were permitted to participate in the celebratory parade. The school, which remains unnamed for security reasons, saw children dressed in embroidered Ukrainian shirts and carrying roses, symbolizing hope for the future.
