To make things worse for many children, the 18-month-long war comes on the back of the coronavirus pandemic that began in 2020. Despite these odds, on September 1, students in Ukraine celebrated the start of their new school year — also called the ‘Day of Knowledge’. As the war grinds on, the students try their hand at a fresh start. Fresh start: Students attending a ceremony celebrating the ‘Day of Knowledge’ in Irpin in the northwest of Kyiv on September 1. Happy faces: Students celebrating the ‘Day of Knowledge’ in a subway station.

Source: The Hindu September 10, 2023 13:57 UTC