ANIMALS IN WAR (also Titled WAR THROUGH THE EYES OF ANMIMALS) ” is a 2025 Ukrainian anthology of seven short stories based on true events from the early phase of Russia’s invasion. Created by a team of six Ukrainian directors — including Myroslav Slaboshpytskyi, Yuliia Shashkova, and others — It’s co-produced by Oleh Kokhan and Oscar-winner Sean Penn. The soundtrack is by Imagine Dragons. The cast also includes Maryna Koshkina, Olha Korotyayeva, Daria Marchenko, Andrii Lidahovskyi, and Andrii Isayenko.
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Persons Unidentified. Photo by Nikolaenko Tetiana
Left, Chris Noth; Right, Olga Samofalova Photo by Nikolaienko Tetiana
Left, Svitlana Kosolapova; Right Chris Noth. Photo by Nikolaienko Tetiana
Red Carpet Photo by Nikolaienko Tetiana
Oleg Kokhan. Photo by Nikolaienko Tetiana
As of mid‑2025, the number of civilians killed y Russia’s war machine is officially over 13,000although the true figure is widely believed to be significantly higher. OHCHR (UN Human Rights Office) data shows that as of 30 April 2025, 13,134 civilians have been killed with 31,867 injured, since Russia’s full-scale invasion began on 24 February 2022. OHCHR notes that the actual numbers are almost certainly higher. These are verified* deaths —i.e., victims confirmed by UN monitoring teams.
The true toll is likely much higher, especially in regions under intense and hard-to-access combat, as well as occupied areas where documentation is limited.
Part 2 Published Sunday, July 6, 2025