kherson
Dec
4
2023
The image shows Vladimir Putin positioned on a large mound of dark figures resembling fallen soldiers. A speech bubble above him reads So much WINNING. Smoke fills the background. The scene responds to the Russia Ukraine conflict active in late 2023 including strikes near Dnipro and Kherson. It highlights the leader's public statements on military progress despite reported losses. The visual uses the pile to represent accumulated casualties from the invasion that began in 2022.
Nov
17
2022
The cartoon shows three soldiers in blue uniforms being expelled from a framed camouflage scene by large red arrows. One central figure bends forward under a downward arrow while flanking figures appear pushed outward. Published days after Ukrainian forces reclaimed Kherson in November 2022, the image captures the Russian military withdrawal from the southern city.
Nov
16
2022
Nov
14
2022
Nov
14
2022
The cartoon shows a Russian tank elevated on stilts waving a white flag above the city of Kherson. Burning buildings and smoke fill the background. The image responds to the Russian withdrawal from Kherson in November 2022. Ukrainian forces retook the city after months of occupation. The visual highlights the retreat through the tank's awkward posture and surrender gesture.
Nov
13
2022
A political cartoon published November 13 2022 shows Russian President Vladimir Putin with his head and shoulders pinned beneath an overturned tank marked with a Z symbol. The tank's gun barrel flies a Ukrainian flag while a bilingual road sign reading Kherson stands nearby. Scattered party streamers and a discarded helmet lie on the pavement. The image responds to Ukraine's recapture of Kherson city during its southern counteroffensive. Ukrainian troops entered the city center on November 11 after Russian forces withdrew across the Dnipro River. The cartoon uses the tank and flag to illustrate the reversal of Russian control in the region.
Nov
13
2022
The image shows a figure resembling Vladimir Putin running away from a sign reading Kherson. The figure holds a machine gun and points ahead while attached to a television frame displaying Russian flag colors. A small bird perches on the sign. This responds to the Russian announcement of withdrawal from the Ukrainian city of Kherson in November 2022.
Nov
13
2022
A political drawing shows a tank-like form bearing a Russian flag trapped in deep mud beside a Kherson road sign. The form appears to be crawling forward with tracks attached to a human shape wearing a helmet. A Ukrainian flag hangs from a building in the distance. The scene responds to the Russian military announcement of a pullback from the city in November 2022. Reports at the time indicated Ukrainian forces had advanced and Russian units faced logistical issues including poor road conditions. The image highlights the difficulties of the retreat ordered by Russian leadership.
Nov
11
2022
Nov
11
2022
