Face of Olena Kurilo – Bloodied Symbol of Russia’s Attack on Ukraine

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Images of Olena Kurilo’s bloodied face have become a symbol of Russia’s attack on Ukraine and its civilians. They impressed the Los Angeles-based artist Zhenya Gershman so much that she painted a portrait of Kurilo from the photograph. Angelina Bagdasaryan has the story, narrated by Anna Rice. Videographer: Vazgen Varzhabetian.