On Saturday, Prague’s Charles Bridge was the site of a powerful live installation called “Azovstal: A Year in Captivity”. Organized by Hlas Ukrajiny (Voice of Ukraine), the installation paid tribute to the defenders of Mariupol who are still in Russian captivity one year after the battle for the Azovstal steel plant.
The installation featured a chain of mainly young people dressed in black and bound together, symbolizing the torture and harsh conditions endured by the soldiers in captivity. Anastasiia Sihnaievska, co-founder of Hlas Ukrajiny, said the message of the installation was that Ukrainians are not just fighting for their own country, but for everyone.
The installation was a powerful reminder of the plight of those still in captivity and a call to action for the international community to take action to secure their release. It was a powerful and moving tribute to those who have sacrificed so much for their country.