Three years ago, the world saw the true face of Russian aggression. When the Ukrainian military liberated Bucha, they revealed what had been hidden behind the occupying forces—executed civilians, mass graves, and streets littered with the bodies of those who had simply tried to live in their own homes. The name “Bucha” became a symbol of horror, but also of resilience.
The Russian army tried to erase Ukraine’s identity, to break its people through terror. But they failed. The liberation of Bucha marked not just the return of the city to Ukrainian control but also the beginning of a new stage in the war—the fight for justice. The crimes committed here could not be silenced. Investigators, journalists, and human rights defenders documented every atrocity, ensuring that the world would not look away.
Bucha was under occupation for 33 days – from 27 February to 31 March 2022. During this time, Russian troops killed 561 civilians, including 12 children.
Yet justice remains distant. The architects of these crimes still walk free, and Russia continues its war of destruction. But Bucha stands. The people who survived, who returned to rebuild, prove every day that Ukraine is not just resisting—it is winning.
On this anniversary, we remember those who did not live to see their city freed. We honor their memory not only with words but with actions—by fighting for truth, for justice, and for a future where Bucha will no longer be a symbol of tragedy, but of victory.