There is always the danger of dehumanising when actual suffering is turned into data points. That said, I think this visualisation offers a unique perspective on the war in Ukraine, and what it feels like for the people living through it.

From Weekly Filet #390, in April 2022.

Visualizing Air Raid Sirens in Ukraine

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