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PHOTOGRAPHY

Our World in Pictures: Week 09 of 2022

Here is an incomplete, yet surprising, heartbreaking and moving gallery of images of this week’s events around the world.

Maverick Life Editors

By Maverick Life Editors

4 Mar

Maternity Ward Patients In Kyiv Hospital Move To Bomb Shelter Amid Russian Attack

A man holds a newborn child in the bomb shelter of a maternity hospital on March 02, 2022 in Kyiv, Ukraine. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images)

KYIV, UKRAINE - MARCH 02: A girl sits with her dog and cat in the Dorohozhychi subway station which has has been turned into a bomb shelter on March 02, 2022 in Kyiv, Ukraine. Russian forces continued their advance on the Ukrainian capital for the seventh day as the country's invasion of its western neighbour goes on. Intense battles are also being waged over Ukraine's other major cities. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images) — A girl sits with her dog and cat in the Dorohozhychi subway station which has has been turned into a bomb shelter on March 02, 2022 in Kyiv, Ukraine. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images)

ZAHONY, HUNGARY - MARCH 02: Refugees arrive at the Hungarian border town of Zahony on a train that has come from Ukraine on March 02, 2022 in Zahony, Hungary. Refugees from Ukraine have fled into neighbouring countries such as Hungary, forming long queues at border crossings, after Russia began a large-scale attack on Ukraine on February 24, 2022. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images) — Refugees arrive at the Hungarian border town of Zahony on a train that has come from Ukraine on March 02, 2022 in Zahony, Hungary. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

ZAHONY, HUNGARY - MARCH 03: A refugee girl carries a sibling after arriving at the Hungarian border town of Zahony on a train that has come from Ukraine on March 03, 2022 in Zahony, Hungary. Refugees from Ukraine have fled into neighbouring countries such as Hungary, forming long queues at border crossings, after Russia began a large-scale attack on Ukraine on February 24, 2022. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images) — A refugee girl carries a sibling after arriving at the Hungarian border town of Zahony on a train that has come from Ukraine on March 03, 2022 in Zahony, Hungary. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

TALLINN, ESTONIA - MARCH 01: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is shown around the Royal Tank Regiment Battlegroup by Lt Colonel Simon Worth (L) after a joint press conference with Prime Minister of Estonia Kaja Kallas and Jens Stoltenberg, Secretary General of NATO at the Tapa Army Base on March 1, 2022 in Tallinn, Estonia. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson travelled to Poland earlier today and is now in Estonia for further talks. (Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images) — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is shown around the Royal Tank Regiment Battlegroup by Lt Colonel Simon Worth (L) after a joint press conference with Prime Minister of Estonia Kaja Kallas and Jens Stoltenberg, Secretary-General of NATO at the Tapa Army Base on March 1, 2022 in Tallinn, Estonia. (Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images)

KYIV, UKRAINE - MARCH 01: A man walks past a Christian Orthodox church on March 1, 2022 in Kyiv, Ukraine. Russian forces continued their advance on the Ukrainian capital as the country's invasion of its western neighbor entered its sixth day. Intense battles are also being waged over Ukraine's other major cities. (Photo by Pierre Crom/Getty Images) — A man walks past a Christian Orthodox church on March 1, 2022 in Kyiv, Ukraine. (Photo by Pierre Crom/Getty Images)

A destroyed fitness center following Russian missile strikes in Kyiv, Ukraine, on Wednesday, March 2, 2022. Russia said it would press forward with its invasion of Ukraine until its goals are met, as troops were seen moving in a large convoy toward the capital, Kyiv. Photographer: Erin Trieb/Bloomberg via Getty Images

Residents take shelter at the Ivanychuk Library after air-raid sirens sound in Lviv, Ukraine, on Tuesday, March 1, 2022. Russia's armed forces will continue their "military operation" in Ukraine until they meet their goals, Interfax quoted Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu as saying. Photographer: Ethan Swope/Bloomberg via Getty Images — Residents take shelter at the Ivanychuk Library after air-raid sirens sound in Lviv, Ukraine, on Tuesday, March 1, 2022. Photographer: Ethan Swope/Bloomberg via Getty Images

A Ukrainian soldier climbs an escalator at a deserted Kyiv metro station in Kyiv, Ukraine, on Wednesday, March 2, 2022. Russia said it would press forward with its invasion of Ukraine until its goals are met, as troops were seen moving in a large convoy toward the capital, Kyiv. Photographer: Erin Trieb/Bloomberg via Getty Images — A Ukrainian soldier climbs an escalator at a deserted Kyiv metro station in Kyiv, Ukraine, on Wednesday, March 2, 2022. Photographer: Erin Trieb/Bloomberg via Getty Images

A Ukrainian soldier visits a relative who is taking shelter in the lower level of a Kyiv metro station during Russian artillery strikes in Kyiv, Ukraine, on Wednesday, March 2, 2022. Russia said it would press forward with its invasion of Ukraine until its goals are met, as troops were seen moving in a large convoy toward the capital, Kyiv. Photographer: Erin Trieb/Bloomberg via Getty Images — A Ukrainian soldier visits a relative who is taking shelter in the lower level of a Kyiv metro station during Russian artillery strikes in Kyiv, Ukraine, on Wednesday, March 2, 2022. Photographer: Erin Trieb/Bloomberg via Getty Images

KYIV, UKRAINE - MARCH 02: A Ukrainian serviceman guards the entrance to an underpass in Independence Square on March 02, 2022 in Kyiv, Ukraine. Russian forces continued their advance on the Ukrainian capital for the seventh day as the country's invasion of its western neighbour goes on. Intense battles are also being waged over Ukraine's other major cities. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images) — A Ukrainian serviceman guards the entrance to an underpass in Independence Square on March 02, 2022 in Kyiv, Ukraine. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images)

A Ukrainian takes her children across the border in Siret, Romania, March 2, 2022. Around 660,000 people have fled Ukraine to neighboring countries in the past six days, putting the exodus on track to become Europe's largest refugee crisis this century, according to the United Nations. Photographer: Andrei Pungovschi/Bloomberg via Getty Images — A Ukrainian takes her children across the border in Siret, Romania, March 2, 2022. Photographer: Andrei Pungovschi/Bloomberg via Getty Images

A local volunteer wipes tears from the face of a displaced Ukrainian after she crossed the border in Siret, Romania, March 2, 2022. Around 660,000 people have fled Ukraine to neighboring countries in the past six days, putting the exodus on track to become Europe's largest refugee crisis this century, according to the United Nations. Photographer: Andrei Pungovschi/Bloomberg via Getty Images — A local volunteer wipes tears from the face of a displaced Ukrainian after she crossed the border in Siret, Romania, March 2, 2022. Photographer: Andrei Pungovschi/Bloomberg via Getty Images

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 01: The Ukrainian Association of South Africa and supporters staged a protest outside Parliament on March 01, 2022 in Cape Town. Protests against Russia's invasion of Ukraine have been held across the world. (Photo by Gallo Images/Brenton Geach) — The Ukrainian Association of South Africa and supporters staged a protest outside Parliament on March 01, 2022 in Cape Town. Protests against Russia's invasion of Ukraine have been held across the world. (Photo by Gallo Images/Brenton Geach)

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 02: Cape Town City Hall lit up in blue and yellow to show support for Ukraine on March 02, 2022 in Cape Town, South Africa. Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis said that the gesture of illuminating Cape Town City Hall in Kyiv?s colours will serve as a reminder of the torment the city and its residents are facing. (Photo by Gallo Images/Brenton Geach) — Cape Town City Hall lit up in blue and yellow to show support for Ukraine on March 02, 2022 in Cape Town, South Africa. Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis said that the gesture of illuminating Cape Town City Hall in Kyiv's colours will serve as a reminder of the torment the city and its residents are facing. (Photo by Gallo Images/Brenton Geach)

SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA - MARCH 04: People hold candles during the candlelight vigil for Ukraine during a rally to protest against Russia attacking Ukraine near the Russian embassy on March 04, 2022 in Seoul, South Korea. Protests have erupted around the world in support of Ukraine after Russian forces invaded the country earlier this week. (Photo by Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images) — People hold candles during the candlelight vigil for Ukraine during a rally to protest against Russia attacking Ukraine near the Russian embassy on March 04, 2022 in Seoul, South Korea. (Photo by Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images)

GIANYAR, BALI, INDONESIA - FEBRUARY 28: Balinese Hindus people carry Jempana, a sacred temple paraphernalia during Melasti Ritual prior to Nyepi Day on February 28, 2022 on a beach in Gianyar, Bali, Indonesia. Balinese Hindus dressed in predominantly white attire carried sacred effigies of gods and goddesses and ritual paraphernalia from their village temples to the beach to perform a purification ceremony called the Melasti ritual. Balinese Hindus believe the Melasti ritual is a must perform ahead of Nyepi Day, The Day of Silence, to cleanse the soul and nature, recharge the supernatural power of the temples sacred objects and cleanse the temple paraphernalia. The Nyepi Day is a national holiday in Indonesia and is a day for self-reflection and abstaining from distractions such as entertainment. (Photo by Agung Parameswara/Getty Images) — Balinese Hindus people carry Jempana, a sacred temple paraphernalia during Melasti Ritual prior to Nyepi Day on February 28, 2022 on a beach in Gianyar, Bali, Indonesia. Nyepi Day is a national holiday in Indonesia and is a day for self-reflection and abstaining from distractions such as entertainment. (Photo by Agung Parameswara/Getty Images)

KLUNGKUNG, BALI, INDONESIA - MARCH 02: A Balinese man is hit with burning dried coconut leaves during a fire fight ritual called Lukad Gni as pengerupukan ceremony on March 02, 2022 in Paksebali Village, Klungkung, Bali, Indonesia. The pengerupukan ceremony, held ahead of Nyepi Day celebrations, is a unique ritual in which devotees "fight" each other with fire. The Puri Satria Kawan community believes that the Lukat Gni ritual is conducted to purify the microcosmos (bhuana alit) and macrocosmos (bhuana agung), which is believed to neutralize negative energy and maintain the universe's harmony. (Photo by Agung Parameswara/Getty Images) — A Balinese man is hit with burning dried coconut leaves during a firefight ritual called Lukad Gni as pengerupukan ceremony on March 02, 2022 in Paksebali Village, Klungkung, Bali, Indonesia. (Photo by Agung Parameswara/Getty Images)

BEIJING, CHINA - MARCH 03: Hiraku Misawa of Team Japan competes during a training session for the Men's Downhill Standing ahead of the Beijing 2022 Winter Paralympics at National Alpine Ski Centre on March 03, 2022 in Yanqing, China. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) — Hiraku Misawa of Team Japan competes during a training session for the Men's Downhill Standing ahead of the Beijing 2022 Winter Paralympics at National Alpine Ski Centre on March 03, 2022 in Yanqing, China. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

BEIJING, CHINA - MARCH 03: Members of Team China ski during a Official Training session at Zhangjiakou National Biathlon Centre on March 03, 2022 in Beijing, China. (Photo by Lintao Zhang/Getty Images) — Members of Team China ski during an official training session at Zhangjiakou National Biathlon Centre on March 03, 2022 in Beijing, China. (Photo by Lintao Zhang/Getty Images)

ZHANGJIAKOU, CHINA - MARCH 03: Visually Impaired athlete Hesong Dang of Team China during a Official Training Session at Zhangjiakou National Biathlon Centre on March 03, 2022 in Beijing, China. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images) — Visually Impaired athlete Hesong Dang of Team China during an official training Session at Zhangjiakou National Biathlon Centre on March 03, 2022 in Beijing, China. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

YANQING, CHINA - MARCH 03: Hongsheng Sun of Team China <br>competes during the 3rd training session for the Men's Downhill Staying ahead of the Beijing 2022 Winter Paralympics at National Alpine Ski Centre on March 03, 2022 in Yanqing, China. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images) — Hongsheng Sun of Team China competes during the 3rd training session for the Men's Downhill Staying ahead of the Beijing 2022 Winter Paralympics at National Alpine Ski Centre on March 03, 2022 in Yanqing, China. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images)

PARIS, FRANCE - MARCH 04: Creations by designer Alber Elbaz are displayed during "Love Brings Love. The Alber Elbaz Tribute Show" exhibition as part of Paris fashion week on March 04, 2022 in Paris, France.The Palais Galliera celebrates Alber Elbaz in an unprecedented exhibition format, recreating the collaborative show that was presented in tribute to the legendary designer. This exhibition takes part from March 5 to July 10, 2022. (Photo by Thierry Chesnot/Getty Images) — Creations by designer Alber Elbaz are displayed during "Love Brings Love. The Alber Elbaz Tribute Show" exhibition as part of Paris fashion week on March 04, 2022 in Paris, France. (Photo by Thierry Chesnot/Getty Images)

INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 02: (EDITORS NOTE: Image has been converted to black and white) Doja Cat attends the Billboard Women in Music 2022 red carpet at YouTube Theater on March 02, 2022 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for Billboard) — Doja Cat attends the Billboard Women in Music 2022 red carpet at YouTube Theater on March 02, 2022 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for Billboard)

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 03: An overview of Zeitz MOCCA Museum of Contemporary Art Africa on March 03, 2022 in Cape Town, South Africa. First Thursdays are one of the most exhilarating events that Capetonians look forward to enjoying in the first week of every month. (Photo by Gallo Images/ER Lombard) — An overview of Zeitz MOCCA Museum of Contemporary Art Africa on March 03, 2022 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by Gallo Images/ER Lombard)

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 03: People use a boat to save items from their home at Torwood Street, Auchenflower on March 03, 2022 in Brisbane, Australia. From Brisbane in Queensland to Lismore in northern New South Wales, flood-affected communities are cleaning up debris as the weather system moves south towards Sydney. (Photo by Peter Wallis/Getty Images) — People use a boat to save items from their home at Torwood Street, Auchenflower on March 03, 2022 in Brisbane, Australia. From Brisbane in Queensland to Lismore in northern New South Wales, flood-affected communities are cleaning up debris as the weather system moves south towards Sydney. (Photo by Peter Wallis/Getty Images)

A warm thank you to Kim McCarthy from Getty/ Gallo for her help in the selection of these images. DM/ ML

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