Employees of the Municipal Waste Management Company of the Kharkiv City Council wore vyshyvankas — traditional embroidered shirts that embody resilience, unity, and love for Ukraine.

Every day, utility workers carry out their duties where the war has left its mark: helping eliminate the consequences of enemy shelling, handling demolition waste, and supporting the city’s daily operations.

Against the backdrop of damaged buildings, the Ukrainian vyshyvanka carries a special meaning today. It is a symbol of strength, resilience, and faith in recovery.