Iron People tells the story of the war in Ukraine through the unique perspective of its railway workers.
Iron People tells the story of the war in Ukraine through the unique perspective of its railway workers. Since Russias full-scale invasion in 2022, the 230,000 men and women working on Ukraines railways have played a vital role in the countrys defense and daily survival. Stretching nearly 25,000 kilometers, the railway network has been a frequent target of Russian attacks. More than 1,100 railway workers have been injured, and over 790 have lost their lives. Yet despite the danger, a deep sense of dutyand the will to survivedrives these workers, supported by their families, to keep the trains running. Dutch photographer Jelle Krings has been documenting the lives of these railway workers and their loved ones since the start of the invasion. His work paints a powerful and moving portrait of resilience, courage, and humanity.
