Since its creation at the end of the 18th century, Lviv’s Lychakiv cemetery has served as a burial ground for the city’s most prominent residents and warriors, who fought against numerous invaders throughout Lviv’s turbulent history. As the first quarter of the 21st century draws to a close, new graves are being dug up for the soldiers who gave their lives to defend Ukraine from Russian invaders. Fresh flowers, Ukrainian tricolours and newly erected burial crosses cover the ground.