Burying the fallen in Ukraine — Photojournalist Jonathan Alpeyrie took a series of images of pro-Russian rebels burying four fallen fighters in Ukraine, August 18. Jonathan Alpeyrie Burying the fallen in Ukraine — The rebels died fighting the Ukrainian army in the eastern Donetsk region. Jonathan Alpeyrie Burying the fallen in Ukraine — They came from a small village south of Donetsk near the front lines, their final resting place. Jonathan Alpeyrie Burying the fallen in Ukraine — Alpeyrie and his colleagues witnessed the funeral after deciding to follow a convoy of rebel cars and armored vehicles. Jonathan Alpeyrie Burying the fallen in Ukraine — The rebels questioned their actions at gunpoint, then allowed them to witness the service. Jonathan Alpeyrie Burying the fallen in Ukraine — During the funeral constant shelling could be heard, as government forces were nearby, Alpeyrie says. Jonathan Alpeyrie Burying the fallen in Ukraine — For an hour they photographed the entire ceremony. Jonathan Alpeyrie Burying the fallen in Ukraine — The photos are rare as the rebels never give access to the kind of events that show their military losses, Alpeyrie says. Jonathan Alpeyrie Burying the fallen in Ukraine — "There are just very unique moments ... it was a very personal moment for them," Alpeyrie says. Jonathan Alpeyrie Prev Next
