Since the beginning of the Russian invasion, skateboarding in Ukraine has taken on a unique dimension: an escape. From a sport once practiced surrounded by friends, skateboarding has become a window to freedom amidst chaos and anxiety. However, it is difficult not to be brought back to reality. While exploring the spots, the war asserts itself at every turn. Near vast brutalist squares lie buildings torn apart by Russian shells. Even the composition of the roads reminds them of the situation: the rough pavement that hinders them is firmly oriented towards the East and its Soviet past. Today, Ukrainian skaters who have not gone to fight are waging an entirely different battle: reclaiming the streets and the spaces marked by war, and allowing themselves to live again. This stories as been shot in 2023, trough the financial help of the Commande photographique nationale du Centre national des arts plastiques (Cnap). Photos as been public for the first time trough multiple exibitions in France starting from 2024.