PARIS -- The war in Ukraine has become synonymous with horrific suffering and destruction, but also with fierce courage and unprecedented solidarity. Here are 10 iconic pictures that tell the story of the first 12 months of the conflict:     February 24, 2022: nation in shock Despite weeks of speculation, Russia's invasion of its former Soviet neighbor at dawn on February 24, 2022 stuns Ukraine and the world. The shock etched in the bloodied face of Olena Kurylo, a teacher wounded in the bombardment of the eastern city of Chuguiv, reflects that of a nation. Her defiance too. "Never, under any conditions will I submit to (Russian Presiden...Keep on reading: The Ukraine war in 10 iconic pictures