Syrian artist paints graffiti on walls destroyed by Russians in Idlib – in pictures

Syrian artist Aziz al-Asmar paints a mural on a building in Idlib, Syria. All photos: EPA
Syrian artist Aziz al-Asmar paints a mural on a building in Idlib, Syria. All photos: EPA
The 50-year-old artist has been painting murals on the walls of buildings shelled by Russian forces in Syria for more than six years.
The 50-year-old artist has been painting murals on the walls of buildings shelled by Russian forces in Syria for more than six years.
Aziz paints a mural.
Aziz paints a mural.
The artist works on a mural depicting a bear and Ukrainian colours with an Arabic inscription reading 'Russian crime ... Ukrainian scene' on a wall in Idlib.
The artist works on a mural depicting a bear and Ukrainian colours with an Arabic inscription reading 'Russian crime ... Ukrainian scene' on a wall in Idlib.
Aziz retouches graffiti showing solidarity with Ukraine on ruins of a building.
Aziz retouches graffiti showing solidarity with Ukraine on ruins of a building.
Aziz paints a mural on the wall of a destroyed building in Idlib.
Aziz paints a mural on the wall of a destroyed building in Idlib.
A drone photo shows Aziz at work.
A drone photo shows Aziz at work.
The Syrian artist adds Ukrainian colours to a mural in Idlib.
The Syrian artist adds Ukrainian colours to a mural in Idlib.