Banksy created a mural in Ukraine using damaged buildings

• Banksy painted a mural depicting a gymnast standing on a pile rubble in Borodyanka (Ukraine).
• Invasion and destruction of Kyiv’s town by Russian bombing occurred in the first months of the war. 
• Banksy has not claimed credit for every piece of graffiti that was spotted in war-torn towns.

According to reports, Banksy, a street artist, created a mural of a Ukrainian building that had been damaged by Russian bombardment. BBC. 

The mysterious artist shared his impression of a gymnast balance on a pile o rubble. He then posted the image on Instagram along with a caption describing its location in Borodyanka about 35 miles outside Kyiv. 

The Russian invasion has wreaked havoc on the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, and the surrounding areas. Russian troops occupied Borodyanka for weeks when the war began in February until Ukraine took the town back in April, according to BBC. 

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BBC reported that two other Banksy-inspired art pieces were also found in Kyiv. 

Borodyanka has a mural that depicts an elderly man being flipped in a match of judo by a young boy. BBC claims that the older man resembles Russian President Vladimir Putin. 

According to the BBC, a third piece in Irpin depicts a gymnast with a neckbrace and twirling ribbon.

Residents You fled the cityOne Ukrainian official claimed that the Russians shelled Ukraine in March. “100% targeting civilians.”Ukraine had reclaimed Irpin before the end March, but had yet to do so. Some 200-300 people were lost.