Wartime tourists return to Ukraine despite travel advisories

10 articles · Updated · The Washington Post · May 10

In Kyiv, specialised tour guides say a small but steady flow of foreign visitors is arriving this spring despite blunt warnings against travel.
The visitors are seeking a country still marked by both seasonal renewal and ongoing fighting, creating demand for niche tours tailored to wartime conditions.
Their return highlights how some travellers are treating Ukraine as a destination even as the war continues and official advice warns of serious risks.

Beyond the battlefield, what draws travelers to the 'dark tourism' sites of a nation actively at war?

Is visiting an active war zone a brave act of solidarity or a dangerous form of spectacle?