A hauntingly powerful moment captured in the sky. Missile smoke trails streak through the air as the crowd below falls into panic, and flocks of birds fly across the frame by chance. The cold shadow of war collides with the gentle symbol of peace in this striking scene. It's a gut-wrenching reminder of what we stand to lose. May all the smoke of conflict fade away, and peace blanket every corner of the world.

By Wang Xinyuan, Duan Yichen(intern) / China Youth Daily

Source: Serene Lake / Douyin