Data can dance. But it can also speak. Loudly…

In this short video, I explore how data visualization can sometimes distract us from the story behind the numbers. What starts as a playful animation of column charts turns into a scary reminder of the ongoing attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure.

Using data from ACLED, I visualized the quarterly impact of these attacks, and how this information helps to guide the deployment of generators and portable power stations across the country.