Street art sparks rumors Banksy is in Ukraine as similar style is spotted on bombed-out wall

The graffiti artwork, which looks like a Banksy, appeared on a demolished building in Borodyanka, northwest of Kyiv in Ukraine, showing a child throwing a man to the ground in judo gear

A piece of graffiti art has appeared on a demolished building in Borodyanka, northwest of Kyiv (

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An artwork on a demolished building in a bombed-out Ukrainian town has sparked speculation that British graffiti artist Banksy is in the country.

The style similar to that of the famous artist from Borodyanka, northwest of Kyiv, showing a child throwing a man to the ground in a judo outfit, reports Bristol Live.

There was no confirmation on Banksy's official Instagram at the time of writing that the artist was behind the work, and questions to his representative in that country are still awaiting an answer.

However, images of the artwork are being shared on social media in the UK by associates of Banksy in the street art world.

The photo was photographed by photojournalist Ed Ram, who works in Ukraine for the Getty photo agency.

Cars drive past damaged buildings in Borodyanka (

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Mr. Ram said Borodyanka was particularly hard hit by Russian airstrikes during the first weeks of the conflict.

The photojournalist wrote on Instagram: "I wonder if it could be a Banksy or a knockoff?

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