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Anniversary of the Olenivka terrorist attack
The tragedy in Olenivka occurred on the night of July 29: an explosion rang out in the barrack of Correctional Colony No. 120. The day before, Ukrainian prisoners of war, including defenders of Azovstal, had been deliberately moved there. Ukraine recognized this attack as a terrorist act. As reported by the Office of the Prosecutor General in the summer of 2024, investigative actions were still ongoing without charges being filed. This war crime claimed the lives of more than 50 people, and over 140 were injured.
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Anniversary of the Olenivka terrorist attack
The tragedy in Olenivka occurred on the night of July 29: an explosion rang out in the barrack of Correctional Colony No. 120. The day before, Ukrainian prisoners of war, including defenders of Azovstal, had been deliberately moved there. Ukraine recognized this attack as a terrorist act. As reported by the Office of the Prosecutor General in the summer of 2024, investigative actions were still ongoing without charges being filed. This war crime claimed the lives of more than 50 people, and over 140 were injured.
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Missile strike on a training ground in Kyiv region and systematic shelling of regions: how Russia attacked Ukraine from July 20 to 26
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Ukrainian photographers — winners of the most prestigious world competitions
Global recognition of Ukrainian documentarians today goes far beyond purely artistic achievements, since the documentary frame remains the most powerful tool in the struggle for the attention of the international community. The year 2026 has become another important year of victory for Ukrainian photographers, members of the Ukrainian Association of Professional Photographers, on the international stage. Their works were nominated and awarded for their uncompromising capture of the realities of war.
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In Ukraine, a School of Photography and Visual Culture is being opened by the Ukrainian Association of Professional Photographers (UAPP).
Українська асоціація професійних фотографів (UAPP), керівником якої є лауреат Пулітцерівської премії Мстислав Чернов, відкриває Школу фотографії та візуальної культури — новий освітній простір, де фотографію розглядатимуть не лише як професію чи ремесло, а як інструмент культурного висловлювання.
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This week, Russia continued its missile and drone terror against Ukrainian cities. Hundreds of Shahed-type UAVs and dozens of tactical missiles were launched every day — from the well-known Iskander missiles to the latest Grom-1 models.
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This week, Russia continued its missile and drone terror against Ukrainian cities. Hundreds of Shahed-type UAVs and dozens of tactical missiles were launched every day — from the well-known Iskander missiles to the latest Grom-1 models.
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UAPP Projects
28.8.2022
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«Ukraine on my mind»
The Ukrainian Association of Professional Photographers (UAPP) in cooperation with the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of St. Andrew in Atlanta realized a series of exhibitions “Ukraine on my mind”, which took place in Atlanta in August and November 2022.
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UAPP Projects
28.8.2022
«Ukraine on my mind»
The Ukrainian Association of Professional Photographers (UAPP) in cooperation with the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of St. Andrew in Atlanta realized a series of exhibitions “Ukraine on my mind”, which took place in Atlanta in August and November 2022.
UAPP Projects
8.7.2022
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«Mariupol»
Within the framework of the WARM Festival 2022, the opening of the exhibition “Mariupol” took place, which presented the works of Ukrainian documentarians, participants of the Ukrainian Association of Professional Photographers — Mstislav Chernov and Yevhen Maloletka. The festival took place in Sarajevo, in the building of the Red Cross Society.
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UAPP Projects
8.7.2022
«Mariupol»
Within the framework of the WARM Festival 2022, the opening of the exhibition “Mariupol” took place, which presented the works of Ukrainian documentarians, participants of the Ukrainian Association of Professional Photographers — Mstislav Chernov and Yevhen Maloletka. The festival took place in Sarajevo, in the building of the Red Cross Society.
UAPP Projects
11.6.2022
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“The price of freedom”
The Ukrainian Association of Professional Photographers (UAPP) in cooperation with the Society of Ukrainians in Finland, the Ukraininer media project and individual photographers organized the exhibition “The Price of Freedom”, which was opened in 2022 at Helsinki Central Railway Station.
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UAPP Projects
11.6.2022
“The price of freedom”
The Ukrainian Association of Professional Photographers (UAPP) in cooperation with the Society of Ukrainians in Finland, the Ukraininer media project and individual photographers organized the exhibition “The Price of Freedom”, which was opened in 2022 at Helsinki Central Railway Station.
UAPP Projects
10.6.2022
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«Tragedy of the 21st century in the centre of Europe»
The Ukrainian Association of Professional Photographers (UAPP) in cooperation with the Embassy of Ukraine in the Republic of Cyprus implemented a series of exhibitions “Tragedy of the 21st century in the centre of Europe”, which took place in the cities of Nicosia, Sotir and Larnaca.
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UAPP Projects
10.6.2022
«Tragedy of the 21st century in the centre of Europe»
The Ukrainian Association of Professional Photographers (UAPP) in cooperation with the Embassy of Ukraine in the Republic of Cyprus implemented a series of exhibitions “Tragedy of the 21st century in the centre of Europe”, which took place in the cities of Nicosia, Sotir and Larnaca.
UAPP Projects
10.6.2022
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Moments Among the Ruins: Documentary Photographs from Ukraine. People at War
The Ukrainian Association of Professional Photographers (UAPP) in cooperation with the Ukrainian Student Society “Sich” and the Honorary Consulate of Ukraine in Graz organized a series of photo exhibitions dedicated to the Russian invasion of Ukraine tragedy. The exposition was presented in the premises of the Karl-Franz University of Graz and the Technical University of Graz.
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UAPP Projects
10.6.2022
Moments Among the Ruins: Documentary Photographs from Ukraine. People at War
The Ukrainian Association of Professional Photographers (UAPP) in cooperation with the Ukrainian Student Society “Sich” and the Honorary Consulate of Ukraine in Graz organized a series of photo exhibitions dedicated to the Russian invasion of Ukraine tragedy. The exposition was presented in the premises of the Karl-Franz University of Graz and the Technical University of Graz.
UAPP Projects
22.5.2022
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«Russian War Crimes»
The Ukrainian Association of Professional Photographers (UAPP) in cooperation with the Victor Pinchuk Foundation, the PinchukArtCentre, the Office of the President of Ukraine, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine implemented a project that presented an exhibition about Russia's war crimes in Ukraine.
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UAPP Projects
22.5.2022
«Russian War Crimes»
The Ukrainian Association of Professional Photographers (UAPP) in cooperation with the Victor Pinchuk Foundation, the PinchukArtCentre, the Office of the President of Ukraine, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine implemented a project that presented an exhibition about Russia's war crimes in Ukraine.

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