Ukrainian photographer Stanislav Ostrous spoke with the masters and engineers of Kherson's boiler rooms, located in the most dangerous areas of the city. Despite flooding, shelling, and constant cold in the premises, these people continue to provide warmth to others.

Chasiv Yar is one of those cities whose name is now familiar to anyone who follows the DeepState map. It is a key point in Donbas, where fierce fighting has been ongoing since April 2024.

When I look at this photo, I hear music — cult music. When the Saints Go Marching In is a sacred jazz anthem. The most famous performance of the composition was recorded in 1938. This was done by Louis Armstrong with the orchestra.

Roman Zakrevsky is a soldier of the press service of the 12th separate brigade of special purpose “Azov” NGU, a new member of the Ukrainian Association of Professional Photographers.

Oleksandr Rupeta works in Ukraine and worldwide, specializing in social anthropology, social conflicts, and personal stories. His focus is on people and communities, spaces and moments that shape our time. Rupeta spoke about his author projects, ethics in photography, and international experience as a documentary photographer. He is a member of the International Federation of Journalists, the Federation of European Photographers, and the Independent Media Trade Union of Ukraine. His works have been published in The New York Times, Financial Times, The Times, The Guardian, The Economist, Time, Nature, Forbes, National Geographic Traveler, as well as in specialized media such as Bird In Flight, C41 magazine, FotoRoom, Dodho Magazine, The Heavy Collective, and many others.