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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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15.11.2024
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“On both sides of the road lie burned‑out cars containing the bodies of locals who tried to evacuate.” The frontline city of Kurakhove through the lens of Anton Shtuka.
Kurakhove, a town in the Pokrovsk district in eastern Ukraine, has become trapped by the fighting and is now surrounded on three sides by Russian forces. The enemy is just three kilometers away, and around a thousand residents remain in the city. Without water, electricity, or heating, people survive in the basements of apartment buildings, hoping for the day when this nightmare will finally end.
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15.11.2024
“On both sides of the road lie burned‑out cars containing the bodies of locals who tried to evacuate.” The frontline city of Kurakhove through the lens of Anton Shtuka.
Kurakhove, a town in the Pokrovsk district in eastern Ukraine, has become trapped by the fighting and is now surrounded on three sides by Russian forces. The enemy is just three kilometers away, and around a thousand residents remain in the city. Without water, electricity, or heating, people survive in the basements of apartment buildings, hoping for the day when this nightmare will finally end.
Photo Stories
12.11.2024
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Beetles invading your personal space and how to learn to coexist with them. New UAAP member Olga Koval talks about her projects and plans.
Olga Koval is a new member of the Ukrainian Association of Professional Photographers, who attracts the attention of the artistic community with her original approach to contemporary problems. Her project “Eruption” took the second place in the competition of the Nikolaev school of photography “MYPH” and caused a resonance among viewers and critics. She created more than 40,000 red-winged beetles — sculpted them and painted them by hand. We talked with Olga about the idea of the project, the beetles themselves, photos and finding ourselves.
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Photo Stories
12.11.2024
Beetles invading your personal space and how to learn to coexist with them. New UAAP member Olga Koval talks about her projects and plans.
Olga Koval is a new member of the Ukrainian Association of Professional Photographers, who attracts the attention of the artistic community with her original approach to contemporary problems. Her project “Eruption” took the second place in the competition of the Nikolaev school of photography “MYPH” and caused a resonance among viewers and critics. She created more than 40,000 red-winged beetles — sculpted them and painted them by hand. We talked with Olga about the idea of the project, the beetles themselves, photos and finding ourselves.
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9.11.2024
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A week of shelling, destruction, and hardship: the consequences of Russian attacks on Kyiv, Odesa, Kharkiv, and Kherson
Throughout the week of November 4–9, 2024, Russian forces intensified their attacks on peaceful Ukrainian cities far from the front line. Kharkiv, Odesa, Kyiv, and other populated areas—home to hundreds of thousands and even millions of people—became targets for drones and missiles. These strikes left behind not only destruction but also deep psychological and physical wounds, forcing Ukrainians to remember every day that even in the rear, safety remains conditional.
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News Stories
9.11.2024
A week of shelling, destruction, and hardship: the consequences of Russian attacks on Kyiv, Odesa, Kharkiv, and Kherson
Throughout the week of November 4–9, 2024, Russian forces intensified their attacks on peaceful Ukrainian cities far from the front line. Kharkiv, Odesa, Kyiv, and other populated areas—home to hundreds of thousands and even millions of people—became targets for drones and missiles. These strikes left behind not only destruction but also deep psychological and physical wounds, forcing Ukrainians to remember every day that even in the rear, safety remains conditional.
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9.11.2024
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From dream to reality: How the Kyiv independent bookstore lives «Zbirka» with curatorial selection of books
In the bookstore «Zbirka» on Zolotovoritska, and each book — is more than just printed text. Each edition on the shelves retains its own special history, intertwined with human destinies, art and occasional discoveries. The bookstore presents such areas as: art and design, architecture, culture and history, sociology and psychology, photo books and books about photography.
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9.11.2024
From dream to reality: How the Kyiv independent bookstore lives «Zbirka» with curatorial selection of books
In the bookstore «Zbirka» on Zolotovoritska, and each book — is more than just printed text. Each edition on the shelves retains its own special history, intertwined with human destinies, art and occasional discoveries. The bookstore presents such areas as: art and design, architecture, culture and history, sociology and psychology, photo books and books about photography.
Photo Stories
7.11.2024
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10 photos of October
In October 2024, Ukrainian photographers filmed military actions mostly in Donetsk region, where the Russian army concentrated all its might and had significant successes. In addition, photographers documented shelling of major Ukrainian cities, including Kiev, Kharkov, Kherson and others.
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Photo Stories
7.11.2024
10 photos of October
In October 2024, Ukrainian photographers filmed military actions mostly in Donetsk region, where the Russian army concentrated all its might and had significant successes. In addition, photographers documented shelling of major Ukrainian cities, including Kiev, Kharkov, Kherson and others.
News Stories
7.11.2024
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How to find a shared visual language with photo editors. Advice from photo editor Irynka Gromotska
Photo editor of The Kyiv Independent Irynka Gromotska talks about collaborating with photographers, working together on visual stories, and how to present your project in a way that makes media want to publish it.
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News Stories
7.11.2024
How to find a shared visual language with photo editors. Advice from photo editor Irynka Gromotska
Photo editor of The Kyiv Independent Irynka Gromotska talks about collaborating with photographers, working together on visual stories, and how to present your project in a way that makes media want to publish it.

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