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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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9.9.2024
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New UAPP member Kristina Pashkina: “My mission is to show that even in the hardest moments, life goes on.”
A new member of the Ukrainian Association of Professional Photographers, Kristina Pashkina — a documentary photographer from Kharkiv — talks about her path in photography, the challenges of war, and new creative projects that reflect the lives of Ukrainians in difficult times. How have her work and she herself changed during the full-scale invasion, and why is it important to continue telling stories through photographs?
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News Stories
9.9.2024
New UAPP member Kristina Pashkina: “My mission is to show that even in the hardest moments, life goes on.”
A new member of the Ukrainian Association of Professional Photographers, Kristina Pashkina — a documentary photographer from Kharkiv — talks about her path in photography, the challenges of war, and new creative projects that reflect the lives of Ukrainians in difficult times. How have her work and she herself changed during the full-scale invasion, and why is it important to continue telling stories through photographs?
Photo Stories
8.9.2024
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The story behind a photo: Knowledge Day about order and safety
The first of September is the Day of Knowledge. For example, the knowledge that the Geneva Convention provides for the unconditional protection of doctors.
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Photo Stories
8.9.2024
The story behind a photo: Knowledge Day about order and safety
The first of September is the Day of Knowledge. For example, the knowledge that the Geneva Convention provides for the unconditional protection of doctors.
Photo Stories
6.9.2024
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10 photos of August: a selection of important photos of the month from UAPP and Ukraїner
The Ukrainian Association of Professional Photographers in partnership with Ukraeinner continues the cycle of publications of important photographs from the past month concerning key events in Ukraine.
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Photo Stories
6.9.2024
10 photos of August: a selection of important photos of the month from UAPP and Ukraїner
The Ukrainian Association of Professional Photographers in partnership with Ukraeinner continues the cycle of publications of important photographs from the past month concerning key events in Ukraine.
News Stories
6.9.2024
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The rocket attack on the Sapphire Hotel in Kramatorsk and Kremlin propaganda against journalists
As a result of a Russian missile strike on a hotel in Kramatorsk on the night of August 25, 2024, an employee of the British news agency Reuters was killed. In an attempt to justify this crime, Russian propagandists actively spread disinformation.
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News Stories
6.9.2024
The rocket attack on the Sapphire Hotel in Kramatorsk and Kremlin propaganda against journalists
As a result of a Russian missile strike on a hotel in Kramatorsk on the night of August 25, 2024, an employee of the British news agency Reuters was killed. In an attempt to justify this crime, Russian propagandists actively spread disinformation.
News Stories
6.9.2024
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How Russian propaganda manipulates the topic of evacuating Ukrainians from frontline territories.
Evacuation is a word that has absorbed tears, despair, the pain of separation, and hope of return. It is hard to imagine what a person feels while standing on a platform in front of an evacuation train. On June 13, 2024, Ukraine’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for the Reintegration of the Temporarily Occupied Territories, Iryna Vereshchuk, stated that as of May 2024, 4.6 million people in Ukraine had internally displaced person (IDP) status.
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News Stories
6.9.2024
How Russian propaganda manipulates the topic of evacuating Ukrainians from frontline territories.
Evacuation is a word that has absorbed tears, despair, the pain of separation, and hope of return. It is hard to imagine what a person feels while standing on a platform in front of an evacuation train. On June 13, 2024, Ukraine’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for the Reintegration of the Temporarily Occupied Territories, Iryna Vereshchuk, stated that as of May 2024, 4.6 million people in Ukraine had internally displaced person (IDP) status.
News Stories
6.9.2024
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An emotional connection through art: how Canadian photographer Lesia Maruschak conveys pain and hope in her work.
Through photography, installations, and poetry, Canadian artist Lesia Maruschak seeks to tell stories that explore trauma, collective memory, and humanity, creating a space for a deep emotional connection with the viewer.
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News Stories
6.9.2024
An emotional connection through art: how Canadian photographer Lesia Maruschak conveys pain and hope in her work.
Through photography, installations, and poetry, Canadian artist Lesia Maruschak seeks to tell stories that explore trauma, collective memory, and humanity, creating a space for a deep emotional connection with the viewer.

Photo Stories

This section features the best images of the month, interviews with photographers, and in-depth visual stories. Discover compelling narratives and events through the lens of our talented authors.

Photo Stories
7.3.2024
10 photos of February: a selection of key photos of the month from UAPP and Ukraїner
Photo Stories
3.3.2024
The small finds protection under the big. Elena Guseinova analyzes the photo of the week
Photo Stories
25.2.2024
How much time and effort will it take for everyone to return? Elena Guseinova analyzes the photo of the week
Photo Stories
21.2.2024
Wherever you are, you are always ambassadors for your country. A conversation with Ukrainian documentary filmmakers
Photo Stories
11.2.2024
Words retreat in the face of hatred, both personal and all-encompassing. Elena Guseinova analyzes the photo of the week.
Photo Stories
8.2.2024
Pain is universal, evil is real. Elena Guseinova analyzes the photo of the week

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