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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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2.8.2024
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Micro‑grant and mentorship support program for Ukrainian photographers from UAPP.
From September 2024 to March 2025, and further on an annual basis, we will run a comprehensive mentorship and micro‑grant program for young Ukrainian photographers, focusing on developing high‑quality photographic education in Ukraine, building a professional community, and fostering dialogue between authors of different generations.
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2.8.2024
Micro‑grant and mentorship support program for Ukrainian photographers from UAPP.
From September 2024 to March 2025, and further on an annual basis, we will run a comprehensive mentorship and micro‑grant program for young Ukrainian photographers, focusing on developing high‑quality photographic education in Ukraine, building a professional community, and fostering dialogue between authors of different generations.
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30.7.2024
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“We decided to continue the operation despite the air‑raid alert.” How Ukrainian documentarians help debunk Russia’s “bloody fakes.”
Russia continues trying to evade responsibility for the missile strike on the Okhmatdyt children’s hospital. This time, Russian propaganda is spreading false claims about the doctor in a blood‑stained white coat, whose photographs were widely circulated by international media.
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30.7.2024
“We decided to continue the operation despite the air‑raid alert.” How Ukrainian documentarians help debunk Russia’s “bloody fakes.”
Russia continues trying to evade responsibility for the missile strike on the Okhmatdyt children’s hospital. This time, Russian propaganda is spreading false claims about the doctor in a blood‑stained white coat, whose photographs were widely circulated by international media.
Photo Stories
29.7.2024
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“My photography cannot be about anything other than war.” New UAAP member Daria Svertilova on her projects, reflections, and dream photos
About the project “Temporary House” (or “Hostel”), jet photography during the war, photo education in France, dream photography — we talk about this and more with the new member of the Ukrainian Association of Professional Photographers, Dariya Svertilova.
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29.7.2024
“My photography cannot be about anything other than war.” New UAAP member Daria Svertilova on her projects, reflections, and dream photos
About the project “Temporary House” (or “Hostel”), jet photography during the war, photo education in France, dream photography — we talk about this and more with the new member of the Ukrainian Association of Professional Photographers, Dariya Svertilova.
Photo Stories
28.7.2024
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Photo with a story from Vera Kuryko: It seems that the thing is in the whiteness and painfulness.
I am not even thinking about the color (although white can be so white), but rather whether it is appropriate to go out looking so clean at noon on July 8, when the Russians were about to shell the Okhmatdyt children's hospital and the area near the Lukyanivska metro station in Kyiv. And we're only talking about a few of the thirty-eight missiles that were fired at various Ukrainian cities.
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28.7.2024
Photo with a story from Vera Kuryko: It seems that the thing is in the whiteness and painfulness.
I am not even thinking about the color (although white can be so white), but rather whether it is appropriate to go out looking so clean at noon on July 8, when the Russians were about to shell the Okhmatdyt children's hospital and the area near the Lukyanivska metro station in Kyiv. And we're only talking about a few of the thirty-eight missiles that were fired at various Ukrainian cities.
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23.7.2024
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MH17: fakes and narratives of Russian propaganda
The international investigation established that the Boeing‑777 aircraft of flight MH17 from Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur, in which all 298 passengers were killed, was shot down by a Russian‑made Buk surface‑to‑air missile system. However, Russia continues to manipulate this issue, blaming Ukraine.
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23.7.2024
MH17: fakes and narratives of Russian propaganda
The international investigation established that the Boeing‑777 aircraft of flight MH17 from Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur, in which all 298 passengers were killed, was shot down by a Russian‑made Buk surface‑to‑air missile system. However, Russia continues to manipulate this issue, blaming Ukraine.
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20.7.2024
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Strike on a dugout. Ukrainian photographer Olga Kovalova was wounded in the Donetsk region
While documenting the Russian‑Ukrainian war, two Kharkiv photographers — Olga Kovalova, a project manager at the Ukrainian Association of Professional Photographers, and Vladyslav Krasnoshchok — came under enemy artillery fire on July 19, 2024, near the front line in the Toretsk direction in the Donetsk region.
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20.7.2024
Strike on a dugout. Ukrainian photographer Olga Kovalova was wounded in the Donetsk region
While documenting the Russian‑Ukrainian war, two Kharkiv photographers — Olga Kovalova, a project manager at the Ukrainian Association of Professional Photographers, and Vladyslav Krasnoshchok — came under enemy artillery fire on July 19, 2024, near the front line in the Toretsk direction in the Donetsk region.

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
17.12.2023
Near Bakhmut, from winter to winter. The story of twenty-year veterans through the eyes of Oleksandr Babenko
Photo Stories
13.12.2023
“Even the silence here reminds you of the shelling.” A visual essay by Igor Ishchuk about the city of Kherson and its people.
Photo Stories
11.12.2023
“Generation.” Documentary project by Olena Grom
Photo Stories
11.12.2023
Behind the slag heap: Konstantin Guzenko documents children from frontline regions
Photo Stories
8.12.2023
The second winter of wartime. A documentary project by Serhiy Korovayny
Photo Stories
7.12.2023
Echoes of Donbass — Documentary project by Timofey Melnikov

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