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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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27.6.2024
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The hottest point on the map. The Avdiivka industrial zone in the photographs of documentarian Oleksandr Klymenko
On January 30, 2017, the Armed Forces of Ukraine took control of the Avdiivka industrial zone, driving out the Russian forces. The Ukrainian Association of Professional Photographers is publishing images by photojournalist Oleksandr Klymenko, who documented the presence of Ukrainian troops in the Avdiivka industrial zone.
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27.6.2024
The hottest point on the map. The Avdiivka industrial zone in the photographs of documentarian Oleksandr Klymenko
On January 30, 2017, the Armed Forces of Ukraine took control of the Avdiivka industrial zone, driving out the Russian forces. The Ukrainian Association of Professional Photographers is publishing images by photojournalist Oleksandr Klymenko, who documented the presence of Ukrainian troops in the Avdiivka industrial zone.
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26.6.2024
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An invisible profession in a visible world. A conversation with Irina Gromotska and Danil Pavlov
We continue with a series of interviews with professional Ukrainian documentarians. About photo editing, the role of bill-editors in the media and the voices of Ukrainians in the international field, we talked with Danylo Pavlov and Irinka Gromodska.
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26.6.2024
An invisible profession in a visible world. A conversation with Irina Gromotska and Danil Pavlov
We continue with a series of interviews with professional Ukrainian documentarians. About photo editing, the role of bill-editors in the media and the voices of Ukrainians in the international field, we talked with Danylo Pavlov and Irinka Gromodska.
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22.6.2024
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Russians struck a residential building in Kharkiv with a KAB guided bomb. The consequences of this war crime through the lens of documentarian Heorhii Ivanchenko
Thirty‑seven people were injured and three were killed — these are the consequences of yet another Russian strike on Kharkiv on 22 June 2024. The occupiers hit the city with guided aerial bombs. Before the attack, the Air Force had warned about launches of guided aviation bombs by tactical aircraft in the Kharkiv region.
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22.6.2024
Russians struck a residential building in Kharkiv with a KAB guided bomb. The consequences of this war crime through the lens of documentarian Heorhii Ivanchenko
Thirty‑seven people were injured and three were killed — these are the consequences of yet another Russian strike on Kharkiv on 22 June 2024. The occupiers hit the city with guided aerial bombs. Before the attack, the Air Force had warned about launches of guided aviation bombs by tactical aircraft in the Kharkiv region.
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21.6.2024
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“Security forces turned out to be weak forces.” How Ukraine lost Donetsk in the photographs of Serhii Vaganov
Twelve years ago, in March 2014, Russian hybrid forces began seizing government buildings in Donbas. Before that, Russian “little green men” had annexed Crimea, and soon after they started gradually occupying Donetsk and Luhansk regions. Ukrainian cities resisted — among them the million‑strong city of Donetsk.
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21.6.2024
“Security forces turned out to be weak forces.” How Ukraine lost Donetsk in the photographs of Serhii Vaganov
Twelve years ago, in March 2014, Russian hybrid forces began seizing government buildings in Donbas. Before that, Russian “little green men” had annexed Crimea, and soon after they started gradually occupying Donetsk and Luhansk regions. Ukrainian cities resisted — among them the million‑strong city of Donetsk.
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18.6.2024
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Revolution is near — the events of Maidan in the photographs of Viacheslav Ratynskyi
On 21 November 2013, the Azarov Government disrupted the signing of the EU Association Agreement. As a result, the first protesters began gathering in the center of Kyiv. Later, on 30 November, students were beaten on the Euromaidan. This became the beginning of the Revolution of Dignity, which forever transformed Ukrainian society and launched political changes in the country. The Ukrainian Association of Professional Photographers is publishing the photographs of Viacheslav Ratynskyi, who documented the key events of the Revolution.
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News Stories
18.6.2024
Revolution is near — the events of Maidan in the photographs of Viacheslav Ratynskyi
On 21 November 2013, the Azarov Government disrupted the signing of the EU Association Agreement. As a result, the first protesters began gathering in the center of Kyiv. Later, on 30 November, students were beaten on the Euromaidan. This became the beginning of the Revolution of Dignity, which forever transformed Ukrainian society and launched political changes in the country. The Ukrainian Association of Professional Photographers is publishing the photographs of Viacheslav Ratynskyi, who documented the key events of the Revolution.
Photo Stories
15.6.2024
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Where Holopynka and the Oleshky Sands are located. Photos with history through the eyes of Olena Huseynova
I remembered this photo of Ivan Antipenko in the first week of June. Blooming lilac and a fighter with a smoke block. Antipenko took this photo back in April. In the Kherson region. In the south, lilac blooms faster. Strawberries and cherries ripen faster. Russian air bombs arrive faster. And many more things in the south are happening faster. But I don't know how to use the word “faster” when describing the path to the Hola Marina or the Oleshkov Sands.
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Photo Stories
15.6.2024
Where Holopynka and the Oleshky Sands are located. Photos with history through the eyes of Olena Huseynova
I remembered this photo of Ivan Antipenko in the first week of June. Blooming lilac and a fighter with a smoke block. Antipenko took this photo back in April. In the Kherson region. In the south, lilac blooms faster. Strawberries and cherries ripen faster. Russian air bombs arrive faster. And many more things in the south are happening faster. But I don't know how to use the word “faster” when describing the path to the Hola Marina or the Oleshkov Sands.

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24.3.2024
“I don't know when you'll get this message,” my friend writes to me. ‘You're always on time,’ I reply. Photo with a story by Olena Huseynova
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