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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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13.6.2024
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Occupation, liberation, shelling, occupation again. The tragic fate of Mariupol in the photographs of Serhii Vaganov and Mstyslav Chernov
Over 13 years of the Russian‑Ukrainian war, Mariupol has lived through Russian occupation, liberation, the shelling of a civilian district, and a second occupation. The Ukrainian Association of Professional Photographers is publishing moments from the life of the city of Mary between 2014 and 2022.
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News Stories
13.6.2024
Occupation, liberation, shelling, occupation again. The tragic fate of Mariupol in the photographs of Serhii Vaganov and Mstyslav Chernov
Over 13 years of the Russian‑Ukrainian war, Mariupol has lived through Russian occupation, liberation, the shelling of a civilian district, and a second occupation. The Ukrainian Association of Professional Photographers is publishing moments from the life of the city of Mary between 2014 and 2022.
Photo Stories
11.6.2024
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10 photos of May: a selection of key photos of the month from UAPP and Ukraїner
The Ukrainian Association of Professional Photographers in partnership with Ukraіner continues to share the key photos of the month related to the full-scale invasion.
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Photo Stories
11.6.2024
10 photos of May: a selection of key photos of the month from UAPP and Ukraїner
The Ukrainian Association of Professional Photographers in partnership with Ukraіner continues to share the key photos of the month related to the full-scale invasion.
News Stories
11.6.2024
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Teddy bears and broken sunflowers. The downed Amsterdam–Kuala Lumpur flight in the photographs of Mstyslav Chernov
On 17 July 2014, a Boeing 777 passenger plane operating flight MH17 from Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur was shot down in eastern Ukraine. All passengers and crew — 298 people — were killed. In terms of casualties, the crash became the deadliest aviation disaster in the history of Ukraine.
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News Stories
11.6.2024
Teddy bears and broken sunflowers. The downed Amsterdam–Kuala Lumpur flight in the photographs of Mstyslav Chernov
On 17 July 2014, a Boeing 777 passenger plane operating flight MH17 from Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur was shot down in eastern Ukraine. All passengers and crew — 298 people — were killed. In terms of casualties, the crash became the deadliest aviation disaster in the history of Ukraine.
News Stories
11.6.2024
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How Russians tried to justify the strike on the Kharkiv “Epicentr” on TikTok
The Ukrainian Association of Professional Photographers continues its work on the section “Is it really so?”, where it will verify the authenticity of various cases of information manipulation by turning to primary sources and speaking with eyewitnesses.
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News Stories
11.6.2024
How Russians tried to justify the strike on the Kharkiv “Epicentr” on TikTok
The Ukrainian Association of Professional Photographers continues its work on the section “Is it really so?”, where it will verify the authenticity of various cases of information manipulation by turning to primary sources and speaking with eyewitnesses.
News Stories
6.6.2024
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“From Vovchansk they make a second Bucha”. How Russian propagandists use photos of Ukrainian documentarians to cover up civilian killings in Volchansk
In the Russian‑Ukrainian war, photography is not only a valuable and truthful document of events, but also a weapon actively used for disinformation and distortion of facts. The Ukrainian Association of Professional Photographers is launching a new section, “Is it really so?”, where it will verify the authenticity of various manipulations by referring to original sources.
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News Stories
6.6.2024
“From Vovchansk they make a second Bucha”. How Russian propagandists use photos of Ukrainian documentarians to cover up civilian killings in Volchansk
In the Russian‑Ukrainian war, photography is not only a valuable and truthful document of events, but also a weapon actively used for disinformation and distortion of facts. The Ukrainian Association of Professional Photographers is launching a new section, “Is it really so?”, where it will verify the authenticity of various manipulations by referring to original sources.
UAPP Projects
4.6.2024
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The language of photography
A social project implemented by the Ukrainian Association of Professional Photographers (UAPP) in educational and rehabilitation centers in Kharkiv and Kyiv for children with speech and hearing impairments.
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UAPP Projects
4.6.2024
The language of photography
A social project implemented by the Ukrainian Association of Professional Photographers (UAPP) in educational and rehabilitation centers in Kharkiv and Kyiv for children with speech and hearing impairments.

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