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Strike on the Assumption Cathedral and the death of rescuers: the week’s main tragedies
On the night of June 15, Russian forces carried out a massive attack on Kyiv, Dnipro, and Kharkiv, using missiles and drones against residential buildings and historic landmarks. As a result of a targeted Russian strike, a large fire broke out on the roof of the Assumption Cathedral of the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra. In Kharkiv, during the aftermath response, a repeated shelling claimed the lives of five rescuers and a civil protection specialist from the Kharkiv Regional Military Administration. The cities of Zaporizhzhia, Kherson, Sloviansk, and Kramatorsk remain under daily enemy fire, while this week Russian aviation also terrorized Kharkiv and Sumy. Animals suffered from Russian aggression as well — the enemy shelled a zoo in Kharkiv and an equestrian school in Sumy region.
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Strike on the Assumption Cathedral and the death of rescuers: the week’s main tragedies
On the night of June 15, Russian forces carried out a massive attack on Kyiv, Dnipro, and Kharkiv, using missiles and drones against residential buildings and historic landmarks. As a result of a targeted Russian strike, a large fire broke out on the roof of the Assumption Cathedral of the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra. In Kharkiv, during the aftermath response, a repeated shelling claimed the lives of five rescuers and a civil protection specialist from the Kharkiv Regional Military Administration. The cities of Zaporizhzhia, Kherson, Sloviansk, and Kramatorsk remain under daily enemy fire, while this week Russian aviation also terrorized Kharkiv and Sumy. Animals suffered from Russian aggression as well — the enemy shelled a zoo in Kharkiv and an equestrian school in Sumy region.
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Death of a pregnant woman, two railway workers, and an energy specialist: overview of enemy attacks on Ukraine over the past seven days
During the week, the enemy carried out massive drone strikes on Kharkiv, launched deadly attacks on Chuhuiv and Zaporizhzhia, and shelled Sumy with artillery. In Sloviansk, a FAB hit near the maternity hospital; although no one in the hospital was injured, this strike forced the decision to close the obstetrics department — the last one still operating in Donetsk region. Across Ukraine, energy facilities, railway infrastructure, and vessels in the Black Sea came under attack. Due to enemy shelling while performing their duties, an energy worker in Kherson and two railway employees in Sumy region were killed.
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The struggle for truth in Kherson: how media professionals resist Russian propaganda under drone terror
“Ukraine is turning Kherson into a military zone,” “residents live under constant pressure and fear” — this is reported with ostentatious concern by the Russian state news agency RIA Novosti, quoting the so‑called governor of Kherson region, Volodymyr Saldo. Collaborator Saldo chose to cooperate with the Russian authorities and headed the occupied Kherson region; he is the main mouthpiece of enemy propaganda in the region.
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Consequences of the latest Russian attacks — in reports from Odesa, Kherson, Dnipro, and Kyiv
In the capital, the aftermath of a massive missile‑drone attack is still being eliminated; it claimed the lives of seven civilians and caused destruction and fires. The city of Dnipro suffered a brutal strike, with 16 civilians killed; the enemy attacked the city and district again on the very day of mourning. In Donetsk region, new airstrikes on Kramatorsk and Druzhkivka brought more deaths. Occupiers shelled Kherson daily with artillery and drones, as well as remotely mined territories. Regional centers and communities in frontline and border areas also suffered.
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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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4.5.2024
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The State Emergency Service fought the fire for 5 hours. Large-scale fires in Kharkiv after the attack of Russians on the lens of Yakov Lyashenko
On the night of May 4, Russian forces attacked Ukraine from the Belgorod region with 13 “shaheeds” and 4 S-300 anti-aircraft guided missiles. Air defense forces destroyed all 13 attack drones within Kharkiv and Dnipropetrovsk regions.
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4.5.2024
The State Emergency Service fought the fire for 5 hours. Large-scale fires in Kharkiv after the attack of Russians on the lens of Yakov Lyashenko
On the night of May 4, Russian forces attacked Ukraine from the Belgorod region with 13 “shaheeds” and 4 S-300 anti-aircraft guided missiles. Air defense forces destroyed all 13 attack drones within Kharkiv and Dnipropetrovsk regions.
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2.5.2024
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Destroyed warehouse of Nova Poshta in Odesa after ballistic strike in photos of Timofey Melnikov and Oleksandr Gimanov
On the evening of May 1, Russian troops once again attacked Odessa. The enemy struck the warehouses and the branch of Novaya Poshta. Information about the attack was confirmed on the official page of the NP. According to preliminary data, about 900 shipments were damaged and destroyed.
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2.5.2024
Destroyed warehouse of Nova Poshta in Odesa after ballistic strike in photos of Timofey Melnikov and Oleksandr Gimanov
On the evening of May 1, Russian troops once again attacked Odessa. The enemy struck the warehouses and the branch of Novaya Poshta. Information about the attack was confirmed on the official page of the NP. According to preliminary data, about 900 shipments were damaged and destroyed.
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2.5.2024
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Life as a deadline: 10 years of war in the photographs of Oleksandr Klymenko
Oleksandr Klymenko is a photojournalist who began documenting major events in Ukraine even before the country gained independence. He has also repeatedly covered armed conflicts in different parts of the world. However, in 2014 he had to put on a bulletproof vest and go to war with his camera in his own country. In the spring of 2024, it marks 10 years since Russia began its attempt to destroy Ukraine.
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2.5.2024
Life as a deadline: 10 years of war in the photographs of Oleksandr Klymenko
Oleksandr Klymenko is a photojournalist who began documenting major events in Ukraine even before the country gained independence. He has also repeatedly covered armed conflicts in different parts of the world. However, in 2014 he had to put on a bulletproof vest and go to war with his camera in his own country. In the spring of 2024, it marks 10 years since Russia began its attempt to destroy Ukraine.
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30.4.2024
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Ballistics in Odesa and KABs in Kharkiv: the consequences of the Russian attack on civilians in the pictures of documentary filmmakers
On the evening of Monday, April 29, the Russians struck civilian facilities in Odessa and Kharkov, resulting in dead and injured, fires and destruction, as well as frightened dogs from an animal shelter.
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30.4.2024
Ballistics in Odesa and KABs in Kharkiv: the consequences of the Russian attack on civilians in the pictures of documentary filmmakers
On the evening of Monday, April 29, the Russians struck civilian facilities in Odessa and Kharkov, resulting in dead and injured, fires and destruction, as well as frightened dogs from an animal shelter.
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29.4.2024
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“We made it, we're here.” Kharkiv region liberated from Russian troops in photos by Mstislav Chernov
From the end of April to the middle of May 2022, the final stage of the defense of the city of Kharkiv lasted. The main task was to push the Russian military out of the nearest outskirts of Kharkov. The offensive of Ukrainian troops took place to the north and northeast of the city. In May 2022, the Armed Forces of Ukraine advanced north of Kharkov and advanced to the borders with the Russian Federation. This became the key to the further liberation of the territory of the Kharkiv region. The Slobozhansky counteroffensive began in September 2022.
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29.4.2024
“We made it, we're here.” Kharkiv region liberated from Russian troops in photos by Mstislav Chernov
From the end of April to the middle of May 2022, the final stage of the defense of the city of Kharkiv lasted. The main task was to push the Russian military out of the nearest outskirts of Kharkov. The offensive of Ukrainian troops took place to the north and northeast of the city. In May 2022, the Armed Forces of Ukraine advanced north of Kharkov and advanced to the borders with the Russian Federation. This became the key to the further liberation of the territory of the Kharkiv region. The Slobozhansky counteroffensive began in September 2022.
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29.4.2024
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Seven kilometres to the front line. How Russians are trying to destroy Toretsk — and how Ukrainians are trying to protect it
Toretsk is a city in the Bakhmut district of Donetsk region, located roughly 7 kilometres from the front line. Every day the occupiers shell Toretsk, as they do every Ukrainian frontline settlement. In 2014, Dzerzhynsk — now decommunized and renamed Toretsk — was a typical mining town surrounded by spoil tips. One of its mines was until recently named “St. Matrona of Moscow”; now it is simply “St. Matrona”.
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29.4.2024
Seven kilometres to the front line. How Russians are trying to destroy Toretsk — and how Ukrainians are trying to protect it
Toretsk is a city in the Bakhmut district of Donetsk region, located roughly 7 kilometres from the front line. Every day the occupiers shell Toretsk, as they do every Ukrainian frontline settlement. In 2014, Dzerzhynsk — now decommunized and renamed Toretsk — was a typical mining town surrounded by spoil tips. One of its mines was until recently named “St. Matrona of Moscow”; now it is simply “St. Matrona”.

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