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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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12.5.2024
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“Every time I arrive, I try to find a goal.” Photos with a story through the eyes of Olena Huseynova
Photography captures what the eye can see. Captures what is happening. The way it is here and now. With detail and clarity available here and now.
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12.5.2024
“Every time I arrive, I try to find a goal.” Photos with a story through the eyes of Olena Huseynova
Photography captures what the eye can see. Captures what is happening. The way it is here and now. With detail and clarity available here and now.
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12.5.2024
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“These are people we will be thanking for a long time.” Photographer Sasha Maslov on the photobook *SAINTS* and its heroes
Ukrainian‑American photographer Sasha Maslov, originally from Kharkiv and a member of UAPP, together with the Canadian‑Ukrainian project Saint Javelin, has presented the photobook *SAINTS* (from English — “saints”). This publication is about the personal sacrifice of people who chose to resist the brutal Russian invasion that the whole world has been witnessing since February 24, 2022 and to this day.
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12.5.2024
“These are people we will be thanking for a long time.” Photographer Sasha Maslov on the photobook *SAINTS* and its heroes
Ukrainian‑American photographer Sasha Maslov, originally from Kharkiv and a member of UAPP, together with the Canadian‑Ukrainian project Saint Javelin, has presented the photobook *SAINTS* (from English — “saints”). This publication is about the personal sacrifice of people who chose to resist the brutal Russian invasion that the whole world has been witnessing since February 24, 2022 and to this day.
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8.5.2024
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10 photos of April: a selection of key photos of the month from UAPP and Ukraїner
UAPP in partnership with Ukraіner continues the cycle of publications of key photos of the month related to the full-scale invasion.
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Photo Stories
8.5.2024
10 photos of April: a selection of key photos of the month from UAPP and Ukraїner
UAPP in partnership with Ukraіner continues the cycle of publications of key photos of the month related to the full-scale invasion.
News Stories
8.5.2024
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Thirsty for Ukraine. The Slobozhansky counteroffensive in photographs by Serhiy Korovayny
On September 6, 2022, the Armed Forces of Ukraine launched a counteroffensive in Kharkiv region. Already on September 8, the Ukrainian military liberated twenty settlements, including Balakliya, Kupyansk and Izyum. In the second half of September, the Armed Forces broke through the Russian front line along the Oskil River and crossed to its left bank. As a result of the unexpected breakthrough of the positions of the Russian occupiers, by September 12, the Ukrainian military liberated a large part of the Kharkiv region.
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8.5.2024
Thirsty for Ukraine. The Slobozhansky counteroffensive in photographs by Serhiy Korovayny
On September 6, 2022, the Armed Forces of Ukraine launched a counteroffensive in Kharkiv region. Already on September 8, the Ukrainian military liberated twenty settlements, including Balakliya, Kupyansk and Izyum. In the second half of September, the Armed Forces broke through the Russian front line along the Oskil River and crossed to its left bank. As a result of the unexpected breakthrough of the positions of the Russian occupiers, by September 12, the Ukrainian military liberated a large part of the Kharkiv region.
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7.5.2024
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The village that helped save Kharkiv. The first days of Tsyrkuniv's liberation in photographs by Yakov Lyashenko
Cirkuny is a village behind the Kharkiv ring road, the administrative center of the Cirkunov community, which was occupied by the Russians on the first day of the invasion, February 24, 2024. For 72 days, the inhabitants of Cirkuny suffered from Russian terror and looting. The enemy did not allow civilians to evacuate to the territory controlled by Ukraine, using them as a “living shield”. On May 7, 2022, units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine liberated the village of Cirkuny, a northeastern suburb of Kharkov, from the Russians.
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7.5.2024
The village that helped save Kharkiv. The first days of Tsyrkuniv's liberation in photographs by Yakov Lyashenko
Cirkuny is a village behind the Kharkiv ring road, the administrative center of the Cirkunov community, which was occupied by the Russians on the first day of the invasion, February 24, 2024. For 72 days, the inhabitants of Cirkuny suffered from Russian terror and looting. The enemy did not allow civilians to evacuate to the territory controlled by Ukraine, using them as a “living shield”. On May 7, 2022, units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine liberated the village of Cirkuny, a northeastern suburb of Kharkov, from the Russians.
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5.5.2024
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Easter terror in Kharkiv. The consequences of Russian attacks on the photos of local documentarians
Russian troops on Easter launched air strikes in the center of Kharkov. There were explosions in the city for about 15 hours. The Air Force warned about the danger of strikes from aircraft.
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5.5.2024
Easter terror in Kharkiv. The consequences of Russian attacks on the photos of local documentarians
Russian troops on Easter launched air strikes in the center of Kharkov. There were explosions in the city for about 15 hours. The Air Force warned about the danger of strikes from aircraft.

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