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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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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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