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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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20.3.2024
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How should war crimes be documented so that the evidence can be used in court? Recommendations from the Ukrainian Legal Advisory Group
Ukrainian Legal Advisory Group (ULAG, the Ukrainian Legal Advisory Group) is a civil society organization focused on justice in the context of armed conflict. ULAG’s lawyers represent victims in national and international courts, conduct legal analysis, and work with archives. Their work also includes advocacy, analytical research, and consulting activities.
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20.3.2024
How should war crimes be documented so that the evidence can be used in court? Recommendations from the Ukrainian Legal Advisory Group
Ukrainian Legal Advisory Group (ULAG, the Ukrainian Legal Advisory Group) is a civil society organization focused on justice in the context of armed conflict. ULAG’s lawyers represent victims in national and international courts, conduct legal analysis, and work with archives. Their work also includes advocacy, analytical research, and consulting activities.
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18.3.2024
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Photographer Emine Ziyatdinova on how Crimea was taken: “I felt that Donbas would be next.”
10 years ago, namely on March 16, 2014, the pro-Russian authorities held an illegal referendum in Crimea on joining Russia, which led to the annexation of the peninsula. Before that, the so-called “green men” appeared on the territory of Crimea — Russian military units without any identification marks on uniforms. The civilized world did not recognize the results of the pseudo-referendum, which was held without compliance with international standards and the supervision of independent observers.
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18.3.2024
Photographer Emine Ziyatdinova on how Crimea was taken: “I felt that Donbas would be next.”
10 years ago, namely on March 16, 2014, the pro-Russian authorities held an illegal referendum in Crimea on joining Russia, which led to the annexation of the peninsula. Before that, the so-called “green men” appeared on the territory of Crimea — Russian military units without any identification marks on uniforms. The civilized world did not recognize the results of the pseudo-referendum, which was held without compliance with international standards and the supervision of independent observers.
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18.3.2024
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“Surrealism that is impossible to get used to.” The aftermath of the rocket attack on Kramatorsk in photos by Sasha Maslov.
On June 27, 2023, a Russian ballistic missile “Iskander” hit the cafe “Ria Pizza” in the city of Kramatorsk. The pizzeria was a popular meeting place for local youth, volunteers, journalists and military who were stationed nearby or returning from scratch. The city of Kramatorsk is located less than an hour's drive to the front line, but in the pizzeria “Ria Pizza” you could briefly feel the comfort of a peaceful life.
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18.3.2024
“Surrealism that is impossible to get used to.” The aftermath of the rocket attack on Kramatorsk in photos by Sasha Maslov.
On June 27, 2023, a Russian ballistic missile “Iskander” hit the cafe “Ria Pizza” in the city of Kramatorsk. The pizzeria was a popular meeting place for local youth, volunteers, journalists and military who were stationed nearby or returning from scratch. The city of Kramatorsk is located less than an hour's drive to the front line, but in the pizzeria “Ria Pizza” you could briefly feel the comfort of a peaceful life.
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18.3.2024
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Attack on Chernihiv. The aftermath of rocket fire on the city center in photos by Oleg Petrasyuk
In the morning of August 19, 2023, the army of the Russian Federation launched a missile strike on the Chernihiv region. The rocket hit the historic center of the city, in particular the building of the drama theater.
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18.3.2024
Attack on Chernihiv. The aftermath of rocket fire on the city center in photos by Oleg Petrasyuk
In the morning of August 19, 2023, the army of the Russian Federation launched a missile strike on the Chernihiv region. The rocket hit the historic center of the city, in particular the building of the drama theater.
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18.3.2024
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Life on the edge. The struggle for the city of Bakhmut in the photos of Ukrainian documentarians
The city of Bakhmut held its defense from the beginning of July 2022 until the end of May 2023. After ten months of confrontation, the Ukrainian military withdrew from Bakhmut. The Ukrainian Association of Professional Photographers publishes photos of Danil Pavlov, Georgy Ivanchenko, Konstantin and Vlada Liberov, who were next to Ukrainian artillerymen and infantrymen, rescuers and medics, chaplains and local residents, and documented their lives and life in the city of Bakhmut.
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18.3.2024
Life on the edge. The struggle for the city of Bakhmut in the photos of Ukrainian documentarians
The city of Bakhmut held its defense from the beginning of July 2022 until the end of May 2023. After ten months of confrontation, the Ukrainian military withdrew from Bakhmut. The Ukrainian Association of Professional Photographers publishes photos of Danil Pavlov, Georgy Ivanchenko, Konstantin and Vlada Liberov, who were next to Ukrainian artillerymen and infantrymen, rescuers and medics, chaplains and local residents, and documented their lives and life in the city of Bakhmut.
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15.3.2024
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Dozens killed after rocket attack on Odesa. Tragedy in the photo of Alexander Gimanov
In Odessa on the morning of March 15, a series of explosions occurred. The air force reported ballistic missile launches from the territory of the occupied Crimea. Russian troops twice struck civilian infrastructure, where medics and rescuers had already come to help after the first explosion.
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15.3.2024
Dozens killed after rocket attack on Odesa. Tragedy in the photo of Alexander Gimanov
In Odessa on the morning of March 15, a series of explosions occurred. The air force reported ballistic missile launches from the territory of the occupied Crimea. Russian troops twice struck civilian infrastructure, where medics and rescuers had already come to help after the first explosion.

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