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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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7.3.2024
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10 photos of February: a selection of key photos of the month from UAPP and Ukraїner
UAPP in partnership with Ukraіner is launching a cycle of publications of key photos of the month related to the full-scale invasion. Some captured a certain historical event, others — ordinary moments, talentedly transformed by the photographer into a symbol. They are all part of a new story that we are creating together.
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7.3.2024
10 photos of February: a selection of key photos of the month from UAPP and Ukraїner
UAPP in partnership with Ukraіner is launching a cycle of publications of key photos of the month related to the full-scale invasion. Some captured a certain historical event, others — ordinary moments, talentedly transformed by the photographer into a symbol. They are all part of a new story that we are creating together.
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7.3.2024
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Closed shelter. The aftermath of the rocket strike on Kyiv in photos by Mstislav Chernov
On the night of June 1, 2023, the Russian army launched a missile strike on Kiev. At least sixteen people were injured, three people were killed. Among the dead is a child.
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7.3.2024
Closed shelter. The aftermath of the rocket strike on Kyiv in photos by Mstislav Chernov
On the night of June 1, 2023, the Russian army launched a missile strike on Kiev. At least sixteen people were injured, three people were killed. Among the dead is a child.
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6.3.2024
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Cultural diplomacy through the lens: photo exhibitions in embassies of Ukraine around the world
We continue to implement cultural projects and actively participate in important international photographic events and exhibitions, presenting Ukrainian photography on the world stage.
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6.3.2024
Cultural diplomacy through the lens: photo exhibitions in embassies of Ukraine around the world
We continue to implement cultural projects and actively participate in important international photographic events and exhibitions, presenting Ukrainian photography on the world stage.
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4.3.2024
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Rescuers completed search work in Odessa, among the dead 5 children. Tragedy in the photo of Alexander Gimanov
Mark, who is not yet three years old, his siblings ten-year-old Sergey and eight-year-old Zlata, eight-month-old baby Elizabeth and four-month-old Timothy — these children were killed by Russia during the attack by the “shaheeds” on Odessa. Both babies were found with their mothers, who covered them with themselves.
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4.3.2024
Rescuers completed search work in Odessa, among the dead 5 children. Tragedy in the photo of Alexander Gimanov
Mark, who is not yet three years old, his siblings ten-year-old Sergey and eight-year-old Zlata, eight-month-old baby Elizabeth and four-month-old Timothy — these children were killed by Russia during the attack by the “shaheeds” on Odessa. Both babies were found with their mothers, who covered them with themselves.
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3.3.2024
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The small finds protection under the big. Elena Guseinova analyzes the photo of the week
Iva Sidash took this photo on February 24, 2024, in Washington, D.C., near the Lincoln Memorial, during a rally marking the second anniversary of the full-scale invasion. A boy sits on the steps. A large Ukrainian flag flutters above him. He holds a small Ukrainian flag in his hands. The small is protected by the large.
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3.3.2024
The small finds protection under the big. Elena Guseinova analyzes the photo of the week
Iva Sidash took this photo on February 24, 2024, in Washington, D.C., near the Lincoln Memorial, during a rally marking the second anniversary of the full-scale invasion. A boy sits on the steps. A large Ukrainian flag flutters above him. He holds a small Ukrainian flag in his hands. The small is protected by the large.
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25.2.2024
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How much time and effort will it take for everyone to return? Elena Guseinova analyzes the photo of the week
On February 20, Ukraine managed to return 11 Ukrainian children who had been abducted by Russians. The transfer took place in the evening at the border between Ukraine and Belarus, in the Volyn region. The photo by Roman Pylyp was taken during this return. There are no signs of disaster. It is night, a car with its lights on, a woman with a child in the back seat. It all resembles a nativity scene. A baroque portable wooden puppet theater with two stages, in which the appearance of “great joy” in the world is played out.
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25.2.2024
How much time and effort will it take for everyone to return? Elena Guseinova analyzes the photo of the week
On February 20, Ukraine managed to return 11 Ukrainian children who had been abducted by Russians. The transfer took place in the evening at the border between Ukraine and Belarus, in the Volyn region. The photo by Roman Pylyp was taken during this return. There are no signs of disaster. It is night, a car with its lights on, a woman with a child in the back seat. It all resembles a nativity scene. A baroque portable wooden puppet theater with two stages, in which the appearance of “great joy” in the world is played out.

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