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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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24.2.2024
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By February 24, UAPP will publish key photos of Ukrainian documentarians from two years of full-scale invasion
This year marks 10 years since the Russians are trying to kill Ukrainians, and February 24 is the second anniversary of how the northern neighbor wants to achieve its goal with particular brutality. The largest war in Europe since World War II is multifaceted, it has many faces, symbols, images, heroes that convey its essence.
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24.2.2024
By February 24, UAPP will publish key photos of Ukrainian documentarians from two years of full-scale invasion
This year marks 10 years since the Russians are trying to kill Ukrainians, and February 24 is the second anniversary of how the northern neighbor wants to achieve its goal with particular brutality. The largest war in Europe since World War II is multifaceted, it has many faces, symbols, images, heroes that convey its essence.
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23.2.2024
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Night attack by “shahedis”: destruction and casualties in Dnipro and Odessa
On the night of February 23, the Russians once again attacked Ukraine with kamikaze drones. The air defense managed to destroy 23 attack UAVs out of 31 within the Odessa, Nikolaev, Poltava, Dnipropetrovsk, Kharkiv regions.
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23.2.2024
Night attack by “shahedis”: destruction and casualties in Dnipro and Odessa
On the night of February 23, the Russians once again attacked Ukraine with kamikaze drones. The air defense managed to destroy 23 attack UAVs out of 31 within the Odessa, Nikolaev, Poltava, Dnipropetrovsk, Kharkiv regions.
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22.2.2024
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Camera as a weapon: stories of photographers who joined the military
What made photographers join the ranks of the Armed Forces of Ukraine? How have photography — and the photographers themselves — changed since the beginning of Russia’s full‑scale invasion of Ukraine? What did they have to give up, and what did they have to get used to? We speak with photographers Valentyn Kuzan, Oleh Palchyk, and Serhii Mykhalchuk.
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22.2.2024
Camera as a weapon: stories of photographers who joined the military
What made photographers join the ranks of the Armed Forces of Ukraine? How have photography — and the photographers themselves — changed since the beginning of Russia’s full‑scale invasion of Ukraine? What did they have to give up, and what did they have to get used to? We speak with photographers Valentyn Kuzan, Oleh Palchyk, and Serhii Mykhalchuk.
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21.2.2024
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Wherever you are, you are always ambassadors for your country. A conversation with Ukrainian documentary filmmakers
We continue with a series of interviews with professional Ukrainian documentarians. This time we talked with Yulia Kochetova and Serhiy Polezhak about advocacy of the Ukrainian voice, aestheticization and focus topics of the war.
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21.2.2024
Wherever you are, you are always ambassadors for your country. A conversation with Ukrainian documentary filmmakers
We continue with a series of interviews with professional Ukrainian documentarians. This time we talked with Yulia Kochetova and Serhiy Polezhak about advocacy of the Ukrainian voice, aestheticization and focus topics of the war.
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17.2.2024
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Consequences of night attacks on Kharkiv and Odesa in photos of Yakov Lyashenko and Timofey Melnikov
Burned cars, shelled apartments, dozens injured. During the night of January 17, Russian forces once again shelled Kharkiv and Odessa.
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17.2.2024
Consequences of night attacks on Kharkiv and Odesa in photos of Yakov Lyashenko and Timofey Melnikov
Burned cars, shelled apartments, dozens injured. During the night of January 17, Russian forces once again shelled Kharkiv and Odessa.
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17.2.2024
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Ukrainian Armed Forces left Avdiivka. The city on the eve of the withdrawal of troops — in the photos of Ukrainian documentarians
On the night of Saturday, February 17, the Armed Forces of Ukraine withdrew from Avdiyivka to avoid the encirclement. The small industrial city is located 13 km from Donetsk. For almost 10 years, the Russians tried to occupy Avdiyivka, and after more than 3,100 days of defense, the city fell. The defense forces moved to more favorable frontiers.
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17.2.2024
Ukrainian Armed Forces left Avdiivka. The city on the eve of the withdrawal of troops — in the photos of Ukrainian documentarians
On the night of Saturday, February 17, the Armed Forces of Ukraine withdrew from Avdiyivka to avoid the encirclement. The small industrial city is located 13 km from Donetsk. For almost 10 years, the Russians tried to occupy Avdiyivka, and after more than 3,100 days of defense, the city fell. The defense forces moved to more favorable frontiers.

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This section features the best images of the month, interviews with photographers, and in-depth visual stories. Discover compelling narratives and events through the lens of our talented authors.

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22.6.2026
Preserve yourself despite the war. A documentary project by Khrystyna Voitkiv, “Beneath the Armour”
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19.6.2026
Resistance not only to war, but also to death. A documentary photo project by Taras Fedorenko, “Carrying the Light”
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16.6.2026
“Thermal Objects.” A documentary series by Marysia Mianovska about the last source of light in the darkness
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12.6.2026
“Beyond the Verdict.” A documentary project by Nadiia Karpova about people who once lost their freedom and are now fighting for the freedom of others
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5.6.2026
“Nature ‘300’.” A project by Andrii Kasianchuk about war and the hope of healing the wounds of the land
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3.6.2026
“The main thing that remains in memory is the people I lived with at the positions.” The story of the fortress of Marinka and its defenders in the photographs of Anatolii Stepanov

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