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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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7.2.2024
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Changes to the rules for journalists working in wartime: extended accreditation and a clear description of media work in different zones
Another step toward constructive communication between the media and the military. By Order No. 51 of 3 February 2024, the Commander‑in‑Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Valerii Zaluzhnyi, approved amendments to Order No. 73 concerning the rules for journalist accreditation during martial law. For the first time, a detailed description of the zones has been provided — something that was previously entirely absent.
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7.2.2024
Changes to the rules for journalists working in wartime: extended accreditation and a clear description of media work in different zones
Another step toward constructive communication between the media and the military. By Order No. 51 of 3 February 2024, the Commander‑in‑Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Valerii Zaluzhnyi, approved amendments to Order No. 73 concerning the rules for journalist accreditation during martial law. For the first time, a detailed description of the zones has been provided — something that was previously entirely absent.
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5.2.2024
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The Last Assault on Da Vinci. Memories of Konstantin and Vlada Liberov about Dmitry Kotsyubailo
The commander of the special unit “Wolves Da Vinci” Dmitry Kotsyubailo with the nickname Da Vinci died in the fighting for Bakhmut on March 7, 2023. Dmitry was only 27 years old, and he fought since 18. After the Revolution of Dignity, he volunteered to the east of Ukraine. During the full-scale Russian invasion, Da Vinci fought in various directions, but died in the Donetsk region, which he called his “second home”.
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5.2.2024
The Last Assault on Da Vinci. Memories of Konstantin and Vlada Liberov about Dmitry Kotsyubailo
The commander of the special unit “Wolves Da Vinci” Dmitry Kotsyubailo with the nickname Da Vinci died in the fighting for Bakhmut on March 7, 2023. Dmitry was only 27 years old, and he fought since 18. After the Revolution of Dignity, he volunteered to the east of Ukraine. During the full-scale Russian invasion, Da Vinci fought in various directions, but died in the Donetsk region, which he called his “second home”.
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3.2.2024
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To shoot or not to shoot: how photojournalists work at the sites of Russian attacks and in active combat zones
Since the start of Russia’s full‑scale invasion of Ukraine, working as a photo‑documentarian covering the war has become even more difficult, as personal risks and threats to life have increased dramatically. What are the rules for working at the sites of missile strikes? What can and cannot be published? How should one act when filming is prohibited? How can you shoot in a way that won’t force you to delete your photos later?
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3.2.2024
To shoot or not to shoot: how photojournalists work at the sites of Russian attacks and in active combat zones
Since the start of Russia’s full‑scale invasion of Ukraine, working as a photo‑documentarian covering the war has become even more difficult, as personal risks and threats to life have increased dramatically. What are the rules for working at the sites of missile strikes? What can and cannot be published? How should one act when filming is prohibited? How can you shoot in a way that won’t force you to delete your photos later?
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1.2.2024
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“Pharaoh,” “Pitbull,” and Bullet. The battles for Severodonetsk in photographs by Oleksandr Ratushniak
From the end of May 2022, heavy fighting began for the city of Severodonetsk. Russian troops massively shelled the city in an attempt to completely capture it. The percentage of the territory of Severodonetsk controlled by the Russian army changed daily. On June 24, the Armed Forces of Ukraine organized and planned to leave part of the Severodonetsk industrial zone. On May 26, 2022, the Russian army entered the city, street fighting began. The Russians captured Severodonetsk.
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1.2.2024
“Pharaoh,” “Pitbull,” and Bullet. The battles for Severodonetsk in photographs by Oleksandr Ratushniak
From the end of May 2022, heavy fighting began for the city of Severodonetsk. Russian troops massively shelled the city in an attempt to completely capture it. The percentage of the territory of Severodonetsk controlled by the Russian army changed daily. On June 24, the Armed Forces of Ukraine organized and planned to leave part of the Severodonetsk industrial zone. On May 26, 2022, the Russian army entered the city, street fighting began. The Russians captured Severodonetsk.
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29.1.2024
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Time to live and time to fight. Ukrainian youth fighting for their future in Vyacheslav Ratynsky's photo project
As part of the UAFF grant support for documentary photographers, implemented with the support of the International Press Institute, we continue to share documentary projects of photographers. This time we present the project “Time to live and time to fight” by Ukrainian documentary filmmaker Vyacheslav Ratynsky.
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Photo Stories
29.1.2024
Time to live and time to fight. Ukrainian youth fighting for their future in Vyacheslav Ratynsky's photo project
As part of the UAFF grant support for documentary photographers, implemented with the support of the International Press Institute, we continue to share documentary projects of photographers. This time we present the project “Time to live and time to fight” by Ukrainian documentary filmmaker Vyacheslav Ratynsky.
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29.1.2024
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The machine gun and the butterfly wings. Photographer Roman Zakrevsky's memories of the first weeks of full-scale war in Chernihiv
The city of Chernihiv became one of the first where Russian troops tried to break through on February 24, 2022. The city is located at the intersection of the borders of three states - Ukraine, Belarus and the Russian Federation, and it takes no more than two hours to go to Kiev from here. Chernihiv was under siege until April, but it was never possible to occupy it. The Ukrainian Association of Professional Photographers publishes photos of Roman Zakrevsky, who has been in Chernihiv since the beginning of the full-scale Russian invasion and documented the events of the war.
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29.1.2024
The machine gun and the butterfly wings. Photographer Roman Zakrevsky's memories of the first weeks of full-scale war in Chernihiv
The city of Chernihiv became one of the first where Russian troops tried to break through on February 24, 2022. The city is located at the intersection of the borders of three states - Ukraine, Belarus and the Russian Federation, and it takes no more than two hours to go to Kiev from here. Chernihiv was under siege until April, but it was never possible to occupy it. The Ukrainian Association of Professional Photographers publishes photos of Roman Zakrevsky, who has been in Chernihiv since the beginning of the full-scale Russian invasion and documented the events of the war.

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