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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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18.1.2024
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Belarusian photographer who covered the war in Ukraine will be prosecuted in Minsk
On January 18, the court of the Frunzensky district of Minsk (Belarus) will consider the case of Belarusian photographer Alexander Vasyukovich. This is reported by the human rights center “Vyasna”.
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18.1.2024
Belarusian photographer who covered the war in Ukraine will be prosecuted in Minsk
On January 18, the court of the Frunzensky district of Minsk (Belarus) will consider the case of Belarusian photographer Alexander Vasyukovich. This is reported by the human rights center “Vyasna”.
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17.1.2024
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Photo-exhibition “Coverage” by Mikhail Palinchak will open in Kyiv on January 18
On January 18 at 17 o'clock in the Small Gallery of the Art Arsenal, photographer, member of the Ukrainian Association of Professional Photographers Mykhailo Palinchak will present a selection of photographs entitled “Coverage”. Houses destroyed by air bombs, torture sites of executions and mass burials in Kherson, Izyum, Bucha, Yagidny and at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant — all 42 pictures were taken from the beginning of the full-scale invasion.
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17.1.2024
Photo-exhibition “Coverage” by Mikhail Palinchak will open in Kyiv on January 18
On January 18 at 17 o'clock in the Small Gallery of the Art Arsenal, photographer, member of the Ukrainian Association of Professional Photographers Mykhailo Palinchak will present a selection of photographs entitled “Coverage”. Houses destroyed by air bombs, torture sites of executions and mass burials in Kherson, Izyum, Bucha, Yagidny and at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant — all 42 pictures were taken from the beginning of the full-scale invasion.
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15.1.2024
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Silence and hope amid darkness and pain. The aftermath of the rocket strike in Dnipro in photographs by Yevgeny Zavgorodny
On January 14, 2023, the Russian army hit the Dnieper with missiles. The rocket hit an apartment building at 3:30 p.m., when many people were at home. As a result of the attack, two entrances of the multi-storey building were destroyed — 72 apartments were destroyed, more than 230 were damaged. 46 people were killed, including six children. 11 people are still missing. Three days of mourning were introduced in Dnipro.
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15.1.2024
Silence and hope amid darkness and pain. The aftermath of the rocket strike in Dnipro in photographs by Yevgeny Zavgorodny
On January 14, 2023, the Russian army hit the Dnieper with missiles. The rocket hit an apartment building at 3:30 p.m., when many people were at home. As a result of the attack, two entrances of the multi-storey building were destroyed — 72 apartments were destroyed, more than 230 were damaged. 46 people were killed, including six children. 11 people are still missing. Three days of mourning were introduced in Dnipro.
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14.1.2024
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“Our endurance must be long-lasting.” Olena Huseynova analyzes the photo of the week
On January 11, Kiev said goodbye to Maxim “Dali” Kryvtsov. Volunteer, soldier, junior sergeant, teacher of the children's camp “Motley Raccoons”. Poet. In December 2023 Maxim Kryvtsov published his first poetry book, he was at the very beginning of a brilliant literary career. We will never know what his poetic voice would be like, how he would change, grow up.
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14.1.2024
“Our endurance must be long-lasting.” Olena Huseynova analyzes the photo of the week
On January 11, Kiev said goodbye to Maxim “Dali” Kryvtsov. Volunteer, soldier, junior sergeant, teacher of the children's camp “Motley Raccoons”. Poet. In December 2023 Maxim Kryvtsov published his first poetry book, he was at the very beginning of a brilliant literary career. We will never know what his poetic voice would be like, how he would change, grow up.
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13.1.2024
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UAPP against the participation of Russian woman Maria Gelman in the jury of the World Press Photo 2024
The Ukrainian Association of Professional Photographers opposes the participation of Russian woman Maria Helman as a member of the jury of the World Press Photo 2024 competition.
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13.1.2024
UAPP against the participation of Russian woman Maria Gelman in the jury of the World Press Photo 2024
The Ukrainian Association of Professional Photographers opposes the participation of Russian woman Maria Helman as a member of the jury of the World Press Photo 2024 competition.
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12.1.2024
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Countdown to the future. Photos by Yevgeny Zavgorodny and Andriy Dubchak from liberated Kherson
On November 11, 2022, the Armed Forces of Ukraine liberated Kherson, the only regional center of Ukraine, captured by the Russian military since the beginning of the full-scale invasion of the Russian Federation. On the central square of the city, on the side of the streets and at the entrance to Kherson, local residents greeted the Ukrainian military. On that day there were many hugs, shouts of “Glory to Ukraine!” and tears of happiness.
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12.1.2024
Countdown to the future. Photos by Yevgeny Zavgorodny and Andriy Dubchak from liberated Kherson
On November 11, 2022, the Armed Forces of Ukraine liberated Kherson, the only regional center of Ukraine, captured by the Russian military since the beginning of the full-scale invasion of the Russian Federation. On the central square of the city, on the side of the streets and at the entrance to Kherson, local residents greeted the Ukrainian military. On that day there were many hugs, shouts of “Glory to Ukraine!” and tears of happiness.

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