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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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10.1.2024
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Massive missile strike on critical infrastructure. The aftermath of the shelling of Kyiv in photographs by Yevgeny Zavgorodny and Sergey Korovayny
On October 10, 2022, the Russian military carried out the first massive missile strike on Ukraine's energy infrastructure and, at the same time, the most massive missile strike since the beginning of a full-scale missile strike on the entire territory of Ukraine. The missiles were launched in several waves from the Black and Caspian Seas, as well as from aircraft. The Russian military used 84 missiles, the air defense forces managed to shoot down 43. Photographers Serhiy Korovaynyi and Yevhenii Zavgorodny captured the aftermath of shelling in Kyiv.
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10.1.2024
Massive missile strike on critical infrastructure. The aftermath of the shelling of Kyiv in photographs by Yevgeny Zavgorodny and Sergey Korovayny
On October 10, 2022, the Russian military carried out the first massive missile strike on Ukraine's energy infrastructure and, at the same time, the most massive missile strike since the beginning of a full-scale missile strike on the entire territory of Ukraine. The missiles were launched in several waves from the Black and Caspian Seas, as well as from aircraft. The Russian military used 84 missiles, the air defense forces managed to shoot down 43. Photographers Serhiy Korovaynyi and Yevhenii Zavgorodny captured the aftermath of shelling in Kyiv.
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8.1.2024
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Ribbons and inscriptions. A “parade” of destroyed Russian equipment on Independence Day in photographs by Yevgeny Maloletka
The celebration of the 31st anniversary of the restoration of Independence of Ukraine took place against the background of a full-scale Russian-Ukrainian war. Due to the threat of missile strikes, all mass events were canceled. Instead, destroyed Russian military equipment was displayed in the center of Kyiv on Khreshchatyk. Photographer Yevgeny Maloletka filmed a “parade” of rusty Russian tanks and battered combat vehicles.
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8.1.2024
Ribbons and inscriptions. A “parade” of destroyed Russian equipment on Independence Day in photographs by Yevgeny Maloletka
The celebration of the 31st anniversary of the restoration of Independence of Ukraine took place against the background of a full-scale Russian-Ukrainian war. Due to the threat of missile strikes, all mass events were canceled. Instead, destroyed Russian military equipment was displayed in the center of Kyiv on Khreshchatyk. Photographer Yevgeny Maloletka filmed a “parade” of rusty Russian tanks and battered combat vehicles.
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8.1.2024
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The war for light. The aftermath of the strike on Kharkiv Thermal Power Plant No. 5 in photographs by Konstantin and Vlada Liberov
On September 11, 2022, the Russian military struck the CHP-5 in Kharkiv and two sites near the city. This led to the temporary disappearance of power supply in several areas at once. Two Ukrenergo employees were killed at Kharkiv CHP-5 that evening. Photographers Konstantin and Vlad Liberova were in Kharov and filmed the effects of shelling on the city's power system.
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8.1.2024
The war for light. The aftermath of the strike on Kharkiv Thermal Power Plant No. 5 in photographs by Konstantin and Vlada Liberov
On September 11, 2022, the Russian military struck the CHP-5 in Kharkiv and two sites near the city. This led to the temporary disappearance of power supply in several areas at once. Two Ukrenergo employees were killed at Kharkiv CHP-5 that evening. Photographers Konstantin and Vlad Liberova were in Kharov and filmed the effects of shelling on the city's power system.
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8.1.2024
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The devastated city of Izyum. Photo report by Danil Pavlov from the liberated city
On September 10, 2022, the Armed Forces of Ukraine liberated the city of Izyum in Kharkiv region from Russian occupiers. The Russian army left behind destroyed houses, shattered schools and kindergartens, as well as the remains of numerous cassette shells, stretchers and explosives. During the five months of occupation, a new cemetery grew in the city and at least 1,000 local residents were killed.
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8.1.2024
The devastated city of Izyum. Photo report by Danil Pavlov from the liberated city
On September 10, 2022, the Armed Forces of Ukraine liberated the city of Izyum in Kharkiv region from Russian occupiers. The Russian army left behind destroyed houses, shattered schools and kindergartens, as well as the remains of numerous cassette shells, stretchers and explosives. During the five months of occupation, a new cemetery grew in the city and at least 1,000 local residents were killed.
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8.1.2024
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“20 Days in Mariupol” by Mstislav Chernov entered the longlist of the BAFTA Award in two categories
The documentary film by journalist and founder of the Ukrainian Association of Professional Photographers Mstislav Chernov successfully entered the long list of the BAFTA Film Awards in two nominations: “Best Non-English Language Film” and “Best Documentary”. This is stated on the website of the prize.
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8.1.2024
“20 Days in Mariupol” by Mstislav Chernov entered the longlist of the BAFTA Award in two categories
The documentary film by journalist and founder of the Ukrainian Association of Professional Photographers Mstislav Chernov successfully entered the long list of the BAFTA Film Awards in two nominations: “Best Non-English Language Film” and “Best Documentary”. This is stated on the website of the prize.
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7.1.2024
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“Feel this angle within yourself.” Elena Guseinova analyzes the photo of the week
Every day and everywhere we see photographs. But what kind of images surround us? Why are they there? What ideas do they convey? Today we are announcing a new section — a photo analysis of the week with Ukrainian radio host and writer Olena Huseynova, in which we will interpret what photographs taken by Ukrainian photographers are telling us, or trying to tell us. Let's start with a photo by Oleg Palchik, taken at the Kherson railway station on December 27.
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7.1.2024
“Feel this angle within yourself.” Elena Guseinova analyzes the photo of the week
Every day and everywhere we see photographs. But what kind of images surround us? Why are they there? What ideas do they convey? Today we are announcing a new section — a photo analysis of the week with Ukrainian radio host and writer Olena Huseynova, in which we will interpret what photographs taken by Ukrainian photographers are telling us, or trying to tell us. Let's start with a photo by Oleg Palchik, taken at the Kherson railway station on December 27.

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