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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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2.1.2024
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“The walls saw a great man, now they are not.” Photoreport from the destroyed Roman Shukhevych Museum in Lviv
On New Year's Eve, from 4:00 to 6:00 hours, the Lviv region was attacked by Shahed drones. “According to preliminary information, 10 “Shahedeen” attacked our region. No casualties,” Lviv Mayor Andriy Sadovyi said. All enemy drones shot down the military PVC “West” and mobile fire groups.
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2.1.2024
“The walls saw a great man, now they are not.” Photoreport from the destroyed Roman Shukhevych Museum in Lviv
On New Year's Eve, from 4:00 to 6:00 hours, the Lviv region was attacked by Shahed drones. “According to preliminary information, 10 “Shahedeen” attacked our region. No casualties,” Lviv Mayor Andriy Sadovyi said. All enemy drones shot down the military PVC “West” and mobile fire groups.
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1.1.2024
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“In the fight for freedom of speech and independence”: UAPP, in partnership with IWEK e.V., held media literacy trainings and an exhibition
The Ukrainian Association of Professional Photographers, together with Danylo Poliluev‑Schmidt, continues to highlight events in Ukraine at the international level. Danylo held a seminar titled “Armed Truth – Images of Ukrainian Media” within the StudiumPlus program, where the exhibition “Armed Truth – 10 Years of the Revolution of Dignity and Euromaidan in Ukraine” was also presented.
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1.1.2024
“In the fight for freedom of speech and independence”: UAPP, in partnership with IWEK e.V., held media literacy trainings and an exhibition
The Ukrainian Association of Professional Photographers, together with Danylo Poliluev‑Schmidt, continues to highlight events in Ukraine at the international level. Danylo held a seminar titled “Armed Truth – Images of Ukrainian Media” within the StudiumPlus program, where the exhibition “Armed Truth – 10 Years of the Revolution of Dignity and Euromaidan in Ukraine” was also presented.
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29.12.2023
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122 missiles and 36 drones. The aftermath of the most massive attack on Ukraine captured by documentary photographers
On December 29, Russia launched 36 strike drones and 122 ballistic and cruise missiles across different regions of Ukraine. As a result, there are victims and dead in Kyiv, Lviv, Kharkiv, Dnipro, Odessa and Zaporizhzhia. According to the President's Office, as of 16:00 26 Ukrainians were killed and at least 120 were injured in various degrees of severity.
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29.12.2023
122 missiles and 36 drones. The aftermath of the most massive attack on Ukraine captured by documentary photographers
On December 29, Russia launched 36 strike drones and 122 ballistic and cruise missiles across different regions of Ukraine. As a result, there are victims and dead in Kyiv, Lviv, Kharkiv, Dnipro, Odessa and Zaporizhzhia. According to the President's Office, as of 16:00 26 Ukrainians were killed and at least 120 were injured in various degrees of severity.
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29.12.2023
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Russian troops attacked Kharkiv with missiles “S-300" and “Shaheds”. The consequences — in the photos of photographers Yakov Lyashenko and Yevhenii Gartner
On the eve of the new year, Russian troops attacked Kharkiv in two waves. On the evening of December 30, six S-300 anti-aircraft missiles hit the central part of Kharkiv.
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29.12.2023
Russian troops attacked Kharkiv with missiles “S-300" and “Shaheds”. The consequences — in the photos of photographers Yakov Lyashenko and Yevhenii Gartner
On the eve of the new year, Russian troops attacked Kharkiv in two waves. On the evening of December 30, six S-300 anti-aircraft missiles hit the central part of Kharkiv.
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27.12.2023
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Russians shelled the railway station in Kherson – the aftermath of the tragedy in a photo report by Oleg Palchik
On December 26, almost 150 people were waiting for the evening train. It was at that moment that the Russians began shelling Kherson, in particular — the railway station. As a result of the attack, a policeman who helped evacuate people was killed. Interior Minister Igor Klymenko said that two other colleagues and several civilians were wounded.
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27.12.2023
Russians shelled the railway station in Kherson – the aftermath of the tragedy in a photo report by Oleg Palchik
On December 26, almost 150 people were waiting for the evening train. It was at that moment that the Russians began shelling Kherson, in particular — the railway station. As a result of the attack, a policeman who helped evacuate people was killed. Interior Minister Igor Klymenko said that two other colleagues and several civilians were wounded.
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26.12.2023
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Kutya, prayer and Christmas tree — shocking Christmas pictures from the front by Ukrainian photographers
Photojournalist Vyacheslav Ratinsky films Christmas at the front for the first time. He spent Christmas Eve together with the artillerymen of the 4th Panzer Separate Bragada near Kupyansk in Kharkiv region.
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26.12.2023
Kutya, prayer and Christmas tree — shocking Christmas pictures from the front by Ukrainian photographers
Photojournalist Vyacheslav Ratinsky films Christmas at the front for the first time. He spent Christmas Eve together with the artillerymen of the 4th Panzer Separate Bragada near Kupyansk in Kharkiv region.

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