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Anniversary of the Olenivka terrorist attack
The tragedy in Olenivka occurred on the night of July 29: an explosion rang out in the barrack of Correctional Colony No. 120. The day before, Ukrainian prisoners of war, including defenders of Azovstal, had been deliberately moved there. Ukraine recognized this attack as a terrorist act. As reported by the Office of the Prosecutor General in the summer of 2024, investigative actions were still ongoing without charges being filed. This war crime claimed the lives of more than 50 people, and over 140 were injured.
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Anniversary of the Olenivka terrorist attack
The tragedy in Olenivka occurred on the night of July 29: an explosion rang out in the barrack of Correctional Colony No. 120. The day before, Ukrainian prisoners of war, including defenders of Azovstal, had been deliberately moved there. Ukraine recognized this attack as a terrorist act. As reported by the Office of the Prosecutor General in the summer of 2024, investigative actions were still ongoing without charges being filed. This war crime claimed the lives of more than 50 people, and over 140 were injured.
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Missile strike on a training ground in Kyiv region and systematic shelling of regions: how Russia attacked Ukraine from July 20 to 26
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Ukrainian photographers — winners of the most prestigious world competitions
Global recognition of Ukrainian documentarians today goes far beyond purely artistic achievements, since the documentary frame remains the most powerful tool in the struggle for the attention of the international community. The year 2026 has become another important year of victory for Ukrainian photographers, members of the Ukrainian Association of Professional Photographers, on the international stage. Their works were nominated and awarded for their uncompromising capture of the realities of war.
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In Ukraine, a School of Photography and Visual Culture is being opened by the Ukrainian Association of Professional Photographers (UAPP).
Українська асоціація професійних фотографів (UAPP), керівником якої є лауреат Пулітцерівської премії Мстислав Чернов, відкриває Школу фотографії та візуальної культури — новий освітній простір, де фотографію розглядатимуть не лише як професію чи ремесло, а як інструмент культурного висловлювання.
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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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A lie in a photograph lasts an hour, but the truth, though perhaps not as beautiful, lasts forever. A conversation with Ukrainian documentary filmmakers
We continue with a series of interviews with professional Ukrainian documentarians, for whom shooting in the open sky, during explosions, has become familiar. This time we talked with Maryan Kushnir, Andriy Dubchak and Serhiy Nuzhnenko about the face of war, front-line reports and the transformation of everyone's personal optics over these 10 years.
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10.1.2024
A lie in a photograph lasts an hour, but the truth, though perhaps not as beautiful, lasts forever. A conversation with Ukrainian documentary filmmakers
We continue with a series of interviews with professional Ukrainian documentarians, for whom shooting in the open sky, during explosions, has become familiar. This time we talked with Maryan Kushnir, Andriy Dubchak and Serhiy Nuzhnenko about the face of war, front-line reports and the transformation of everyone's personal optics over these 10 years.
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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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