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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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17.12.2023
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Echoes of Donbass - documentary project by Timofey Melnikov
We continue to share the documentary projects of the finalists of the competition within the framework of grant support from the Ukrainian Association of Professional Photographers. Timofey Melnikov went to Donetsk region to work on the documentary project “Echoes of Donbass”.
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17.12.2023
Echoes of Donbass - documentary project by Timofey Melnikov
We continue to share the documentary projects of the finalists of the competition within the framework of grant support from the Ukrainian Association of Professional Photographers. Timofey Melnikov went to Donetsk region to work on the documentary project “Echoes of Donbass”.
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14.12.2023
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“A quiet story about the battle for Kyiv region.” Photographs by Serhiy Korovayny from the flooded village of Demydiv
At the beginning of the full-scale Russian invasion, the Ukrainian military blew up a dam at the entrance to Demydov. The village is located less than 40 kilometers from Kiev and the enemy could quickly approach the capital. However, the flooded area became another milestone in the approaches to Kiev — the Russian army did not cross the Irpin River.
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14.12.2023
“A quiet story about the battle for Kyiv region.” Photographs by Serhiy Korovayny from the flooded village of Demydiv
At the beginning of the full-scale Russian invasion, the Ukrainian military blew up a dam at the entrance to Demydov. The village is located less than 40 kilometers from Kiev and the enemy could quickly approach the capital. However, the flooded area became another milestone in the approaches to Kiev — the Russian army did not cross the Irpin River.
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13.12.2023
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“Even the silence here reminds you of the shelling.” A visual essay by Igor Ishchuk about the city of Kherson and its people.
We continue to share the documentary projects of the finalists within the framework of the grant support of documentary photographers from the UAFF, implemented with the support of the International Press Institute. Igor Ishchuk explores the topic of social inequality, parallel communities and the consequences of urbanization of urban neighborhoods. He is currently covering the war in Ukraine.
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13.12.2023
“Even the silence here reminds you of the shelling.” A visual essay by Igor Ishchuk about the city of Kherson and its people.
We continue to share the documentary projects of the finalists within the framework of the grant support of documentary photographers from the UAFF, implemented with the support of the International Press Institute. Igor Ishchuk explores the topic of social inequality, parallel communities and the consequences of urbanization of urban neighborhoods. He is currently covering the war in Ukraine.
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12.12.2023
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“A minute from hope to verdict.” The aftermath of the missile strike on the Kramatorsk station
On the morning of April 8, 2022, the Russian Federation struck a Point-U ballistic missile on the railway station of the city of Kramatorsk. Since the beginning of the full-scale Russian-Ukrainian war, the station in the city has been the largest evacuation point for people from combat areas.
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12.12.2023
“A minute from hope to verdict.” The aftermath of the missile strike on the Kramatorsk station
On the morning of April 8, 2022, the Russian Federation struck a Point-U ballistic missile on the railway station of the city of Kramatorsk. Since the beginning of the full-scale Russian-Ukrainian war, the station in the city has been the largest evacuation point for people from combat areas.
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11.12.2023
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“Generation.” Documentary project by Olena Grom
We continue to share the documentary projects of the finalists within the framework of the grant support of documentary photographers from the UAFF, implemented with the support of the International Press Institute.
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11.12.2023
“Generation.” Documentary project by Olena Grom
We continue to share the documentary projects of the finalists within the framework of the grant support of documentary photographers from the UAFF, implemented with the support of the International Press Institute.
Photo Stories
11.12.2023
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Behind the slag heap: Konstantin Guzenko documents children from frontline regions
We continue to share the documentary projects of the finalists as part of the grant support for documentary photographers, implemented with the support of the International Press Institute. Konstantin Guzenko spent a month with volunteer organizations that took responsibility to support the development of those children who remained in some settlements of Kupyansk district and Donetsk region, which are closest to the contact line.
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Photo Stories
11.12.2023
Behind the slag heap: Konstantin Guzenko documents children from frontline regions
We continue to share the documentary projects of the finalists as part of the grant support for documentary photographers, implemented with the support of the International Press Institute. Konstantin Guzenko spent a month with volunteer organizations that took responsibility to support the development of those children who remained in some settlements of Kupyansk district and Donetsk region, which are closest to the contact line.

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