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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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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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Photo Stories
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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4.1.2024
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A city awakening from explosions. The aftermath of the shelling of Mykolaiv in photographs by Serhiy Korovayny
Since the beginning of the full-scale Russian invasion, Nikolaev has become one of the hottest spots in the Ukrainian south. Residents of Nikolaev wake up from explosions almost every day. In the evening, missile attacks also continue. In 2019, Nikolaev chose for itself the slogan “City on the wave”. During the full-scale Russian-Ukrainian war, Nikolaev became a city that does not sleep.
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4.1.2024
A city awakening from explosions. The aftermath of the shelling of Mykolaiv in photographs by Serhiy Korovayny
Since the beginning of the full-scale Russian invasion, Nikolaev has become one of the hottest spots in the Ukrainian south. Residents of Nikolaev wake up from explosions almost every day. In the evening, missile attacks also continue. In 2019, Nikolaev chose for itself the slogan “City on the wave”. During the full-scale Russian-Ukrainian war, Nikolaev became a city that does not sleep.
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4.1.2024
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Exhibition “Armed Truth - 10 Years of the Revolution of Dignity and Euromaidan in Ukraine”
On January 12, the Ukrainian Association of Professional Photographers in partnership with IWEK e.V., Uni Potsdam and Visionary Berlin will hold the exhibition “Die bewaffne Wahrheit - 10 Jahre Revolution der Würde und EuroMaindan” in Berlin.
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4.1.2024
Exhibition “Armed Truth - 10 Years of the Revolution of Dignity and Euromaidan in Ukraine”
On January 12, the Ukrainian Association of Professional Photographers in partnership with IWEK e.V., Uni Potsdam and Visionary Berlin will hold the exhibition “Die bewaffne Wahrheit - 10 Jahre Revolution der Würde und EuroMaindan” in Berlin.
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4.1.2024
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Ukrainian street photography community has changed its name. Founders explain the reasons
Opens new horizons and plans to go to a new level. The most popular group in the Ukrainian photo community on Facebook “Ukrainian street photography” has changed its name to “Ukrainian documentary photography”. Now the scope of the visual repertoire in the group will become even wider, but the publication rules will remain in force. The administrators of the online community call these changes “natural”.
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News Stories
4.1.2024
Ukrainian street photography community has changed its name. Founders explain the reasons
Opens new horizons and plans to go to a new level. The most popular group in the Ukrainian photo community on Facebook “Ukrainian street photography” has changed its name to “Ukrainian documentary photography”. Now the scope of the visual repertoire in the group will become even wider, but the publication rules will remain in force. The administrators of the online community call these changes “natural”.
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3.1.2024
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Debris, flowers, extreme fatigue. The aftermath of the rocket strike on Vinnytsia in photos by Roman Pylypii.
On the afternoon of July 14, 2022, the Russian military struck Kalibr missiles in the center of Vinnytsia. As a result of the shelling, 29 people were killed, including children. July 15 in Vinnytsia and the region was declared a day of mourning for the dead.
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3.1.2024
Debris, flowers, extreme fatigue. The aftermath of the rocket strike on Vinnytsia in photos by Roman Pylypii.
On the afternoon of July 14, 2022, the Russian military struck Kalibr missiles in the center of Vinnytsia. As a result of the shelling, 29 people were killed, including children. July 15 in Vinnytsia and the region was declared a day of mourning for the dead.
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2.1.2024
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Molten metal and birds in the sky. The aftermath of the strike on Kremenchuk in photographs by Yevgeny Zavgorodny
On June 27, 2022, Russian troops struck missiles on Kremenchuk, Poltava region. One of them hit the largest shopping center of the city — Amstor. Since the beginning of the full-scale war, this is the largest tragedy in Poltava region in terms of the number of casualties — 22 people were killed and more than a hundred were injured. Photographer Yevhenii Zavgorodny went to the scene and filmed the aftermath of the rocket attack on Kremenchuk.
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News Stories
2.1.2024
Molten metal and birds in the sky. The aftermath of the strike on Kremenchuk in photographs by Yevgeny Zavgorodny
On June 27, 2022, Russian troops struck missiles on Kremenchuk, Poltava region. One of them hit the largest shopping center of the city — Amstor. Since the beginning of the full-scale war, this is the largest tragedy in Poltava region in terms of the number of casualties — 22 people were killed and more than a hundred were injured. Photographer Yevhenii Zavgorodny went to the scene and filmed the aftermath of the rocket attack on Kremenchuk.

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This section features the best images of the month, interviews with photographers, and in-depth visual stories. Discover compelling narratives and events through the lens of our talented authors.

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11.12.2023
“Generation.” Documentary project by Olena Grom
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11.12.2023
Behind the slag heap: Konstantin Guzenko documents children from frontline regions
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8.12.2023
The second winter of wartime. A documentary project by Serhiy Korovayny
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7.12.2023
Echoes of Donbass — Documentary project by Timofey Melnikov

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