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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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2.1.2024
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More than 70 missiles on the capital and center of Kharkov — the consequences in the perspective of Ukrainian documentarians
On the morning of January 2, the Russians attacked Ukraine with attack drones and missiles of various types. At first, the Russian military launched a wave of “Shaheds” in different regions, then targeted Kiev with almost a hundred cruise and ballistic missiles. The air alarm lasted a total of almost 6 hours.
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2.1.2024
More than 70 missiles on the capital and center of Kharkov — the consequences in the perspective of Ukrainian documentarians
On the morning of January 2, the Russians attacked Ukraine with attack drones and missiles of various types. At first, the Russian military launched a wave of “Shaheds” in different regions, then targeted Kiev with almost a hundred cruise and ballistic missiles. The air alarm lasted a total of almost 6 hours.
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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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