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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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30.11.2023
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A cold spring in Bucha. People killed on their way home and a destroyed city through the eyes of Oleg Petrasyuk
Ukrainian military entered the city of Bucha in Kyiv region on April 2, 2022. Together with the units of the Armed Forces, journalists and photographers came here. The pictures from Bucha shocked the whole world. Today, the Ukrainian Association of Professional Photographers publishes photos of Oleg Petrasyuk, taken in the first days of Bucha's release. Oleg's family home is located in Bucha, so this story is quite personal for him.
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30.11.2023
A cold spring in Bucha. People killed on their way home and a destroyed city through the eyes of Oleg Petrasyuk
Ukrainian military entered the city of Bucha in Kyiv region on April 2, 2022. Together with the units of the Armed Forces, journalists and photographers came here. The pictures from Bucha shocked the whole world. Today, the Ukrainian Association of Professional Photographers publishes photos of Oleg Petrasyuk, taken in the first days of Bucha's release. Oleg's family home is located in Bucha, so this story is quite personal for him.
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29.11.2023
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“What impressed me most was the resilience of our people.” Liberated Kyiv region in photographs by Oleksiy Furman
The Armed Forces of Ukraine liberated the Kiev region on April 2, 2022. During the occupation, at least a thousand people died there and new cemeteries grew up. The army of the Russian Federation left behind a terrible picture. On the streets of cities and villages lay the bodies of dead civilians, often with traces of torture, on the roads - burned bones of tanks and armored cars, civilian cars shot up, on the sides of settlements - mass graves, and most of the houses were destroyed.
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29.11.2023
“What impressed me most was the resilience of our people.” Liberated Kyiv region in photographs by Oleksiy Furman
The Armed Forces of Ukraine liberated the Kiev region on April 2, 2022. During the occupation, at least a thousand people died there and new cemeteries grew up. The army of the Russian Federation left behind a terrible picture. On the streets of cities and villages lay the bodies of dead civilians, often with traces of torture, on the roads - burned bones of tanks and armored cars, civilian cars shot up, on the sides of settlements - mass graves, and most of the houses were destroyed.
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28.11.2023
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History engraved on the wall. Photos by Danilo Pavlov from the liberated village of Yagidne in Chernihiv region
The Russian military forcibly evicted the residents of Yagodny from their homes and drove them into the basement of the local school. About 400 people lived in the terrible crush, with virtually no food or water. Among them were children and even babies. There was no ventilation, toilet and no possibility to prepare food in the rooms. Slept sitting. Several people died. Today, the Ukrainian Association of Professional Photographers publishes photos of Daniel Pavlov, taken after the release of Yagodny. He has been a member of the association since 2022
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28.11.2023
History engraved on the wall. Photos by Danilo Pavlov from the liberated village of Yagidne in Chernihiv region
The Russian military forcibly evicted the residents of Yagodny from their homes and drove them into the basement of the local school. About 400 people lived in the terrible crush, with virtually no food or water. Among them were children and even babies. There was no ventilation, toilet and no possibility to prepare food in the rooms. Slept sitting. Several people died. Today, the Ukrainian Association of Professional Photographers publishes photos of Daniel Pavlov, taken after the release of Yagodny. He has been a member of the association since 2022
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24.11.2023
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The front line is not a safari for photographers. A conversation with Ukrainian documentary filmmakers
For 20 months of full-scale war, photography has become one of the main languages in which Ukraine communicates with the world. It is with this language that captures events, captures emotions, testifies to crimes, a visual history book is written.
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24.11.2023
The front line is not a safari for photographers. A conversation with Ukrainian documentary filmmakers
For 20 months of full-scale war, photography has become one of the main languages in which Ukraine communicates with the world. It is with this language that captures events, captures emotions, testifies to crimes, a visual history book is written.
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24.11.2023
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100 iconic photos from TIME. Among them are only a few from Ukraine.
In November 2023, TIME magazine published the 100 best photos of this year. The footage highlights the landmark events and turning points of the passing year. The selection includes photos of the aftermath of the earthquake in Turkey and the collision of passenger trains in India, the coronation of the new British monarch, Charles III, photos of the affected areas of Israel by Hamas and numerous wounded civilians in the Gaza Strip. as well as from the Russian-Ukrainian war.
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24.11.2023
100 iconic photos from TIME. Among them are only a few from Ukraine.
In November 2023, TIME magazine published the 100 best photos of this year. The footage highlights the landmark events and turning points of the passing year. The selection includes photos of the aftermath of the earthquake in Turkey and the collision of passenger trains in India, the coronation of the new British monarch, Charles III, photos of the affected areas of Israel by Hamas and numerous wounded civilians in the Gaza Strip. as well as from the Russian-Ukrainian war.
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21.11.2023
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Ukraine marks the 10th anniversary of the Revolution of Dignity
On November 21, 2023, Ukraine celebrates the 10th anniversary of the Revolution of Dignity. In addition, the country celebrates Dignity and Freedom Day every year.
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21.11.2023
Ukraine marks the 10th anniversary of the Revolution of Dignity
On November 21, 2023, Ukraine celebrates the 10th anniversary of the Revolution of Dignity. In addition, the country celebrates Dignity and Freedom Day every year.

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