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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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Photo Stories
17.12.2023
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Near Bakhmut, from winter to winter. The story of twenty-year veterans through the eyes of Oleksandr Babenko
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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Photo Stories
17.12.2023
Near Bakhmut, from winter to winter. The story of twenty-year veterans through the eyes of Oleksandr Babenko
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.
News Stories
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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News Stories
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”.
News Stories
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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News Stories
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.
Photo Stories
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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Photo Stories
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.
News Stories
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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News Stories
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.
Photo Stories
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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Photo Stories
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.

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