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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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11.10.2023
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Songs underground. Mykhailo Palinchak filmed a lesson for schoolchildren in a village in the Kharkiv region.
In the border areas of Kharkiv region, education in schools takes place online. Volunteers, together with teachers and a psychologist, conduct social interaction activities once a week.
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News Stories
11.10.2023
Songs underground. Mykhailo Palinchak filmed a lesson for schoolchildren in a village in the Kharkiv region.
In the border areas of Kharkiv region, education in schools takes place online. Volunteers, together with teachers and a psychologist, conduct social interaction activities once a week.
News Stories
8.10.2023
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Photographer Yakiv Lyashenko from Kharkiv captured the tragedy in the Kharkiv region
On October 5, the Russian Armed Forces launched a missile strike on the village of Groza, Kupyan district, Kharkiv region. Destroyed the local coffee shop. Dozens of people have died, Focus reports. Everything we know about the tragedy at this time.
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News Stories
8.10.2023
Photographer Yakiv Lyashenko from Kharkiv captured the tragedy in the Kharkiv region
On October 5, the Russian Armed Forces launched a missile strike on the village of Groza, Kupyan district, Kharkiv region. Destroyed the local coffee shop. Dozens of people have died, Focus reports. Everything we know about the tragedy at this time.
News Stories
8.10.2023
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Russia's morning attack on Kharkiv
On October 6, around 6:46 a.m., explosions were heard in Kharkiv. The attacks were in the Kiev and Osnovyan districts of the city. Previously, the Russian military struck Iskander missiles.
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News Stories
8.10.2023
Russia's morning attack on Kharkiv
On October 6, around 6:46 a.m., explosions were heard in Kharkiv. The attacks were in the Kiev and Osnovyan districts of the city. Previously, the Russian military struck Iskander missiles.
News Stories
1.10.2023
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You never know where you'll get your best shot.
Ukrainian reporter and documentary photographer Vyacheslav Ratynskyi about working in hot spots, sensitive content and own documentation rules
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News Stories
1.10.2023
You never know where you'll get your best shot.
Ukrainian reporter and documentary photographer Vyacheslav Ratynskyi about working in hot spots, sensitive content and own documentation rules
UAPP Projects
29.9.2023
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“Flash. Ukrainian photography today”
The exhibition project was implemented by the National Center “Ukrainian House” and NGO “Platform of Cultural Initiatives” in cooperation with the Ukrainian Association of Professional Photographers and with the support of the Press, Education and Culture Department of the US Embassy in Ukraine.
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UAPP Projects
29.9.2023
“Flash. Ukrainian photography today”
The exhibition project was implemented by the National Center “Ukrainian House” and NGO “Platform of Cultural Initiatives” in cooperation with the Ukrainian Association of Professional Photographers and with the support of the Press, Education and Culture Department of the US Embassy in Ukraine.
UAPP Projects
2.8.2023
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«Bojují i za nás»
A large-scale exhibition of participants of the Ukrainian Association of Professional Photographers, which is entitled “They also fight for us”, was realized in the Czech Republic, Belgium and the USA. The exhibition presents more than 200 photographs that document vivid evidence of Russia's aggression and genocide in Ukraine, the lives of ordinary people in war and the brave struggle of our people not only for their own freedom, but also for the freedom of the whole world.
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UAPP Projects
2.8.2023
«Bojují i za nás»
A large-scale exhibition of participants of the Ukrainian Association of Professional Photographers, which is entitled “They also fight for us”, was realized in the Czech Republic, Belgium and the USA. The exhibition presents more than 200 photographs that document vivid evidence of Russia's aggression and genocide in Ukraine, the lives of ordinary people in war and the brave struggle of our people not only for their own freedom, but also for the freedom of the whole world.

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