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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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UAPP Projects
8.7.2022
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«Mariupol»
Within the framework of the WARM Festival 2022, the opening of the exhibition “Mariupol” took place, which presented the works of Ukrainian documentarians, participants of the Ukrainian Association of Professional Photographers — Mstislav Chernov and Yevhen Maloletka. The festival took place in Sarajevo, in the building of the Red Cross Society.
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UAPP Projects
8.7.2022
«Mariupol»
Within the framework of the WARM Festival 2022, the opening of the exhibition “Mariupol” took place, which presented the works of Ukrainian documentarians, participants of the Ukrainian Association of Professional Photographers — Mstislav Chernov and Yevhen Maloletka. The festival took place in Sarajevo, in the building of the Red Cross Society.
UAPP Projects
11.6.2022
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“The price of freedom”
The Ukrainian Association of Professional Photographers (UAPP) in cooperation with the Society of Ukrainians in Finland, the Ukraininer media project and individual photographers organized the exhibition “The Price of Freedom”, which was opened in 2022 at Helsinki Central Railway Station.
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UAPP Projects
11.6.2022
“The price of freedom”
The Ukrainian Association of Professional Photographers (UAPP) in cooperation with the Society of Ukrainians in Finland, the Ukraininer media project and individual photographers organized the exhibition “The Price of Freedom”, which was opened in 2022 at Helsinki Central Railway Station.
UAPP Projects
10.6.2022
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«Tragedy of the 21st century in the centre of Europe»
The Ukrainian Association of Professional Photographers (UAPP) in cooperation with the Embassy of Ukraine in the Republic of Cyprus implemented a series of exhibitions “Tragedy of the 21st century in the centre of Europe”, which took place in the cities of Nicosia, Sotir and Larnaca.
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UAPP Projects
10.6.2022
«Tragedy of the 21st century in the centre of Europe»
The Ukrainian Association of Professional Photographers (UAPP) in cooperation with the Embassy of Ukraine in the Republic of Cyprus implemented a series of exhibitions “Tragedy of the 21st century in the centre of Europe”, which took place in the cities of Nicosia, Sotir and Larnaca.
UAPP Projects
10.6.2022
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Moments Among the Ruins: Documentary Photographs from Ukraine. People at War
The Ukrainian Association of Professional Photographers (UAPP) in cooperation with the Ukrainian Student Society “Sich” and the Honorary Consulate of Ukraine in Graz organized a series of photo exhibitions dedicated to the Russian invasion of Ukraine tragedy. The exposition was presented in the premises of the Karl-Franz University of Graz and the Technical University of Graz.
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UAPP Projects
10.6.2022
Moments Among the Ruins: Documentary Photographs from Ukraine. People at War
The Ukrainian Association of Professional Photographers (UAPP) in cooperation with the Ukrainian Student Society “Sich” and the Honorary Consulate of Ukraine in Graz organized a series of photo exhibitions dedicated to the Russian invasion of Ukraine tragedy. The exposition was presented in the premises of the Karl-Franz University of Graz and the Technical University of Graz.
UAPP Projects
22.5.2022
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«Russian War Crimes»
The Ukrainian Association of Professional Photographers (UAPP) in cooperation with the Victor Pinchuk Foundation, the PinchukArtCentre, the Office of the President of Ukraine, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine implemented a project that presented an exhibition about Russia's war crimes in Ukraine.
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UAPP Projects
22.5.2022
«Russian War Crimes»
The Ukrainian Association of Professional Photographers (UAPP) in cooperation with the Victor Pinchuk Foundation, the PinchukArtCentre, the Office of the President of Ukraine, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine implemented a project that presented an exhibition about Russia's war crimes in Ukraine.
UAPP Projects
14.5.2022
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“That's an order, SORRI.”
The Ukrainian Association of Professional Photographers (UAPP) in cooperation with Ukrainischer Verein Mainz e.V. and photographer David Yampolsky implemented a photo exhibition dedicated to the tragedy of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. It was presented in 2022 at the Gutleut Gallery, in Mainz, Germany. The Kyiv Photo School and the National Society of Photographers of Ukraine also participated in the organization of the exhibition.
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UAPP Projects
14.5.2022
“That's an order, SORRI.”
The Ukrainian Association of Professional Photographers (UAPP) in cooperation with Ukrainischer Verein Mainz e.V. and photographer David Yampolsky implemented a photo exhibition dedicated to the tragedy of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. It was presented in 2022 at the Gutleut Gallery, in Mainz, Germany. The Kyiv Photo School and the National Society of Photographers of Ukraine also participated in the organization of the exhibition.

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