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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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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.
News Stories
1.8.2023
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Andriy Dubchak: Being where we are needed
We talked to Andriy about his own experience documenting the war, the importance of working with an English-speaking audience, and how to access the toughest personnel.
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News Stories
1.8.2023
Andriy Dubchak: Being where we are needed
We talked to Andriy about his own experience documenting the war, the importance of working with an English-speaking audience, and how to access the toughest personnel.
News Stories
31.7.2023
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“We want our photography to scream”
Vlada and Konstantin Liberov on documenting the war
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News Stories
31.7.2023
“We want our photography to scream”
Vlada and Konstantin Liberov on documenting the war
News Stories
31.7.2023
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Open call 4 World Photographic Cup 2024
We announce the start of the selection of members of the Ukrainian team of photographers that will represent Ukraine at the World Photographic Cup 2024
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News Stories
31.7.2023
Open call 4 World Photographic Cup 2024
We announce the start of the selection of members of the Ukrainian team of photographers that will represent Ukraine at the World Photographic Cup 2024
News Stories
30.6.2023
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Congratulations to the Ukrainian photographers who have reached the finals of the FEP Awards 2023
Announcement of the finalists of the FEP Award and the FEP Young Photographer Award 2023.
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News Stories
30.6.2023
Congratulations to the Ukrainian photographers who have reached the finals of the FEP Awards 2023
Announcement of the finalists of the FEP Award and the FEP Young Photographer Award 2023.
UAPP Projects
24.2.2023
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«UNABHÄNGIGKEIT! Fotografien aus der Ukraine 1991–2022»
The Ukrainian Association of Professional Photographers (UAPP) in cooperation with the Museum of Modern German History in Leipzig and Bonn opened a series of large exhibition projects “UNABHÄNGIGKEIT! Fotografien aus der Ukraine 1991—2022”. The works presented at the exposition testify that the beginning of the war in 2022 is not the beginning, but a dramatic aggravation of the long-standing conflict between the two states.
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UAPP Projects
24.2.2023
«UNABHÄNGIGKEIT! Fotografien aus der Ukraine 1991–2022»
The Ukrainian Association of Professional Photographers (UAPP) in cooperation with the Museum of Modern German History in Leipzig and Bonn opened a series of large exhibition projects “UNABHÄNGIGKEIT! Fotografien aus der Ukraine 1991—2022”. The works presented at the exposition testify that the beginning of the war in 2022 is not the beginning, but a dramatic aggravation of the long-standing conflict between the two states.

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