Josh Olley

Photographer

Josh Olley is a photographer at UNITED24 Media, based in Kyiv, documenting Ukraine since the first week of Russia's full-scale invasion. His work focuses on cultural preservation, conflict, resilience, and everyday life in times of war, capturing both the devastation and the unwavering spirit of those who endure it.

Josh Olley

Articles

  • The Artists Who Could Have Left Kharkiv—But Didn’t
    Author
    Vlada_Toporkova
    Vlada Toporkova
    Category
    Culture
    The Artists Who Could Have Left Kharkiv—But Didn’t
    In Kharkiv, a city battered by relentless Russian attacks, artists, curators, and performers refuse to leave their home. They won’t let the war silence them. Their studios double as bomb shelters, their exhibitions continue even amid blackouts, and their theaters adapt to missile alerts. 
  • Love, Loss, and Resistance in Ukraine, in Photos
    Author
    Josh Olley
    Josh Olley
    Category
    Life in Ukraine
    Love, Loss, and Resistance in Ukraine, in Photos
    In war, many moments become crossroads—between staying and leaving, fighting and falling, survival and sacrifice. A husband and wife share a final embrace before she evacuates. Former prisoners take up arms to defend Ukraine. A father carries on his sons’ legacy. And in Washington, a meeting between Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy signals a shifting diplomatic landscape. These photos capture the resilience, tension, and evolving alliances shaping Ukraine’s fight for survival.