Photoreports

This week in Ukraine, Russian airstrikes devastated Odesa and Kherson, killing civilians and destroying homes. Along the eastern front, Ukrainian forces held ground in Pokrovsk, Toretsk, and Kupyansk amid heavy fighting. As the war grinds on, soldiers return home as veterans, medics work to stabilize the wounded, and young Ukrainians march through Kyiv — all captured in powerful images.

Ukraine’s 14th Deep Strike Regiment of the Unmanned Systems Forces is preparing for another mission—one that could hit Russia where it hurts: airbases, oilfields, and other critical infrastructure. In this exclusive photo report, we take you inside their operations, capturing the precision, skill, and cutting-edge technology behind Ukraine’s long-range drone strikes.

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.

Russia’s terror against Ukraine persists, relentlessly taking lives and devastating cities. Yet, the Ukrainian spirit remains unbreakable. Ukrainians stand strong, competing in the Invictus Games with their largest team yet, continuing the Kursk operation in Russia, and driving technological innovation on the frontline.

The smoldering aftermath of Russian airstrikes in Kherson, the solemn farewell of fallen heroes in Kharkiv, and the Ukrainian drone bombers, targeting Russian equipment—this week’s images continue to capture Ukraine’s resilience in the face of war.

From Russia’s Molniya drone strikes on Kharkiv to Ukrainian soldiers defending Chasiv Yar, once home to 13,000 people, this week once again shows war’s toll and acts of resilience on the frontlines. Ukrainian families rally for their missing loved ones, and soldiers share their stories of survival and sacrifice. This is the week (25-31th of January 2025) in photos through the lens of some of the most prominent Ukrainian photographers.