The war in Ukraine through photographers' eyes: images from September 9, 2026

The LSM news portal has released a new collection of photographs taken by international news agency photographers documenting Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The images were captured on September 9, 2026, and form part of an ongoing photo series through which LSM covers developments in the war in Ukraine.

Such photo galleries have become a regular feature of international media coverage since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine began in February 2022. News agency photographers continue to document the situation along the front line, the daily lives of residents in affected areas, and the broader consequences of the war across various Ukrainian cities and regions.

The role of photojournalism in covering the war

The work of international news agencies — including some of the world's largest photo agencies — allows audiences around the globe to follow the course of the war and its impact on people visually. Photographs often serve as one of the primary sources of information about events that would otherwise be difficult to verify or convey through written reporting alone.

LSM publishes such photo compilations on a regular basis, offering readers a daily visual glimpse into the current state of the conflict. The September 9, 2026 selection is part of this long-running photojournalistic practice, which has continued for several years since the war began.