-DEVIN WOODALL
-From San luis Obispo, California
-Covering Ukraine since 2023
Currently living in Kharkiv, Ukraine--Devin Woodall is a photojournalist and documentarian with a focus on long-term, in-depth reporting on wartime society, the ins and outs of adaptation amid the full-scale invasion, and anti-aircraft operations. Originally from a working-class background, he’s now the lead director of the Media studio East/West FM. He currently writes, photographs, and produces documentaries on life and the human experience in Ukraine. He can be followed on YouTube and on Instagram.
"Kostiantynivka: How a city dies without surrendering"
Euromaidan Press - December 17th, 2025
Written about my experience on the Kostiantynivka front with aid workers and soldiers as I watch the city slowly die.
Written about my experience on the Kostiantynivka front with aid workers and soldiers as I watch the city slowly die.
From Civilian evacuations with East SOS and Proliska, water delivery with religious charities, and embedded 2 kilometers from Russian positions with the Lyubart brigade. I explore how the city is being supported through its darkest times by those who man the walls in the face of overwhelming odds.
"Russian spy drones owned the sky—until Ukraine took the fight underground"
Euromaidan Press - October 31st, 2025
Written about my exclusive access to be one of the first journalists to work with FPV drone interceptors to explore the early stages of this technology. Working with the 113th Territorial defense brigade anti-aircraft battery and the "Phoenix" DFTG formation.
When this technology was still in its infancy you get an inside look into the inner operations of an interceptor team taking down Russian spy drones.
"Ukraine’s Navy doesn’t exist—except it kind of does, and it’s brilliant"
Euromaidan Press - October 10th, 2025
Written about my time with and interviews of the Ukrainian Navy forces conducting mine clearing and anti-aircraft operations on the black sea.
While many will discount the Ukrainian navy they have been instrumental in both the defense of Odesa and the destruction of the Russian black sea fleet.
"The 59th shkval Battalion: Holding the front in Dnipro"
Offbeat research - July 10th, 2025
in a joint article with independent journalist Dylan Burns, we look at the 59th Shkval battalion and the history of wars coming to the Dnipro region of Ukraine.
Both parts military embed and historical reflection we make connections between wanted Cossack fighters and the former inmates that now make up Shkval.
"From the ashes of Occupation, Phoenix squad rises"
OffBeat research - June 10th, 2025
working with the "Phoenix" DFTG formation while they still manned a stable ZU-23 gun position making the transition to Mobile fire teams. these volunteers militia members under the guide of the 113th territorial defense brigade shoot down shahed drones while many come from formerly occupied areas.