Russia-Ukraine war: At least 12 journalists killed since Russian invasion began
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As many as 12 journalists and media professionals have been killed in Ukraine ever since the fateful military attack by Russia began in the country on February 24.
New Delhi: As many as 12 journalists and media professionals have been killed in Ukraine ever since the fateful military attack by Russia began in the country on February 24, said Ukraine`s Prosecutor General Iryna Venediktova.
Sharing the plight of the war-torn nation in a social media post, Venediktova added that in addition to the 12 victims who lost their lives during the war, there were 10 other journalists who "have received injuries of varying severity."
Revealing the truth about Putin's aggression is getting increasingly risky and dangerous. To date, 12 journalists died during the war, 10 more are injured. Protecting journalists is a priority for the Office of the Prosecutor General, especially today.
— Iryna Venediktova (@VenediktovaIV) March 26, 2022
According to the Prosecutor General, the Unified Register of Pre-Trial Investigations indicates that the Russians have committed crimes against at least 56 members of the media, 15 of the citizens of other countries.
