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Russian Strike in Kramatorsk Injures Reuters Journalists, One Missing

Aug 25, 2024, 10:30 AM

A Russian missile strike on a hotel in Kramatorsk, eastern Ukraine, has resulted in the injury of two Reuters journalists and the disappearance of a third. The journalists, who are citizens of Ukraine, the United States, and the United Kingdom, were staying at the Hotel Sapphire when the attack occurred. The incident has drawn condemnation as it highlights the dangers faced by media personnel in conflict zones. The State Emergency Service is conducting search and rescue operations for the missing journalist. The strike has been described as a deliberate attack on media personnel, with calls for accountability for such actions.