The organization Reporters Without Borders (RSF) reported the death of Evgeny Sakuntelevision network camera Kiev Live TV and who was in the telecommunications tower bombed by Russian troops.
In a message posted on his Twitter account, RSF has conveyed its condolences and has said “to be in mourning for the loss” of the journalist. A) Yes, has indicated that they are investigating the circumstances of his death and has recalled that “target the press” in an armed conflict constitutes a “war crime”.
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RSF confirms that Evgeny Sakun, a cameraman for Kiev Live TV, was killed yesterday in the bomb attack on the Kiev radio and television tower. We mourn his loss and are investigating the circumstances of his death. Attacking journalists is a war crime. D.E.P pic.twitter.com/EvYzbtjZI8
— RSF Spain (@RSF_ES) March 2, 2022
Ukrainian authorities have pointed out was carried out with a projectile and they have warned that at least five people have lost their lives. Both the Ukrainian president, Volodimir Zelenski, and his Foreign Minister, Dimitro Kuleba, have denounced the events and have lamented that this same place was already the scene of barbarism committed by the Nazis.
On September 29 and 30, 1941, the Nazis killed more than 33 thousand Jews here. 80 years later, the Russian Nazis attack this same land to exterminate Ukrainians,” Kuleba warned on his Twitter profile.
What is the use of saying ‘never once more’ for 80 years, if the world goes silent when a bomb falls on the same site as Babi Yar? (…) History is repeating itself,” Zelenski said in this regard.
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